Lots of goalies got yanked last night, while the replacements shined.
4 Stars
#1 - Kristian Huselius (F-COB) - Heselius scored all 3 goals for Columbus, but was still a -1 on the night.
#2 - Pascal Leclaire (G-OTT) - Leclaire stopped 23 of 24 shots to down the Wild
#3 - Jonas Hiller (G-ANA) - He didn't get the start, but he was fantastic in relief, stopping all 17 shots he faced against the Islanders
#4 - Cam Ward (G-CAR) - Ward stopped 45 of 47 and got the shootout win for Carolina
Injury Update:
- Paul Stastny (F-COL) is expected to return tonight for Colorado
- Milan Hejduk (F-COL) is questionable tonight
- Teemu Selanne (F-ANA) sat again last night with the groin injury
- Patrick Kane (F-CHI) is doubtful for tonight, but should return soon for Chicago
- Kari Lehtonen (G-DAL) played for Dallas Thursday
- Pekka Rinne (G-NAS) resumed practice with the Preds
- Chris Pronger (D-PHI) is questionable for tomorrow
- Ilya Bryzgalov (G-PHO) missed last night with the flu
- Erik Johnson (D-STL) missed last night with a knee injury
Player Notes:
- Four players had a goal and 2 assists last night:
- David Backes (F-STL)
- Vladimir Sobotka (F-STL)
- Linus Omark (F-EDM)
- Olli Jokinen (F-CGY)
- Two men scored twice:
- Devin Setoguchi (F-SJ)
- Jordan Eberle (F-EDM)
- Three others had 3 assists on the night:
- Taylor Hall (F-EDM)
- Erik Karlsson (D-OTT)
- Carlo Colaiacovo (D-STL)
- Steve Mason (G-COB) was shelled by Edmonton, allowing 6 goals on 27 shots before being pulled for Garon
- Curtis McElhinney (G-ANA) allowed 3 goals on 12 shots before being replaced
- J.S. Giguere (G-TOR) was also pulled, after allowing 4 goals on 24 shots
Recommended Starters for Daily Hockey Tonight:
- Fantasy Sports Live - Ryan Miller (BUF - $105) faces Florida
- Fanduel - save a little and go with Craig Anderson ($8,700) vs Ottawa