Dan Ellis was superb in a 4-3 shootout win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. He made 36 saves in the contest to post his second straight win after he played well in a 3-2 victory versus Tampa Bay on Sunday. The Hurricanes are playing for pride right now and Ellis could make for a decent start in the final week of the year if you desperately need a goaltender.

Dan Ellis is expected to be back in net again Tuesday night. Ellis rebounded in his most recent start, stopping 35 of 37 shots in a 3-2 win. He's not an awful choice if you're desperate for a goalie choice in the final week of the season.

Dan Ellis turned aside 35 of 37 shots Sunday as Carolina outlasted the Lightning by a score of 3-2. Ellis hasn't had very many successful outings in place of the injured Cam Ward this year, but this is one he can be proud of. If you're desperate for goaltending help during the season's last week he's not a bad choice.

Dan Ellis was nominated for the Masterton Trophy, which is given to a player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Ellis entered the season with no team after undergoing surgery to repair a severe abdominal tear last season. He then signed a professional tryout contract with the Canes' AHL affiliate in Charlotte and eventually won a roster spot. After the lockout, he then beat out Justin Peters for the job as Cam Ward's backup, only to end up sharing starting duties with Peters once Cam Ward was lost for the rest of the season with an injury. On the season, Ellis is 4-8-1 with a .902 save percentage and a 3.19 GAA in 16 NHL games.

Dan Ellis was experiencing soreness in his knee, which caused him to miss his start against Pittsburgh on Tuesday. The ailment is associated with an injury to his other leg last season and it's believed to be an overcompensation type of issue. The Hurricanes haven't called up any goalies from the minors, so it looks like Ellis will stay in the lineup but Justin Peters will start Thursday night at Washington.

Dan Ellis was supposed to start for Carolina Tuesday night against Pittsburgh, but couldn't after suffering a lower-body injury during the pregame warmup. Justin Peters ended up starting in his place. Ellis was able to handle the backup job, so it's unclear if he'll miss any action as a result of his lower-body ailment. The Hurricanes play at Washington on Thursday night.

Dan Ellis is expected to get the start in net Tuesday night. Ellis replaced starter Justin Peters after just eight minutes Monday night, although both struggled in a 6-2 loss to Boston. The Hurricanes have been in a freefall of late, winning just once in their last 13.

Dan Ellis didn't get the start but got the bulk of the work for the Hurricanes as each of their goalies struggled in the team's 6-2 loss to the Bruins on Monday night. Justin Peters lasted all of 7:58 before being yanked because he gave up two goals on four pitches. Ellis wasn't exactly all that great, either, giving up four goals on 28 shots. The Hurricanes have won just once in their last 13 games.

Dan Ellis was yanked after two periods in the Hurricanes' 4-1 loss to the Rangers on Saturday night. Ellis wasn't all that terrible before he got pulled, making 27 saves on 30 shots, but with the Rangers up 3-0 at the start of the third, it was coach Kirk Muller's way of trying to get his players kick-started. Justin Peters made eight saves in the final frame.

Dan Ellis was beaten five times on 30 shots Thursday as the Hurricanes were thumped by Tampa Bay by a score of 5-0. Ellis has struggled mightily in two appearance since returning from a leg injury that sidelined him for nearly two weeks. There's simply no denying the fact the Hurricanes are sorely missing the presence of Cam Ward in goal.