St.Louis could be without a few key scorers in Alex Steen and T.J. Oshie, but their balanced scoring depth has been a huge key during their 6-game winning streak. It's Jaroslav Halak's turn in net tonight against an inferior Calgary team, which has played the Blues tough in splitting two one-goal matchups. The added motivation of gaining traction in the never-ending goaltending carousel in St. Louis over the streaking Brian Elliott should provide plenty of motivation for a big Halak showing. Go Blues.. On a 3-game winning streak, Minnesota will again play without Zach Parise and Mikko Koivu. Not with-standing their shocking win in Los Angeles, the Wild go up against the Phoenix Coyotes and a now-healthy Shane Doan. Coming off a 6-0 demolishing of Calgary behind the shutout win from Thomas Greiss, the ‘Yotes might be ready to start rolling. Mike Smith (LIKELY) has been struggling with a 2.89 GAA, but coach Dave Tippett will go back to him. Edge to Phoenix...Coming off an impressive 3-2 effort against the Sharks, the Predators need to keep up the intensity against an unbeatable Anaheim Duck's team, who is 14--1-0 in their last 15 games. Frederik Andersen gets the nod, but his numbers has been solid with a 1.98 GAA and a .927 SP. The Ducks have too much firepower and the Preds don't. Love Andersen in a great spot-start.. Our upset special will take place in Tampa, where Philip Grubauer and the Capitals will end their losing streak against an overmatched Anders Lindback. Ben Bishop would have given the ‘Bolts a clear edge, but we just don't see Lindback filling in this void in goal successfully if Bishop is out long-term. The "writing will be on the wall" tonight as the Caps win this one.
FANTASY MUST-START
Frederik Andersen, Anaheim @. Nashville
Jaroslav Halak, St. Louis @ Calgary
Mike Smith *, Phoenix vs. Minnesota
SLEEPER ALERT
Philip Grubauer, Washington @ Tampa Bay
*: NOT CONFIRMED
GOALIE DAILY PICKS
Steve: (55-36): Frederik Andersen
Ray: (50-39): Jaroslav Halak
Mike: (43-32): TBA
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