ALL GOALIES ARE CONFIRMED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED AT THE TIME OF PRINT
Some good, early matchups this afternoon. First we have the NY Rangers heading to Philadelphia to take on Steve Mason and the Flyers. Mason needs to rebound after a poor outing versus the San Jose Sharks while Henrik Lundvist gets his first start since coming back from the Olympics. Lundqvist has been the sharper of the two. King rules in this one...In the other early start, the Washington Capitals head up to Boston to take on Tuukka Rask in his first game since returning from Sochi. Braden Holtby has been somewhat better of late but Rask and the Bruins may be too much for the Caps. T-Rask conquers the Great 8...Martin Brodeur gets a start for the New Jersey Devils as he takes on the NY Islanders in what just may be his last start for the only team he has played for in his entire NHL career. Evgeni Nabokov leads the depleted Isles against the Devils who are climbing in the standings. Marty like old times... The Florida Panthers go up against another team fighting for the playoffs in the Columbus Blue Jackets. Scott Clemmensen gets the call over Tim Thomas who has been struggling of late. Clemmensen will fare no better against a Blue Jackets team that is getting tough to play against now that Sergei Bobrovsky has rounded himself into top form. Bobber over Clemmer...Ben Bishop of the Tampa Bay Lightning has gone 2-3 in last five. Could he be experiencing tiredness? Perhaps the Olympic break will re-energize him. The Bolts take on Kari Lehtonen and the Dallas Stars, who have won three of their last four. The Bolts are facing a little bit of controversy lately with GM Yzerman and Superstar Martin St. Louis but will be getting Steven Stamkos back shortly. Big D over big confusion. LOL...The Winnipeg Jets know the importance of wins at this point of the season and need to get on a little streak to edge closer to a playoff position. Ondrej Pavelec will go up against Carter Hutton and the Nashville Predators who are also fighting for their playoff lives. Hutton has filled in quite admirably for injured Pekka RInne. The Preds received some good news that Rinne is close to returning, which should bolster their playoff run. Pavelec will prevail.....In a late afternoon game, The Carolina Hurricanes continue their road trip, this one against Jonathan Quick (LIKELY) and the Los Angeles Kings. Cam Ward (LIKELY) will be in net for the Canes who look to stop the bleeding of a 3-game losing streak and get themselves back in the playoff race. The Kings seems to be clicking while the Canes are reeling. Quick to judge, LA!...MORE TO COME
FANTASY MUST STARTS:
Henrik Lundqvist, NY Rangers @ Philadelphia
Martin Brodeur, New Jersey @ NY Islanders
Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles vs. Carolina
Sergei Bobrovsky, Columbus vs. Florida
SLEEPERS:
TBA
DAILY GOALIE PICKS:
Steve: (77-46) Sergei Bobrovsky
Ray: (69-53) Sergei Bobrovsky
Mike: (59-45) TBA
THE GOALIE EDGE: 3/1/14 primepucks.comSat 3/1/14 2:23 PM