With Tim Thomas traded to the Stars, you know that today's likely starter Kari Lehtonen will be extra motivated to keep hold of his starting job. He will be facing an offensively starved Vancouver squad, who he has beaten both times this season with a 1.00 GAA. The Canucks have basically given up, so look for the Stars to prevail in this critical match-up.
So, let me get this straight... Braden Holtby gets bombed in net by the Flyers last night, but Washington elects to go back to him in goal instead of newly acquired Jaroslav Halak! This makes no sense as their opponent, the juggernaut Boston Bruins, will continue to roll behind the stellar goaltending of Tuukka Rask and their well-oiled offensive attack. Take the "B's".
We have Ryan Miller facing Pekka Rinne in Nashville, as the ex-Buffalo Sabre goes for his 3rd straight win. He has trailed by 2 goals in both games, but we expect the Blues to easily stifle the Predators offense. Plus, Rinne will need a few games under his belt before he is back to All-Star form.
I am a bit nervous about taking Tampa Bay to win whenever Anders Lindback gets the start, but hopefully the long-awaited return of Steven Stamkos will provide enough of a spark to defeat the resilient Buffalo Sabres. It might take a few days for the Lightning offense to adjust in wake of the Marty St. Louis trade, but adrenalin should win over in this one.
The "Razor" loves Ben Scrivens as Edmonton takes on a punchless New York Islander team at Rexall Place. It's just like the Oilers to go on a late-season push when they are clearly out of the playoff race. Scrivens will continue to shine and justify his contract extension. Go Oilers..
FANTASY MUST-START
Tuukka Rask, Boston vs. Washington
Kari Lehtonen, Dallas vs.Vancouver
Ryan Miller, St. Louis @ Nashville
Anders Lindback, Tampa Bay vs. Buffalo
Ben Scrivens, Edmonton vs. NYI
Sleeper Alert
None.
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