Zuccarello has missed the last four games with a hand injury that he suffered in the Olympics. He was originally listed as a game-time decision, but he will be back for sure tonight in Carolina. Heading into tonight he is on a six-game point streak (2G / 6A). Expect him to return to his regular line with Derick Brassard and Benoit Pouliot.
Zuccarello has missed the last four games with a hand injury that he suffered in Sochi. He will take part in the morning skate and unless he suffers a setback, expect him to be in the lineup on Friday.
Head coach Alain Vigneault had a lot of positive news about Zuccarello this morning. He could return later this week, which is way ahead of his 3-4 week timeline. When Zuccarello can return has to do with whether or not he can deal with the pain. Monitor his status before Friday's contest.
Kuemper stopped 30 of 31 shots in a win over the Canucks on Friday. He has won four straight games while allowing just four goals and posting a .962 SV%. One of Kuemper's five losses this season came on Feb. 1 he allowed four goals on 32 shots in a 4-3 OT loss.
Kuemper stopped all 21 shots he faced in a 2-0 win over the Oilers last night. It was his ninth win in 15 starts and his second shutout of the season. Kuemper continues to answer the bell as the Wild's starter, however they are likely to address the issue at the trade deadline. Tonight he will face a Canucks team who are coming off of a shutout of their own on Wednesday.
Kuemper allowed two goals on 18 shots in a win over the Predators in the Wild's last game before the Olympic break. He has seven of his 12 consecutive starts and holds a 2.46 GAA and .917 SV% in 15 games this season. On Thursday he will face an Oilers team he beat 4-1 on Jan. 16.
Kuemper allowed two goals on 18 shots in a win over the Predators in the Wild's last game before the Olympic break. He has seven of his 12 consecutive starts and holds a 2.46 GAA and .917 SV% in 15 games this season. On Thursday he will face an Oilers team he beat 4-1 on Jan. 16.
Haula, 22, has two goals and two assists in 15 games so far in his rookie season for Minnesota. He was sent back to Iowa to continue playing during the break, falling shy of the NHL-mandated guideline of playing in 16 of the 20 games before the break which would have left him ineligible to return to Iowa.
Zuccarello said he suffered the injury blocking a shot during Norway’s 3-1 loss to Austria Sunday in a Group B match at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Zuccarello leads the Rangers with 28 assists and 43 points in 58 games this season. “It’s tough, but it’s part of the game so you kind of have to just go with it,” Zuccarello said Friday, wearing a black brace on his left hand. “But obviously it’s nothing you wanted to happen over there. It’s a tough one.”
The only current NHL player on Norway's roster will not suit up against Russia in an elmination game. This is a huge loss for Norway, Zuccarello was playing major minutes on their top line and top power-play unit.
Slovenia will have their start forward Anze Kopitar in their elimination game this afternoon after he missed half of their third preliminary game vs. the USA with the flu.
Kuemper stopped 34 of 35 shots in Tuesday's win over the Lightning. It was Kuemper's best performance in two weeks, as he moved to 7-3-2 with a 2.20 GAA and .931 SV% since being recalled. He has been hot and you should continue to enjoy this surge of success tonight vs. the Predators.
Kuemper allowed four goals on 32 shots in a loss to the Flames in Calgary on Saturday. Despite allowing a combined eight goals in consecutive losses, the Wild will stick with Kuemper tomorrow vs. the Lightning. Kuemper is 6-3-2 with a 2.63 GAA and .913 SV% on the season.
Kuemper was pulled after giving up four goals on 23 shots in Thursday's loss to the Avalanche. He will get a chance to redeem himself tonight in Calgary. Aside from the difficult outing on Thursday, Kuemper was great in January, going 6-2-1 with a 2.15 GAA and .932 SV%.
Kuemper allowed two goals on 33 shots but walked away victorious over the Ducks on Tuesday. He sits at 6-2-1 with a 1.85 GAA and .941 SV% since being recalled as he continues to be a red-hot fantasy commodity heading towards the break. There is no telling where Kuemper might stand on the depth chart after the Olympics, so ride the hot-streak.
Kuemper allowed three goals on 32 shots in a 3-2 OT loss to the Sharks on Saturday. Tonight he will make his eighth consecutive start and and ninth in the last 11 games. In his previous eight starts since being recalled, Kuemper is 5-2-1 with a 1.83 GAA and .941 SV%. He draws the tough assignment of trying to beat the Ducks in Anaheim tonight.
Kuemper stopped 33 of 34 shots in a win over the Blackhawks on Thursday. It was another great performance from the 23-year-old backstop. The win moved him to 5-2-0 with a 1.68 GAA and .946 SV% in seven starts since being recalled. With Josh Harding out for the foreseeable future, Kuemper is expected to remain fantasy relevant.
Kuemper stopped 33 of 34 shots in a win over the Blackhawks on Thursday. It was another great performance from the 23-year-old backstop. The win moved him to 5-2-0 with a 1.68 GAA and .946 SV% in seven starts since being recalled. With Josh Harding out for the foreseeable future, Kuemper is expected to remain fantasy relevant.
Kuemper allowed four goals on 36 shots in a 4-0 loss to the Stars on Tuesday. The Wild struggled to muster any offence throughout which ultimately spelled disaster for Kuemper. He comes into play on Thursday with a 4-2-0 record, 1.80 GAA and .941 SV% in January, but he draws a scary matchup vs. the Blackhawks.
Kuemper allowed four goals on 36 shots in a 4-0 loss to the Stars on Tuesday. The Wild struggled to muster any offence throughout which ultimately spelled disaster for Kuemper. He comes into play on Thursday with a 4-2-0 record, 1.80 GAA and .941 SV% in January, but he draws a scary matchup vs. the Blackhawks.
