NHL Player News

Bobrovsky will defend the blue paint during Tuesday's home game versus Boston.

Bobrovsky was solid in his last start Saturday against the Rangers, turning aside 34 of 37 shots through regulation and overtime, but he was ultimately saddled with a loss in the shootout. He'll try to snap his personal four-game losing streak in a home matchup with a Bruins team that's averaging 3.15 goals on the road this year, 11th in the NHL.

Nedeljkovic was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff, putting him on track to protect the home goal against the Hurricanes on Tuesday.

Nedeljkovic struggled in his last start Sunday against the Avalanche, surrendering four goals on just 25 shots before being replaced by Tristan Jarry midway through the third period of the eventual 5-4 overtime loss. Nedeljkovic will try to get back in the win column in a tough home matchup with a hot Carolina team that's won six of its last seven contests.

Lindgren will patrol the home crease versus the Red Wings on Tuesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Lindgren was unbeatable in his last start Sunday against the Jets, stopping all 27 shots he faced en route to a 3-0 victory. He'll try to extend his personal winning streak to three games in a middling home matchup with a Detroit team that's averaging 3.09 goals on the road this year, 16th in the NHL.

Shesterkin will get the starting nod at home versus the Flyers on Tuesday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Shesterkin has given up three or more goals in five of his last eight contests while posting a 4-3-1 record, 2.35 GAA and two shutouts. The 28-year-old Russian has already reached the 30-win mark for the third consecutive campaign and could still get over 35, especially with the Rangers trying to hold off the Hurricanes for the Metropolitan Division title.

Samsonov (undisclosed) wasn't on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate and is expected to remain out of the lineup versus the Devils, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Samsonov has given up three or more goals in three of his last five outings but still managed a 3-1-1 record and 3.01 GAA. With the netminder on the shelf, Joseph Woll figures to have the inside track to start against New Jersey, though Martin Jones could also be an option. Whenever Samsonov returns to the lineup, he figures to reclaim the starting job in Toronto.

DeSmith allowed three goals on 19 shots in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Kings.

DeSmith was done in by giving up two goals over a span of 1:51 late in the second period. This was his first loss in four outings. The 32-year-old is down to 11-6-6 with a 2.73 GAA and an .899 save percentage over 25 appearances. The Canucks have another tough matchup coming up as they host the Stars on Thursday.

Talbot stopped 21 of 23 shots in Monday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.

The Kings' two-goal burst late in the second period gave Talbot enough of a cushion to work with, though he gave up a goal late in the third to make it close. This was Talbot's fourth win in a row, and he's allowed just seven goals in that span. The 36-year-old improved to 23-16-6 with a 2.43 GAA and a .917 save percentage through 46 outings this season. The Kings' next game is a challenging road contest in Edmonton on Thursday.

Binnington stopped 32 of 34 shots in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to Vegas.

After allowing a goal to Pavel Dorofeyev early in the first period, Binnington rebounded to turn in a stellar performance, blanking the Golden Knights through the remainder of regulation. However, Jonathan Marchessault would score the winning goal 49 seconds into overtime, sticking Binnington with a hard-luck loss. The 30-year-old netminder had won three of four starts prior to Monday, sporting a .918 save percentage in that span. He's now 25-19-4 on the season with a .912 save percentage and 2.83 GAA. The Blues will look to bounce back Thursday at home versus Calgary.

Thompson stopped 31 of 32 shots in Monday's 2-1 overtime victory over St. Louis.

Thompson was excellent Monday, blanking the Blues until Brandon Saad tied the game with a goal 14:53 into the third period. However, Thompson would hang on for the win after Jonathan Marchessault netted the winning tally in overtime. The 27-year-old Thompson has been stellar of late, winning his last three starts while holding opponents to a single goal in each outing. Overall, he's 20-12-5 with a .907 save percentage and 2.72 GAA. Jiri Patera figures to start Tuesday versus Nashville in the second leg of a back-to-back -- Thompson will likely be back between the pipes Thursday on the road versus Winnipeg if Adin Hill (undisclosed) remains unavailable.

DeSmith will get the starting nod Monday at home against the Kings, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

DeSmith has won three straight games while yielding just five goals on 58 shots during that stretch. The 32-year-old is 3-1-1 with a 2.22 GAA in his last five starts since Thatcher Demko (knee) was injured. DeSmith is 11-5-6 with an .899 save percentage through 24 games this season.