Poolers: Players to target for January 15 matches

GUARDIAN

Dustin Tokarski, CAR (vs. BUF) – Without making any noise, Tokarski looked very good in front of the Carolina Hurricanes (26-15-3) net during his first NHL games since February 2023. The former Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens , the Anaheim Ducks, Buffalo Sabers and Pittsburgh Penguins have a 4-1-0 record, a 2.00 goals against average per game and a .907 efficiency so far this season. In his last appearance in front of the net, last Friday, he blocked all 14 shots of the Vancouver Canucks in order to achieve a first shutout since March 2022. Perfect for nearly 80 minutes of play, Tokarski has a perfect opportunity to continue his streak against the worst team in the East this season, the Buffalo Sabers (16-22-5).