News: Despite the Islanders' recent demotion of Rick DiPietro to the AHL, Tim Thomas' agent said his client still hasn't decided whether he wants to resume his career, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: It's not clear whether Tim Thomas would even be in playing shape if he decided to report to the Islanders, so any expectations that he'd play this season seem far-fetched. In all likelihood, the Islanders will revisit the situation in the offseason and see if Thomas has changed his mind by that point.
Pick Isles' Traded For Thomas Hinges On Him Playing
News: Bruins' GM Peter Chiarelli acknowledged that the conditional pick that the Islanders sent to Boston for Tim Thomas hinges on whether the goalie resumes his career, either this season or next, the Boston Globe reports. The bottom line is that if Thomas never plays again, the Bruins will not receive the pick, reportedly a conditional second-round draft pick in 2014 or 2015.
Analysis: This nugget helps clarify why the Islanders were willing to make a trade that generates obvious and immediate benefits for the Bruins in terms of salary cap flexibility. For the Islanders, Tim Thomas could become a valuable asset in the event that he returns to hockey. If not, the move help makes them cap compliant at present and doesn't necessarily cost the team a pick. Numerous reports maintain that Thomas does not intend to play this year, but there continues to be hope that he will return to hockey after this season, with an eye on possibly playing for Team USA in the 2014 Olympics. As a result, Thomas may be a sneaky pickup for those in keeper formats with the roster flexibility to stash him.
News: The Bruins have traded Tim Thomas' rights to the Islanders for a conditional second-round pick in either 2014 or 2015, according to Newsday's Arthur Staple.
Analysis: This is purely a cap related move by the Islanders as they needed to be above the floor by Friday. Tim Thomas is still not expected to play this season and the pick is conditional upon him playing a game for the Islanders or being traded elsewhere. The Islanders will have the right to toll his contract and keep him next season, assuming they don't trade him at some point.
News: The Bruins will officially will designate Tim Thomas, who has stated his intention to sit out the upcoming season, as a suspended player on Monday, the Boston Globe reports. "We want to do it in a non-adversarial way," GM Peter Chiarelli said of suspending the goalie. "I've talked to the agent. We'll agree to some type of set of facts. That will be it."
Analysis: In doing so, the Bruins will be responsible for the prated portion of Tim Thomas' $5 million cap hit. Beyond that, while Thomas' contract is slated to expire after this season, the Bruins have the right to toll his contract forward by an additional season, and if they chose to do so Thomas would remain Boston property for another season. In any case, those in keeper formats should note that NESN's Naoko Funayama reports that Chiarelli says Thomas wants play in the 2013-14 season, though where and under which circumstances that might occur is cloudy.
News: GM Peter Chiarelli noted Sunday that the Bruins will end up suspending Tim Thomas, who plans to sit out the upcoming season. Chiarelli also noted that the goalie will remain on the team's salary cap "unless I trade him."
Analysis: At this point, it's pretty clear that the Bruins have moved on from Tim Thomas, which sets the stage for Tuukka Rask to be the Bruins' starting goalie this season, backed up by Anton Khudobin. As for Thomas, we suppose there is always a chance he could end up playing somewhere this season, but so far there is nothing at all brewing on that front.
News: At this point, Tim Thomas' teammates don't expect the goalie to change his stance with regards to sitting out the coming season, the Boston Herald reports. "I don't think anyone expects Tim back. At all," Bruins' defenseman Andrew Ference noted Monday.
Analysis: As TSN's Bob McKenzie points out, Tim Thomas -- who announced in June that he would be taking the year off -- could of course change his mind about playing this season, but at this stage that doesn't seem likely.
News:Tim Thomas is once again in the spotlight for making political statements after supporting the controversial U.S. company Chick-fil-A, reports TSN.ca.
Analysis: We'll make this short because it's unfortunate he's getting the attention in the first place. He's thrown his support behind Chick-fil-A, which funds organizations fighting same-sex marriage. This comes just months after his teammate Zdeno Chara recorded a PSA for the You Can Play project and after Shawn Thornton said he'd support an openly gay teammate. The fracture with his teammates is evident: "He isn't playing next year, which means he's not my teammate," a Bruins player who wished to be anonymous told WEEI.com, a Boston media outlet. "Which means I don't have to react to his Facebook posts." Sounds like there's a rift in the room, whether he returns this season or next.
News:Tim Thomas (personal) has waived his no-movement clause, according to the Boston Globe.
Analysis:Tim Thomas has already said he's taking a year off as a personal/family choice, and it appears as if the Bruins may be ready to move on entirely from a goalie who turned 38 this spring. An acquiring team may feel it has a better chance of convincing him to play next season, or use the deal to meet cap floor issues.
News:Tim Thomas' agent, Bill Zito, indicated that the goalie's decision to announce that he is not playing next season is not a ploy to prompt a trade or contract extension, the Boston Globe reports. "It didn't have anything to do with a contract or trade," said Zito of Thomas' plan to sit out the 2012-13 season. "It did not."
Analysis: Under the NHL's current collective bargaining arrangement, if Tim Thomas follows through with his plan to sit out the season, the Bruins are still slated to be responsible for his $5 million cap hit. Given that aspect of his contract, it seems unlikely that the Bruins could find a taker, via trade or waivers, for the remaining year of his contract, in any case.
News:Tim Thomas has posted a message on his Facebook page outlining his plans to take the coming season off, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis:Tim Thomas' (now-confirmed) decision is a shocker to say the least, though we suppose that he could change his mind in the coming months. If he doesn't, then Tuukka Rask would be in line to be the Bruins' starting goalie next season, backed up by Anton Khudobin.
Bruins' Thomas Says He's Taking Year Off on Facebook
News:Tim Thomas confirms that he's taking the 2012-2013 season off via Facebook, Renaud Lavoie of RDS reports.
Analysis: Again, who knows if Tim Thomas will change his mind after having a few months off, but for now, it seems like the net-minder has made his decision.
News: Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli told reporters during a conference call Friday that he is operating under the assumption that Tim Thomas will take a year off, Kevin Allen of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Chiarelli also said that he would be comfortable with Tuukka Rask and Anton Khudobin as the team's goaltenders going into next season. We'll continue to watch this situation closely, as Tim Thomas is 38 years old and would put himself in a very interesting situation by taking a season away and attempting to return.
News:Tim Thomas may be considering taking a year off from hockey, according to ESPN.com.
Analysis: This is still just a rumor and perhaps Tim Thomas is just voicing some frustration with the season that just ended, but there have been a lot of late-night postings on the news from credible sources, and reportedly the Bruins will shed more light on the situation over the weekend. Thomas is 38 and has played a ton of hockey the last few seasons, while he was also involved in the White House controversy in January. Perhaps it's all wearing on him, but also remember an entire summer of rest and rejuvenation may change whatever he's currently thinking. No need to act now, but keep an eye on the situation.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 28 shots in a 4-3 loss to the Capitals in Game 5 on Saturday night.
Analysis: The winner came on what should have been a routine save. And there appears to be a rift developing between the 'tender and his teammates after some critical comments Tim Thomas made about his team after Game 4. Thomas hasn't been the goalie he was in last year's postseason and he has been outplayed by the Caps' Braden Holtby. He'll need to better on Sunday.
News:Tim Thomas will start against Washington on Saturday, Boston Globe writer Fluto Shinzawa reports.
Analysis:Tim Thomas has predictably been sharp in the series, posting a save percentage of at least .9048 in each start.
News:Tim Thomas took the loss in Thursday's Game 4 despite playing well. He stopped 19 of 21 shots, but Braden Holtby saved 44 while allowing just one goal on the other end.
Analysis: It's not often that you see Tim Thomas get outdueled, but that's just what happened in this one. Still, he's allowed only seven goals in those four playoff games thus far.
News:Tim Thomas turned away 29 of 32 shots in Tuesday's Game 3 win over Washington, giving the Bruins a 2-1 series lead.
Analysis:Tim Thomas is not used to allowing three goals in the playoffs, but the Bruins' offense was able to match anything Washington threw at them. With Boston getting closer to solving Braden Holtby, Thomas can all but put away the series with a good performance in Game 4.
News:Tim Thomas made 37 saves in a 2-1, double-overtime loss to Washington in Game 2 on Saturday.
Analysis: He was beaten by Troy Brouwer at the 17:57 mark of the second period to end his postseason shutout streak at 161:41, a span that included shutouts in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals and Game 1 of this series. He's one of the best in the world.
News:Tim Thomas needed to stop just 17 shots Thursday in Game 1 against Washington, and he stopped them all, then got an overtime goal from Chris Kelly for the 1-0 win and his sixth career playoff shutout.
Analysis: What did you expect? This is Tim Thomas. He's won seven of nine going back to the regular season, and there are few netminders who inspire greater confidence in the playoffs.
News:Tim Thomas will start against Buffalo on Saturday, BostonBruins.com reports.
Analysis: As is usually the case, Tim Thomas is a fine on-paper start at home Saturday.
News:Tim Thomas made 25 saves in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres.
Analysis:Tim Thomas finishes the regular season with 35 wins, the exact same number he had in 2010-11. He's been a bit inconsistent in the second half, but remains a solid option in playoff pools as the starter for the defending Stanley Cup champions.
News:Tim Thomas will not travel with the Bruins for Thursday's game against Ottawa, the team's official site reports.
Analysis:Tim Thomas will continue to get a break, with Anton Khudobin likely to get a turn in nets Thursday. Coach Claude Julien has indicated that he's not shutting Thomas down (with the Bruins' playoff seeding locked in), so we'd expect the veteran netminder to get a tune-up start in Saturday's season finale against the Sabres.
News:Tim Thomas will not suit up Tuesday against the Penguins, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Anton Khudobin will back up Marty Turco on Tuesday, with Tim Thomas getting a well-earned rest, as the Bruins' playoff seeding is locked in.
News:Tim Thomas made 33 saves on 34 shots to pick up a win against the Rangers on Sunday.
Analysis: The Bruins clinched the Northeast Division with this win, which could lead to Tim Thomas being rested until the playoffs.
News:Tim Thomas will start Sunday's game against the Rangers, according to the Bruins Official Twitter Page.
Analysis:Tim Thomas gave way to Marty Turco in Saturday's win over the Isles, so it's no surprise that a (hopefully) refreshed Thomas gets the nod Sunday against the Rangers, who sit atop the NHL's Eastern Conference standings.
News:Tim Thomas was the first goalie off the ice Thursday strongly suggesting that he will be in net when the Bruins take on the Capitals, according to Bruins Official Twitter Page.
Analysis: The Bruins need to get Tim Thomas righted for the playoffs, and he looks like he might just be rounding back into shape having allowed a total of eight goals in his last five games.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 21 of 23 shots through regulation and overtime Thursday against Washington, but was beaten three of four times in the shootout for his first overtime loss of the season.
Analysis:Tim Thomas had won his previous six shootouts this season, but all good things must end. After suffering through a rare cold streak in early-through-mid-March, Thomas has settled down of late, allowing two or fewer goals in six straight.
News:Tim Thomas will start Thursday's game against the Capitals, according to the Bruins Official Twitter Page.
Analysis: After a rough patch, Tim Thomas has settled into a decent groove, winning four of his last five starts and allowing eight goals in that span.
News:Tim Thomas will be in net for the Bruins on Tuesday against the Lightning, according to Fluot Shinzawa of the Boston Globe.
Analysis:Tim Thomas has been impressive against the Lightning in his career going 11-5, but he allowed three goals on just six shots in a mere 19 minutes of action the last time he faced the club from Florida.
News:Tim Thomas turned away 16 of 18 shots in Tuesday's win over Tampa Bay, his third win in the last four starts.
Analysis:Tim Thomas has been putting up outstanding numbers of late, allowing six goals over the last four games. Play him with confidence as the Bruins look to secure the Northeast Division.
News:Tim Thomas is expected to be the Bruins' starter Saturday night in Los Angeles, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: The Bruins have nine games remaining in the regular season, of which Tim Thomas is expected to see the bulk of the time in nets for the scuffling defending champs, who would love to head into the playoffs with some positive momentum.
News:Tim Thomas allowed two goals on 27 shots in Thursday's loss to the Sharks.
Analysis: He snapped a two-game winning streak despite playing well, and probably let the guys know that they should have saved some of the goals from Monday's 8-0 win for this one.
News:Tim Thomas was the first goalie off the ice Thursday, suggesting that he will start the Bruins' evening tilt against the Sharks, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: It's no secret that Tim Thomas will get the bulk of the Bruins' starts down the stretch, especially with the team having won two straight and with a chance to gain further positive momentum Thursday.
News:Tim Thomas stopped all 13 shots he faced in Monday's 8-0 rout over the Leafs.
Analysis: As the Bruins head into a three-game Western swing that starts Thursday, they appear to be back on track, with back-to-back wins backstopped by Tim Thomas, by a combined score of 11-2.
News:Tim Thomas will start against the Leafs on Monday, according to Joe Haggerty of CSN New England.
Analysis:Tim Thomas reached the 30-win plateau in his last start, but it's been well chronicled that he has performed miserably the past month with a 3.77 GAA and a losing record (4-5) in March.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 27-of-29 shots in Saturday's shootout win over the Flyers, picking up his 30th win of the season.
Analysis:Tim Thomas helped the Bruins end a four-game losing streak against one of the hotter teams in the league, but perhaps more importantly, he looked fairly sharp Saturday after having been in a funk for most of the month of March.
News:Tim Thomas will start against Philadelphia on Saturday, Boston Globe writer Fluto Shinzawa reports.
Analysis:Tim Thomas has been awful in the past week, so while he's a justifiable start due to his past accomplishments, he's also a risky one against a strong Philadelphia squad.
News:Tim Thomas was torched by Florida for six goals on 29 shots in Thursday's loss.
Analysis: Boy, when he hits the skids, he really hits 'em. Tim Thomas has lost three straight games and has allowed 24 goals in his last seven outings -- a stat made that much worse by the fact that Thomas only played 39 total minutes in his most recent two appearances prior to Thursday.
News:Tim Thomas will start for the Bruins on Thursday against the Panthers, according to Joe Haggerty of CSN New England.
Analysis: To put it bluntly, Tim Thomas is not playing well right now. He hasn't won in three starts, and he's allowed four goals in three of his last six outings. Worse yet, he's permitted nine goals in his last 98 minutes of action.
News:Tim Thomas faced just five shots in relief of Marty Turco in Tuesday's loss to Tampa, allowing two goals before coach Claude Julien reinserted Turco.
Analysis: The always-reliable Tim Thomas has collapsed horribly thus far in March, posting a save percentage south of .860. Turco's not much of a challenge for the starting role, but Thomas needs to get his game together, as the Senators have crept up right behind Boston.
News:Tim Thomas, who was pulled after one period Sunday, could give way to Marty Turco on Tuesday against the Lightning, the Boston Globe speculates.
Analysis:Tim Thomas looks like he could use a breather at this point and newcomer Turco could use some work as well, so the Globe's speculation could well come to fruition Tuesday.
News:Tim Thomas was replaced by Marty Turco on Sunday after he gave up three Pittsburgh goals on 10 shots during the first period.
Analysis: While getting pulled probably isn't how he preferred it to happen, Tim Thomas has been very busy of late, so the breather he got Sunday isn't necessarily a bad thing in the grand scheme of things.
News:Tim Thomas will start Sunday's game against the Penguins, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Sooner or later, the Bruins will have to dust off Marty Turco, but with the team facing the streaking Penguins (winners of eight straight) on Sunday, they'll stick with Tim Thomas on the heels of Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Caps.
News:Tim Thomas gave up four goals on 30 shots in a loss to Washington on Saturday.
Analysis: He's been slumping recently, and it certainly looked like a nice opportunity for him to bounce back against an underachieving Washington squad on Saturday. Nevertheless, he'll continue to see a heavy workload down the stretch while Tuukka Rask is on the shelf as Marty Turco hardly provides a viable backup for more than limited spot duty.
News:Tim Thomas will start against Washington on Saturday, Boston Globe writer Fluto Shinzawa reports.
Analysis:Tim Thomas has been in a slump lately, but Saturday's home match against a Washington team with a 11-18-3 road record looks nice on paper.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 19 of 20 shots in Thursday's win over Buffalo.
Analysis:Tim Thomas hasn't quite been himself for the past couple months, as this was only the third one-goal game (with no shutouts) he's had in his last 17 appearances. Still, it's hard to imagine that the Bruins will feel too comfortable turning to Marty Turco, so expect Thomas to start almost all of Boston's games down the stretch.
News:Tim Thomas will start Thursday against the Sabres, according to Joe Haggerty of CSN New England.
Analysis: With Tuukka Rask out of action, this will mark the first game that Marty Turco will serve as the backup to Tim Thomas. The game also marks the seventh straight start in net for Thomas, who has been less than stellar of late.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 25 of 29 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Leafs.
Analysis:Tim Thomas, who dropped his last two decisions, got back on the winning track Tuesday despite surrendering four goals for the second time in three games. With Tuukka Rask out four to six weeks, Thomas figures to stay busy for the Bruins down the stretch.
News:Tim Thomas will make his fourth straight start Tuesday against the Maple Leafs, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: With Tuukka Rask out 4-6 weeks, Tim Thomas will be forced to shoulder the bulk of the Bruins' goaltending duties for the rest of the regular season. Michael Hutchinson will back up Thomas on Tuesday, but then he will give way to Marty Turco, assuming the veteran goalie clears waivers by noon Wednesday. In any case, it's hard to imagine Thomas's backups getting more than the occasional spot start down the stretch.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 13-of-17 shots in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers, moving his season record to 27-15-0.
Analysis: As long as Tuukka Rask is out, and that could be a while, Tim Thomas figures to be a busy man between the pipes for Boston, with the inexperienced Michael Hutchinson currently serving as his backup.
News: With Tuukka Rask out with an injury, Michael Hutchinson will back up Tim Thomas, starting Sunday against the Rangers, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis:Tim Thomas can't play every game, but unless Hutchinson unexpectedly dazzles, the Bruins figure to lean on Thomas heavily for as long as Rask is out, which unfortunately could a be a while.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 28-of-31 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over New Jersey.
Analysis: With back-to back games this weekend, it wouldn't surprise us if the Bruins rolled with Tuukka Rask against the Islanders on Saturday and then Tim Thomas on Sunday against the Rangers.
News:Tim Thomas will start Thursday's game against the Devils, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis:Tim Thomas, who will be making his third straight start for the Bruins, is coming off a hard luck 1-0 loss to Ottawa on Tuesday. The Bruins are dealing with some injuries up front, but it's hard to justify benching Thomas, who is 5-3 in his last eight starts, even though he has been a little less dominant than he was last season.
News:Tim Thomas stopped all but one of the 38 shots he faced in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Ottawa.
Analysis: Losing 1-0 on a power-play goal can hardly be pinned on your goaltender, as Tim Thomas gave his owners a great performance save for getting the victory. Even when Thomas loses, much good can still be said about him. Boston has three more games this week, and, given the way Boston has deployed Tukka Rask this season, odds are Thomas will play at least two of those contests.
News:Tim Thomas will start in goal for the Bruins on Tuesday against the Senators, the team's official site reports.
Analysis:Tim Thomas will look to notch his second straight win over Ottawa, who he beat 5-3 on Saturday, stopping 27 shots in the process.
News:Tim Thomas made 27 saves in a 5-3 win over Ottawa on Saturday.
Analysis: The Sens made it a game in the third when they roared back to within one. But Tiny Tim stood tall to earn his 26th win of the season.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 30-of-32 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Blues.
Analysis: It was a big win for the B's, who have been scuffling of late. The team has back-to-back games Friday against the Sabres and Saturday against Ottawa, so it wouldn't surprise us if Tim Thomas gives way to the slumping Tuukka Rask in one of those contests.
News:Tim Thomas will start Wednesday's game against the Blues, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: The Bruins have dropped two straight, so Tim Thomas will try to help the team get back on track Wednesday against a stingy Blues squad that tops the NHL with a nifty 1.85 GAA.
News:Tim Thomas was the first goalie off for the Bruins following Wednesday's morning skate, suggesting that he will start the team's night game against the Blues, the team's official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: With Tuukka Rask struggling of late and the Bruins having dropped two straight, Tim Thomas is the logical choice Wednesday against a Blues team that tops the league with a 1.85 GAA.
News:Tim Thomas will start in goal Sunday against the Wild, the Bruins' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: On paper, at least, this looks like a good spot for Tim Thomas, as the Wild have lost seven games in a row.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 27-of-29 shots in Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Wild.
Analysis: The Bruins, who peppered Niklas Backstrom on Sunday with 48 shots to no avail, have lost two straight and with both Nathan Horton and Rich Peverley out, don't be surprised if the team adds some forward/scoring depth before the NHL trade deadline.
News: Head coach Claude Julien will give Tim Thomas the night off Friday as Tuukka Rask will get the start against the Jets, the Bruins Team Website reports.
Analysis:Tim Thomas played in back-to-back games Tuesday and Wednesday, so Claude Julien is giving him a game off. Rask got the start the last time the Bruins took on the Jets, and the Bruins won the game 5-3.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 26-of-29 shots in Wednesday's shootout win over the Canadiens.
Analysis: With his second start in as as many nights, Tim Thomas, who is now 5-0 in shootouts this season, got the nod over Tuukka Rask for the fifth time in the Bruins' last six games. Don't be surprised if Rask gets a turn either Friday at Winnipeg or Sunday at Minnesota, however.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 17 of 20 in Tuesday's shutout loss to the Rangers.
Analysis: It wasn't his greatest work, but Tim Thomas didn't get much help, either. Still, that's three straight appearances in which Thomas has allowed three goals, and he has an .852 save percentage in that stretch.
News:Tim Thomas will start in goal Tuesday against the Rangers, the Bruins' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis:Tim Thomas will square off Tuesday against Henrik Lundqvist, winner of six of his last seven starts.
News:Tim Thomas is expected to start in goal Tuesday against the Rangers, the Bruins' official Twitter page reports.
Analysis: Though Tim Thomas's play hasn't been up to his standards lately, he is still in the top 10 in the league in GAA (2.18) and save percentage (.931). Thomas remains a top-tier fantasy option at goalie, but he'll have a tough test Tuesday against the Eastern Conference's winningest team.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 19-of-22 shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Predators.
Analysis:Tim Thomas, who gave up three goals on 19 shots in 38 minutes of relief action against Buffalo this past Wednesday, has hit a slight rough patch, but we expect him to get a chance to get back on track either Tuesday against the Rangers or Wednesday against the Canadiens.
News:Tim Thomas will start against Nashville on Saturday, Boston Globe writer Fluto Shinzawa reports.
Analysis: It's a very tough matchup, but Tim Thomas is on the list of matchup-proof players, particularly in a home game.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 35-of-36 shots in Sunday's win over the Caps.
Analysis: The Bruins only play twice this coming week (Wednesday against Buffalo and Saturday against Nashville) so it wouldn't surprise us if Tim Thomas and Tuukka Rask each get just one turn in net for the team, as a result.
News:Tim Thomas will start Sunday's game against the Capitals, according to Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe.
Analysis:Tim Thomas, owner of a nifty .932 save percentage, will try to get back on the winning track Sunday after dropping a 2-1 decision to the Penguins on Saturday.
News:Tim Thomas allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Bruins' loss to the Penguins on Saturday.
Analysis:Tim Thomas did his part to slow down the hot Pittsburgh offense, but Pittsburgh goalie Marc-Andre Fleury gave up just one goal on the other end to pick up the victory. Without a break before the Bruins' next game Sunday, don't be surprised if Thomas sits in favor of fellow goaltender Tuukka Rask.
News:Tim Thomas will be the starting goaltender in Saturday's game against the Penguins, ESPN.com's Joe McDonald reports.
Analysis: Pittsburgh had won eight in a row prior to a loss to the Maple Leafs its last time out, so Tim Thomas will be tested Saturday. However, with Thomas riding a three-game win streak and owning a 2.15 GAA, he should be up to the task.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 30 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Ottawa, his second win in as many starts.
Analysis:Tim Thomas is fresh off the All-Star Game win as well as plenty of media attention from his snubbing of the White House earlier last week. Politics aside, Thomas remains one of the league's top netminders on one of the league's best teams and will make many owners quite happy.
News:Tim Thomas will start Tuesday against the Senators, according to Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe.
Analysis:Tim Thomas picked up the win in the All-Star Game, but he had off the game before the break and should be plenty ready to resume what's been another fantastic season, though off the ice he's made plenty of headlines lately for his decision to not accept a White House visit.
Bruins' Thomas Picks Up Fourth Straight All-Star Game Win
News:Tim Thomas made 18 saves on 21 shots in the third period of the 2012 NHL All-Star Game, picking up the win. Thomas has now been the winning goalie in four straight All-Star Games.
Analysis:Tim Thomas had the best day of any goalie in the game, although it is always a rough outing for netminders. While this win won't count for fantasy, he's likely to have plenty more ones that do come his way playing for Boston.
News:Tim Thomas gave up five goals on 38 shots, but still picked up a win in a shootout Sunday against Philadelphia.
Analysis: This isn't a good start, but Tim Thomas still has great numbers on the season so there is nothing to worry about. Plus, he still got a W, so there's that.
News:Tim Thomas will start in goal Sunday against Philadelphia, the team's official Twitter page reports.
Analysis: After a tough two games, Tim Thomas turned things around Thursday and picked up a 4-1 win over New Jersey. The Bruins are 19-9 with Thomas, who has a 2.02 GAA and a .936 save percentage on the season. Tuukka Rask got the nod Saturday, but fantasy owners can put the veteran goaltender back into lineups.
News:Tim Thomas turned away 30 of 31 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over New Jersey, snapping a small two-game losing streak.
Analysis:Tim Thomas has owned New Jersey this season, but the win gets him back on track after allowing an uncharacteristic seven goals over two losses recently. The Bruins have back-to-back games on Saturday and Sunday, so odds are Thomas will play in one game, possibly both.
News:Tim Thomas was the first goalie off the ice Thursday so he should start against the Devils, according to Joe Haggerty of CSNNE.
Analysis: Arguably the best keeper in the game, Tim Thomas will look to get back on track after allowing seven goals in his last two outings.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 26-of-30 shots in Tuesday's loss to the Lightning.
Analysis: The Lightning came into the contest on a seven-game slide, but the Bruins came out flat for the second time in three games and took the loss. They'll have s chance to bounce back Thursday against New Jersey, in the first of four games in six days leading up to the All-Star break. Look for Tim Thomas to start at least two of those tilts.
News:Tim Thomas should get the start Tuesday against the Lightning, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Tuukka Rask backstopped the B's in a 3-2 shootout win over Florida on Monday, so Tim Thomas is in line to get the nod in Tuesday's back-to-back game situation.
News:Tim Thomas will start Tuesday's game against the Lightning, according to the Bruins' official Twitter feed.
Analysis: Not that fantasy owners need a reason to start Tim Thomas, but it's worth noting that the Lightning have dropped seven straight games.
News:Tim Thomas turned away 17 shots in a 4-2 loss to Carolina on Saturday night. He allowed three goals.
Analysis: The Bruins were up 2-1 beyond the half-way point of the third when the Canes turned their game up to broil. They scored two late and then another into the empty net. The Canes were simply the better team on Saturday.
News:Tim Thomas turned away 33 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over Montreal, his second win in his last three starts.
Analysis: The wins are sandwiched between Saturday's loss to Vancouver, but Tim Thomas apparently had his tires pumped plenty for Thursday's win over the Habs. We're running out of superlatives to describe Thomas's play, as he in the midst of another Vezina Trophy-worthy season.
News:Tim Thomas was the first goalie off the ice after the Bruins' Thursday morning skate, according to the team's official Twitter feed.
Analysis: The reigning Vezina Trophy winner gave way to Tuukka Rask on Tuesday, with a start against Montreal on Thursday night likely on tap for Tim Thomas.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 32-of-36 shots in Saturday's loss to the Canucks.
Analysis: All four of the Canucks' goals Saturday came on the power play, so this game is something of an outlier, given that heading into the contest the Bruins had a allowed a total of 17 power-play tallies in 37 games. The B's play three games next week, with Tuukka Rask figuring to get a start in that span.
Bruins' Thomas Squaring Off Against Canucks Saturday
News:Tim Thomas will start Saturday afternoon against the Canucks, according to the Bruins' official Twitter feed.
Analysis: Fantasy-wise, the only knock on Tim Thomas this season has been the amount of playing time he's given up to backup Tuukka Rask (24 starts to date for Thomas, 13 for Rask). Otherwise, he's been a solid play given his 17 wins, .940 save percentage (second only to Rask's .949) and 1.99 GAA (seventh overall). Continue to deploy Thomas as you normally would, but make sure you have a reliable alternative on those nights when he's on the bench.
News: Updating an earlier report, Tim Thomas' teammate, Tuukka Rask, will start in goal for the Bruins against the Flames on Thursday, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The B's official site initially listed Tim Thomas as the starter, but Rask gets the nod, which makes sense, given the team's back-to-back contests Wednesday and Thursday.
News:Tim Thomas will start in goal for the Bruins against the Flames on Thursday, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: The Bruins will ride the hot hand here in back-to-back contests, as Tim Thomas was sharp in Wednesday's win over New Jersey.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 30-of-31 shots in Wednesday's 6-1 win over New Jersey.
Analysis:Tim Thomas shut the door on the Devils after giving up an early first period goal. After a bit of a dud on New Year's Eve, Thomas was as sharp as ever, with the Bruins back in form as well. The team returns to action Thursday night, a game that Tuukka Rask figures to start.
News:Tim Thomas will guard the net for the Bruins against the Devils on Wednesday, according to Joe Haggerty of CSNNE.
Analysis:Tim Thomas has posted a 2.23 GAA in 18 matchups with the Devils though his record sits at just .500 as he has gone 8-5-3.
News:Tim Thomas came out on the losing end of a 4-2 score against Dallas on Saturday. He made 23 saves.
Analysis: The Stars put the pedal to the floor from the outset and were up 3-1 by the end of the first. It's just Timmy's seventh loss of the season.
News:Tim Thomas will square off against Kari Lehtonen and the Stars on Saturday, according to Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe.
Analysis: We could really reflect back upon 2011 at this point and give you a whole host of statistical reasons you should start Tim Thomas whenever he gets a starting nod, but at this point it's overstating the obvious and to question anything about his recent history and consider sitting him down would simply fly against the voice of reason. You can spend your New Year's Eve making other questionable decisions for your personal life, but sitting a Boston goalie right now doesn't apply.
News: The Boston Globe believes that Tim Thomas will start Saturday's game against the Stars.
Analysis: Tuukka Rask has made two straight starts and Tim Thomas hasn't played since Dec. 19, so it makes sense to get him back in the mix after a well-timed break. Starting on Jan. 4, the Bruins will embark on a busy stretch that will see them play 11 games in 19 days.
News:Tim Thomas turned aside 33 of 35 shots in Monday's 3-2 win over Montreal, his third win in the last three games.
Analysis: We're running out of superlatives to describe the play of Tim Thomas and Boston at this point in the season. Thomas has allowed four goals in the last three games with one shutout. You know what to do.
News:Tim Thomas will start in goal for the Bruins on Monday against Montreal, according to the team's official site.
Analysis:Tim Thomas, who will square off against the Habs' Carey Price on Monday, is coming off a 6-0 blanking of the Flyers on Saturday, so start him with confidence.
News:Tim Thomas appears likely to start Monday's game against Montreal, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis:Tim Thomas shut out the Flyers on Saturday, plus backup Tuukka Rask was among the handful of Bruins who skated in Monday's optional workout, both of which support Thomas' candidacy to start Monday's game.
News:Tim Thomas was brilliant in the Bruins' victory over the Flyers on Saturday, holding Philadelphia scoreless on 31 shots.
Analysis:Tim Thomas continued his run of stellar starts with his fourth shutout of the season. To demonstrate Thomas' recent dominance - he has allowed just 23 goals in 14 starts since the beginning of November.
News:Tim Thomas will be in goal for Saturday's game against the Flyers, according to the Bruins' official Twitter page.
Analysis:Tim Thomas is 11-1-0 over his last 13 starts, but he'll have his hands full Saturday with a Flyers team that is leading the league in goals scored and is also riding a seven-game winning streak. Despite the tough matchup, don't hesitate to go with Thomas on Saturday given his stellar 1.93 GAA and .940 save percentage.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 47 of 49 shots Wednesday night to help the Bruins get by the Senators, 5-2. It was the most shots he's faced in a game all season.
Analysis: The Senators were all over the Bruins for most of the game, but could only manage to get two past the reigning Vezina Trophy winner. He currently sits second among all NHL goalies with a .940 SV% and third in wins with 14.
News:Tim Thomas will get the start in goal Wednesday against the Senators, according to Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe.
Analysis:Tim Thomas was beaten up a bit in his last start Saturday against the Blue Jackets, but given how great his season has been and the fact there are only three NHL games on Wednesday's slate, you'd be crazy not to start him.
News: Coach Claude Julien said that he and his coaching staff didn't think Tim Thomas looked comfortable in the nets during Saturday's game against the Blue Jackets, the Associated Press reports. Thomas stopped 22-of-25 shots in two periods of work Saturday.
Analysis: "A couple of goals went through him," Julien said, when discussing the decision to replace Tim Thomas by Tuukka Rask on Saturday. "It was a gut feeling from the coaches' perspective." In any case, there is no injury in play here for Thomas, though the B's did lose shut-down defender Zdeno Chara with a leg injury in the game.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 28 of 29 shots in the Bruins 2-0 loss to the Panthers Thursday night. The loss snapped his 10-game win streak.
Analysis:Tim Thomas was bound to lose at some point. Regardless, the loss should be viewed as only a bump in the road. Thomas remains an elite fantasy option and should be started with confidence the next time he takes the ice.
News:Tim Thomas will face Jose Theodore and the Panthers Thursday, according to Stee Goldstein of WQAM Sports Radio.
Analysis:Tim Thomas continues to operate as if he is the best keeper in the game. At this point, who could doubt that moniker?
News:Tim Thomas, who gave way to Tuukka Rask on Tuesday, is expected back in net Thursday against the Panthers, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Assuming he makes Thursday's start, the 2-1 ratio Tim Thomas shares with Rask will be re-establishing, as he'd be making his 18th start to Rask's nine.
News:Tim Thomas secured his 10th consecutive victory in Monday's win over Pittsburgh, stopping 44 of 45 shots.
Analysis: To say Tim Thomas is having a strong season is putting it rather mildly. Following a shaky start, Thomas and the Bruins are laying claim to the mantle of the NHL's best team. We've run out of superlatives to describe the play of Thomas, who is handsomely rewarding owners and Bruins' fans. It's uncharacteristic for Thomas to have to stop so many shots as he did Monday, but it apparently only makes him better.
News:Tim Thomas will start in goal for the Bruins on Monday against the Penguins, NESN's Naoko Funayama reports.
Analysis: The Penguins, who top the Eastern Conference standings, are averaging just under three goals a game, so Tim Thomas should have his hands full Monday as he tries to keep his nine-game winning streak intact.
News:Tim Thomas is expected to get the start in nets for Boston on Monday against the Penguins, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Tuukka Rask gave Tim Thomas a breather Saturday, but with the Bruins (33 points in 24 games) breathing down Pittsburgh's neck (36 points in 27 games), expect them to roll out their star goalie once again Monday.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 34-of-37 shots in Wednesday's win against the Leafs.
Analysis: The win caps a 9-0 November for Tim Thomas, a stretch that has helped lower his overall numbers to elite levels, as he has a 1.93 GAA and .936 save percentage, stats in line with those he posted en route to the Vezina Trophy last season.
News:Tim Thomas will get the start Wednesday against the Maple Leafs, according to the Bruins' official Twitter feed.
Analysis: It's a game between the top two teams in the Northeast division, so did you really expect the Bruins to do anything else? And with just nine other goalies in action and a current 1.86 GAA, .937 save percentage, and 11-4-0 record, it'd be hard to find a reason to sit Tim Thomas when setting your Wednesday lineup. The only one we can think of is that the Maple Leafs tend to score more than most other teams.
News:Tim Thomas turned away 40 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Jets.
Analysis: It was tighter than the score suggested -- the Bruins finally put things out of reach with an empty netter at 18:51 of the third. Tim Thomas remains one of the absolute best in the NHL and is on course to mirror his brilliance from last season. You know what to do.
News:Tim Thomas' teammate, Tuukka Rask will draw the start against the Red Wings on Friday, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Unless Tim Thomas is banged up, we'd expect him to draw the start Saturday against the Jets, but he'll take a seat Friday.
News: The Boston Globe believes that the Bruins will start Tim Thomas in goal Friday against the Red Wings and Tuukka Rask against the Jets on Saturday.
Analysis: We'll await confirmation this report, but it should come fairly soon, with the Bruins and Red Wings facing off at 1:00 ET on Friday.
News:Tim Thomas allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Bruins' 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres on Wednesday Night. The first goal of the night snapped his shutout streak at 145 minutes.
Analysis:Tim Thomas has now won seven-straight games. Thomas is simply on fire and remains a must-start regardless of the opponent.
News:Tim Thomas will start against Buffalo on Wednesday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Analysis: Coming off of back-to-back shutouts, it should come as little surprise that Tim Thomas is getting another nod Wednesday night.
News:Tim Thomas was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate and he should start against the Habs on Monday night, according to Joe Haggerty of Comcast Sports Net New England.
Analysis:Tim Thomas hasn't missed a beat from last year when he was the best goalie in the league, an amazingly his GAA is down from 2.00 to 1.92. You don't need our advice on what to do with Thomas but here it is - you always start him.
News:Tim Thomas stopped all 33 shots he faced Monday in a win over Montreal.
Analysis:Tim Thomas can't shoulder a heavy workload, but when he plays few, if any, are better. When he's starting, he should be in your lineup.
News:Tim Thomas pitched a 23-save shutout of the Islanders on Saturday night.
Analysis: He has won his last five starts; two of those have come via shutout. He's getting two-thirds of the starts in Boston and that means he could actually replicate his exceptional results from last season. Roll with the utmost confidence.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 27-of-30 shots in Tuesday's win over the Devils.
Analysis: The win was Tim Thomas' fourth straight, as the B's surge continues. Next up for the team is Columbus on Thursday, with Tuukka Rask getting a start a possibility we suppose in order to give Thomas a breather.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 21-of-23 shots in Saturday's win over the Sabres.
Analysis: That's his third straight victory, as the Bruins have picked up the pace in the month of November, reeling off five straight wins. He'll get the occasional breather from Tuukka Rask, but other than that, Tim Thomas doesn't give his fantasy owners too much to worry about.
News:Tim Thomas will be between the pipes for Saturday's game against the Sabres, NHL.com reports.
Analysis:Tim Thomas won each of his last two starts, but he also rode the bench in each of the Bruins' last two games. After a week-long layoff, Thomas will face off against a Sabres team that is fifth in the league in scoring with a 3.03 GFA.
News:Tim Thomas stopped all 25 shots that he faced in Saturday's 7-0 blanking of the Leafs.
Analysis:Tim Thomas' record sits at an unspectacular 5-4, but in that span he has posted a 2.00 GAA and .931 save percentage, numbers right in line with the ones he posted last season, en route to winning the Vezina Trophy.
News:Tim Thomas is in line to start Saturday's game against the Maple Leafs, according to the Bruins' official Twitter page.
Analysis:Tim Thomas has yet to play at the level that won him the Vezina Trophy last season, but he has also not allowed more than three goals in any of his eight starts. That mark will be tested Saturday by a high-powered Toronto offense that is third in the league with a 3.35 GFA.
News:Tim Thomas will start Tuesday night against the Senators, according to the Bruins' official Twitter feed.
Analysis:Tim Thomas, who carries a 3-4-0 record with a strong 2.14 GAA and .929 save percentage into Tuesday's game, gets Ottawa at home in what looks to be one of the better goalie spots amid Tuesday's five-game NHL slate.
Bruins' Thomas Will Start Thursday Against Montreal
News:Tim Thomas led the team out of the locker room and will backstop the Bruins for the third straight game Thursday, the Bruin's official twitter reports.
Analysis: While the Bruins have been in a bit of a slide lately, Tim Thomas has not. He's posted a .926 save percentage in six starts. The coaching staff has expressed that they still plan to get capable backup Tuukka Rask a good chunk of starts this season, but will play Thomas while he's hot. This could be a good bounce back game for the Bruins against the struggling Habs.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 26-of-29 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Sharks.
Analysis:Tim Thomas' play has been solid, but the 3-5 defending champs have had some issues finishing on offense. That said, the system is in place and the talent is there for the team to right the ship at any time. When that happens, wins will follow for Thomas. The B's now have four days off to re-charge their batteries, but with just two games next week (Thursday and Saturday) it's plausible that Thomas' owners will only get one start from him within that time frame.
News:Tim Thomas is expected to start Saturday's game against the Sharks, NESN.com reports.
Analysis:Tim Thomas should enjoy seeing the San Jose sweaters Thursday night - in five career games against the Sharks, including four starts, he is 2-2-0 with a 1.80 GAA and .935 save percentage. It shouldn't be especially tough for fantasy owners to find a spot for Thomas in Saturday's lineup.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 26-of-28 shots in Thursday's win over the Leafs.
Analysis: The Bruins may have had a sluggish start to the season, but five games in, the 3-2 Tim Thomas has a familiar-looking 1.98 GAA and .932 save percentage. As long as he remains healthy, he is a top-notch option in real and fantasy terms, with the only caveat being that his talented backup Tuukka Rask figures to see his share of work in the name of keeping Thomas fresh over the long haul.
News:Tim Thomas was the first goalie off the ice following Thursday's morning skate, according to the Bruins' official Twitter page.
Analysis: It's customary for the first goalie off the ice to start the same night's game, so expect Tim Thomas to be between the pipes for Thursday's matchup with the Maple Leafs.
News:Tim Thomas allowed two goals in the game's first 23 minutes Saturday, then earned his pay the rest of the way as the Bruins came from behind twice to win in Chicago. He stopped 27 shots, plus the only two he saw in the shootout, to claim the victory.
Analysis: As we've pointed out before, don't let his so-so record (2-2-0) fool you. He lowered his GAA to 1.98 with this win, and his save percentage of .932 is enough to make any fantasy owner smile broadly.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 31-of-34 shots in Wednesday's loss to the Hurricanes.
Analysis: The B's are 1-3, and Tim Thomas is 1-2, but his .933 save percentage and 2.03 GAA in that small time-frame indicate that he is not the reason for the team's slow start. Chalk that up to the offense's sluggish start, something that figures to work itself out, given the club's overall skill level.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 25-of-26 shots in Saturday's win over the Lightning.
Analysis: File this one under "pretty standard, really." Tim Thomas and the B's were sharp Saturday after a 2-1 loss in the opener and given the players on board and system in place in Boston, this sort of outcome won't be unique. The only thing that can really stop Thomas is an injury, and from a fantasy perspective the only potential downside is that the Bruins might try to scale his work back a bit, so as not to burn him out.
News:Tim Thomas will start Saturday's game against the Lightning, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: He'll square off against Mathieu Garon on Saturday as the defending champs look for their first win of the season.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 27 of 29 shots in Thursday's season opener against the Flyers, but was outdueled by Ilya Bryzgalov in a 2-1 loss.
Analysis: It'll be worth monitoring how much Tuukka Rask will cut into Tim Thomas's workload this year, but for now, he's the clear No. 1 and remains one of the very best fantasy options in goal.
News:Tim Thomas will help to kick off the drive to repeat as he will start the Bruins first game of the season, according to the Bruins' Official Twitter page.
Analysis:Tim Thomas is rarely conventional, but all he does is go out there and stop the puck. Thomas is as good a keeper as there is in the game, and he's coming off a record setting season of a .938 save percentage.
News:Tim Thomas will start Thursday's season opener against the Flyers, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Coming off a stellar 2010-11 season and playoffs, Tim Thomas is entrenched as the B's top netminder. The team may try to get backup Tuukka Rask more work in order to keep Thomas fresh, but as long as the Bruins continue with their sound defensive ways, Thomas will put up nice numbers for his fantasy owners.
News:Tim Thomas played the full game Saturday against the Islanders, making 25 saves in a 3-2 win.
Analysis: He preserved the win with a nifty stick save on a bad-angle shot by Frans Nielsen on a late power play. He looked his usual strong self but it's hard to imagine him delivering like he did last season -- those numbers were truly sparkling and Tuukka Rask deserves a few more starts. Even with that possibility, he remains one of the league's elite.
News: Thomas beat out Vancouver's Roberto Luongo and Nashville's Pekka Rinne for the 2010-11 Vezina Trophy, awarded to the NHL's top goalie, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Thomas, who also won the Vezina in 2008-09, is coming off a stellar postseason run in which he led the Bruins to the Stanley Cup, while also claiming the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. Thomas, who was expected to take a back seat to Tuukka Rask this past season on the heels of offseason hip surgery, bounced back in a big way, reclaiming the starting gig in Boston en route to compiling a 35-11-9 record, with a sparking 2.00 GAA and .938 save percentage in 57 games (including 55 starts). At 37, the unorthodox/acrobatic Thomas is on top of his game and he'll enter next season as the B's undisputed starter. Fortunately for the team, the capable Rask will remain on hand to take some of the workload burden off of Thomas.
Boston's Thomas Shuts Out Vancouver To Win Stanley Cup
News: Thomas stopped all 37 shots he faced Wednesday night to lead Boston to a 4-0 victory over Vancouver and a Stanley Cup.
Analysis: He was phenomenal during the Finals, stopping 238 of 246 shots over the seven-game series. To no one's surprise, Thomas also took home the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs, becoming the oldest player to do so in NHL Finals history.
News: Thomas turned aside 36 of 38 shots in Monday's 5-2 Game 6 win over Vancouver.
Analysis: Thomas has played himself into the position of being the likely Conn Smythe winner whether Boston returns the Cup to the Hub or not. Thomas was buoyed by a 4-0 lead thanks to Roberto Luongo's poor position on easy saves. We're running out of superlatives to describe Thomas' play, so hopefully Luongo can give us another soundbite prior to Wednesday's decisive contest.
News: Thomas' coach Claude Julien fired back at Vancouver's Roberto Luongo on Saturday after Luongo's post-Game 5 suggestions that he would've stopped the goal that Thomas allowed because he doesn't wander.
Analysis: Julien returned fire when approached by reporters at TD Garden on Saturday afternoon. "I don't think Timmy is going to make much of that comment," Julien told the Boston Globe. "...His stats, you know, are proof itself. He's given up six goals in five games. The guy that made the comment, I'm not quite sure how many he let in. I think you guys have a good idea..." Expect Luongo's barbs to be posted on the Bruins' bulletin board for Game 6.
News: Thomas stopped 24 of 25 shots Friday night in a 1-0 loss to Vancouver.
Analysis: Vancouver's Maxim Lapierre scored the game winner at the 4:35 mark of the third period. Thomas has been outstanding in the Finals, giving up only six goals through five games.
News: Thomas stopped all 38 shots he faced Wednesday night as Boston dumped Vancouver 4-0 to tie the Stanley Cup Finals at two games apiece.
Analysis: It was his third shutout of the post-season. Thomas has been brilliant for the majority of the Stanley Cup Finals and has clearly outplayed his Vancouver counterpart in Roberto Luongo. Game 5 goes Friday night in Vancouver.
News: Thomas stopped 40-of-41 shots in Monday's Game 3 win over Vancouver.
Analysis: He's been very good in the first three games of the series, and Thomas will undoubtedly be a big part of the Bruins' ability to rally and potentially tie the series up in Game 4 after falling behind 2-0 in the first two games on the road.
News: Thomas made 30 saves against Vancouver in Saturday's Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals. But he'll be haunted by his serious misplay in the opening seconds of overtime, leaving him badly out of position and allowing Alex Burrows to slide the puck home, giving the Canucks a 2-0 series lead.
Analysis: The Vancouver scouting report on Thomas, the league's best regular-season netminder, noted that he tends to come out of the crease to challenge oncoming attackers. Burrows exploited that tendency, skating quickly around the back of the net to find a wide-open goal mouth with Thomas still sprawled on the other side of the net. But Thomas is a solid pro; we think he'll put this behind him and give his teammates a solid performance in Game 3.
News: Thomas stopped 33 of 34 shots Wednesday night, but lost 1-0 to Vancouver in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Analysis: He was bested by Vancouver goalie Roberto Luongo as Game 1 became a goalie's duel. Game 2 goes Friday night in Vancouver.
Bruins' Thomas Shuts Out Lightning To Clinch Series Friday
News: Thomas stopped all 24 shots he faced as Boston downed Tampa Bay 1-0 Friday.
Analysis: He made some brilliant saves throughout Friday's contest and was named the game's second star. Thomas will face off against Robert Luongo and the rest of the Canucks in the Stanley Cup Finals starting Wednesday.
Bruins' Thomas Surrenders Five Goals In Game 6 Loss
News: Thomas stopped 21-of-26 shots in Wednesday's 5-4 Game 6 loss to the Lightning.
Analysis: Over his last four games, Thomas has allowed nine goals in the Bruins' two losses (Games 4 and 6) and one over the team's two wins (Games 3 and 5). The Bruins will need him at his best in Friday's Game 7, at home, in order to advance to the Stanley Cup finals. He's a battler who has bounce back on numerous occasions, so we wouldn't bet against him.
News: Thomas turned aside 33 shots in guiding Boston to a 3-2 series lead over Tampa Bay in Monday's 3-1 victory.
Analysis: Thomas rebounded from his all-too-forgettable Game 4 that saw him and his teammates squander a 3-0 lead by producing a stellar performance Monday that has the Bruins a game from the finals. In his catalog of saves was a candidate for the save of the year, as he sprawled to bat a puck down with his stick. We're going to guess that Thomas might start Game 6.
News: Thomas made 32 saves Saturday in a 5-3 loss to the Lightning. He allowed four goals.
Analysis: He allowed two goals in 63 seconds in the second period and three that period in 3:58; the fourth came at the 6:54 mark of the third. All goals were unanswered -- the rest of the Bruins appeared unfocused. He'll be better in Game 5.
News: Thomas posted a shutout in Game 3 versus Tampa to give Boston a 2-1 lead in the series.
Analysis: This was a huge game for Thomas as he has not looked like the goalie that was nothing short of a brick wall in net for most of the season. Tampa seemed to have his number during the first two games, but Thomas made several huge saves at the end of Game 2 to preserve the victory and stopped all 31 shots he faced Thursday to get the Bruins a game up.
News: The Sporting News has named Thomas the NHL Goalie of the Year, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Thomas who is a Vezina Trophy finalist, led the NHL in goals-against average (2.00) and save percentage (.938), so this is no shocker. Thomas has let in nine goals through the first two games of the Bruins' second-round playoff showdown against Tampa Bay, but to his credit he shook off a couple of shaky goals Tuesday to make some key stops as the game went along. Look for both teams to try to tighten things up defensively when the series resumes Thursday at Tampa Bay.
News: Thomas stopped 36 of 41 shots in Tuesday's 6-5, Game 2 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Thomas allowed a couple of weak goals, but his offense bailed him out. Considering how poorly he has played in the first two games, Boston should be thrilled that it is tied at one game apiece as the Bruins head on the road for Game 3.
News: Thomas was vicitmized by sloppy defensive play by his teammates Saturday as Tampa Bay won Game 1 of the teams' third-round series. He surrendered four goals while facing 33 shots in the loss.
Analysis: He's been so good for so long that we wonder whether the week-long layoff after Boston's second-round sweep of the Flyers might have affected him. Still, a couple of bad turnovers by Bruins skaters probably cost him more than any degree of rust did. We still recommend him for Game 2.
Thomas Leads Bruin Into Next Round With Win Friday
News: Thomas stopped 22 of 23 shots Friday night to help Boston to a 5-1 win over Philadelphia and a 4-0 series victory.
Analysis: He exorcised a lot of demons with Friday's victory. Boston will now face Tampa Bay in the Eastern Conference Finals. Thomas has been nothing short of brilliant this post-season and will need to continue his strong play against a tough Tampa Bay team.
News: Thomas turned aside 37 shots in Wednesday's 5-1, Game 3 win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: Thomas and the Bruins are in the same position they were one year earlier, being a game away from the Eastern Conference Finals. With the way Thomas has been playing, look for the Bruins to finish off Philly if he has a say in the matter. Unless he's mortally wounded, Thomas will be in the goal going forward.
News: Thomas will start Wednesday's game against the Flyers, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas was a force in Game 2 of the series Monday, stopping 52-of-54 shots in the B's overtime win. He'll continue to start indefinitely as long as he remains healthy.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate Wednesday, according to the Bruins' Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: Whenever a netminder is first off the ice in the morning skate, it almost always means he will be the starting goalie later that same day. This means you should expect him out there against the Flyers on Wednesday evening. So far, Thomas has started every game for the Bruins in the postseason, having made a spectator out of backup Tuukka Rask for 13 playoff games in 2011.
News: Thomas made 31 saves in Boston's 7-3 victory in Game 1 over Philadelphia on Saturday.
Analysis: Timmy played a strong game but so did his entire squad. The B's have elevated their play but this should still be a long series.
News: Thomas will start Game 1 against Philadelphia on Saturday, according to the Flyers' official site.
Analysis: This comes as little surprise as Thomas anchored the Bruins to a seven-game series win against the Canadiens in the opening round, posting a respectable 2.25 GAA and .926 SV%. Barring an injury or a complete meltdown, Thomas will be between the pipes for the remainder of Boston's playoff run this year.
News: Thomas stopped 34 of 37 shots Wednesday night as Boston downed Montreal 4-3 in overtime to advance to the second round of the playoffs.
Analysis: He wasn't his sharpest, but he got the job done. Thomas came into Wednesday's action with an 0-2 record in game sevens.
News: Thomas stopped 25 of 27 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 Game 6 loss to Montreal.
Analysis: Thomas did his job, but his teammates could only beat Carey Price once at the other end. He will be right back in net Wednesday for Game 7.
News: Thomas was nothing short of brilliant Saturday, stopping 44 shots in a 2-1 double OT win over the Canadiens.
Analysis: He saved the game on a two-on-one rush a minute before the game winner was scored; he came across and stole a sure goal from Brian Gionta. He was recently announced as one of the three candidates for the Vezina trophy -- he showed us why on Saturday night.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice Thursday and is therefore expected to start in Game 4 against Montreal, BostonBruins.com reports.
Analysis: While Thomas' play hasn't to this point been at the level it was during the regular season, it's not as if Boston is in any position to keep him off the ice.
News: Thomas stopped 34 of 36 shots in Monday's Game 3 win over Montreal.
Analysis: Boston and Thomas desperately needed a win Monday to get back in the series and avoid an all but sure early exit. The likely Vezina Trophy winner should be in net every night unless you hear otherwise.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice during Monday morning's skate, according to the Bruins' Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: That makes him almost a certainty to start the crucial Game 3 in Montreal. There was some chatter about the team possibly looking to Tuukka Rask for a spark after dropping the first two games, but the Bruins aren't in utter panic mode yet, and Thomas is certainly their go-to, Vezina-caliber guy. If the B's lose this game, however, the hope of a deep playoff run will have dwindled to pretty much nothing. They need a big game from their goaltender Monday night on the road.
News: Thomas' rebound control was sketchy at best Saturday and that provided Montreal with too many scoring opportunities. The Canadiens ultimately beat the Bruins, 3-1.
Analysis: The two losses aren't all his fault -- it's not like the Bruins have scored many goals. But he certainly hasn't been his sharp self in the first two games. He'll have to be perfect going forward if his team continues to have scoring woes.
News: Thomas allowed two goals on 20 shots Thursday in Game 1 of Boston's opening-round playoff series against Montreal.
Analysis: Thomas, this year's likely Vezina winner, was outstanding for the Bruins in the playoffs two years ago, going 7-4 with a 1.85 GAA and .935 save percentage. This year, all he's done is break Dominik Hasek's save percentage record, but it'll all be for nothing if he can't beat the Habs and the teams that lie beyond.
News: Thomas stopped 31-of-32 shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over Ottawa.
Analysis: Thomas, who notched his 35th win of the season in the process, finishes up with a save percentage of .9382 —- the best such figure in the NHL since the league began keeping track of the stat in 1982-83. Unless Tuukka Rask, who is slated to start Sunday's season finale, suffers an injury in the game, the next time we'll see Thomas is the playoffs. Given his terrific season (35-11-9, 2.00 GAA, nine shutouts) the Vezina favorite makes a fine choice in playoff pools for those who believe the Bruins have a chance to make a lengthy postseason run.
News: Thomas will start Saturday against Ottawa, according to the Bruins' Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: There's a slew of games on Saturday's slate, but a home matchup against one of the NHL's bottom feeders -- even if the Sens have been playing better lately -- is a pretty juicy match-up. The Bruins have one more regular season game left Sunday, and our initial hunch is Tuukka Rask will start that one. If that's the case, Thomas will have one more chance to make his own case for another Vezina trophy.
News: Thomas stopped 30-of-32 shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Islanders.
Analysis: The Bruins were sluggish Wednesday, but the important thing for Thomas is that he got the win after dropping two straight starts. Look for him to start one of the team's two remaining regular season contests, either Saturday against Ottawa or Sunday against New Jersey.
News: Thomas will start Wednesday's game against the Islanders, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas, who has dropped two straight decisions -- while giving up seven goals in the process -- would no doubt like to get back on track Wednesday, with the postseason just around the corner. He'll be facing an Islanders' squad that is 3-5-2 in its last 10 contests.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice after the Bruins' morning skate, indicating that he will likely start Wednesday's game against the Islanders, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas is having a great season overall, but he has dropped two straight decisions -- giving up seven goals in the process -- and would no doubt like to get back on track Wednesday, with the playoffs just around the corner.
News: Thomas is the expected starter for Monday's game against the Rangers, according to Bruins insider Joe Haggerty.
Analysis: After a letdown Thursday against Toronto, Thomas was given Saturday night off to clear his head. He remains the odds-on favorite to win the Vezina trophy this season - his GAA of 1.98 and SV% of .939 lead all NHL goaltenders for the season to date.
News: Thomas saved 21 of 25 shots Monday in a loss to the Rangers.
Analysis: Thomas has been the best goalie in the NHL this season and if he's playing he's going to be in your lineup.
News: Thomas ended his four-game winning streak Thursday against Toronto, absorbing a shootout loss. He stopped 28 of 31 shots in regulation and OT, then one of two in the shootout.
Analysis: Thomas remains an elite goaltending option, as he is among the league leaders in every relevant category. He's only lost in regulation twice in his last 12 games.
News: Thomas will square off against Toronto's James Reimer on Thursday night, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas, who has won four in a row, continues to make a case for the Vezina and perhaps even the Hart Trophy, with his stellar play this season.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice after Thursday's morning skate, indicating that he will start the Bruins' night game against Toronto, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas, who would be making his 52nd start, has won four in a row and has backstopped the Bruins to two shutout wins over his last three outings.
News: Thomas stopped all 32 shots he faced in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Chicago.
Analysis: Another fantastic outing for Thomas, who continues to make his case for the Vezina Trophy. The shutout was his ninth of the season.
News: Thomas will start Tuesday's game against Chicago, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas, who currently sports a tidy 2.00 GAA, has won his last three starts, while giving up just two goals in that span.
News: Thomas stopped 27-of-28 shots in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Flyers.
Analysis: Look for Thomas to see the bulk of the Bruins' starts down the stretch, as long as the team continues to jostle for playoff position. The B's have seven games remaining, with the last two being back-to-back tilts April 9 and 10.
News: Thomas will be in goal for the Bruins against Philadelphia on Sunday, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas, not surprisingly, gets the nod Sunday on the back end of the B's consecutive weekend tilts.
News: Thomas stopped all 24 shots he faced in Thursday's 7-0 win over Montreal.
Analysis: Thomas was razor-sharp Thursday and the Bruins appear to be back on track after a brief March skid. Over the last two games, the B's have ouscored their oppenents 11-1.
News: Thomas will start against Montreal on Thursday, BostonBruins.com reports.
Analysis: Montreal isn't a pushover and Thomas only has one win in his last five games, but you should probably keep rolling with him, especially in light of his 30-save showing against New Jersey.
News: Thomas stopped 30-of-31 shots in Tuesday's win over New Jersey.
Analysis: Look for Thomas, the NHL's Vezina favorite, to see the bulk of the Bruins' starts in goal during the team's stretch run. Tuesday's win upped his overall mark to 30-10-8.
News: Thomas will start Tuesday's game against New Jersey, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: With only two more back-to-back sets of games remaining in the regular season, there is talk that Thomas could start nine of the Bruins' last 11 contests. Boston has dropped two straight, so Tuesday's tilt will be a big one for the team in terms of regaining some momentum for the stretch run.
News: The Boston Globe expects Thomas to start Tuesday's game against the Devils.
Analysis: The Globe further speculates that with only two more back-to-back sets of games remaining, Thomas could start nine of the Bruins' last 11 contests.
News: Thomas was yanked in the second period of Saturday's game after yielding four goals, including two in a span of 27 seconds, on just 14 shots. He returned to the net in the third and stopped all eight shots he faced.
Analysis: He's been shaky lately and Saturday was much the same. He returned to the blue paint in the third after Tuukka Rask had a little meltdown on teammate Dennis Seidenberg after the latter screened him on a Toronto goal late in the second. We're not officially concerned about Timmy at this point -- he was better in the third. But he needs to pull things together before the playoffs begin.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice Saturday and is therefore expected to start against Toronto on Saturday, BostonBruins.com reports.
Analysis: This was already expected, but it's further confirmation for Thomas' owners.
News: The Boston Globe expects Thomas to get the start in goal Saturday against Toronto.
Analysis: Thomas backed up Tuukka Rask the last two games and with the B's coming off a loss, the veteran goalie, who the team is being careful not to overextend, figures to be back between the pipes Saturday.
News: Thomas stopped 38 of 41 shots Friday night as Boston fell to the Islanders 4-2.
Analysis: It looked good for the Bruins early as they spotted themselves a 2-0 lead over the Isles midway through the game, but the Islanders scored a late second period goal with two seconds remaining and went on to shock the Bruins with three more goals in the third. It was Thomas' third straight loss and he's allowed three or more goals in all three games.
News: Thomas will get the start Friday against the Islanders, according to the Bruins' Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: That will make back-to-back starts for Thomas, who will now have 46 starts in the season to just 22 for Tuukka Rask. The Isles aren't the pushover they were earlier in the season, but the Bruins will still be favored in this one.
News: Thomas made 41 stops Thursday against the Sabres, but allowed four goals, including the game-winner in overtime.
Analysis: You can't fault Thomas much, considering that he faced 16 more shots than did Ryan Miller on the other side, including a 22-shot second period that produced two goals.
News: Thomas will square off against Ryan Miller and the Sabres on Thursday, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas dropped a 3-2 decision to the Penguins on Saturday, but otherwise he's been money for fantasy owners more often than not this season.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice after the Bruins' morning skate, indicating that he will likely start Thursday's game against the Sabres, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas had a three-game winning streak snapped by the Penguins in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss, but he remains good bet fantasy-wise heading into the stretch run.
News: Thomas will start Saturday's game against the Penguins, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: The Bruins have won seven straight games, so Thomas continues to be a good bet, fantasy-wise.
News: Thomas stopped 27 of 28 shots to pick up his third straight win Thursday against the Lightning.
Analysis: His only blemish on the night was a goal by Eric Brewer four minutes into the second period. Thomas' record now stands at an amazing 29-8-6 on the season, and he continues to be at or near the top of all statistical categories for goaltenders. A Vezina trophy looms large in this guy's future - make sure you capitalize on Thomas' fine play by putting him in your fantasy lineup at every opportunity.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice after the Bruins' morning skate, indicating that he will likely start Thursday evening's game against the Lightning, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The Bruins, who have won six straight, will be looking to forge ahead of Tampa Bay in the standings Thursday, with both teams heading into the game with 81 points, which is tied for second place in the Eastern Conference behind the Flyers.
News: Thomas stopped all 34 shots he faced in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Ottawa.
Analysis: Thomas' dream season continues. His record improves to 29-8-6 with the win and the shutout was his eighth of the season, which ties him for the league lead.
News: Thomas shut down the powerful Vancouver attack Saturday, allowing only an early goal in a 3-1 road win for the Bruins.
Analysis: There is no serious argument that anyone other than Thomas is the best fantasy goalie in the league this season; he leads the league in GAA and Sv%, and is a close second in wins and shutouts. He's bounced back nicely from a rough patch by posting back-to-back one-goal games. You should continue to start him with confidence.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice after the Bruins' morning skate, indicating that he is in line to start the team's evening game against Vancouver, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas got back on track in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Calgary after a bit of a rough patch that had seen him drop two contests in a row and allow four goals or more in three straight starts.
News: On Tuesday, Thomas cruised past the Flames, picking up 28 saves in what ended up as a 3-1 win.
Analysis: Thomas looked good in his return to work, following a week's worth of rest. The only damage against him was a power-play goal from Calgary's Curtis Glencross in the third period. Given that Thomas still leads the league in save percentage (.939), goals-against average (1.99), and with seven shutouts, he should be found nowhere else but in your starting lineup.
News: As expected, Thomas will start Tuesday's game against the Flames, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas last started for the B's on Feb. 15, but perhaps recharging his batteries was just what he needed, as he'll be facing a sizzling Flames' squad that is 11-1-2 over its last 14 games.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice after Tuesday's morning skate, indicating that he will likely start the Bruins' evening game against the Flames, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas, whose last start was Feb. 15, gave up four goals in each of his last two outings -- both losses -- so the B's wisely decided to give him some time to recharge his batteries. The Flames are 11-1-2 in their last 14 games, so a re-energized Thomas between the pipes would be a welcome site for the Bruins as they face a red-hot foe on the road.
News: Thomas surrendered four goals on 28 shots Tuesday against Toronto in a Bruins' loss.
Analysis: Hardly what was expected, as the matchup certainly favored Thomas heading into the contest. We wouldn't worry too much about this hiccup, as the Bruins are still contenders in the East. However, Thomas has lost three of his last four starts and, in his lone win over that stretch, he allowed six goals. He's elite and won't stay in this funk too long.
News: Thomas will start Tuesday against Toronto, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas is 1-0-1 against the Maple Leafs so far this year, with the win coming by shutout back in October. Meanwhile, the Leafs are a sputtering team right now, coming off two consecutive losses. Bottom line, it's rarely a bad night to start Thomas for fantasy purposes, but he makes for an even better play on this night. Roll him with confidence.
News: Thomas stopped 32-of-36 shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings.
Analysis: The Bruins play three times this coming week -- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday -- with our gut feeling being that he'll start two of those contests.
News: Thomas will be between the pipes Sunday against Detroit, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Save for Wednesday's ugly 8-6 win over Montreal, Thomas currently has a streak of eight games in which he has allowed two goals or less. It looks like anyone who thought the 36-year-old Thomas was playing over his head earlier this season was sorely mistaken. We're now two-thirds of the way through the NHL schedule and Thomas continues to play at a very high level. He is second in the league in wins with 26, and first overall in both GAA (1.92) and SV% (.941).
News: Thomas will start Sunday's game against the Red Wings, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: The Bruins, who have given up 12 goals over their last two games, will turn to Thomas -- the NHL leader in GAA, save percentage and shutouts -- Sunday to hopefully right the ship.
News: After taking over for Tuukka Rask to start the third period, Thomas stopped 14-of-15 shots in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Wings.
Analysis: The Bruins will look to bounce back in Sunday's rematch in Detroit, with Thomas being the team's likely starter between the pipes.
News: Thomas stopped 27-of-33 shots in Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Canadiens.
Analysis: Not vintage Thomas, but in a shootout, it was enough to earn him his 26th win of the season. Next up for the Bruins is a pair of back-to-back games against Detroit Friday and Sunday. We wouldn't be surprised if Tuukka Rask starts one of those contests.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice Wednesday morning, indicating that he will likely start the Bruins' evening game against the Canadiens, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: In two starts against the Habs thus far, Thomas has stopped 76-of-83 shots, en route to losing once in regulation and once in overtime.
News: Thomas gave up one goal on 17 shots in a 2-0 loss to the Sharks on Saturday.
Analysis: Devin Setoguchi found an empty net in the closing seconds for the second tally, while the Boston offense failed to solve Antti Niemi on Saturday afternoon. Thomas has now held opponents to two goals or less in seven consecutive starts.
News: Thomas will start against San Jose on Saturday, BostonBruins.com reports.
Analysis: With league bests in GAA (1.82) and save percentage (94.5), Thomas is an obvious must-start.
News: Thomas stopped 22 of 24 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Carolina.
Analysis: And the beat goes on. Thomas has now won seven of his last eight games and his record for the season is a ridiculous 25-5-6.
News: Thomas is expected to start for the Bruins on Tuesday in Carolina, according to James Murphy of NESN.com.
Analysis: Thomas won six of seven starts heading into last week's All-Star break, posting a 1.72 GAA and .952 SV% over that stretch. With a 24-5-6 overall record, Thomas has a shot at 40 wins this season. Keep him locked into your starting roster and don't even think about pulling him out.
News: Thomas stopped 11-of-15 shots in the third period for the All-Star Game win on Sunday.
Analysis: Thomas became the first goalie to earn the win in three consecutive All-Star Games, the Associated Press reports
News: Thomas won his sixth game in seven starts Wednesday, turning away 34 of 35 shots against Florida.
Analysis: We're running out of adequate descriptors for Thomas' play. He's allowed two goals or fewer in each of his last five starts. You know what to do.
News: Thomas was the first goaltender off the ice in the morning skate and will likely start Wednesday against the Panthers, the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Thomas has been very strong in two games against Florida this season, going 2-0 while stopping 63 of 66 shots.
News: Thomas stopped 32 of the 34 shots he faced Monday versus the Kings, but he still took the loss as the Bruins were shut out.
Analysis: Thomas did his part, but his teammates couldn't get him the goal support. He's still worth starting regardless of matchup.
News: Thomas is expected to make his second straight start Monday after Tuukka Rask left practice early after his left knee buckled, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: The injury to Rask isn't believed to be serious, but Thomas will still likely get the nod. Thomas stopped 32 of 34 shots his last time out against Colorado; roll with him as you normally would.
News: Thomas stopped 32-of-34 shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over Colorado.
Analysis: Thirty-three starts into the 2010-11 season, Thomas maintains sparkling numbers. He tops the league in GAA (1.83), save percentage (.945) and is tied for first with seven shutouts. He'll continue to be spelled from time to time by the capable Tuukka Rask, but Thomas has clearly re-established himself as the top guy between the pipes in Boston.
News: Thomas will start Saturday afternoon against the Avalanche, the Denver Post reports.
Analysis: What more can be said about Thomas, the ageless wonder who's having a comeback season for the ages? He is 22-4-6 on the season thus far, with a 1.83 goals-against average and a .945 save percentage. Roll him at every opportunity.
News: Thomas stopped 43 of 45 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Carolina.
Analysis: There isn't much to say about Thomas' remarkable season that hasn't already been said. At this point in the year, he seems like a lock for the Vezina Trophy.
News: Thomas will start Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: The B's ride the hot hand here, on the heels of Thomas' shutout win over Carolina on Monday.
News: Thomas stopped all 31 shots he faced in Monday's 7-0 win over the Hurricanes.
Analysis: The shutout ups Thomas' season total to seven, tops in the NHL. The B's travel to Carolina to play Tuesday, so it will interesting to see if coach Claude Julien stays with the hot hand or gives Thomas a breather, given the back-to-back tilt situation.
News: Thomas will start Monday's game against the Hurricanes, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas will look to bounce back Monday after surrendering five goals (albeit in a win) to the Flyers this past Thursday.
News: Thomas won his 20th game of the year Thursday over the Flyers despite allowing five goals on 35 shots.
Analysis: The Bruins had to rally for Thomas three times before he could hold a lead for good, as he gave up leads of 2-1 and 4-3. The five goals allowed marked a season high for Thomas. Yep, he's just been that good.
News: Thomas will square off against Brian Boucher in Thursday's game against the Flyers, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Just an FYI for those in daily leagues since this was expected, given that Thomas was the first goalie off the ice after the Bruins' Thursday morning skate.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice after the Bruins' Thursday morning skate, indicating that he will start the team's night game against the Flyers, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: On the heels of Tuesday's 6-0 blanking of the Senators, it's no surprise that that B's are turning to Thomas, who currently leads the league in GAA (1.77), save percentage (.946) and shutouts (six).
News: Thomas stopped all 31 shots he faced in Tuesday's 6-0 win over Ottawa.
Analysis: It was a nice bounce-back performance for Thomas, who was winless in his last three starts prior to Tuesday. He now has six shutouts on the season, which leads the NHL.
News: The Boston Globe predicts that Thomas will start Tuesday's game against the Senators.
Analysis: Tuukka Rask got the nod Monday on the front end of the B's back-to-back games to start the week, but look for Thomas (winless in his last three contests) to have a chance to get back on track Tuesday.
News: Thomas made 39 saves in a 3-2 overtime loss to Montreal on Saturday night.
Analysis: He couldn't brick up the net in the third when the Habs found twine twice on 18 shots. He remains the cream of the crop between the pipes; use accordingly.
News: Thomas will start in goal Saturday against Montreal, NHL.com's Arpon Basu reports.
Analysis: Thomas will be back between the pipes after getting some rest while Tuukka Rask made two consecutive starts. He should be fresh and looking for revenge after suffering one of his rare losses to the Habs earlier this season.
News: Thomas stopped 16 Sabres' shots over the final two periods and overtime in relief of starter Tukka Rask on Saturday night but couldn't stop anyone in the shootout. The Bruins lost 7-6.
Analysis: Chalk this up to complete craziness and leave it at that. Next game, it'll be back to normal.
News: Thomas stopped 30 of 32 pucks Thursday against the Thrashers, but took the shootout loss after allowing goals on each of Atlanta's first two shootout attempts.
Analysis: As great as Thomas has been this year, Ondrej Pavelec, who sits second to him in save percentage in the NHL, has been nearly as good, and on Thursday he was better.
News: As expected, Thomas will get the nod in net Thursday against the Thrashers, Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: That marks seven consecutive starts for Thomas. The veteran netminder is 18-4-3 with a 1.73 goals-against average and .947 save percentage. Play him with confidence.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice Thursday morning, indicating that he will start the Bruins' night game against the Thrashers, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: It will be his seventh straight start, as the B's continue to ride the hot hand of Thomas in goal.
News: Thomas stopped 31-of-34 shots in Tuesday's win over the Lightning.
Analysis: The win was Thomas' third straight and the start was his season-high sixth successive turn. Tuukka Rask needs to get some work in some time, but as long as Thomas remains effective, his backup will be relegated to spot starts.
News: Thomas turned away 32 of 34 shots as well as all three shootout attempts in a win over Florida on Monday.
Analysis: Thomas' monster season continues as he secured another victory Monday, allowing two goals or less for the third time in four starts. You know what to do.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice after Monday's morning skate, indicating that he will likely start the Bruins' night game against Florida, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas appears to be in line to start Monday at Florida, but don't be surprised to see Tuukka Rask get a turn Tuesday when the B's take on the Lightning.
News: Thomas made 26 saves in Thursday's 4-1 victory over Atlanta.
Analysis: He was beaten only by Dustin Byfuglien's backhander with the Bruins already up 3-0. Thomas had won only once in his past four outings, which is as close to a cold streak as he's been this year.
News: Thomas will start Thursday's game against Atlanta, Thrashers radio announcer Dan Kamal reports.
Analysis: Thomas has just two wins in his last six starts, but he's still been playing well during that span, and two of the losses were in overtime or a shootout. You can roll with him as usual Thursday.
News: Thomas allowed three in Monday's 3-0 loss to the visiting Ducks.
Analysis: Thomas had a rare off night by stopping only 22 of 25 shots and was outplayed by counterpart Jonas Hiller. Three of his four losses this year has been when his team fails to score. There is little doubt that Thomas will bounce back - start him as usual.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice after the Bruins' Monday morning skate, a sign that he will start the team's night game against the Ducks, the Bruins' Official site reports.
Analysis: The Bruins play just twice this week, so don't be surprised to see Thomas get both home starts, Monday against the Ducks and then Thursday against the Thrashers.
News: Thomas came up big Saturday, particularly in the third period, to carry the Bruins to a 3-2 win over the Capitals. He made 39 saves.
Analysis: He was pelted with 26 pucks in the third period but yielded just one goal in those 20 minutes. It looks like he's back on after a bit of scuffling in his last few starts. Use accordingly.
News: Thomas was the first goaltender off the ice at Saturday morning's practice, an indication he'll likely start against the Capitals in the evening, the Bruins' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: Thomas has shown signs of cooling off lately, with just one win in his past three starts. Perhaps not surprisingly, he has also started alternating starts with fellow netminder Tuukka Rask. Thomas remains one of the best fantasy goalie options out there, but it seems owners will have to pay a little closer attention to his starting schedule going forward, unless he can get himself back on a strong roll and reclaim the starting job all for himself.
News: Thomas stopped 37 of 41 shots, but Carey Price was one better Thursday in Montreal, handing Thomas just his third regulation loss against 14 wins.
Analysis: Thomas has put forth spectacular efforts all season long; he's only allowed four goals twice this year, and both times he faced more than 40 shots.
News: Thomas will square off against Carey Price in Thursday's game against Montreal, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: With the numbers that Thomas continues to post, he's a must-start fantasy option whenever he's between the pipes for the B's.
News: Thomas should get the start Thursday against Montreal, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Tuukka Rask was between the pipes for the B's on Wednesday, absorbing a 3-2 loss to the Sabres. On the second end of back-to-back contests, look for the team to go with Thomas, who continues to post elite stats.
News: Thomas made 31 saves Saturday in a 2-1 OT loss to the Flyers.
Analysis: It was the fifth straight game that he has allowed two or fewer goals, a streak that has him perched at the top of the NHL in every major goaltending category. Sweet.
News: Thomas will start Saturday's home game against the Flyers, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas faces the NHL's top-scoring team Saturday, but he's been red-hot all year, so something has to give here in what shapes up as a very intriguing matchup.
News: Thomas turned away 30 shots Tuesday in an overtime win against Buffalo.
Analysis: Thomas has allowed two goals in each of the last two contests, so one has to wonder what is wrong with him lately. Seriously though, Thomas is an elite player this season and is the anchor of a strong defensive system in Boston. He has minuscule numbers on the season and a highly impressive five shutouts so far.
News: Thomas made 38 saves through overtime but allowed two goals in the shootout Saturday. The Bruins lost 3-2.
Analysis: He was absolutely heroic through overtime but he got twisted around by both Nazem Kadri and Phil Kessel in the shootout. He may not have earned the win but he's certainly one of the best goalies in the NHL.
News: Thomas will start against the Maple Leafs on Saturday, John Bishop of the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: No surprise here, as Thomas will look to extend his dominance this season against Toronto, a team that currently sports the third worst goals per game average in the NHL.
News: Thomas made 37 saves on 28 shots to stop Steven Stamkos and the Lightning in Thursday's blowout win.
Analysis: Thomas is putting up absolutely inhuman numbers so far this year. He's been maintaining a save percentage in the .950s or better all year long, and you can't help but look at Dominik Hasek's .937 in '98-'99, the current NHL record. Thomas, currently riding a .956, looks like he has a very real shot at beating that.
News: Thomas will be in goal for Boston on Thursday against the Lightning, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Not a huge surprise that Thomas gets the nod Thursday, after blanking the Flyers -- and in style -- Wednesday night.
Boston's Thomas Gets Fifth Shutout Wednesday Night
News: Thomas stopped all 41 shots he faced as Boston blanked Philadelphia 3-0 Wednesday.
Analysis: His record now stands at 12-2-0 as he continues his brilliant run. Thomas has pushed Tuukka Rask firmly into the No. 2 role after it appeared that the two netminders were going to share the job after the end of last season.
News: Thomas will start Wednesday in Philadelphia, according to the Bruins' Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: Thomas still sits atop the GAA and save percentage leaders, but he faces a stiff test Wednesday, as the 15-6-4 Flyers are averaging 3.4 goals per game, which is good for third-best in the NHL. This will give Thomas 16 starts to Tuukka Rask's seven on the season.
News: Thomas stopped 18 of 21 shots in a 3-0 loss to Carolina on Friday.
Analysis: It was only his second regulation loss of the season. Thomas is now 11-2-1 on the year and remains one of the top fantasy goalies of 2010-11.
News: Thomas will start in goal for the Bruins on Friday against the Hurricanes, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Here's something for Thomas' owners to be thankful for; the veteran goalie is healthy and overall, his play has been razor sharp. He currently checks in with a 11-1-1 record and a 1.46 GAA to go along with a sparkling .955 save percentage.
News: Thomas allowed only one goal Wednesday as his team found offense in the third period and the Bruins stole a 3-1 decision in Florida.
Analysis: Thomas has long since asserted himself as the starter in Boston and with the way the Bruins have been playing, he makes for a must start whenever they are on the schedule. Thomas has gotten points in five of his last six starts (3-0-1).
News: Thomas was the first Bruins goaltender off the ice Wednesday morning and he'll likely start against Florida as a result, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: We like his chances of earning his 11th win of the season in this one. Thomas hasn't shown any signs of slowing down recently as he continues to state his case as the early-season favorite for the Vezina trophy.
News: Thomas made 23 saves through overtime Saturday and then stymied all but one shooter in a six-round shootout against the Kings. The Bruins lost 4-3.
Analysis: The Kings got their goals early; he shut the door after the 2:50 mark of the second. And the shootout could have gone many more rounds. He remains an outstanding fantasy play.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, indicating he will start Saturday night against the Kings, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Thomas will be back between the pipes after ceding his spot to Tuukka Rask on Thursday. He's still getting the bulk of the starts for Boston and remains arguably the hottest goalie in the league right now.
News: Thomas stopped 34 of 36 shots Wednesday as the Bruins defeated the Rangers 3-2.
Analysis: He's now 10-1 on the season and went into Wednesday night's action with a .960 SV% and a miniscule 1.32 GAA. As this train continues to pick up steam, the value of Tuukka Rask undergoes a corresponding slide in the opposite direction
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice Wednesday morning, meaning he'll get the start against the Rangers, according to the Bruins' Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: That will give Thomas 12 starts to Tuukka Rask's four on the season, far better than anyone could have ever imagined on draft day. Thomas has the best GAA and save percentage in the league, and should be started every night until he cools down. Don't let the road start trick you, as the Bruins have been great away from Boston, with a 6-1-0 record.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice at Wednesday's morning skate, which signifies that he will likely start the Bruins' evening tilt against the Rangers.
Analysis: He's coming off a shutout of the Devils on Monday, so it's not a real surprise that the B's will continue to ride Thomas' hot hand on Wednesday.
News: Thomas turned aside all 28 shots faced in Monday's win over New Jersey for his league-leading fourth shutout of the season.
Analysis: Thomas is showing the form that won him the Vezina in 2009, no doubt aided by a visit from the hapless Devils to TD Banknorth Garden. Thomas remains a must-start at this point of the season and is giving owners that used him as a handcuff to Tuukka Rask a boon.
News: Thomas will start Monday night's game against the Devils, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas suffered his first loss of the season Saturday, but until he really cools off, he is a reliable option for fantasy owners, given his strong start overall.
News: Thomas was the first goalie to leave the ice after the Bruins' optional skate Monday, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: That nugget provides circumstantial evidence that Thomas is likely to get the starting nod in goal for the Bruins Monday night against the Devils.
News: Thomas lost his first game of the season in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Senators. He made 31 saves.
Analysis: He's still the Bruins' top dog -- he's won all of the team's wins. But he had to lose sometime. He'll be back in there next game -- the Bruins have lost four of five since opening the season with seven wins in nine games.
News: Thomas, who is expected to start against Ottawa on Saturday night, was the first goaltender off the ice at the team's morning skate, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: Considering that he's 8-0-0 in nine starts this season and has an excellent career record against the Sens (17-7-0), Thomas is going to be collecting the bulk of the starts for the Bruins at least until he cools off and Tuukka Rask shows signs of snapping out of his early-season funk. It's early, but Thomas is the clear favorite for the Vezina trophy at this point in the season.
News: Thomas should get the start Saturday against Ottawa, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: That has yet to be confirmed, but all the signs point to Thomas getting the nod over the 0-4-1 Tuukka Rask. Thomas, who is 8-0-0 to start the season, is 17-7-0 overall against Ottawa, with a 2.01 GAA, .934 save percentage and five shutouts.
News: Thomas stopped 42-of-46 shots in Wednesday's 7-4 win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: The victory, his eighth straight this season, didn't come easy. Down 4-2 after two periods, Thomas closed the door on the Penguins, while his teammates roared back with five unanswered goals in the third period. Next up for the Bruins are the Canadiens at home Thursday, with who will start in goal (between Thomas and Tuukka Rask) still a mystery.
News: Coach Claude Julien has confirmed that Thomas will start Wednesday's road game against the Penguins, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: The team plays again (at home) Thursday, so it will be interesting to see how the Bruins handle the back-to-back slate in terms of their goaltending rotation.
News: Thomas is the likely starter for Wednesday's game against the Penguins, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Thomas is coming off his first rough patch of the season (five goals allowed over his last five periods of hockey) but he still has glittering numbers overall: 7-0-0, with a GAA of 1.04, .967 save percentage and three shutouts.
News: Thomas appeared mortal Friday night, stopping 22 of 25 shots through two periods before being pulled by head coach Claude Julien.
Analysis: Tuukka Rask came in and stopped 12 of 13 shots in the third period, but Boston ended up losing 5-3 to Washington. Thomas should continue to get the majority of the starts for the Bruins, who are playing great hockey to start the year.
News: Thomas will start Friday night's game against Washington, Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: The red-hot Thomas unsurprisingly gets another start Friday, but he may get a break Saturday against the Blues, with the Bruins playing back-to-back contests this weekend.
Bruins' Thomas Stops 33 Shots in Win Wednesday Night
News: Thomas stopped 33 of 35 shots as Boston beat Buffalo 5-2 Wednesday night.
Analysis: He's having a remarkable season thus far and is the early Vezina favorite with seven wins in seven starts.
News: Thomas will start in goal for the Bruins Wednesday against the Sabres, the Bruins' official site reports.
Analysis: This was expected, as the Bruins will continue to ride the hot hand of Thomas in Wednesday's road game.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice Wednesday morning, indicating that he will start the Bruins' evening contest against the Sabres, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The Bruins, who play three times this week, will continue to ride Thomas' hot hand Wednesday, though he may get a breather Friday or Saturday. Thomas, who won all six of his October starts -- recording league-bests in save percentage (.984), shutouts (3), and goals-against average (0.50) -- was named the NHL's Second Star of the Month.
News: Thomas made 29 saves against Ottawa on Saturday night for his second straight shutout and third of the season.
Analysis: There's no-one hotter right now -- he's only allowed three goals in six games this season. He's back with a vengeance.
News: Thomas did not participate in the Bruins' optional morning skate Saturday, but coach Claude Julien said Thomas will start Saturday's game against Ottawa, WEEI.com reports.
Analysis: Thomas is off to a terrific start, winning all five of his starts while allowing just three goals. His 0.60 goals-against average and .981 save percentage both lead the league.
News: Thomas stopped all 20 shots he faced in Thursday's win over the Maple Leafs to improve to 5-0-0 on the season.
Analysis: He's allowed an absolutely ridiculous three goals on 156 shots in his five starts this year, good for a .981 save percentage. Thought Tuukka Rask was gonna take this job and run with it? Think again. If Thomas keeps playing like this, the Bruins can't not play him.
News: As expected, Thomas will be in goal Thursday against the Leafs, reports the Bruins' official site.
Analysis: Thomas is sporting a stellar 0.75 GAA due to a league-best .978 save percentage. Those numbers won't be sustained, but it will help him get extra starts in the short term over Tuukka Rask, who was expected to be the usual starter entering the season.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice Thursday morning, indicating that he will start the Bruins' night game against Toronto, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Four games into his 2010-11 season, Thomas has a microscopic 0.75 GAA and boasts a league-best .978 save percentage. Those numbers will correct themselves in time, but the fact remains that Thomas has demonstrated that he is well past his hip woes, and his red-hot play out of the gate has, for now, given him the edge in the Bruins' goalie time-share over Tuukka Rask, the team's presumed top netminder heading into the campaign.
News: Thomas stopped 38 of 39 shots in Thursday's win over the Capitals.
Analysis: It's always impressive when you can shut down the Caps, especially when they rip off so many shots. Thomas stopped Alex Ovechkin eight times and fellow 100-point scorer Nicklas Backstrom another four, so really a mighty fine effort.
News: Thomas is listed as the starter in goal for the Bruins Thursday against the Capitals, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The Bruins will ride the red-hot hand of Thomas Thursday, with Tuukka Rask expected to get the starting nod Saturday against the Rangers.
News: Thomas stopped 35 of 36 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Washington.
Analysis: If Thomas keeps up his stellar play (he's 3-0 so far this season), he is going to start stealing even more playing time from Tuukka Rask. He needs to be owned in all leagues.
News: Thomas was the first goalie off the ice Tuesday morning, indicating that he will start the Bruins' night game against the Capitals, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Tuukka Rask came into the season as the Bruins' presumed No. 1 goalie and he started the regular season opener, but Thomas has been sharp in back-to-back games since (just one goal allowed in a pair of wins) and as coach Claude Julien said Tuesday, "you've got to ride the hot hand." The Bruins also play Thursday and Saturday, so look for Rask to start at least one of those games.
News: Thomas delivered a strong, 31-save performance Saturday to carry the Bruins to a 4-1 win over the Devils.
Analysis: He will not go quietly into the night. Tuukka Rask may have stolen his job last season but the plucky Thomas is pulling out all the stops to steal it back. We like what we see from him.
News: Thomas will start Saturday when the Bruins take on the Devils, according to the Bruins' Official Twitter Feed.
Analysis: It's definitely worth monitoring the split between Thomas and Tuukka Rask. Rask is still the long-term guy here, but Thomas will now have two of three starts after outperforming Rask in Europe, and even if he's on the lesser side of the timeshare here, his recent track record and experience are strong enough that he won't be disappearing this season.
News: Thomas (hip) stopped all 29 shots he faced in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Coyotes.
Analysis: The Bruins won't play again until next Saturday, courtesy of their European trip to start the season. We wouldn't read too much into the split goaltending workload this weekend, as Tuukka Rask is the B's No. 1 goalie until proven otherwise, but it was very encouraging to see Thomas play so well in his 2010-11 debut, on the heels of offseason hip surgery.
News: Thomas is in goal Sunday against the Coyotes, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Thomas is one of the league's better backup goalies, but he's taken a back seat to Tuukka Rask in Boston. This early in the season he will need to prove that his hip, which required surgery last May, can hold up against the rigors of a full season.
News: Thomas, who is recovering from offseason hip surgery, says that he is feeling very close to 100 percent, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: "Maybe 95-98 percent, so that's not bad," Thomas said. "Feeling more confident every day. Sometimes, even if you are feeling 100 percent, you still have to get out there and try things, play, before you get that full confidence back." Thomas remains slated to serve as the Bruins' top backup in nets this season, behind budding star Tuukka Rask.
News: Thomas (hip) will start in goal for the Bruins in Wednesday's exhibition game against the Capitals, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Thomas, who is bouncing back from offseason hip surgery, is slated to serve as Tuukka Rask's top backup this season.
News: Coach Claude Julien said that Thomas (hip) will not play in Saturday's exhibition game against Florida, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: No setbacks have been reported with Thomas' surgically-repaired hip, but the Bruins are bringing him along slowly. Julien hopes that Thomas will be ready to play against the Capitals either Tuesday or Wednesday.
News: Thomas (hip), who didn't participate in Monday's scrimmage, didn't practice Tuesday, the Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: No setback has been reported with his hip, as coach Claude Julien said Tuesday that Thomas will practice Wednesday and accompany the Bruins on their upcoming two-game road trip. "No more than part of the process of giving him a little bit of rest," Julien said.
News: Thomas, who had offseason hip surgery, has been cleared to play and is "ready to go," according to Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Thomas is in line to serve as a talented and very well-paid backup to rising young star Tuukka Rask this season.
News:Tim Thomas stopped both skaters he faced in a shootout on Sunday, as Boston knocked off Washington, 4-3. Thomas allowed the go-ahead goal midway through the third period before Marco Sturm tied the game at 15:42. Thomas finished with 34 saves in regulation and overtime, as he gave Tuukka Rask a breather. Thomas also unloaded a series of haymakers on Capitals LW Jason Chimera after Chimera was bumped into the Bruins goaltender in the first period. "Looking at the replay, I overreacted," Thomas said. "It wasn't as bad as I felt like it was at the time. But I hadn't played in a while and I needed to do something to get myself in the game." Chimera's response: "Overreacted? The guy punches me with the blocker five times in the face and doesn't take his mask off. It's called stupidity, not overreacting." Thomas was given 4 minutes for roughing, while Chimera got 2 minutes for goaltender interference.
Analysis: It was nice to see Thomas cap a disappointing season with a victory in the final regular season contest. Thomas won two of his last three appearances and could see some time in net during the playoffs, but Boston is likely to lean on Rask, who was outstanding in 2009-10. Thomas, a U.S. Olympian, went 17-18-8 with a 2.56 GAA and .915 save percentage a season after winning the Vezina Trophy. Thomas is locked up for the next few seasons, but Rask comes at cheaper price tag and looks to be a franchise netminder. Don't be surprised if Boston tries to unload Thomas in the offseason. Track his progress before taking a flier on him Draft Day 2010. We don't imagine the Bruins TG being worse than a No. 2 option.
News: Sabres G Ryan Miller made 40 saves, including Marco Sturm's penalty shot in the first period, in a matchup of last month's USA Olympic goaltenders during a 3-2 win against Tim Thomas and the Bruins on Monday. Thomas, Miller's backup in Vancouver, was pulled following the Sabres' third goal and left the ice to jeers in the second period. He was making his second straight start after shutting out Calgary on Saturday. Tim Kennedy completed a 2-on-1 break when he slipped a shot under Thomas' left pad 6:08 into the second period. When Thomas, who made 11 saves, was lifted in favor of Tuukka Rask, he headed down the runway toward the dressing room and missed about six minutes of play. Rask finished the game with 19 saves.
Analysis: It's definitely been a tough year for the reigning Vezina Trophy winner Thomas. Not only has he struggled in 2009-10, but he has essentially lost his starting job to Rask and could be run out of town in the offseason. Thomas will get some starts down the stretch, but he remains more of a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in leagues that use average points per game. The Bruins TG is a No. 2 option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas, making his first start in six games, stopped 31 shots for his first shutout since Dec. 21 as Boston blanked the Flames 5-0 on Saturday afternoon. "I didn't really know what to expect but the team came out so strong in front of me and did a really good job of making me feel comfortable and that helped a lot," said Thomas.
Analysis: Thomas will need a superb last couple of weeks if he's going to earn a start here and there in the playoffs. It looks like he's too late to completely unseat Tuukka Rask for the No. 1 job at this point, and with his inconsistent amount of starts, Thomas is a very risky low-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie heading into Week 24 (March 29-April 4). The Bruins TG remains a No. 2 option.
News:David Clarkson had a goal and an assist as the New Jersey Devils scored three times in the first period against Tim Thomas and held on for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Monday night. Thomas didn't make it out for the second period, marking the fifth time this season he has been pulled. The reigning Vezina Trophy winner made only his fifth start in 14 games and dropped his third straight decision (0-2-1). He stopped nine of 12 shots before giving way to Tuukka Rask, stopped all 16 shots he faced.
Analysis: It has been a tough season for Thomas, who has lost his starting job to Rask. He also made just one mop-up appearance for the United States at the Vancouver Olympics. Thomas had 36 wins with an NHL-best 2.10 goals-against average last season in leading Boston to the top seed in the East. Thomas has only 15 wins with a 2.57 GAA in 40 games this season, a key reason why the Bruins are fighting for a playoff spot with 14 games remaining. Boston was looking to unload the veteran at the trade deadline, but found no suitable deal or suitors. There is a good chance Thomas will share starts with Rask down the stretch, so view him more as a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is a decent No. 2 option.
News: According to the Bruins' official Twitter feed, G Tim Thomas was first off the ice at practice Monday, a sign he will likely start in Monday's game at New Jersey.
Analysis: Thomas and Tuukka Rask have been pretty much splitting starts since the Olympic break, with Thomas playing the better hockey. Boston plays four times in Fantasy Week 22 (March 15-21) with back-to-back games on Monday and Tuesday. You have to think Rask will get at least one start in the scoring period, but this situation is a little too tenuous to start either guy outside of average point leagues or super-deep two-goalie formats. The Bruins TG remains a No. 2 Fantasy choice.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas gave up the game winner to Nikolai Kulemin at 4:10 in overtime as the Maple Leafs defeated Boston 4-3 on Tuesday. Thomas made 26 saves in his fourth consecutive start.
Analysis: Thomas has lost his last two starts, falling to 15-17-7 on the season. Tuukka Rask has been hurt but Thomas has allowed at least two goals in each of his four starts in Rask's absence. Rask is considered day-to-day, so both Bruins goalies are risky options for Fantasy Week 21 (March 8-14), as neither is guaranteed a certain number of starts. You're better off just avoiding both in anything but average point leagues. The Bruins TG remains a No. 2 Fantasy choice.
News: The Boston Herald reports that Bruins G Tuukka Rask (lower body) practiced on Sunday and should be at full strength Monday.
Analysis: Well, this really throws a wrench into the whole Boston goalie situation for Week 21 (March 8-14). Tim Thomas played very well while Rask was out, so now Fantasy owners have some decisions to make regarding these two. Boston plays three times in the scoring period with games on Tuesday at Toronto, Thursday at Philadelphia and Saturday at Montreal. Interestingly, Thomas has a sub-2.00 GAA against two of those three opponents this season, but has struggled against Montreal. Only use Rask or Thomas in average point leagues until this situation sorts itself, which is no guarantee. The Bruins TG remains a No. 2 option.
News: Boston G Tim Thomas stopped 31 of 33 shots on Sunday against the Penguins but his Bruins couldn't muster more than one goal against Marc-Andre Fleury. Thomas, who allowed a Pascal Dupuis goal in the second period and an Evgeni Malkin tally in the third, fell to the Penguins, 2-1. Thomas was making the start as Tuukka Rask was injured with a lower-body issue. Rask is day to day, however.
Analysis: Thomas had won his first two starts in March and has now allowed two goals in all three appearances. His record falls under .500 at 15-16-7 with this loss, however. Thomas got just one start in February as he clearly fell behind Rask on the Boston depth chart, but Rask is hurt at the moment and that gives Thomas a chance to get back in favor a little bit in Beantown. Rask is only day-to-day though, so both Bruins goalies are risky options for Fantasy Week 21 (March 8-14), as neither is guaranteed a certain number of starts. You're better off just avoiding both in anything but average point leagues. The Bruins TG remains a No. 2 Fantasy choice.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 37 saves Saturday as Boston edged the Islanders 3-2. Thomas has now won back-to-back starts for the first time since Jan. 1 and 2.
Analysis: Thomas got just one start in February as he clearly fell behind Tuukka Rask on the Boston depth chart, but Rask is hurt at the moment and that gives Thomas a chance to get back in favor a little bit in Beantown. Rask is only day-to-day though, so both Bruins goalies are risky options for Fantasy Week 21 (March 8-14), as neither is guaranteed a certain number of starts. You're better off just avoiding both in anything but average point leagues. The Bruins TG remains a No. 2 Fantasy choice.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas recorded his first win in seven starts during Thursday's 3-2 shootout victory over Toronto. Starting in place of the injured Tuukka Rask, Thomas stopped 24 of 26 shots.
Analysis: Thomas recorded a win after failing to do so in his last six starts. It's unknown whether Tuukka Rask (lower body) will be ready for Saturday's game at the Islanders. Rask and the Bruins TG have been No. 2 options for a month and half now, while Thomas should remain a No. 3 unless Rask is out for an extended period.
News: NESN.com reports that Bruins G Tuukka Rask will miss Thursday's game vs. Toronto with a lower-body injury and is listed as day-to-day.
Analysis: Rask has been getting all the starts for Boston recently, as he had made seven straight outings before Thursday. Tim Thomas will obviously start in Rask's place for the time being. Hopefully the Finn will be back on either Saturday or Sunday so owners can be spared a lineup headache for Fantasy Week 21 (March 8-14). Rask and the Bruins TG have been No. 2 options for a month and half now, while Thomas, who will make his first start since Feb. 2, should remain a No. 3 unless Rask is out for an extended period.
News: The Toronto Sun reports that the Bruins might consider trading reigning Vezina Trophy winner Tim Thomas. Two league executives recently told the Sun that Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli had held talks with teams looking for goaltending help. Tuukka Rask made a third straight start on Sunday against Montreal and posted a 3-0 shutout.
Analysis: It's hard to believe Boston is already willing to part with Thomas after he won the top goalie honors in 2008-09 and signed a four-year extension last season. But Rask has been outplaying Thomas for most of the 2009-10 campaign and Boston might be ready to look toward the future. Thomas is 35 years old, but the trouble is that he has a no-trade clause and would have to waive it. Two possible destinations for Thomas could be Chicago and Dallas. It will be interesting to see if Thomas is moved before the March 3 deadline. Perhaps Fantasy owners might want to stash Rask in deeper formats just in case he becomes a full-time starter.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Bruins G Tuukka Rask, who hadn't won since Dec. 30, played well enough in two straight shootout losses to get a third straight start Sunday in Montreal. He responded with his third shutout of the season, the fourth of his career. Asked about the decision to play Rask over Tim Thomas, Bruins coach Claude Julien said, "Just his play. He's been solid the last two games. He's gotten us at least a point -- (losing) the second point was certainly not his fault -- so we decided to keep going with him here. We know he's a young and up-and-coming goaltender, and he's starting to show that." Said Rask: "It's been great. The guys have played great and given me really good support. It's nice to get the win. I think we deserved to win the past two games, too. We didn't get (them), but now let's get it going."
Analysis: Thomas is winless in his last six appearances and it just goes to show the kind of down season he has had in 2009-10. He is 13-15-7 with a 2.52 GAA and .915 save percentage. He does have four shutouts and has flashed his brilliance at times. But it hasn't been enough to keep Rask out of net. Thomas is a bit of a tough play in Fantasy until he gets on track. Boston has him signed up for a few more years, and aren't quite ready to trust Rask full-time, so Thomas will play down the stretch. He just might project more as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie.
News: Boston G Tim Thomas played well through two periods on Tuesday against Washington. You can't keep the Capitals down for long, though. Thomas gave up zero goals in the first period and one in the second and held a tie game going into the third. That is when Washington went to work scoring three third-period goals. Thomas and the Bruins lost 4-1 and Thomas allowed three of the goals as the final was scored on the empty net. Thomas stopped 22 shots.
Analysis: Thomas lost in overtime in his previous start and his record falls to 13-15-7 on the heels of his sixth straight defeat. He's reeling right now and so are the Bruins. You're better off avoiding the reigning Vezina winner and the Boston TG for the time being. He still is worth owning in most Fantasy formats.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 27 saves Saturday in a shootout loss to the Kings. He is now winless in five straight starts.
Analysis: Thomas has won just once in his last eight outings and Fantasy owners in all formats have to be thinking about benching him until the Bruins start to turn things around. You're better off avoiding the reigning Vezina winner and the Boston TG for the time being, especially as the B's face both Washington and Vancouver in Fantasy Week 18 (Feb. 1-7).
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas was removed from a game for the second time this week as Boston fell 5-1 to the Hurricanes on Sunday evening. Thomas allowed four goals on 15 shots before being relieved by Tuukka Rask midway through the third period. Rask stopped four of the five shots he faced.
Analysis: Thomas had an absolutely awful Fantasy Week 16 (Jan. 18-24), as the Bruins just continue to be mired in a major slump. Don't risk Thomas or Rask in Fantasy play right now, and the Bruins TG is also an undesirable option. Boston only plays twice in Fantasy Week 17 (Jan. 25-31) against the tough Sabres and Kings.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 21 saves Saturday in a 2-1 loss to the Senators. He now has just one win in his last six starts.
Analysis: Thomas played better on Saturday than he has been in the last few games, but he still took the loss. He's at best a No. 2 option in deeper leagues until he and the Bruins start to break out of their funk. The Bruins TG is also a backup choice.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas was pulled halfway through Monday's 5-1 loss to the Senators. Thomas allowed three goals on only nine shots. He was replaced by Tuukka Rask.
Analysis: Thomas has now won just one of his last five starts and has given up three or more goals in four of those outings. After it looked like Thomas was turning things around in late December/early January, the defending Vezina Trophy winner is back in a slump again along with the rest of the B's, who aren't giving Thomas much offensive support. Drop him down to a No. 2 Fantasy option for now, along with the Bruins TG until the wins start to come back.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 31 saves Saturday in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Kings.
Analysis: Just when it looked like Thomas was starting to turn things around, he's been mired in a bit of a funk over the last 10 days. For now, Thomas remains more of a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie, but hopefully he's not reverting back to his poor early-season form. The Bruins TG is a solid option.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 41 shots to help the Bruins end a three-game losing streak during a 2-1 shootout win against the Sharks on Thursday. After the first six shooters failed in the tiebreaker, Zdeno Chara scored in the fourth round and Thomas ended the game when he blocked Patrick Marleau's shot. Thomas has won four of his past five road games.
Analysis: Whether he has been on the road or at home, Thomas has picked up the pace since late December. He has won six of his last nine appearances. He finally looks like the player that won the Vezina Trophy (top goalie) in 2008-09. Thomas remains more of a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is a high-end option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 31 saves Saturday in a 3-1 loss to the Rangers. He has now lost two straight games.
Analysis: Thomas closed out 2009 playing some decent hockey, but has struggled a little in his last couple of starts. He remains worth using in most leagues as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie because he loses a few starts here and there to Tuukka Rask. The Bruins TG is a high-end option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas stopped 20 of 24 shots before being replaced by Tuukka Rask, who made 11 saves, during a 5-2 loss o the Bruins on Thursday. Thomas held an early 2-0 lead before Chicago tied the game before the end of the first period. Andrew Ladd then had the eventual game winner 1:42 into the second. The only goal Rask allowed was Patrick Kane's shot from the slot that made it 5-2 with just over two minutes left.
Analysis: Thomas has won five of his last seven starts, so it's not like he is having a lot of bad outings. He has really turned his season around after a sluggish start. The Bruins are in the playoff hunt and Thomas will see a majority of starts down the stretch. Still, he remains more of a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is a high-end option.
News:Tim Thomas extended his winning streak against Ottawa to 11 games, and the Boston Bruins scored four times in the first en route to a 4-1 win over the Senators on Tuesday. Thomas stopped 27 shots as he improved to 16-5-2 overall against the Senators, including each of Boston's four wins in as many meetings this season. He shutout was spoiled as Filip Kuba scored on the power play in the second period.
Analysis: It would be great for Fantasy purposes if Thomas could play the Senators every night, but sadly it doesn't play out that way. Thomas does have five wins in his last six appearances and is starting to play up to his potential now that he is past his injury woes. Thomas has the potential to be a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a high-end option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 24 saves Friday as Boston edged the Flyers 2-1 in overtime to win the 2010 Winter Classic at Fenway Park.
Analysis: Thomas has now won four of his last five starts and was deservedly named the No. 2 goalie for Team USA after Friday's win. He hasn't played nearly as well as he did last season, but Thomas' play improved as 2009 came to a close and he should be starting in the majority of Fantasy leagues as a high-end No. 2 or low-end No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is a solid option in all leagues that use TGs.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 37 saves during a 2-1 loss against the Lightning on Monday. After Thomas couldn't handle Kurtis Foster's dump-in, Vincent Lecavalier passed the puck between his legs pass to Alex Tanguay, who put the Lightning up 1-0 with 1:01 left in the first. Tampa Bay went up 2-0 on Martin St. Louis' power-play goal with 11.4 seconds to go in the second. He tipped the puck into the net after Foster's blue-line shot trickled through Thomas' legs toward the goal line. Boston had not allowed a goal in 21 consecutive penalty kills and 37 of the last 38 before that.
Analysis: The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Thomas, who played well enough to keep it alive. He just didn't get enough offensive support. Thomas' latest run gives us hope that he is finally ready to turn his season around. Boston has a lot invested in Thomas, so they aren't going to toss him aside just yet. Thomas is working his way back up to being a No. 1 Fantasy goalie, but he is still more of a No. 2 option until he has prolonged success. The Bruins TG is a high-end option because of Tuukka Rask being a great backup goalie.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 25 saves Sunday as he picked up his third straight win in a 2-1 defeat of the Panthers.
Analysis: Thomas continues to be terribly inconsistent for his Fantasy owners, but at least his teammates are helping him out with some wins lately. Thomas remains a high-end No. 2 Fantasy option for now, while the Bruins TG is more of a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 option.
News: Boston G Tim Thomas did not have his best night between the pipes on Wednesday against Atlanta. Luckily for him, it didn't matter against the porous Thrashers. Thomas allowed four goals -- two in the 1st period and two in the 3rd -- but still won the game 6-4. Thomas stopped 25 shots in the win as the Thrashers pelted 29 his way.
Analysis: Thomas has now won two straight starts to improve to 9-8-5 on the year. He had a shutout in his last start prior to Wednesday and can be used as a high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is more of a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 option.
News: For two periods on Monday night, the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators remained scoreless. By the time it was over, Boston goalie Tim Thomas had himself a 2-0 shutout win. Thomas stopped all 29 shots he faced and the Bruins scored twice in the 3rd period for the victory.
Analysis: Thomas already has four shutouts this season for the Bruins and his record stands at 8-8-5. That means he's been really good and pretty bad at times this year. One of his shutouts ended up resulting in a shootout loss, actually. Thomas had been struggling before this and he's really not much more than a high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is more of a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 option.
News:Tim Thomas made 40 saves, many of them acrobatic stops, but couldn't prevent the Bruins from losing their third straight game during a 5-4 shootout loss on Friday against the Blackhawks. Thomas was beaten on two shots in the shootout by Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. All four goals he allowed in regulation were at even strength.
Analysis: Thomas is winless in his last four starts and just can't seem to catch a break in 2009-10 after bringing home the Vezina Trophy in 2008-09. His struggles has allowed Tuukka Rask to get more starts than anticipated, but the Bruins are committed to helping Thomas, who remains their starter. Thomas has dropped to being a No. 2 Fantasy goalie as he struggles. The Bruins TG is more of a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 option.
News:Tim Thomas, making only his fifth start in a month because of an undisclosed injury, made 35 saves for the Bruins during a 3-1 loss to the Flyers on Monday. Thomas had a shutout and a 1-0 lead until James van Riemsdyk scored 2:48 into the third. van Riemsdyk tied it for the Flyers on an odd-angle deflection. Kimmo Timonen made it 2-1 with a shot from the blue line that was deflected on its way to the net, sailing over Thomas' right shoulder as he held out his glove, never moving, to the left. Boston had a chance to tie it when Scott Hartnell hit Mark Recchi in the face with his stick and gave Boston, which had pulled the goalie, a two-man advantage. But Timonen found the empty net from behind the faceoff circle in his own zone, clinching the victory.
Analysis: Thomas is winless in his last three appearances and has really frustrated Fantasy owners. The injury has hurt him in some regard. Thomas is playing well for the most part when he is healthy, but the Bruins don't seem to give him any offensive support and the wins haven't been there. Also, he is losing time in net since Tuukka Rask is playing out of his mind. Boston has a lot of money invested in Thomas, so they can't just forget about him. Still, he has dropped to being a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is more of a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 option.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Bruins G Tim Thomas was first off the ice at the morning skate Monday, a sign he's likely to start against the Flyers.
Analysis: The Bruins play three times in Fantasy Week 11 (Dec. 14-20), with the second two games coming on back-to-back nights. This means that if Thomas plays OK on Monday, he's likely to get at least two starts in the scoring period, leaving one for Tuukka Rask. Start Thomas as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie, while Rask should only be used in leagues that use average points. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made just 16 saves Saturday as Boston fell 3-2 to the Islanders in overtime.
Analysis: After looking good in early November, Thomas has now allowed 18 goals over his last five starts. The Bruins aren't likely to bench the defending Vezina winner for an extended period of time just yet, but this loss to the Islanders is likely to hurt for a while. Thomas should probably be considered a high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie at the moment, along with the Bruins TG.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas was yanked after two periods of Friday's 5-1 loss to the Canadiens. Thomas allowed all five goals on 23 shots before being relieved by Tuukka Rask.
Analysis: Thomas hadn't lost in regulation in over a month before Friday's debacle, so hopefully this was just a slight bump in the road as the Vezina Trophy winner looks to put a slow start to the season behind him. The Bruins only play twice in Fantasy Week 10 (Dec. 7-13), so you might want to bench him for the scoring period. When Boston has three games or more, Thomas can be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy goalie, along with the Bruins TG.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 39 shots to give the Bruins their sixth victory in seven games during Wednesday's 4-1 triumph against the Lightning. The Lightning ended Thomas' shutout bid with 18:33 left when Jeff Halpern scored on his own rebound. Thomas made 16 saves during a scoreless first period.
Analysis: Thomas has won both starts since returning from a hand injury, so it's safe to say he is back at 100 percent. The Bruins are also starting to score goals, which can only mean good things for Thomas. He is working his way back up the Fantasy rankings, but Thomas does project as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie when he is on top of his game. The Bruins TG is a viable Fantasy start as well.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas returned to the ice for the first time in two weeks Saturday as Boston edged the Senators 4-3 in a shootout. Thomas, who has reportedly been dealing with a hand injury, made 19 saves.
Analysis: No one's quite sure exactly how bad Thomas is hurt, but he had been available to back up Tuukka Rask over the last fortnight and clearly felt OK to get through 60 minutes and a shootout on Saturday. The Bruins play three times in Fantasy Week 9 (Nov. 30-Dec. 6), and there's really no guarantee how many starts Thomas will get in the scoring period. You can probably consider him a risky No. 2 option, though. The Bruins TG also remains a No. 2 choice.
News:The Boston Globe reports goalie Tim Thomas is close to returning from an unspecified injury, which is believed to be a hand ailment. Coach Claude Julien said on Friday that Thomas is "closer" to a return to game action. He once again was in a backup role to Tuukka Rask on Friday against the Devils, but Julien said Thomas might start Saturday against the Senators.
Analysis: Thomas took shots during pre-game warmups on Friday, so it seems he can play in a pinch. But Rask has been playing so well lately that the Bruins hadn't had a need to rush their All-Star goalie. Keep tabs on Thomas' progress leading up to Week 9 (Nov. 30-Dec. 6). He is no worse than a No. 2 Fantasy goalie when active.
News: Boston G Tuukka Rask got the start on Wednesday against the Wild with Tim Thomas still ailing from a hand injury. Thomas was listed as probable but was held out for at least one more game. Rask did well with the start and won the game in a shootout 2-1. Rask allowed just one goal in the 2nd period for the entire game and made 28 saves through regulation and overtime.
Analysis: The win improves Rask's record to 7-2-1 on the season as he's been excellent in Thomas' stead. He has now won four straight starts and has allowed at most three goals in any of those games. Consider him a nice stopgap Fantasy option for the time being, but he is usually a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in Fantasy leagues that use average points per game. The Bruins TG is a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 option. Thomas, when healthy, is a must-start option.
News: Jimmy Murphy of NESN.com reports that Bruins G Tim Thomas might have a broken hand, according to a source. Thomas hasn't seen the ice in a game since Nov. 14.
Analysis: Thomas has been dressing as Tuuka Rask's backup over the last 10 days, so he clearly isn't hurt that badly. Still, you might want to bench the defending Vezina Trophy winner until this situation clears up. Just too much murkiness to him to be starting in any Fantasy format right now.
News:Tuukka Rask made his third start in place of Tim Thomas (lower-body injury) on Monday against the Blues. Thomas was still healthy enough to dress as Rask's backup.
Analysis: Rask hasn't been that bad in net for Boston, so that's why the team is taking their time with Thomas. Boston has held all along this is a short-term injury, so we hope to see Thomas back in net shortly. He is not on the injury report, however, since he is technically in uniform and available for action.
News: Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask started in goal for a second straight game on Thursday against the Thrashers over Tim Thomas, who was suffering from what the Bruins described as "an undisclosed injury but short term." Thomas did dress in a backup role.
Analysis: If the injury gets any worse, the Bruins might recall a netminder from the minors. But for now, Thomas is still healthy enough to dress. Keep tabs on his progress leading up to Week 8 (Nov. 23-29). Thomas is no worse than a No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Bruins G Tuukka Rask was first off the ice Monday at the morning skate, an indication that he is likely to start this evening against the Islanders.
Analysis: Boston plays three times this week, so it looks like Tim Thomas will only make two starts at most in Fantasy Week 7 (Nov. 16-22). Thomas let in six goals in his most recent outing, so if Rask plays well on Monday, he could get another look on Thursday at Atlanta, leaving Thomas with just one start in the scoring period. Start Rask in leagues that use average points per game, while owners in smaller one-goalie leagues might want to bench Thomas.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas, who hadn't allowed a goal in his previous two games, allowed six on 33 shots in a loss to the Penguins on Saturday night.
Analysis: Just when it look like Thomas was getting back on track, he produces an outing like this. Hopefully it was just a minor hiccup, so continue to think of Thomas as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie until the wins start rolling in. The Bruins TG has dropped to a No. 2 option.
News:Cory Stillman scored in the fourth round of the shootout past Tim Thomas to give the Panthers a 1-0 victory over the Bruins on Thursday night. Thomas made 23 saves in regulation and overtime to extend his shutout streak to 172 minutes, 28 seconds. He stopped the first three Florida attempts in the shootout, but Stillman beat him on the glove side to end it. Steven Reinprecht nearly gave Florida the advantage on the first shootout attempt when his shot bounced off and over Thomas toward the net. But the Bruins goalie swiped it out of the crease before it could cross the goal line, then Rostislav Olesz and Stephen Weiss shot wide of the net. The Bruins have not lost in regulation on their four-game homestand. "We deserved the two points," Thomas said. "They got some chances, but we got more. It is a little easier to take knowing that we won the last two."
Analysis: Thomas might have just one win in his last six outings, but he hasn't allowed more than two goals in any of those starts. He is playing extremely well in net, but the Bruins offense has been pretty pathetic without Marc Savard, who is still a few weeks away from returning. Thomas is more of a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie until the wins start rolling in. The Bruins TG has dropped to a No. 2 option.
News: Boston G Tim Thomas stopped all 27 shots he faced for his second shutout of the season on Tuesday night in a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Thomas also stopped 27 shots in his other shutout. It was his 14th career shutout.
Analysis: Thomas hadn't won a start since Oct. 24 at Ottawa and had lost four straight despite not allowing more than two goals in any of the losses. He was rewarded on Tuesday with some solid offense and he did his part with outstanding defense between the pipes. Thomas is now 5-6-1 on the season for the Bruins. Thomas is more of a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie and the Bruins TG remains a No. 2 option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 25 saves during a 2-1 shootout loss against the Canadiens on Thursday. Thomas allowed just a goal to Glen Metropolit 17:32 into the first period before shutting out Montreal the rest of the way. He made 20 saves over the final two periods and overtime before allowing Mike Cammalleri to score the only shootout goal.
Analysis: Thomas dropped to 0-3-1 in his last four starts. It's a real shame too since he hasn't allowed more than two goals in any of those starts. Last season, Thomas would have been on a four-game winning streak, but this Boston team is struggling on offense. Thomas is more of a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie until the wins start rolling in. The Bruins TG remains a No. 2 option.
News: Boston G Tim Thomas was sharp between the pipes on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings but he wasn't good enough. That is because opposing goalie Chris Osgood shut down the Bruins' offense and did not allow a single goal to be scored in a shutout win. Thomas allowed just two goals and stopped 24 shots but still lost the game 2-0.
Analysis: Thomas moves to 4-7-0 on the season in 11 starts and has now dropped three straight. That said, in the three losses, Thomas has allowed a total of five goals and has been pretty hard to score on in net. Unfortunately, the Bruins just aren't scoring any points for him at the moment. Don't give up on the Vezina winner just yet and continue to think of him as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. Consider the TG a No. 2 option until Boston starts winning a little more consistently.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas stopped 22 of 23 shots Sunday as he took the loss in a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Rangers.
Analysis: Thomas is off to an average start this season, and his record is now under .500 at 4-5-0. Don't give up on the Vezina winner just yet and continue to think of him as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie for Week 5 (Nov. 2-8). The Bruins play three times in the scoring period, but have pretty tough matchups in Detroit, Montreal and Buffalo. Consider the TG a No. 2 option until Boston starts winning a little more consistently.
News:Tim Thomas made 29 saves for Boston during a 2-1 loss to the Devils on Thursday. The game was tied at 1 before Dainius Zubrus scored with 1:26 left. Zubrus scored off a rebound of Jamie Langenbrunner's shot. "I was pretty sure I didn't have the first one," Thomas said. "The second one I thought maybe I did for a second and by the time I could check, there was nothing I could do."
Analysis: Thomas saw a two-game winning streak end on Thursday but played well enough to keep it alive. Thomas is off to a slow start in 2009-10 and has Fantasy owners a bit worried. But he has been in these types of situations in the past and always seems to rebound. Keep Thomas active in Fantasy as a low-end No. 1 goalie. The Bruins TG can be knocked down to a No. 2 option until Boston racks up the wins.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas avoided taking a loss Saturday against the Senators when his teammates scored twice in the final 90 seconds to send the game to overtime. Boston ended the night with a 4-3 shootout win, and Thomas made 27 saves.
Analysis: Thomas had alternated wins and losses until this win made it two in a row for the reigning Vezina Trophy winner, who has been a little inconsistent this season so far. Continue to start Thomas as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie in most formats heading into Fantasy Week 4 (Oct. 26-Nov. 1). The Bruins TG is also a solid starting option, although it has seen better days.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 28 saves during a 3-2 win Wednesday against the Predators. Thomas was at his best in the third period as he stopped 13 shots and that allowed Boston to score the game winner 8:33 into the frame. Thomas evened his record at 3-3-0.
Analysis: Thomas has traded wins and losses in his first six outings. He has pretty much looked good or looked really bad in net this season. Hopefully, he will iron out his problems and return to the reliable No. 1 Fantasy goalie we know Thomas can be. The Bruins TG is taken down a notch as long as Thomas continues to struggle.
News: Boston G Tim Thomas turned in a shutout on Friday against the Starts. On Saturday, he followed it up with a less than impressive performance, falling to the Coyotes 4-1. Thomas allowed four goals in the game and made a total of 32 saves. His record on the season fell to 2-3-0.
Analysis: Thomas has been pretty miserable in his three losses this season, allowing 14 total goals. He has traded bad performances for good performances to open the year and has not exactly been a model of consistency. He should get plenty of wins with the Bruins this season howoever and remains a must-start Fantasy option. The Bruins TG is also a high-end unit.
News:Tim Thomas made 27 saves for his first shutout of the season and 13th overall, Marc Savard scored twice, and the Bruins beat the Dallas Stars 3-0 on Friday. "We were pressuring them while still being under control," Thomas said. "We had 20 guys working together to accomplish the same goal. In the third period, instead of chasing another (goal), our guys were finishing off the game." Thomas played well, but most of the shots he faced were from long distance. "He even said he didn't have many tough saves," head coach Claude Julien said. "There were a lot of shots from outside, and the guys cleared the shots away from the net."
Analysis: Thomas really needed this win Friday after opening the season with a 4.00 GAA and .868 save percentage. We hate to bring it up, but Thomas started last season on a low note before getting hot and making a second straight All-Star appearance. Thomas has shown in the past he can carry a team in net and will likely continue to do so in 2009-10. View him as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG pretty much goes as Thomas does.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas, the reigning Vezina Trophy winner, made 24 saves for Boston, which outshot the Ducks 19-11 in the first period but mustered few scoring chances after that during a 6-1 loss Thursday. Thomas fell apart after Anaheim scored three times in the second, including twice on the power play. They added a short-handed score against Thomas during another three-goal outburst in the third.
Analysis: Thomas has lost two of three starts to open the season. However, we remind you that Thomas was winless in his first four outings last season before finishing as the NHL's best goalie. He has plenty of time to right the ship. Thomas remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie until further notice. The Bruins TG also has high-end appeal.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas, who lost on Thursday, picked up his first win of the season in a 7-2 rout of the Hurricanes on Saturday. Thomas stopped 25 of 27 shots in the victory.
Analysis: Thomas got the kind of offensive support on Saturday that he was used to most of last season. He should get plenty of chances to win games again in 2009-10 and remains a must-start Fantasy option, along with the Bruins TG.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas, the defending Vezina Trophy winner as the league's top goalie, made 30 saves during a 4-1 loss during Thursday's opener against the Capitals. Washington got on the board first thanks to a power-play goal from Brooks Laich 17:15 into the first. Washington scored four unanswered goals, two coming from MVP Alex Ovechkin. "This is not the same team you're going to see on the ice night after night. That I can guarantee," Boston coach Claude Julien said. "As a home opener, it's certainly not what you want to demonstrate. We have a chance to redeem ourselves soon. Hopefully the guys take advantage of that."
Analysis: Thomas allowed four goals in the opener last season against Colorado. But he still managed to walk away with a win. He was winless in his first four outings before going on the hot streak that won him the Vezina. It was a tough night for Thomas, but we aren't off the bandwagon and neither should you. Thomas still is a No. 1 Fantasy goalie and the Bruins TG is also a must-start option.
News: Journeyman Tim Thomas has been picked overwhelmingly by NHL general managers as the league's top goalie. Thomas earned 22 first-place votes to take the Vezina Trophy. Columbus' Steve Mason, awarded the Calder Trophy earlier Thursday night as rookie of the year, was the next closest finalist with three first-place votes. Minnesota's Niklas Backstrom received one. Thomas told a crowd at the Palms Casino Resort that winning the Vezina was a dream. He said he was more used to worrying about whether he'd be on a roster than winning awards.
Analysis: This award just tops what turned out to be a great season for Thomas, who led Boston to the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. He went 36-11-7 with a NHL-best 2.10 GAA and .933 save percentage. He also had five shutouts. Boston rewarded Thomas with a four-year extension and will lean on him again as their No. 1 goalie in 2009-10. Consider Thomas a must-own Fantasy goalie on Draft Day.
News:Niklas Backstrom of the Minnesota Wild, Steve Mason of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins are the finalists for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender. The league announced the finalists in a statement Monday. The winner will be revealed June 18 at the NHL awards show in Las Vegas.
Analysis: Thomas is the likely the favorite for the Vezina, as he led the Bruins to the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 36-11-7 record and 2.10 GAA. Mason played superbly once called up from the minors, but he didn't play an entire season. And while Backstrom played well, he couldn't get his team into the playoffs. All remain solid No. 1 goalies heading into the 2009-10 season.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 32 saves for his 36th victory during Sunday's 6-2 rout of the Islanders. "It's always good to get the win and take a little confidence with us going into Thursday (opening playoff game against Montreal)," Thomas said. "We didn't have our best on Saturday night, so it's always good to come up with a good effort for ourselves." Boston got hammered 5-1 in Buffalo on Saturday. Early in the second period, Thomas made the save of the game while Boston was on the power play. He dove in the crease to get his glove on Richard Park's wrist shot. The Islanders broke Thomas' shutout bid with 1:51 left in the second period when Radek Martinek's left point slap shot went in. Weight added a goal 87 seconds into the third period to make it 5-2.
Analysis: Not only did Thomas recently land a contract extension for his outstanding play, he ended the regular season with six straight wins. Thomas has been one of the big reasons why Boston was the top seed in the Eastern Conference this season. He is going to enter 2009-10 as the unquestioned starter after having to battle for the job the last two seasons. Consider Thomas a viable No. 1 Fantasy goalie Draft Day 2009. The Bruins TG will also once again be a high-end Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 35 saves during a 5-4 overtime win against the Canadiens. Thomas held a 3-1 lead 5:30 into the second before Montreal finished the period with three unanswered goals. Thomas then stopped the final 15 shots he faced in a scoreless third and overtime to secure the win. He made 35 saves total and won a fifth straight start. "From my perspective, it was one of the longest games ever and it didn't even seem like there was much action in my end," Thomas said.
Analysis: Thomas has 35 wins in 2008-09 and 93 wins over his last three seasons. For that, Thomas earned a multi-year deal and will return in 2009-10 as the Bruins' starting goalie. He has gone from being a No. 2 Fantasy option to high-end No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG has also gained considerable value thanks to Thomas.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas, who signed a multi-year contract on Friday, made 31 saves in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: Thomas has now won four straight starts and has 34 wins in this, the best season in his career. One of the favorites for the Vezina Trophy, Thomas continues to split starts with Manny Fernandez, but should be starting in all formats the rest of the way. The Bruins TG remains a top-three option.
News: The Boston Bruins have rewarded goalie Tim Thomas with a new multiyear contract. The team announced the extension Friday for Thomas. He appeared in his second consecutive NHL All-Star game in January. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Analysis: Thomas leads the league in goals against average (2.11) and save percentage (.932). He has 33 wins this season for the Bruins, who with five games left in the regular season lead the Eastern Conference with 110 points. The 34-year-old Thomas could have become an unrestricted free agent after the season. Thomas was a four-year starter for the University of Vermont who was signed by Boston as a free agent in 2001. He has been solid in net the last two seasons for Boston and has worked his way to becoming a No. 1 Fantasy goalie.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 31 shots and the Boston Bruins moved within one victory of clinching the best record in the Eastern Conference, beating the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory. Daniel Alfredsson gave the Senators the lead when he took a pass from Jason Spezza and put it over Thomas' right shoulder just 5:23 into the game. Thomas didn't allow another goal the rest of the and made 21 saves over the final two scoreless periods.
Analysis: Thomas has won three straight starts and five of seven. He has allowed more than three goals just once in his last 10 outings. Boston is making a serious push down the stretch as they try to hold onto the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Thomas still passes as a high-end Fantasy option. The Bruins TG also has high-end appeal.
News:Tim Thomas made 45 saves for his career-high 32nd win, Milan Lucic scored two goals and the Boston Bruins held off the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Sunday night for their third straight victory. Thomas was especially effective midway through the second period when he thwarted a Philadelphia two-man advantage for 1:52. A few seconds later, he denied Mike Knuble's attempt from the doorstep. Thomas fought back from a 1-0 deficit and never relinquished the lead once Boston went ahead 3-1 in the first.
Analysis: Thomas has four wins in his last six outings. While Boston has been slumping since February, it really hasn't shown in Thomas' numbers. He still hasn't posted higher than a 2.40 GAA in a month this season and has five or more wins in five straight months. Thomas still passes as a high-end Fantasy option. The Bruins TG also has high-end appeal.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made an impressive 41 saves and outperformed the NHL's all-time wins leader in Martin Brodeur, as Boston rolled over New Jersey 4-1 Sunday. Thomas, the NHL leader in goals against average, gave up Andy Greene's second goal of the season at 12:44 of the second period. Greene kept skating to the net after passing from the left point across the ice to Jamie Langenbrunner, who returned the puck into the slot. Greene redirected it past Thomas, who had built a 3-0 lead by that time.
Analysis: The Bruins and Thomas really needed a big win Sunday after they have been in a rut for several weeks. Thomas has allowed more than three goals just once in his last eight outings, so it hasn't totally been his fault. Thomas still passes as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie and the Bruins TG is also holding onto its high-end status.
News:Dustin Brown scored with 34 seconds left in overtime to give Bruins G Tim Thomas a 3-2 overtime loss on Thursday against the Kings. Thomas was staked a 2-0 lead but the Kings scored three unanswered goals and handed Thomas the OT loss. Thomas made 35 saves in the contest.
Analysis: Thomas gave up five goals to the Penguins in his last start and followed that up with a home loss to a Western Conference team that probably won't make the playoffs. Thomas has not been as dominant as he had been earlier in the season, but still deserved to be a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a high-end option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 28 saves during a 6-4 loss to the Penguins Sunday. Thomas blew 2-1 and 3-2 leads before Pittsburgh scored four times in the third period. Jordan Staal iced the win with an empty-net score. The loss snapped a two-game win streak for Thomas.
Analysis: Sunday was the first time in six starts Thomas allowed four or more goals. He continues to play well in net for Boston, but the Bruins have struggled offensively in recent weeks. Thomas might not have the dominant stat line from earlier this season, but he is still worth a look as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Bruins goalie Tim Thomas stopped 21 of 22 shots in Saturday's game against the Islanders, en route to his 30th win of the season. He has wins in three of his last four games.
Analysis: The Bruins have been in a rut recently because they haven't been able to put up much of an offensive fight. Not because Thomas has been struggling in net. Even Saturday in the win, they scored just two goals. Thomas should see a fair amount of wins down the stretch. Thomas still has high-end Fantasy appeal as Boston fights for the President's Trophy. The Bruins TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 25 shots to help the Eastern Conference-leading Bruins win for just the fifth time in 16 games during Thursday's 5-3 triumph against the Senators. Thomas was handed a 3-0 lead in the first before Jason Spezza spoiled his shutout bid at 12:48. Boston had a 4-1 lead before Ottawa closed the gap to one at 9:05 of the third. Phil Kessel secured the win with an empty-net goal at 19:04.
Analysis: The Bruins have been in a rut recently because they haven't been able to put up much of an offensive fight. Not because Thomas has been struggling in net. If Boston can keep producing like Thursday, then Thomas should see a fair amount of wins down the stretch. Thomas still has high-end Fantasy appeal as Boston fights for the President's Trophy. The Bruins TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
News:Steve Mason earned his NHL-best ninth shutout of the season, stopping 35 shots and making Raffi Torres' third-period goal against Tim Thomas stand up in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 2-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. Thomas matched Mason save for save most of the night, finishing with 32 for the Bruins, who have lost four straight road games. The game was held up for several minutes 3:56 into the final period when Thomas was handling the puck behind the net and collided with Columbus center Jiri Novotny. Thomas was stunned by the contact, which knocked off his mask, breaking a part of it. During the next break, Thomas skated to the bench and tried on backup Manny Fernandez's mask and his repaired one before finally picking one. Thomas was bothered by the helmet and mask the rest of the game.
Analysis: After stopping 29 shots, many in spectacular fashion, Thomas gave up a goal on one of the weakest drives he faced. Torres skated with the puck on the right wing. Just inside the dot, he shifted to a left-handed shot and somehow slipped the puck past Thomas high on the stick side for his seventh goal. Thomas angrily pulled the puck out of the net and fired it at the glass in disgust. He then skated to the bench to have his helmet and mask looked at again. The frustration is mounting for the Bruins and Thomas, who has just one win in his last four starts. He is not in jeopardy of losing his starting job since Fernandez has been pretty awful since returning from a back injury. Despite the slide, Thomas still has high-end Fantasy appeal as Boston fights for the President's Trophy. The Bruins TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 32 saves during a 5-3 win Saturday against the Blackhawks. Thomas held a 4-1 lead in the third before Kris Versteeg and Patrick Kane closed the gap to 1 by 14:34. However, P.J. Axelsson iced the win with an empty-net goal to give Thomas his first win in three starts.
Analysis: The Bruins desperately needed a win Saturday and Thomas did his best to get them there. Boston has lost 9 of their last 13 games, but Thomas hasn't been the problem in net. It has been the lack of scoring. The Bruins are still a top contender in the Eastern Conference, so treat Thomas as a No. 1 Fantasy option. The Bruins TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas couldn't hold a one-goal lead and made just 16 saves during a tough 2-1 loss to the Coyotes Thursday. Steve Reinprecht scored the winner 7:52 into the second and Boston's offense couldn't bail out Thomas, who is winless in his last two starts.
Analysis: The Bruins have been in a bit of a free fall as of late, losing 9 of 12, but it hasn't been because of Thomas. He has allowed two or fewer goals in eight of his last 11 outings. It's just Boston is struggling on offense. They are still a top contender in the Eastern Conference and at least Thomas is playing well in net, so treat him as a No. 1 Fantasy option. The Bruins TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas stopped 28 of 32 shots in Saturday afternoon's game against Washington, a 4-3 overtime loss. He had won three of his previous four games coming in.
Analysis: Thomas hadn't allowed more than two goals in five straight starts coming in and a total of five scores in that span. Don't read too much into this somewhat poor outing. Thomas has been down right immaculate in net for the most part in 2008-09 and has emerged as one of the best Fantasy goalies available. Continue to keep him and the Bruins TG active.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 35 shots for his fourth shutout of the season, and Michael Ryder had two goals and an assist in his second game back after facial surgery to lead the Boston Bruins to a 6-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. It was the 11th career shutout for Thomas, who has won two straight after losing three of his previous four starts. Thomas also help set up the goal that made it 4-0, passing it from the crease to the blue line outside the Ducks' zone. Ryder brought it in and shot it off Phil Kessel's leg with 1:59 to play in the period. It was Thomas' second career assist and the first for a Boston goalie since his other, on April 13, 2006, against Montreal.
Analysis: Thomas hasn't allowed more than two goals in five straight starts and a total of five scores in that span. Thomas has been down right immaculate in net for the most part in 2008-09 and has emerged as one of the best Fantasy goalies available. Continue to keep him and the Bruins TG active.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 24 saves during Tuesday's 6-1 rout of the Panthers. Thomas never trailed in the game and held a two-goal edge before Kamil Kreps scored the Panthers' only goal 13:34 into the first. Thomas made 15 saves over the final two periods for just his second win in five outings.
Analysis: The Bruins had been struggling as a team lately to score goals, but they took out their frustrations Tuesday and Thomas picked up the win. He hasn't allowed more than two goals in his last four starts and looks like an All-Star goalie. Continue to view Thomas and the Bruins TG as must-start Fantasy options.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas was victimized twice by Radek Dvorak and also unlucky as Tomas Vokoun posted a shutout in a 2-0 loss to the Panthers on Saturday. Thomas has lost three of his last four starts despite allowing only eight goals over his last four games. He is now 25-8-5 overall on the season.
Analysis: The Bruins' game against the Panthers was a hard-fought one and Tomas Vokoun was absolutely outstanding in net, blocking everything in sight, even some things he didn't see. Thomas played well enough to win but his offense let him down. He remains one of the top options in Fantasy play and the same goes for the Bruins TG.
News: G Tim Thomas stopped 31 shots, including all 21 he faced in the final two periods, while improving to 6-2-2 in his last 10 games for the Bruins during Tuesday's 5-1 win against the Hurricanes. Ray Whitney and Matt Cullen teamed midway through the first to give Carolina its only lead. Whitney chased the puck down near the blue line and brought it down the ice, looping around the left side before he backhanded a pass to Cullen. He one-timed it past Thomas for his 16th goal and fifth in nine games.
Analysis: Thomas snapped a two-game losing streak Tuesday and has allowed just two goals in his last two outings. In what has turned into a magical season for Thomas, he continues to play well in the second half as Boston clings to the top spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Thomas remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie and the Bruins TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Boston G Tim Thomas gave up only one goal and made 17 saves, but ended up taking the loss in a 1-0 game against the Devils on Friday. Opposing goalie Scott Clemmensen made 31 saves in the game and recorded his second straight shutout. The only Devils player to score was Bryce Salvador who wristed one past Thomas midway through the second period.
Analysis: Thomas certainly played well enough to pick up the win and the Bruins got enough shots on goal to score at least two goals, but that simply didn't happen on Friday. Thomas has lost back to back games in regulation after winning four of his five prior starts. He is still a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a high-end option.
News:Patrick Marleau, Milan Michalek and former Boston captain Joe Thornton scored in a 6:16 span of the third period past Tim Thomas to rally the San Jose Sharks to a 5-2 victory over the Boston Bruins in a matchup of the NHL's top two teams on Tuesday. Thomas held a 2-1 lead heading into the third period before San Jose scored three times in the first 10 minutes of the final frame. Mike Grier capped the victory with an empty-net goal. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Thomas.
Analysis: Thomas lost for just the third time since Dec. 1, so it's not like he has been a disappointing Fantasy option over the last few months. He started strong Tuesday, but just couldn't finish off the Western Conference's top team. Oh well. Thomas still remains a No. 1 Fantasy option, as is the Bruins TG.
News: Boston G Tim Thomas gave up three straight goals to the Senators after his team took a 2-0 lead on Thursday, but was able to block every penalty shot attempt in a 4-3 shootout victory Thursday. Thomas made 19 saves in the game and has now won three straight starts.
Analysis: Thomas had given up only one goal in each of his last two games before Thursday's contest. He has one of the lowest GAAs in the league and should be considered one of the best goalie option in Fantasy play. He may lose some starts to Manny Fernandez now that he is back healthy, but that doesn't keep him from being a No. 1 option. The Bruins TG is also a high-end option.
News: Boston G Tim Thomas was able to record his 23rd victory of the season on Wednesday, beating the Flyers 3-1. Thomas made 25 saves in the game, allowing the lone goal to Scott Hartnell in the second period. Thomas has won four of his last five starts, giving up 11 games over that five-game period.
Analysis: Thomas has become old reliable in Boston, getting it done far more often than not. With Manny Fernandez back on the Bruins bench, he may get a few less starts now. However, he is still a No. 1 goalie with or without Fernandez. The Bruins TG is a high-end option as well.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 27 saves during a 3-1 win against the Canadiens Sunday and was named First Star of the game. Thomas fell behind 1-0 after Robert Lang opened the scoring on a power play 18:18 into the first period. But he didn't allow another goal the rest of the way and made 22 saves over the final two periods.
Analysis: Thomas needed a big win Sunday after letting a win get away Thursday against the Devils. He has won two of his three starts since the All-Star break and continues to look dominant in net. Thomas remains a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a high-end option.
News:Jamie Langenbrunner scored his second goal of the game past Tim Thomas with 1:11 gone in overtime and the New Jersey Devils, who allowed three straight third-period goals to blow a two-goal lead, beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Thursday night. Thomas made 26 saves for the Bruins and held a 3-2 lead until Patrik Elias tied the game with 1:45 left in the third. Thomas allowed one power-play score and one short-handed score in the loss.
Analysis: Thomas took his fifth overtime decision Thursday and just his 10th decision that wasn't a win this season. The All-Star goalie did a good job to battle back from a 2-0 deficit against the Devils, but just couldn't hold out in the final minutes. He hasn't had many poor nights in 2008-09 and that has allowed Thomas to emerge as a reliable high-end Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG also has high-end Fantasy value.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 34 saves during a 3-2 comeback win Tuesday against the Capitals. Thomas got down 1-0 2:08 into the first period and then 2-1 with 21 seconds remaining in the opening frame. But he stopped the final 22 shots he faced in regulation and overtime as Boston picked up the win on David Krejci's game-winning goal 1:55 into the extra period. Thomas has won his last two starts and has improved to 21-5-4 on the season.
Analysis: Thomas has technically won three straight starts if you count the big shootout win in the All-Star game Sunday. Thomas has gotten off to a fine start in the second half by shutting down one of the NHL's top-scoring teams. He is trying to show his last two All-Star appearances were no flukes. Continue to view Thomas a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG also has high-end Fantasy value.
News: Bruins goalie Tim Thomas denied both skaters he faced in the shootout as the Eastern Conference triumphed over the Western Conference, 12-11 Sunday. Thomas made 19 saves in the third period and overtime while allowing three goals.
Analysis: Thomas was a late injury replacement last year, costing his family a trip to New York. He earned a return to the midseason classic during the initial roster selection by helping to backstop Boston to the best first-half record in the East. Thomas is 20-5-4 with a 2.09 GAA, .934 save percentage and three shutouts. He does lose some starts to Manny Fernandez, but is still considered the starter in Boston. Continue to view Thomas a No. 1 Fantasy goalie.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas stopped two of the four penalty shots he faced in the a penalty shootout against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, earning a 4-3 win. He gave up three goals and made 31 saves in the game as he snaps a two-game losing streak heading into the All-Star break.
Analysis: Thomas finished the first half of the regular season with an outstanding 20-5-4 record on the year. He is one of the big reasons the Bruins are one of the top teams in the league this season and the goalie duo of Thomas and Manny Fernandez is one of the best in the league. Expect even more solid performances from him in the second half of the season as he and the Bruins TG are one of the top options in the league.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas allowed a last-second goal in regulation and then fell 5-4 in a shootout to the Blues on Monday afternoon. Thomas made 27 saves in dropping to 19-5-5.
Analysis: Thomas had allowed two or fewer goals in four straight starts before Monday's heartbreaking loss to the Blues. It looked like Boston had the win in the bag, but the Blues crashed the net with eight-tenths of a second left and tied the game up before scoring twice in the shootout to take the extra point. Despite the loss, Thomas remains a must-start No. 1 Fantasy option, along with the Bruins TG.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas gave up two goals on 30 Capitals shots, making 28 saves in a 2-1 loss at Washington on Saturday. It was only the fifth time he had lost in regulation and the eighth time overall. Thomas has 19 wins on the season. The loss snaps a three-game win streak that he had been on.
Analysis: Usually if Thomas allows only two goals, he's going to get the win. Opposing goalie Jose Theodore simply outplayed him on Saturday and gave up only one goal. This should not discourage anyone from continue to consider Thomas one of the top options in the entire NHL. The Bruins TG is also a very high-end option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 40 saves and allowed only one goal to the Islanders in a 2-1 victory on Thursday. Thomas was on the verge of his fourth shutout of the season, but Bill Guerin swept in a rebound with 53.2 seconds left in the game to spoil it.
Analysis: With the win, Thomas improved to 19-4-3 on the season and is 12-2 over his last 14 games. He is heading back to the All-Star game and plays for one of the three best teams in the league hands down. He and the Bruins TG remain a must-start at all times.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 34 shots to lead the Boston Bruins to a 3-1 victory against the surging Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. He helped protect a one-goal lead in the third when he stopped Tom Kostopoulos with his right pad with just under five minutes left, then used the full extension of his glove to stop Andrei Kostitsyn with 2:16 to play. Thomas made seven saves in the third period to secure the win.
Analysis: Thomas is 9-1 in his past 10 starts. He has won his last two outings and has allowed just two goals in the process. Thomas is headed to the All-Star game for a second straight season and with good reason. Continue to view him as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 29 saves Saturday in a win over the Hurricanes, but he lost the shutout six minutes into the third period as Boston won 5-1.
Analysis: Thomas is now 17-4-3 this season and his outlook got a little better earlier on Saturday when it emerged that Manny Fernandez is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. The Bruins play three times in Fantasy Week 15 (Jan. 12-18), and Thomas looks like a solid No. 1 option for the period. The Bruins TG remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas saw his seven-game win streak stopped Saturday as Boston fell 4-2 to the Sabres. Thomas made 21 saves in his first defeat since Nov. 26.
Analysis: Thomas went 7-0 in December, but he's now winless in 2009. Don't expect that trend to last though, as the Bruins have proven they are one of the best NHL teams this season and they should rebound nicely from this defeat. While Thomas continues to split starts with Manny Fernandez, he should be starting in most leagues as a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 option. The Bruins TG remains a superb No. 1 Fantasy choice.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas stopped 32 shots for his seventh consecutive victory during Tuesday's 5-2 win against Pittsburgh. Thomas trailed 1-0 after the first period before Boston scored five of the next six goals. He has allowed just four goals over his last three starts.
Analysis: Thomas has lost just once since Nov. 1 and has 13 wins in that span. He is making a great case to appear in the All-Star Game for a second straight year. Thomas does lose some starts to Manny Fernandez, but is still worth using as a No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG remains a high-end Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas picked up his sixth straight win Saturday with a 4-2 win over the Hurricanes on the road. Thomas had 29 saves in the game to help improve his overall record this season to 14-3-3. On Tuesday, Thomas shut out the Devils 2-0.
Analysis: It seems like Thomas can shut teams out or allow five goals and it doesn't matter because the Bruins are going to get him the win. Thomas is the goaltender for one of the best and hottest teams in the league and has to be thought of as one of the best options in Fantasy. Start him Week 13 (Dec. 29-Jan.4 ). The Bruins TG is also a top notch option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas shut out one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference on Tuesday, shutting out the Devils 2-0. Thomas blocked 25 shots in the shutout, his third of the season and 10th of his career. The shutout also increases Thomas' win streak to five games.
Analysis: The Bruins are on a serious roll no matter who is in net. They don't seem to lose...ever. On Thursday, Thomas allowed five goals to the Maple Leafs but still came away with the win. Thomas and the Bruins TG is a must-start in all leagues.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas stopped 18 shots during Thursday's 8-5 win against the Maple Leafs, but left after two periods with the Bruins leading 6-5. They had led 5-1 with just over four minutes gone in the second period before Toronto attempted the comeback. Manny Fernandez stopped all 13 shots he faced in the third period.
Analysis: Thomas lost a little focus Thursday, but luckily his teammates bailed him out. He has 13 wins and has won his last four outings. Thomas continues to remain the top netminder for one of the top teams in the NHL. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats for the time being. The Bruins TG also has high-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas stopped 30 shots during a 7-3 win Friday against the Thrashers. Thomas never trailed in the game as Boston jumped out to a 4-0 lead 11:56 into the game. He allowed two power-play scores as he won a third straight start and for the sixth time in seven outings.
Analysis: Thomas continues his outstanding run in 2008-09, and while he does lose the occasional start to Manny Fernandez, he is still Boston's top dog in net. Continue to start Thomas as No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG has also developed into a high-end Fantasy option.
News: Bruins goalie Tim Thomas, who entered the night with a league-best 1.83 goals-against average, made 26 saves during Monday's 5-3 win against the Lightning and improved to 8-1-1 in his last 10 starts. Thomas carried a 4-1 lead into the third period before Tampa Bay scored two unanswered goals. P.J. Axelsson iced the game with an empty netter.
Analysis: Thomas and backup goalie Manny Fernandez have given the Bruins solid goalie play this season. Fernandez, finally healthy, has really pushed Thomas to the top of his game by giving him ample competition. The All-Star goalie has responded and has become a legit candidate for the Vezina Trophy (top goalie). Continue to start Thomas as No. 1 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG has also developed into a high-end Fantasy option.
News:The Sports Xchange reports it has a tendency to get lost in the general excitement around the team, but the Bruins are becoming an interesting and successful tale of two goaltenders during their run to the top of the Eastern Conference. Last year, the B's returned to the playoffs with Tim Thomas carrying much of the team's load. Manny Fernandez, brought in to battle for the No. 1 job, went down early and never returned. Now both are playing, and Fernandez, who heard boos from the home crowd in the early stages of the season, is winning at a better rate than Thomas. Fernandez has won seven straight starts, the first Bruins goalie since 1994 to do that. Thomas is 7-1-1 in his last eight.
Analysis: For the season, Thomas is 10-3 with a 1.83 goals against average and .942 save percentage, Fernandez 8-1-1 with a 2.09 goals against and .926 save percentage. Thomas has two shutouts, while Fernandez picked up his first at Florida Saturday night. Thomas gave up a goal 1:21 into Thursday night's game at Tampa Bay. That means he and Fernandez have put up 118:39 of scoreless work on the board since then. Get the picture? Now, it doesn't seem to matter who Claude Julien starts. This tandem has the B's at the top of the conference, and the play of the rest of the team has made their lives pleasant. Julien rotated the pair through the first nine games of the season. Fernandez has played three of the last four (Thomas was battling a bad cold for the first two of those), so it would seem likely Thomas would be in goal when the Bruins are home against Tampa Bay on Monday night. Fernandez will get his time in net, but Thomas is still being treated as the No. 1 goalie. Consider him a high-end Fantasy option while Fernandez is a nice start as a No. 3 Fantasy goalie or flier in leagues that use average points per game. The Bruins TG is also a high-end Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 30 saves during Thursday's 3-1 win against the Lightning to improve to 7-1-1 in his last nine starts. Thursday was also the eighth time during that nine-game stretch that Thomas allowed two or fewer goals.
Analysis: Thomas sat out Saturday because of an undisclosed illness, but he didn't look any bit sick Thursday. The Bruins have provided him with great defense in 2008-09, but Thomas has also made a lot of big saves. He continues to showcase as an All-Star goalie and remains a must-start Fantasy option. The Bruins TG is also a high-end option.
News: Boston G Tim Thomas missed Saturday's game against the Red Wings with an apparent illness as Manny Fernandez got the start instead and defeated Detroit. This illness is not considered serious and Thomas shouldn't miss much more action.
Analysis: Thomas has been spectacular of late having allowed two goals in each of his last four starts. He's still hot and should be starting at all times for the Bruins, when healthy. We think he should be fine for Week 9 (Dec. 1-7).
News: Boston G Tim Thomas stopped 20 shots against the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night but allowed three goals past him as the Sabres won 3-2. Thomas had a tie going into the 3rd period but allowed Phil Kessel to score the game winner at the 9:25 mark.
Analysis: With the loss Wednesday, Thomas' record falls to 9-3-3 on the season. He lost for the first time in four starts and he's been spectacular of late having allowed two goals in each of his last four starts. He's still hot and should be starting at all times for the Bruins. The Bruins TG also has high-end value.
News: Boston G Tim Thomas was very solid in net on Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens and was even more solid in the shootout as the Bruins won 3-2. Thomas stopped 33 shots in regulation and overtime and then saved all three shootout shots he faced to win the game after Blake Wheeler got one past opposing goalie Carey Price.
Analysis: Thomas improved his record to 9-2-3 on the season and he's won three straight and six of his last seven. He's hot and should be starting at all times for the Bruins. The Bruins TG also has high-end value.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas stopped 30 shots during a 4-2 win Friday against the Panthers. He never trailed in the game and didn't allowed a power-play goal despite Boston taking six penalties. Thomas improved to 5-0-1 in his last six games.
Analysis: Thomas was an All-Star in 2007-08 and perhaps some thought the honor might just be a fluke. With eight wins in 13 outings and one of the top GAAs in the NHL, Thomas is proving he can be a constant force in the NHL. Thomas is one of the hottest goalies in the NHL right now and must-start Fantasy option. The Bruins TG also has high-end value.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas stopped 28 shots during a 3-2 win Monday against the Maple Leafs. Jason Blake gave the Maple Leafs some momentum late in the opening period. He took a nifty bank pass off the end boards from Ian White and fired a shot over Thomas at 17:51. Toronto had several chances to tie it 2 during the second period. The Maple Leafs were given three consecutive power plays -- including 21 seconds with a 5-on-3 advantage -- but couldn't get another shot past Thomas, who made saves while flopping all over his crease. "The puck just didn't go in and obviously Thomas made some -- well, he found pucks in scrambly areas I didn't think he could see," Toronto coach Ron Wilson said. Toronto found its legs in the third period after Mikhail Grabovski scored his ninth goal of the season at 8:53 to make it 3-2. But Thomas stood tall during a late flurry. "You're going to have to get (wins) all kinds of different ways," Thomas said. "Is that the way we would have drawn it up? No. But we're happy to get the two points and now we can go regroup."
Analysis: Thomas now has win in five of his last seven appearances and hasn't allowed more than two goals in five games. With Manny Fernandez breathing down his neck, Thomas has responded to the challenge and has solidified his job as Boston's top netminder. Right now, Thomas is worth starting in most Fantasy formats, but he is usually more of a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a viable No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Boston G Tim Thomas stopped 29 shots on Saturday against the Rangers but the Bruins were forced into a shootout as Thomas allowed two goals in regulation for a 2-2 tie. Thomas could not win in the shootout, however, as he allowed Chris Drury's shot attempt to slip past him for the Rangers win.
Analysis: Thomas came into the game as a winner of five of his last six contests. He's been limiting his goals against very nicely lately and this loss is not going to hurt him in his quest to hold off Manny Fernandez. Right now, Thomas is worth starting in most Fantasy formats, but he is usually more of a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a viable No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Boston goalie Tim Thomas made 31 saves, including an easy pad stop on Patrick Sharp's penalty shot in overtime, during a 2-1 shootout win Wednesday against the Blackhawks. Chicago outshot Boston 18-6 in the scoreless first and forced Thomas to make several close-in saves. He had a shutout going until Jonathan Toews scored a power-play goal 9:10 into the third period. Thomas stopped Sharp's penalty shot at 2:44 of overtime. Sharp was awarded the attempt after he was pulled down by Aaron Ward on a breakaway. Thomas allowed just Patrick Kane to score in the shootout while stopping Toews and Dave Bolland.
Analysis: Thomas entered the game with an NHL-best 1.85 goals-against average. Thomas has won five of six starts and hasn't allowed more than two goals in three straight starts. He also has two shutouts during his recent winning trend. Thomas has been unreal in net for Boston and is doing well despite Manny Fernandez nipping at his heels. Right now, Thomas is worth starting in most Fantasy formats, but he is usually more of a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a viable No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas stopped 34 shots during a 5-2 win against the Maple Leafs Thursday. Thomas never trailed in the game and Toronto didn't get on the board until Alexander Steen's even-strength goal 2:13 into the third period. Thomas has won four of five starts.
Analysis: Thomas might be one of the hottest goalies in the NHL right now. He has not allowed more than three goals in eight straight appearances and has clearly distanced himself from Manny Fernandez in the goalie competition in Boston. Right now, Thomas is a viable No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a viable No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Boston G Tim Thomas rebounded quite nicely from a loss to Calgary on Thursday by defeating Dallas 5-1 on Saturday night. Thomas stopped 35 shots and allowed just one goal to pass. He improves his record to 3-2-2 on the season.
Analysis: Thomas had two straight shutouts before the loss in his last game against the Flames. He allowed just the one goal on Saturday and that gives him just four goals allowed in his last four games. That's pretty impressive for the Bruins' No. 2 option. He may still be considered the team's top goalie now but remains a No. 2 Fantasy option at this time. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Dion Phaneuf scored the tying goal then set up Mike Cammalleri's go-ahead goal as Calgary scored twice on the power play in the second period to beat Tim Thomas and the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Thursday night for its fifth consecutive victory. Phaneuf's power-play goal at 2:29 of the second period ended Tim Thomas' shutout streak at 152 minutes and 14 seconds. Thomas made 25 saves in the loss.
Analysis: Thomas came into the game riding high with two straight shutouts and it looked as one point he might be headed for three straight before Calgary took control. Despite the loss, Thomas seems to have put himself ahead in the goalie race in Boston and can still be treated as a No. 2 Fantasy option. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Boston G Tim Thomas claimed his second straight shutout on Tuesday as he shut out Vancouver, 1-0. Thomas stopped all 31 shots that came his way for the victory, his third of the year.
Analysis: Thomas improved to 3-1-2 in six starts and has allowed a total of 11 goals on the season. He appears to currently have the edge over Manny Fernandez for the No. 1 job in Boston, so consider Thomas a solid No. 2 option or maybe even a low-end No. 1 while he's this hot. The Bruins TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:The Sports Xchange reports that Bruins G Tim Thomas has clearly been the better of the two Boston goalies so far this season as Manny Fernandez looks to get back into playing shape after missing a year.
Analysis: Thomas has allowed one or fewer goals in two of his last three games and is once again starting to look more like the kid who won 58 games his previous two seasons. Until Thomas clearly wins the No. 1 job over Manny Fernandez, both will remain low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalies. The Bruins TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Tim Thomas made 27 saves leading the Boston Bruins to a 1-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. It was Thomas' eighth career shutout for the Bruins (4-2-3), who won two straight for the first time this season. It was Thomas' first win since beating Colorado in the opener Oct. 9.
Analysis: Thomas has allowed one or fewer goals in two of his last three games and is once again starting to look more like the kid who won 58 games his previous two seasons. Thomas is still sharing time in net with Manny Fernandez, so he remains a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Tim Thomas made 33 saves for the Bruins during a 4-2 loss Thursday against the Maple Leafs. Thomas stopped the first 11 shots he faced in the first period and carried a 2-0 lead into the second. However, Toronto responded with four goals over the last two periods, including two on the power play, and rallied for the win. Thomas is winless in three starts (0-1-2).
Analysis: Thomas has had a very lackluster start to the season and that has left the door open for Manny Fernandez to steal some starts. The two are now in a heated battle for PT, which has dropped Thomas' Fantasy value to a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Evgeni Malkin scored in the second extra round of the shootout past Tim Thomas to lift the Penguins to a 2-1 victory against Boston on Monday night. Malkin beat Thomas with a forehand shot inside the left post, and Dany Sabourin stopped Boston's Marc Savard's wrist shot to end the contest. The Penguins went ahead 1-0 when Miroslav Satan scored on the rebound of Malkin's shot 18:51 into the opening period. Malkin broke down the right wing and fired a backhander on Thomas, before Satan flipped the rebound in from the left side of the crease. Thomas made 31 saves in the shootout loss.
Analysis: Thomas has taken two shootout losses in three starts this season, but had his best outing thus far Monday. He still can't separate himself from Manny Fernandez, so the duo could split starts for the foreseeable future. Thomas is nothing more than a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie at this time. The Bruins TG is also at best a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas was in goal for Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Canadiens. Alex Tanguay got the decisive shootout goal as he fired a shot past Thomas, who made 25 saves in regulation and overtime. Thomas fell behind 3-0 after one period before Boston rallied to tie the game.
Analysis: Thomas won his first start Thursday against the Avs, but he has allowed seven goals in his first two starts. Manny Fernandez hasn't been much better in net for Boston, and this goalie battle is likely to continue. Thomas is nothing more than a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie at this time. The Bruins TG is also at best a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas had a rough night in net during Thursday's opener against the Avalanche, but David Krejci's even-strength goal with under three minutes remaining broke a 4-all tie and gave Boston a 5-4 win. Thomas survived an onslaught of shots by Colorado, including 20 in the first period, to make 35 saves.
Analysis: Thomas had a very solid 2007-08 for Boston after Manny Fernandez went down early with injury. Even though Fernandez is now healthy, the Bruins are treating Thomas as their No. 1 goalie. We expect the duo to battle all season for PT, so consider Thomas a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also at best a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: The Boston Globe reports that Bruins G Tim Thomas will start Boston's opening game of the season on Thursday against the Avalanche.
Analysis: Thomas had his best statistical season in 2007-08 with a solid 2.44 GAA and a .921 save percentage, and the Bruins should contend for a playoff spot again in 2008-09. Consider him a nice No. 2 Fantasy option, but keep an eye on how many starts he loses to Manny Fernandez.
News: The Boston Herald reports that all signs in Boston are pointing to Tim Thomas being the No. 1 goalie for the Bruins to start the 2008-09 season. "Tim was our No. 1 goalie last year and Manny (Fernandez) has had a year and a bit of inactivity outside of those few games he played (last October)," GM Peter Chiarelli said. "So I think there's a bit of a stagger right now. We'll see how they play in preseason but there's a bit of a stagger right now. I want to see how these guys play and how they compete. But Tim carried the freight for us last year, so we have to take that into consideration."
Analysis: Thomas had his best statistical season in 2007-08 with a solid 2.44 GAA and a .921 save percentage, and the Bruins should contend for a playoff spot again in 2008-09. Consider him a nice No. 2 Fantasy option, but keep an eye on how many starts he loses to Manny Fernandez.
News: In a tuneup for the playoffs, Bruins G Tim Thomas started Saturday's regular-season finale against the Sabres. Thomas took the 3-0 loss while making 25 saves and allowing two goals. Buffalo scored on an empty net with 43 seconds remaining. It was the first time Thomas took a regulation loss since March 20.
Analysis: Thomas is playing some of his best hockey as the playoffs near. He has allowed two or fewer goals in his last seven outings. Thomas missed some time in December with a groin injury, but stayed relatively healthy this season. He came into the season expecting to split time (or eventually move to a backup role) with Manny Fernandez, but Fernandez went down a knee injury early in the season and would not return. Thomas then took over the No. 1 job and performed well. Were not sure what avenue the Bruins plan to venture down in 2008-09, but if Thomas is the No. 1 goalie, he would be a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG will also be a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas saw his three-game win streak come to an end Wednesday as Boston fell 3-2 to the Devils in a shootout. Thomas made 23 saves in regulation and two in the shootout, but couldn't stop Zach Parise on his shot.
Analysis: Thomas is playing very well lately to help the Bruins in their quest to clinch a playoff spot. They aren't home and dry yet, but Thomas has allowed two goals or less in his last four starts and has emerged as a nice No. 2 Fantasy goalie down the stretch. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 option.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 34 shots for his third shutout of the season and seventh career as the Boston Bruins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-0 to move into seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Bruins have 90 points -- two behind the Senators, one behind the sixth-place New York Rangers and one point more than eighth-place Philadelphia. The Washington Capitals were in ninth, three points behind the Flyers. Both teams play Saturday night.
Analysis: Thomas has now won his last three starts and has not allowed more than two goals in six of seven contests. Thomas will be instrumental in Boston making the playoffs. Fantasy owners will want to keep him active as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Tim Thomas made 30 saves, Phil Kessel and Peter Schaefer each had a goal and an assist and the Bruins eliminated Toronto from playoff contention with a 4-2 victory Thursday night. Thomas has now won his last two starts and hasn't allowed more than two goals in five of six contests.
Analysis: Boston is clinging to hope for a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference, and they could clinch it on the play of Thomas. He will be key in the final weeks of the season, so Fantasy owners will want to keep him active as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. He will have a bad start every now and then, but is solid for the most part. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 28 shots and the Boston Bruins hurt Toronto's playoff chances with a 6-2 victory over the Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. The win is just the second for Thomas in the last seven games.
Analysis: Thomas has a record of 25-18-5 and can be used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Tim Thomas gave up two goals in the first period and was steady the rest of the way until the shootout when Saku Koivu scored and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Saturday night to complete a sweep of the season series. Thomas stopped 19 shots in the second and third period and overtime. Montreal won each of its eight games against Boston this season and extended its win streak against the Bruins to 11. The streak is the Canadiens' longest against the Bruins in the 84-year rivalry between the two teams. Montreal won 10 straight against Boston during the 1944-45 season.
Analysis: Thomas has a record of 24-18-5 and can be used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Tim Thomas allowed four goals on 30 shots and the Boston Bruins lost 4-2 to the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. Boston lost for the 10th straight time to Montreal, including all seven meetings this season.
Analysis: Thomas has a record of 24-18-4 and can be used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas stopped 24 shots as Boston rallied late Saturday for a 3-2 overtime win against the Flyers. Thomas put an end to a three-game losing streak, which saw him allow 14 goals in that span.
Analysis: Thomas had a bad stretch of games to kick off Fantasy Week 23 (March 3-9), but has looked strong in his last two starts during Fantasy Week 24 (March 10-16). That will give the Bruins confidence again in using him as their No. 1 goalie. He still might lose a start or two to Alex Auld, but Thomas can be used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 23 shots for the Bruins, who have a one-point lead over eighth-place Philadelphia, with idle Buffalo just five points back in the chase for the conference's bottom playoff spots.
Analysis: Thomas has taken three straight losses after winning his previous three starts. He remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Toronto chased Boston goaltender Tim Thomas by scoring four goals in the second period and five on 23 shots against the goalie and the resurgent Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Bruins 8-2 on Thursday night. The Bruins goaltender allowed a pair of weak goals before being pulled with 8:10 left in the period. After Thomas was replaced by Alex Auld, he headed straight for the runway and down the ramp that leads to the dressing room before returning to the bench late in the period.
Analysis: Thomas was also pulled in his last start, a 10-2 loss at Washington on Monday. That makes two consecutive very bad outings after he won five previous decisions. Thomas remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Boston goalie Tim Thomas started and wound up being pulled twice, giving up seven goals, during a 10-2 loss Monday against the Capitals. "It's really tough to take," Thomas said. "It was embarrassing. On the other hand, what's the difference? If you lost 3-2 or you lost like that, we're still in the playoffs as of now. You definitely should learn from it, but you can't get too far down." Thomas was pulled within the first nine minutes of the game when he allowed four goals on 10 shots. He finished with 30 saves. Alex Auld made two appearances in the game. He allowed three goals on 10 shots.
Analysis: The Bruins play five times during Fantasy Week 23 (March 3-9), but they get off to a very rought start Monday. Thomas had won his previous four decisions and came into the game on a three-game winning streak. He allowed three goals in that span, which included a shutout of Ottawa. The Bruins have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL, so hopefully this is just a blip on the radar. Thomas remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 13 shots in the third period and overtime after conceding two earlier goals and Boston prevailed against the Atlanta Thrashers 3-2 in a shootout for the Bruins' sixth straight victory. Thomas stopped Ilya Kovalchuk the last-chance shootout attempt, this after Kovalchuk had already beaten Thomas on a penalty shot in the first period. The Bruins stretched their unbeaten streak to eight games (7-0-1). They are alone in sixth place in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Analysis: Thomas has recorded three wins in a row and has won four of the last five games. He is a decent No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 27 shots and nearly a second consecutive shutout Thursday night when the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 to earn their fifth consecutive victory. Two nights after shutting out the Ottawa Senators, Thomas held the Penguins scoreless until Pascal Dupuis beat him with 6:57 left in the game.
Analysis: Thomas now has four wins in nine February starts and is up to 22 wins for the season. He is a decent No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 22 shots for his second shutout of the season to lead the Boston Bruins to their fourth consecutive win in a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. Boston won for the fifth time in six games.
Analysis: The win was just the third in eight February starts for Thomas, who now has 21 wins for the season. He is a decent No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Tim Thomas was taken out after giving up four goals on 12 shots Thursday when the Boston Bruins rallied from a two-goal, third-period deficit to beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in a shootout. Backup Alex Auld got the win in relief. Thomas came in the game second in the NHL with a .926 save percentage.
Analysis: Thomas has been struggling in net for most of February. He has allowed 24 goals in seven games. Thomas is a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 45 saves in regulation and overtime, then stopped all three shooters he faced in a shootout during Tuesday's 3-2 win against the Hurricanes. It was his second win in three outings and just his third in his last seven appearances.
Analysis: Thomas has been struggling in net for most of February. He came in Tuesday with a 1-3-1 record, 18 goals allowed and a 3.56 GAA. He looked sharp Tuesday and that might be a sign of things to come. He still remains a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Darcy Tucker beat Tim Thomas for his second goal of the game 3:39 into overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night. Thomas finished with 32 saves in the game.
Analysis: Thomas has been winning and losing in pairs and threes since January. Thomas is still the top goalie in Boston and worthy of starting as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: The Bruins were so strong defensively most of the game, goalie Tim Thomas saw only a single shot during one 15-minute stretch of the second period and faced only 11 during the first two periods. The only goal Thomas eventually gave up was to Evgeni Malkin in the third period of a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.
Analysis: The win snaps a three-game losing streak for Thomas, who has been winning and losing in pairs and threes since January. Thomas is still the top goalie in Boston and worthy of starting as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas allowed six goals on 27 shots and took a bad 6-3 loss to the Florida Panthers on Saturday. Thomas has lost his last three starts and has given up 13 goals in the three games.
Analysis: Thomas is off to a very rough start in February after going 7-2-0 with one shutout and a 2.05 GAA in 10 January appearances. It's nothing to worry about yet. Thomas is still the top goalie in Boston and worthy of starting as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas stopped 24 shots during a 4-2 loss Tuesday against the Sabres. He has now lost his last two starts after winning his previous five decisions. He has allowed seven goals during his losing streak.
Analysis: Thomas is off to a very rough start in February after going 7-2-0 with one shutout and a 2.05 GAA in 10 January appearances. It's nothing to worry about yet. Thomas is still the top goalie in Boston and worthy of starting as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Thomas made 29 saves for Boston in a 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. The Bruins lost for just the second time in seven games. Brian Rafalski beat Thomas with a slap shot from the point. Thomas did had a pair of solid stops before the goal, making a pad save on Henrik Zetterberg's shot from in close and a diving stop on Derek Meech's backhander from the edge of the crease.
Analysis: Thomas has 18 wins this season and remains the starter for the Bruins. Thomas and the Bruins TG are No. 2 Fantasy options.
News:Tim Thomas made 30 saves for Boston but had a shutout bid ruined by Antoine Vermette's power-play goal with 8:24 remining in Thursday's 4-1 win over Ottawa. Now Thomas and the Bruins get ready for the top team in the NHL, the Detroit Red Wings, on Saturday. "They're obviously a great team, leading the whole NHL in points, and they're a dominating team," said Thomas. The Bruins, who extended their winning streak to three, began their current 9-3-1 run on Dec. 31, when they ended their season-high six-game losing streak (0-5-1) with a 5-2 win in Atlanta.
Analysis: Thomas collected his 18th win of the season and continues to play well as the Bruins' starting goalie. He missed a few weeks in December because of a groin injury, but appears to be at 100 percent. He is 7-2-0 in nine January appearances with one shutout and a 2.33 GAA. Thomas and the Bruins TG are No. 2 Fantasy options.
News:Tim Thomas allowed just one goal on 38 shots on Tuesday to help the Boston Bruins to a 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators. Thomas picked up where he left off before the All-Star game when he won his last three decisions.
Analysis: Thomas improved to 17 wins on the season and continues to play well as the Bruins' starting goalie. He missed a few weeks in December because of a groin injury, but appears to be at 100 percent. He is 6-2-0 in eight January appearances with one shutout and a 2.33 GAA. Thomas and the Bruins TG are No. 2 Fantasy options.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas should be sending plenty of thanks teammate Marc Savard's way. The Bruins center scored with 20 seconds left during the 56th All-Star game Sunday giving the Eastern Conference an 8-7 win over the Western Conference. Thomas milked away a 5-3 lead when he entered the game in the third period. He allowed four goals on 18 shots, but picked up the win on Savard's goal. Islanders G Rick DiPietro started in net for the Eastern Conference. He allowed just one goal on 13 shots. He was replaced in the second period by Panthers G Tomas Vokoun, who allowed two goals on 20 shots.
Analysis: Thomas came into the break winning his last three decisions. He now has 16 wins on the season and continues to play well as the Bruins' starting goalie. He missed a few weeks in December because of a groin injury, but appears to be at 100 percent. He is 5-2-0 in eight January appearances with one shutout and a 2.33 GAA. Thomas and the Bruins TG are No. 2 Fantasy options.
News:Tim Thomas made 28 saves as the Bruins beat the Islanders 4-1 on Thursday, Boston's fourth win in six games which puts them in seventh place in the Eastern Conference going into the All-Star break. Thomas was named to the Eastern Conference All-Star roster on Wednesday. He leads all goalies with a .930 save percentage, and is eighth overall in goals-against average at 2.30. In 32 games this season, the 33-year-old has posted a 16-11-3 record and one shutout.
Analysis: The native of Flint, Michigan has allowed two goals or fewer in 19 of his 30 complete games, and is 6-2-0 in his last eight starts. Thomas is 61-54-17 in 141 career games over four seasons, all with the Bruins. It is his first All-Star selection. Thomas and the Bruins TG are No. 2 Fantasy options for this period before the All-Star Game.
News: Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas was named to the Eastern Conference All-Star roster on Wednesday. Thomas leads all goalies with a .930 save percentage, and is eighth overall in goals-against average at 2.30. In 31 games this season, the 33-year-old has posted a 15-11-3 record and one shutout.
Analysis: The native of Flint, Michigan has allowed two goals or fewer in 18 of his 29 complete games, and is 5-2-0 in his last seven starts. Thomas is 60-54-17 in 140 career games over four seasons, all with the Bruins. It is his first All-Star selection. Thomas and the Bruins TG are No. 2 Fantasy options for this period before the All-Star Game.
News:Tim Thomas thought he was going to watch a game from the bench Tuesday, but it was not so after Alex Auld struggled in the first period giving up four goals on seven shots against the Canadiens. In came Thomas, who did not fare a whole lot better as he allowed four goals as well, but on 17 shots over the second and third period. Boston lost the game 8-2.
Analysis: Thomas won both games he played over the weekend against the Rangers. Thomas and the Bruins TG are No. 2 Fantasy options for this period before the All-Star Game.
News: Bruins backup G Alex Auld will start for Boston in Tuesday's game at Montreal, not Tim Thomas.
Analysis: Auld has only won one of his last five games and this will be only his third bit of action in 2008. If you have Auld in a league that allows daily lineup changes, start him as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie tonight.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas stopped 30 shots Sunday as Boston defeated the New York Rangers for the second time in as many nights. Thomas allowed one goal in the 3-1 victory.
Analysis: The win for Thomas was only his second since Jan. 10 as he dealt with the flu for a week or so. Like most teams, the Bruins play only twice in Fantasy Week 17. (Jan. 21-27), against the Canadiens and the Islanders. Continue to consider Thomas and the Bruins TG No. 2 Fantasy options for the period.
News:Tim Thomas stopped both Rangers shots in the shootout and made 25 saves through regulation and overtime for Boston in Saturday's 4-3 victory, his 14th of the season. Boston played its third straight overtime game.
Analysis: Thomas picked up his third win in the last five starts, but remains a No. 2 Fantasy goalie for now. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: After losing two games and give up five goals to Montreal, G Tim Thomas has not started in net for Boston since Jan. 10.
Analysis: Thomas has just three wins in the last 10 games. Thomas is to be used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: After a nice three-game win streak, Boston G Tim Thomas has now lost two in a row. He gave up five goals on 33 shots in Thursday's loss to Montreal.
Analysis: Thomas has just three wins in the last 10 games. Thomas is to be used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 27 shots but got no offensive support in Tuesday's 1-0 home loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The only goal he gave up was to Eric Staal late in the second period. The Bruins pulled Thomas with 64 seconds left for the extra attacker. Boston was shutout at home for the first time since Colorado beat them 2-0 last March.
Analysis: Thomas continues to play pretty solid although he did have a three-game winning streak snapped. Prior to his three wins he lost five straight. Hopefully he can prevent another slump like that. Thomas is to be used as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas had a scoreless streak halted at 111 minutes, 8 seconds early in the opening period when Devils forward Dainius Zubrus scored a goal at 4:26, but he still finished with 42 saves during a 4-3 win. He has now won his last three starts, including a shutout Thursday against the Capitals.
Analysis: Thomas is looking more like the goalie before a groin injury sent him to IR for a few weeks. He has allowed just five goals during his winning streak and has made 103 saves. He still might see a start or two go to Alex Auld, but it appears as though Thomas is back on his way to being a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 31 shots for his first shutout this season, and the Boston Bruins throttled Alex Ovechkin in a 2-0 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. Thomas, who recorded his fifth career shutout, stopped Ovechkin on a pair of rebounds with just under 12 minutes to play. The first came off Nicklas Backstrom's shot from the right circle. Donald Brashear had a partial breakaway late in second, but fired the puck into Thomas' pads. The best chance of the opening period came when Tomas Fleischmann broke in alone, but Thomas made a right pad save.
Analysis: Thomas has now won his last two starts and is looking more like the goalie before a groin injury sent him to IR for a few weeks. He has allowed just two goals during his winning streak and has made 61 saves. He still might see a start or two go to Alex Auld, but it appears as though Thomas is back on his way to being a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 28 saves during a 5-2 win Monday against the Thrashers. It was his first win since Dec. 3 against the Islanders, which was also the last time he allowed fewer than three goals during a start.
Analysis: Thomas has struggled since returning from a groin injury that kept him sidelined for a few weeks. He is currently sharing time in net with Alex Auld and is nothing more than a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas replaced Alex Auld after one period of Saturday night's 5-0 loss to the Thrashers. Thomas allowed two goals on 16 shots, but was not saddled with the defeat.
Analysis: Thomas has now gone four games without a win, while the Bruins have lost six straight. Neither Thomas or Auld is playing particularly well at the moment, so be sure to bench both of them and the Bruins TG in Fantasy Week 14 (Dec. 31-Jan. 6).
News:Tim Thomas made 33 saves in his third game back from a groin injury Friday at Carolina, but he allowed four goals in a 4-3 loss. "I wish I could have let in a couple less because we need wins no matter how we get them," Thomas said after the game.
Analysis: Boston is committed to Thomas as a No. 1 goalie, but won't be afraid to go to Alex Auld if necessary. Consider Thomas a No. 3 Fantasy goalie until he starts producing. The Bruins TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas, starting his second straight game after missing six with a strained groin, had 25 saves during a 4-1 loss to the Blues Saturday. He allowed three goals for the second straight game and is winless since returning to the lineup.
Analysis: All the Bruins can do is give Thomas some starts so he can get his feet back under him. Boston is committed to Thomas as a No. 1 goalie, but won't be afraid to go to Alex Auld if necessary. Consider Thomas a No. 3 Fantasy goalie until he starts producing. The Bruins TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas had a rough welcome back Thursday against the Penguins. Thomas was in net for the first time since Dec. 5 because of a groin injury. He got off to a rough start against Pittsburgh by allowing three goals on 14 shots in the first period. He settled down by allowing just one goal on the next 15 shots. However, he couldn't stop either shooter he faced in a shootout and took the 5-4 loss. He made 25 saves.
Analysis: Thomas was a little rusty as expected, but can ill-afford to struggle as Alex Auld has been stellar in his absence. It might take a few starts before Thomas feels comfortable in net, let's hope it just doesn't cost him a starting gig. Consider Thomas a No. 3 Fantasy goalie until he starts producing. The Bruins TG is a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News:Alex Auld's reward for his first shutout with the Bruins is a likely return to backup status. Auld stopped 32 shots, leading the Bruins to a 2-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. Auld, acquired from Phoenix on Dec. 6 after starting goalie Tim Thomas went down with a strained groin, improved to 4-1 with Boston. It was his fourth career shutout and second this season. After the game, however, the Bruins activated Thomas from the injured list and sent backup Tuuka Rask to Providence of the AHL.
Analysis: Thomas has really stepped up in net for the Bruins this season after Manny Fernandez went down early with a knee injury. Despite Auld playing well while Thomas was out with an injury, head coach Claude Julien has already said that Thomas will regain his status as No. 1 goalie when active. It appears safe to once again use Thomas as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie.
News: G Tim Thomas was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, but should return from his groin injury in a week or so.
Analysis: Thomas is merely a No. 2 Fantasy goalie when active. Alex Auld continues to start in goal for Boston.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas (groin) remained out of the lineup Wednesday against the Thrashers. He has not played since Dec. 5 and has missed the last four games. Alex Auld has filled in, but head coach Claude Julien assured everyone that as soon as Thomas is healthy he will regain his starting post.
Analysis: Thomas has done an admirable job as Boston's top goalie this season and was even playing better when Manny Fernandez was healthy early in the season. Thomas should have more wins that he currently does, but the Bruins offense isn't spectacular. He is merely a No. 2 Fantasy goalie when active.
News:Alex Auld is quickly earning the respect of his Boston teammates. Auld made 44 saves in his second start since being acquired from Phoenix on Thursday, to lift the Bruins to a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Auld was spectacular in his second straight win, and made several scintillating saves in the second and third periods when Boston was outshot by a 33-15 margin. "When he played for Florida last year he had our number, so I knew he was a good goaltender," Savard said. "Phoenix had a lot of goalies, so their loss is our gain right now for sure."
Analysis: The 26-year-old Auld was just 3-6 with a 3.54 goals-against average and one shutout in nine games with the Coyotes this season before being assigned to San Antonio of the AHL. He made 25 saves in his Boston debut Saturday at Toronto, a 2-1 Bruins win. "I have a lot of confidence in what I can do, but at the same time you don't want to get too ahead of yourself," Auld said. "I feel I can play in this league and I feel it's where I belong." Despite Auld's play, Boston coach Claude Julien said Tim Thomas will continue to be Boston's starter when he fully recovers from a groin injury sustained last week. Consider Auld a No. 3 Fantasy goalie, despite this big game. The Bruins TG is more of a No. 2 Fantasy option when Thomas or Manny Fernandez (knee, back) in net.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas missed a second straight game Saturday against the Maple Leafs with a lower body injury. Alex Auld made his Boston debut and Tuukka Rask dressed as the backup goalie. The Bruins still list Thomas as day to day.
Analysis: The Bruins are being mum on Thomas' status, but Fantasy owners should remove him from Fantasy lineups until further notice. He has emerged as a useful No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy and remains an injury-risk start for Fantasy Week 11 (Dec. 10-16).
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas was unable to play Thursday against the Canadiens less than 24 hours after sustaining a lower body injury against the Devils on Wednesday. His status is still being evaluated, but it is believed he suffered a groin injury.
Analysis: The Bruins acquired Alex Auld from Phoenix on Thursday and that doesn't appear to be a good sign for Thomas. The Bruins are being mum on his status, but Fantasy owners should remove him from Fantasy lineups until further notice. He has emerged as a useful No. 2 Fantasy goalie when healthy.
News: G Tim Thomas made his 16th start in the last 18 games but left with an injury with 1:10 remaining in regulation at New Jersey Wednesday night. Thomas, who came into the game leading the NHL in save percentage, joined his teammates in failing to hold a 3-0 lead. "Lower-body injury, we'll put it that way for now," said Bruins coach Claude Julien. "He's being evaluated."
Analysis: Thomas has been seeing the majority of Boston, but if this injury turns out to be serious, it will present a perfect chance for the Bruins to activate Manny Fernandez (knee, back) off IR. Thomas has been a solid No. 2 Fantasy goalie, but his status is day to day at this juncture. Tuukka Rask replaced Thomas, but he's not the answer right now.
News: Bruins G Tuukka Rask came in for Tim Thomas on Wednesday against the Devils after the starter fell awkwardly while trying to snare a deflected shot with 1:10 left in regulation and had to leave the game. Thomas made 28 saves and allowed three goals before leaving the game. Rask made two saves and allowed the game-winning goal to Patrick Elias in overtime.
Analysis: Thomas has been seeing the majority of Boston, but if this injury turns out to be serious, it will present a perfect chance for the Bruins to activate Manny Fernandez (knee, back) off IR. Thomas has been a solid No. 2 Fantasy goalie, but his status is day to day at this juncture.
News: It's been nearly six years since the Boston Bruins enjoyed a visit to the Nassau Coliseum. Tim Thomas stopped 33 shots to help the Bruins win for the first time on Long Island in 11 games, 3-1 over the New York Islanders on Monday night.
Analysis: Thomas came into the game as the league leader in save percentage (.936). Thomas remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy option, as is the Bruins TG.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas stopped 24 shots during Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning. Thomas has now lost three of his last five starts.
Analysis: In his last three losses, Thomas has allowed a total of 13 goals. He is not in jeopardy of losing his starting job, but might share starts as soon as Manny Fernandez is healthy. Thomas remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy option, as is the Bruins TG.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 32 shots and kept Florida's leading scorer mostly in check to lead the Boston Bruins to a 4-3 victory Thursday. He allowed three goals to get by.
Analysis: Thomas remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy option, as is the Bruins TG. Thomas has won four of his past six starts, allowing less than three goals in four of those starts.
News: Boston rookie goaltender Tuukka Rask had 20 saves to pick up his second victory in two starts. He allowed three goals in the win.
Analysis: G Tim Thomas had started 12 of the previous 13 games but did not play Monday. With Manny Fernandez still sidelined with back spasms, Rask will remain Thomas' backup for the time being. He's still a very good prospect to hold onto in keeper leagues. Thomas remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy option, as is the Bruins TG.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas finished with 26 saves during a 2-1 loss Saturday against the Islanders. He earned a 2-1 win Friday against the Islanders. Thomas has lost two of his last three starts.
Analysis: Thomas has played well better than his 8-6-2 mark this season. But as you can see, the Bruins just aren't a high-octane offense. He continues to see the majority of starts with Manny Fernandez (knee) injured. Fernandez is close to returning, but we expect Thomas to see the bulk of starts. He remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy option, as is the Bruins TG.
News: The Boston Bruins are starting to believe their defensive system will net better results this season behind the play of goaltender Tim Thomas. Now they've got to find a way to continue it on the road. Thomas stopped 25 shots and Glen Metropolit scored the winner to lift the Bruins to a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday. It was the 12th time in 20 games this year the Bruins have scored two goals or fewer, but behind Thomas' play they've remained in the middle of the NHL's Eastern conference standings. "I think he's been extremely good for us from the start," Boston coach Claude Julien said of his goalie. "Part of it is being in control of the shots. I know I keep preaching it, but guys are in control of things in front of him."
Analysis: Thomas has played well better than his 8-5-2 mark this season. But as you can see, the Bruins just aren't a high-octane offense. Thomas has won three of his last four starts and continues to see the majority of starts with Manny Fernandez (knee) injured. Fernandez is close to returning, but we expect Thomas to see the bulk of starts. He remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy option, as is the Bruins TG.
News: G Tim Thomas finally rested Tuesday night after playing 10 straight games.
Analysis: Rookie Tuuka Rask started in his place and played well. Thomas remains a No. 2 Fantasy option at this time.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas faced 52 shots Saturday against the Canadiens, but unfortunately allowed seven of them to get by as Montreal cruised to a 7-4 win. The loss snapped a two-game winning streak for Thomas and it was the first time all season he allowed more than three goals in a game.
Analysis: Thomas faced a lot of shots Saturday and the chances of him making every save was slim. It also didn't help that Thomas has been starting non-stop since late October with Manny Fernandez on the shelf. It's good he is getting plenty of starts, but even the best goalies need a night off. Thomas and the Bruins TG remain No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News:Tim Thomas stopped 34 shots to lead the Boston Bruins to a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. Thomas, making his ninth straight start and his first since a 45-save effort in a 2-1 win over Buffalo on Saturday, held the league's second-highest scoring team scoreless with 19 saves in the final period.
Analysis: Thomas has been great this season, but struggled for wins because of Boston's poor offense. He is still making a boatload of saves and continues to see the majority of starts with Manny Fernandez (knee) sidelined. Thomas and the Bruins TG remain No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: Tim Thomas made 45 saves and Chuck Kobasew scored the tiebreaking goal to lead the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night in a matchup of struggling offensive teams. The Bruins, held to two goals or fewer in eight of their last 10 games, snapped a four-game losing streak. Thomas, possibly frustrated at both his team's lack of offensive production of late and the Sabres' forwards crashing the net early into the game, took a roughing penalty 3:06 into the first.
Analysis: Thomas has been great this season, but struggled for wins because of Boston's poor offense. He came into the game winless in his last four appearances (0-2-2), but played well enough to win each start. He is still making a boatload of saves and continues to see the majority of starts with Manny Fernandez (knee) sidelined. Thomas and the Bruins TG remain No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: Tim Thomas made 30 saves for Boston during Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Canadiens. He is now winlesss in his last four starts (0-2-2) despite allowing a total of eight goals and making 134 saves.
Analysis: Boston has scored two goals or less in 10 of 15 games this season and that just doesn't help Thomas in racking up wins. Thomas just can't seem to catch a break recently. He is still making a boatload of saves and continues to see the majority of starts with Manny Fernandez (knee) sidelined. Thomas and the Bruins TG remain No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: Clarke MacArthur's first game of the season was a memorable one. MacArthur scored a goal past Tim Thomas 3:16 into overtime to give the Buffalo Sabres a much-needed 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday. "I got a decent look at it, but it knuckle-curved on me," Thomas said about MacArthur's winner. Thomas finished with 27 saves. He helped send the game into overtime with solid stops on Toni Lydman's wrist shot and Drew Stafford's rebound attempt with 30 seconds remaining in regulation.
Analysis: Thomas just can't seem to catch a break recently. He has been strong in net the last five games, but is 1-3-1 as Boston's offense has struggled. He is still making a boatload of saves and continues to see the majority of starts with Manny Fernandez (knee) sidelined. Thomas and the Bruins TG remain No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas faced 45 shots Saturday against the Senators and nearly survived the onslaught, but a late power play goal by Mike Fisher sent Ottawa to a 3-2 win. Thomas was back in net Sunday against the Senators for a home-and-home, but still couldn't pull out the win. This time he stopped 35 shots in overtime and regulation, but lost in a shootout when he allowed two goals.
Analysis: Thomas is 1-2-1 in his last four starts, but he is still having a heck of a start to the season. He will likely see the majority of starts with Manny Fernandez nursing a minor knee injury. Thomas and the Bruins TG remain No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas faced 45 shots Saturday against the Senators and nearly survived the onslaught, but a late power play goal by Mike Fisher sent Ottawa to a 3-2 win. Thomas was credited with 42 saves. He has lost two of his last three starts, while allowing a total of five goals in those two losses.
Analysis: Thomas has allowed three goals a piece in back-to-back games, but he is still having a heck of a start to the season. He will likely see the majority of starts with Manny Fernandez nursing a minor knee injury. Thomas and the Bruins TG remain No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas needed an overtime goal from Marco Sturm to pick up the win during Thursday's 4-3 victory against the Sabres. Thomas made 27 saves in improving to 5-2-0 on the season.
Analysis: Thursday was the first time in seven starts that Thomas allowed more than two goals. He is off to a fantastic start and will likely see the majority of starts with Manny Fernandez nursing a minor knee injury. Thomas and the Bruins TG remain No. 2 Fantasy options at this time.
News: Mike Richards had a short-handed goal to lift Philadelphia to a 2-1 win over Boston and goalie Tim Thomas on Saturday. Zdeno Chara failed to stop a pass at the point on a power play in the second period. The puck hopped over his stick and Richards picked it up on the fly. He slid a back-hander through the pads of Thomas at the 9:36 mark for his sixth goal of the season, his second short-handed score. Thomas, who has allowed just eight goals in six starts, fell to 4-2 while making 26 saves.
Analysis: Despite the loss, Thomas continues to turn in solid performances to open the season. Thomas is still splitting time with Manny Fernandez, despite being the better goalie early in the season. Until he starts reeling off the majority of starts, Thomas is nothing more than a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 26 saves during Thursday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks in improving to 4-1 this season. He entered the game with a league-leading 1.26 goals against average. Thomas has won his last three starts and has only allowed more than one goal once in five starts -- he allowed two during a loss to Anaheim on Oct. 10.
Analysis: Thomas is still splitting time with Manny Fernandez, despite being the better goalie early in the season. Until he starts reeling off the majority of starts, he is nothing more than a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The Bruins TG is also a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Manny Fernandez made his second straight start over Tim Thomas, but allowed six goals on 20 shots in Monday's game at Montreal. He was unable to carry over the momentum from Saturday's 1-0 shootout shutout against the Rangers.
Analysis: It hasn't been officially announced, but we fully expect coach Claude Julien to start Tim Thomas for Thursday's favorable start against the Blackhawks. Set your daily Fantasy lineups accordingly.
News: Tim Thomas allowed just one goal on 36 shots in Thursday's game against the Lightning, as the goaltender who was expected to be the backup is taking charge. He has gone 3-1-0 with a 1.26 GAA in four appearances this season.
Analysis: The Boston Bruins acquired Manny Fernandez from Minnesota over the offseason to shore up the goaltending after Tim Thomas and Hannu Toivonen couldn't get the team into the playoffs last season. But Thomas has allowed five goals in four games and might be taking control of the No. 1 job. "He was the difference," Tampa's Martin St. Louis said. "Our effort was there, but we just couldn't get that second goal."
News: Tim Thomas recorded 26 saves to help the Bruins win in San Jose for the first time in eight years on Saturday. Thomas, appearing in his third game of the season, nearly recorded his fifth career shutout until Milan Michalek scored with 38 seconds left in the third period. "It's early but this is a good sign," Thomas said after the 2-1 win.
Analysis: Thomas is 2-1 to open the season, but has allowed a total of four goals. He has looked way better than offseason acquisition Manny Fernandez and Thomas will likely see the majority of starts come his way for the time being. Treat him as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. The same goes for the Bruins TG.
News: Tim Thomas stopped 28 shots, but he allowed two goals, in a loss at Anaheim Wednesday.
Analysis: Thomas seems to be getting the lion's share of starts over Manny Fernandez early on this season. He's worth looking at in most leagues as a No. 3 netminder.
News: G Tim Thomas, a workhorse last season, made his 2007-08 debut Saturday night and beat the Coyotes in Phoenix. He allowed one goal and he made 36 saves for the win.
Analysis: Look for a platoon between Thomas and Manny Fernandez, at least during the early part of the season, for the Bruins. He's worth looking at in larger leagues as a No. 3 netminder.
News: The Boston Herald is reporting that coach Claude Julien refuses to name a starting goaltender yet for the team's regular season opener on Friday at Dallas. Manny Fernandez, the big offseason addition, had a rough preseason and veteran Tim Thomas was a little better.
Analysis: We think that Tim Thomas is going to get the nod, similar to how coach Paul Maurice inserted incumbent Andrew Raycroft for the opener against Ottawa instead of going with the shaky newcomer Vesa Toskala on Wednesday. Don't be surprised to see Thomas in the crease when the Bruins face the Stars. Look for a platoon, at least during the early part of the season, for the Bruins.
News: The Boston Herald reports that coach Claude Julien has not named his starting goaltender for the regular season opener at Dallas on Oct. 5. Manny Fernandez was 0-3-0 with a 3.58 GAA and .893 save percentage in the preseason, while Tim Thomas was 1-1-1 with a 2.75 GAA and .901 save percentage.
Analysis: A lot of people assumed that Fernandez would immediately swoop right in and push Thomas aside, but he played well enough in the exhibition season to at least force a 50-50 platoon during the early going of the regular season. That's good news for Fantasy owners of Thomas, who is at least worth using as a No. 2 option in leagues which average points per game in scoring period.
News: Tim Thomas allowed three goals on 25 shots in Thursday's preseason game at Montreal, as he took the loss. Thomas has staved off prospect Tuukka Rask and will continue to battle newcomer Manny Fernandez for playing time into the regular season.
Analysis: Thomas is unbeaten in three preseason games for the Bruins. He is worth a look as a No. 3 Fantasy option in seasonal leagues and low-end No. 2 in formats which average points per game in a scoring period.
News: Tuukka Rask signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Bruins and he is expected to join the Providence Bruins of the AHL to serve the team for the rest of its playoff stretch. That might signal the end of Tim Thomas' days in Boston.
Analysis: Rask posted a 12-8-7 record with a 2.09 GAA and .926 save percentage in 30 games with Ilves Tampere of the Finnish League. He will be a solid keeper prospect in all Fantasy leagues and makes the Bruins TG good overall. His presence, coupled with Hannu Toivonen, likely means the B's will try and trade veteran Tim Thomas during the offseason.
News: Tim Thomas allowed four goals on 33 shots in Thursday's game at Buffalo. After being staked to a 2-0 lead, Thomas just could not hang on.
Analysis: The Bruins have been eliminated from playoff contention. They lost their fifth straight and are now 1-9-1 in their past 11. That doesn't bode well for Thomas' Fantasy value down the stretch.
News: Tim Thomas stopped 22 shots for his fifth consecutive loss on Thursday against the Penguins and the Bruins lost for the sixth time in seven games.
Analysis: Thomas has really let his Fantasy owners down lately and should be depended on as nothing more than a low-end No. 2 or 3 option at this time.
News: Joey MacDonald allowed two goals on Tuesday in Ottawa, as he picked up a win in a rare start in front of starter Tim Thomas.
Analysis: MacDonald was rewarded for a strong effort over the weekend and it paid off for the Bruins. Look for him to see another game in the crease on Thursday against Pittsburgh.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 24 saves in a 6-3 loss to the Canadiens Thursday. He has now lost three straight starts and five of his last seven games.
Analysis: Thomas has been known to go streaky at times, but remains a decent No. 2 Fantasy goalie in most formats.
News: Tim Thomas allowed one goal on 32 shots in Tuesday's game at Montreal, but he was upended by Jaroslav Halak in the 1-0 loss.
Analysis: Thomas looked good and will try and exact revenge on the rookie and the Northeast Division rivals when they play in Boston on Thursday in the second half of the home-and-home.
News: The Boston Globe reports Tim Thomas is expected to start Tuesday's game against Montreal. This is news because he and the Bruins are coming off a 7-0 beat down at the hands of the Rangers at MSG on Saturday.
Analysis: Thomas and the B's are still in the hunt for a playoff spot. Despite the fact there was a headline in the Globe which read, "Bruins are disgraceful", he remains a solid low-end No. 2 or decent No. 3 Fantasy goaltender in all formats.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas gave up three goals on 15 shots before being yanked during Saturday's 7-0 thrashing at the hands of the Rangers. His replacement, Joey MacDonald, finished with seven saves on 11 shots and gave way to Thomas in the third.
Analysis: Thomas had won his previous two starts before Saturday's game. He remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy goalie, whereas MacDonald should only be used in the largest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Thomas allowed three goals on 34 shots in Thursday's shootout win against the Capitals.
Analysis: Thomas has won back-to-back games. He is 3-4-1 over the past eight games despite the fact he has allowed more then three goals in a game just once during the span.
News: Tim Thomas allowed three goals on 38 shots in Sunday's game at Detroit to pick up the surprise victory.
Analysis: Thomas has managed a sparkling 1.77 GAA in his past four games, but he has managed just a 2-2-0 record during the span. Hopefully the offense picks up and stops wasting tremendous efforts by the Bruins goaltender.
News: Thomas allowed two goals on 32 shots in Thursday's game against Minnesota, but he was bested by G Niklas Backstrom in the 2-1 loss.
Analysis: Thomas will look to bounce back for Saturday's game at Philadelphia, which should be a favorable matchup.
News: Tim Thomas allowed two goals on 32 shots in Thursday's game against Minnesota, but he was bested by G Niklas Backstrom in the 2-1 loss.
Analysis: Thomas will look to bounce back for Saturday's game at Philadelphia, which should be a favorable matchup.
News: Tim Thomas allowed just one goal on 29 shots in Tuesday's game against the Avalanche, but he was outplayed by Peter Budaj who earned his third shutout of the season.
Analysis: Thomas and the Bruins have played a lot better recently and remain a solid No. 2 Fantasy option in most leagues despite the loss.
News: G Tim Thomas made 16 of his 31 saves in the third period to lead give the Bruins to a 3-1 win over Montreal on Saturday. Thomas finally picked up a win after going 0-2-1 in his previous three starts.
Analysis: Despite the recent losing streak, Thomas remains a useful No. 2 Fantasy goalie in most formats. He has been up-and-down like this all season.
News: Scottie Upshall scored with 9.9 seconds left in overtime Thursday night to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 win over the Boston Bruins, who got 51 saves from Tim Thomas. He now has lost three straight starts after winning the previous four.
Analysis: Despite the recent losing streak, Thomas remains a useful No. 2 Fantasy goalie in most formats. He has been up-and-down like this all season.
News: Thomas allowed three goals on 20 shots in Monday's game against the Thrashers to take the loss.
Analysis: Thomas bounced back after being pounded at Florida over the weekend with a little better of a performance. He has dropped two in a row, but still won four of six starts and is a solid No. 2 Fantasy goaltender in most formats.
News: Boston's Hannu Toivonen replaced Tim Thomas before the second period Saturday against the Panthers. Thomas, who won at Tampa Bay on Friday night, allowed three first-period goals on 19 shots. Toivonen stopped 28 shots. The Bruins lost 7-2.
Analysis: Toivonen might have earned himself another start, but remains only worth using in leagues that have average scoring systems. He remains a decent long-term keeper as well. Thomas is a solid No. 2 Fantasy goalie and will remains the team's starting goalie.
News: Tim Thomas made 24 saves, leading the surging Boston Bruins past the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 Friday night. Thomas has now won four straight starts and six of his last seven.
Analysis: After getting just two wins in January, Thomas now has eight wins in February. He remains a high-end No. 2 Fantasy goalie.
News: Tim Thomas made 43 saves for his third shutout of the season, Jason York scored his first NHL goal in three years, and the Bruins gained ground with a 3-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Thomas had allowed 13 goals in his past two games against the Maple Leafs, but he improved to 5-2 with this victory.
News: Tim Thomas stopped 30 shots against the Flyers on Monday and is 6-2-0 with a 2.55 GAA since Feb. 3. He will face the Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Thomas has allowed 13 goals in his last two games against the Maple Leafs, but is still 4-2-0 with a 3.26 GAA against them in 2006-07.
News: Boston's Tim Thomas made 30 saves in Monday's game at Philadelphia, earning his fourth win in five games.
Analysis: Thomas is still worth using as a No. 2 or 3 Fantasy option in all leagues until he can prove his success over a longer period of time.
News: Boston's Tim Thomas made 30 saves in Monday's game at Philadelphia, earning his fourth win in five games.
Analysis: Thomas is still worth using as a No. 2 or 3 Fantasy option in all leagues until he can prove his success over a longer period of time.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 27 saves through 65 minutes and also didn't allow a goal on eight shootout attempts by the Sabres in a 4-3 win Saturday.
Analysis: Thomas has now won five times in his last seven starts. He remains a decent low-end No. 2 Fantasy goaltender.
News: Tim Thomas allowed three goals on 37 shots in Thursday's game at N.Y. Islanders to take the loss.
Analysis: Thomas could not carry over the momentum from Tuesday's shutout against the Oilers. He remains a decent low-end No. 2 Fantasy goaltender or solid No. 3 option in most leagues.
News: Thomas stopped 32 shots on Tuesday night to lead the Boston Bruins to a 3-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
Analysis: Thomas earned his second shutout of the season and looked better than he has in weeks. All of a sudden he has won four of his past five starts and is worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy goaltender again.
News: Tim Thomas had saves 31 for Boston in regulation and then outlasted the Islanders in a overtime and a shootout to earn the win Saturday.
Analysis: Thomas remains about a .500 goaltender and is worth using as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option at this time.
News: Tim Thomas allowed four goals on 35 shots in Thursday's game against the Hurricanes, as he took another loss for the struggling Bruins.
Analysis: Thomas is 4-8-0 over his past 12 starts and is only worth using as a low-end No. 2 goaltender or No. 3 starter in most leagues.
News: Thomas allowed two goals on 34 shots in Tuesday’s shootout win at Washington.
Analysis: Thomas has struggled recently and is still only worth a look as a No. 3 Fantasy netminder in most formats.
News: Tim Thomas made 34 saves for Boston in a 4-3 win over the Hurricanes Saturday.
Analysis: Thomas finally picked up a win after failing to record one in his previous five outings. He remains a decent low-end Fantasy No. 2 goalie in most formats.
News: Tim Thomas made 25 saves in Thursday's game against the Sabres, as the Bruins have been outscored 22-4 while losing a season-high five straight.
Analysis: Thomas and the Bruins are struggling mightily and he should be reserved in all Fantasy leagues until the team can get back on track.
News: Tim Thomas replaced Hannu Toivonen to start the third period of Tuesday's game at Buffalo and finished with 11 saves while allowing one goal. Toivonen stopped 17 shots in his third start in five games and he gave up six goals.
Analysis: This is the second straight game in a row which the Bruins were forced to use two goaltenders. They've allowed 13 goals over the past two starts and neither is particularly attractive from a Fantasy perspective at this rate.
News: Tim Thomas allowed three goals on 15 shots in Monday's game against the Rangers and he was pulled midway through the second period by coach Dave Lewis. Hannu Toivonen came on and allowed a goal on the first shot he faced before settling down and making 11 saves on 14 shots in the 6-1 loss.
Analysis: Thomas is still a decent Fantasy option in most leagues, but this was a poor way to start the week for his owners. It is uncertain which goaltender will be called on to start Tuesday at Buffalo. Toivonen was scheduled to start that game.
News: Tim Thomas made 34 saves for the Bruins in a 3-1 loss to the Senators Saturday.
Analysis: Thomas has just two wins in eight January starts and is struggling after he had a great run in December. Thomas is back to being a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy goalie, depending on the size of your league.
News: Thomas has gone 2-5-0 with a dismal 4.39 GAA and .874 save percentage over the past seven games.
Analysis: If the Bruins fall out of the race for a postseason spot, it would not be surprising to see the club give Hannu Toivonen more playing time and suffer through his growing pains rather than go with the journeyman.
News: Tim Thomas allowed two goals while making 34 saves in Monday's shootout win against the Sabres.
Analysis: Thomas has won just two of his past six starts while allowing 25 goals during the span. However, Monday's game was his best effort in a while and he remains a decent play in all Fantasy leagues as a No. 2 option.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas got back in goal Saturday after sitting out the Bruins' 5-4 shootout loss at home to the New York Islanders on Thursday and made 35 saves -- 21 in the second period -- against the Rangers. That wasn't enough to keep him from his fourth loss in five games.
Analysis: Thomas is going through a bit of a rough stretch right now, but remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy goalie, if not better, in most formats.
News: Tim Thomas allowed four goals on 35 shots in Tuesday's loss at Ottawa. He had two scoreless periods before falling apart in the third.
Analysis: Despite the shaky period against the Senators, Thomas remains a must-start in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Tim Thomas made 29 saves for Boston, helping the Bruins avoid their longest losing streak (four games) of the season with a 4-3 win Saturday over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Analysis: Thomas continues to be a Fantasy surprise this season, earning his 18th win of the season. He remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy goalie.
News: Tim Thomas allowed eight goals on 31 shots in Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs. He was replaced by Phillippe Sauve in the third period and the backup allowed two goals on eight shots in the 10-2 debacle.
Analysis: Thomas has been up and down recently, but he remains a decent No. 2 or 3 Fantasy option despite this latest beating.
News: Boston's Tim Thomas stopped 37 shots in a 5-3 win over the Blackhawks on Friday night.
Analysis: Thomas is a surprising 17-8-3 after a rough start to the season. Thomas has been steady over the past month and is a reliable No. 2 Fantasy goaltender in most formats
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas wound up losing Tuesday's game but was again outstanding (37 saves) a week after being named the NHL's First Star. The workhorse made his 27th appearance in the last 28 games.
Analysis: Thomas is a surprising 16-8-3 after a rough start to the season. Thomas has been steady over the past month and is a reliable No. 2 Fantasy goaltender in most formats.
News: Tim Thomas made 39 saves for his second NHL shutout to lead the Boston Bruins to a 2-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.
Analysis: Thomas has been steady over the past month and is a reliable No. 2 Fantasy goaltender in most formats.
News: Tim Thomas has managed to post a 4-1-1 record with a 2.14 GAA in six NHL starts agains the Senators, which is the team the Bruins play on Tuesday.
Analysis: Thomas is a safe play for Fantasy Week 12 (Dec. 18-24) and he might get off to a big start against a team he has had very good success against during his career.
News: Tim Thomas shook off the flu and allowed three goals on 29 shots in Thursday's game against the Devils to pick up the victory.
Analysis: Thomas remains a decent No. 2 or 3 Fantasy goaltender in most leagues.
News: Tim Thomas did not practice on Tuesday morning, according to TSN.ca, although he still appears to be in line to start against the Canadiens on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Thomas has been very giving lately, allowing 13 goals in four December games and he was pulled in his last game against New Jersey over the weekend.
News: Boston goaltender Tim Thomas, playing in his 21st straight game, was lifted at the start of the second period in favor of Hannu Toivonen on Saturday against the Devils, who won the game 5-1. Toivonen stopped 25 shots in relief.
Analysis: Perhaps fatigue caught up with Thomas and that could explain his rusty performance on Saturday. He will likely remain the team's starting goalie, although Toivonen will probably get a start thanks to his strong relief performance on Saturday. Thomas has won 10 of his last 13 starts, but is only being started in 39 percent of Fantasy leagues. He remains a must-start in most Fantasy leagues thanks to his durability and his status as full-time starter. Toivonen is not a recommended Fantasy option at this time.
News: Thomas allowed one goal on 24 shots in Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs to pick up another win.
Analysis: Thomas has now started 20 straight games for the Bruins. He remains a must-start in most Fantasy leagues thanks to his durability and his status as full-time starter.
News: Boston's Tim Thomas stopped 34 shots, improving to 9-3 in his last 12 starts, all consecutive. "Timmy played excellent for us," teammate Marc Savard said. "He let in five, but he was the story, especially early on. He could have got blown out."
Analysis: Thomas has re-emerged as a must-start Fantasy option, as he has been playing really well lately.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas was not sharp on Saturday in a 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes. He made 25 saves in the loss, but the five goals against were huge.
Analysis: Despite the loss, Thomas has been playing quite well as of late. He won his three previous starts heading into Saturday's loss. Consider using him as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie.
News: Thomas saved 31 shots in regulation before turning away all seven Lightning attempts in the shootout to win his third consecutive start. Thomas won his third straight shootout after losing his first two of the season and going 2-6 in shootouts last season. "Last year I wasn't a big fan of shootouts because of my lack of success," Thomas said. "They are very stressful. They're like poker, there's some skill involved but a lot of luck."
Analysis: Thomas improved to 10-5-2 after winning only one of his first six decisions, while the Bruins (12-9-2) have used their current stretch to climb three games above .500 for the first time since ending the 2003-04 season 41-19-15-7.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas made 27 saves on Saturday in a 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs. Thomas had a shutout before Mats Sundin sscored at the 12:04 mark of the third period.
Analysis: In his last eight starts, Thomas has gone 6-2-0. He has allowed three or less goals in all eight starts. He is playing well and could be used as a solid No. 2 goalie for the time being.
News: Brian Finley was replaced by Tim Thomas after making six saves and allowing one goal in the first period at Pittsburgh Wednesday. Tim Thomas made 16 saves after replacing Finley to start the second period. "I find if I lose a shootout, I feel devastated," Thomas said. "If I win I feel like I did what I'm supposed to do. Shootouts are a lot like poker -- there's some skill involved, but it's a whole lot of luck."
Analysis: Thomas started all four games during Boston's winning streak that ended Monday with a 3-2 loss to Florida. Boston has won five of six. Neither of these goalies are great Fantasy options right now outside of larger leagues.
News: Tim Thomas, making his fifth straight start for the Bruins, stopped 25 shots on Monday in a 3-2 loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: Thomas has been playing exceptionally well as of late, after a poor start to the season. Thomas remains a decent low-end No. 2 Fantasy goaltender in most leagues, but you should use him while he is playing well.
News: Tim Thomas, in his fourth consecutive start, made 27 saves for the Bruins, who won their fourth straight game on Saturday with a 3-2 OT win over the Capitals.
Analysis: Thomas has been pretty good in net during the win streak as he has allowed less than three goals in each of the four wins. Thomas remains a decent low-end No. 2 Fantasy goaltender in most leagues, but you should use him while he has got the hot hand.
News: Tim Thomas made 24 saves for the Bruins (7-7-2), who have earned all their victories this season in one-goal games. "It's starting to come together," Bruins coach Dave Lewis said. "Tim is playing with a ton of confidence and the guys are starting to feel comfortable with each other."
Analysis: Thomas remains a decent low-end No. 2 Fantasy goaltender in most leagues.
News: Two days after getting yanked from net, Bruins G Tim Thomas rebounded nicely to pick up a win Saturday over the Senators. Thomas stopped 25 of 28 shots.
Analysis: Saturday's win was just Thomas' third of the season. He has emerged though as the Bruins No. 1 goalie, so he could be used as a low-end No.2 Fantasy goalie.
News: Tim Thomas allowed three goals on 10 shots in the first period in Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs and he was pulled in favor of Brian Finley. The backup allowed two shots on 26 shots in the final two periods.
Analysis: Finley might get the start for Saturday's game against the Senators since Thomas was so poor against the Leafs. Stay tuned.
News: Tim Thomas allowed five goals on 39 shots in Monday's game at Atlanta as he suffered his first regulation loss in the past four starts.
Analysis: Thomas remains a decent No. 2 Fantasy option in most leagues, while the Bruins TG is likewise. Look for Hannu Toivonen to get another look for Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs after this subpar effort by Thomas.
News: Bruins G Hannu Toivonen, making his first start since Oct. 21, got yanked in the third period of Saturday's game against the Lightning after giving up five goals on 21 shots. Tim Thomas replaced Toivonen and went on to stop all seven shots he faced. The Bruins won 6-5 in OT.
Analysis: Toivonen was the talk of the town at the beginning of the season, but now has fallen out of favor in Boston. Thomas has been playing well as of late and appears to be the best goalie for the time being. Consider Thomas and the Bruins TG a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option. Toivonen is at best a No. 3 Fantasy option, but seeing how he hasn't played in a while, his Fantasy value is slipping.
News: G Tim Thomas made 29 saves for the Bruins on Thursday in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Sabres.
Analysis: Thomas is still not a strong Fantasy option as he gives up too many goals and the Bruins don't win enough. Consider Thomas a No. 3 Fantasy goalie.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas stopped 35 shots for his first win of the season as the Bruins got their third win with a 2-1 decision over the Senators.
Analysis: Finally, Thomas got off the snide. His season record now stands at 1-2-2. The Bruins are rumored not to be happy with the play of their goaltenders including Thomas and are in the market to bring in a proven commodity. Until then, Thomas will split time with youngster Hannu Toivonen. Consider Thomas a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy goaltender.
News: Andrei Markov scored the tiebreaking goal with 1.2 seconds left on Thursday night past Tim Thomas, giving Montreal a 3-2 victory over Boston and prompting a shower of garbage from the Bruins fans that convinced the officials to wave off the final two ticks of the clock. Thomas made 26 saves for Boston.
Analysis: The Bruins are rumored not to be happy with the play of their goaltenders including Thomas and are in the market to bring in a proven commodity. Until then, Thomas will split time with youngster Hannu Toivonen. Consider Thomas a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy goaltender.
News: The Boston Herald reports there are rumors surrounding the Boston Bruins and the San Jose Sharks. A rumored deal has the Bruins acquiring G Evgeni Nabokov for veteran F Glen Murray.
Analysis: The rumor has a little bit of credence, since these two teams made a blockbuster last season and appear to be suitable trade partners. However, the Bruins already have Tim Thomas and youngster Hannu Toivonen manning the nets and it is likely a third team would have to be involved to make a potential deal work. We'll monitor this for you, however.
News: Bruins G Hannu Toivonen got pulled from Saturday's contest against the Sabres after giving up four goals on 17 shots. He was replaced by G Tim Thomas, who gave up two goals on 13 shots. The Bruins lost 6-2.
Analysis: Neither Toivonen or Thomas have been impressive this season for the Bruins, but it seems that the Bruins are giving Toivonen more of a shot in net to see what he can do. Continue to use Toivonen and the Bruins TG as a No. 2 Fantasy goalie. Thomas should be used more as a No. 3 option in deeper leagues.
News: Thomas allowed two goals on 35 shots in Thursday's shootout win against the Blues.
Analysis: Thomas and Hannu Toivonen continue to rotate in between the pipes for the Bruins. We expect Toivonen to emerge as the clear-cut No. 1 goaltender in Boston, but coach Dave Lewis continues to give each a chance to show what they can do. That hurts the Fantasy value of each player in the short-term.
News: The Boston Herald reports coach Dave Lewis will continue to rotate goaltenders Tim Thomas and Hannu Toivonen early in the season, as he gets an idea of what both can do. Thomas struggled in the opener at Florida, while Toivonen had it on lockdown at Tampa Bay the next night.
Analysis: We expect Toivonen to emerge as the clear-cut No. 1 goaltender in Boston, but it appears Lewis has promised to give them at least a few starts to show what they can do. That hurts the Fantasy value of each player in the short-term.
News: Bruins G Tim Thomas had a night to forget Friday letting seven goals slip past him in the team's 8-3 loss to the Panthers. He saved 21 shots, but was pulled from the net in the third period for G Hannu Toivonen.
Analysis: Thomas' poor performance Friday might tempt the Bruins to force Toivonen into the No. 1 role sooner than expected. Nothing was said about a change in goal, so expect Thomas to be back in net. Still, he is a weak Fantasy option at this point.
News: Thomas posted a 12-13-10 record in 38 games with the Bruins in 38 games played, finishing with a 2.77 GAA, one shutout and a .917 save percentage.
Analysis: Thomas was a surprising find for the Bruins, as they had a disastrous start to the season with injuries to primary goaltenders Andrew Raycroft and Hannu Toivonen. Thomas is likely to be back with the frugal Bruins, as he is a much more financially friendly option than Andrew Raycroft. Look for him to be moved, as the team grooms Hannu Toivonen as their No. 1 once he is healthy. Thomas will likely get his share of starts in 2006-07, but he is not worth keeping in Fantasy leagues.
News: Thomas allowed just two goals on 27 shots in Monday's game against the Capitals, but Olaf Kolzig was just a little bit better.
Analysis: Thomas has tailed off significantly since initially taking over for Hannu Toivonen (ankle) and Andrew Raycroft. With Toivonen expected to get at least one start before the end of the season, Thomas is really hurting his owners.
News: Thomas allowed five goals on 47 shots in Tuesday's game at Montreal, as he continues to struggle.
Analysis: Thomas is 1-4-2 over his past seven starts allowing four or more goals in five of those appearances. He is only worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy goaltender down the stretch, especially if Hannu Toivonen (ankle) makes an appearance or two down the stretch.
News: Thomas allowed four goals on 32 shots in Wednesday's game at Buffalo to take the loss.
Analysis: The novelty of owning Thomas is starting to wear off for Fantasy owners a little bit, as the Bruins are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2001.
News: Thomas allowed three goals on 48 shots in Monday's shootout loss against the Panthers and Roberto Luongo.
Analysis: Thomas remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy goaltender option in most leagues despite the hiccup against the Panthers.
News: The Boston Globe reports Andrew Raycroft will start Tuesday's game against Atlanta, as the team will rest Thomas.
Analysis: Raycroft stopped 22 shots in a 3-2 win against the Thrashers on March 2. Set your daily Fantasy lineups accordingly.
News: Thomas allowed five goals on 29 shots in Monday's game at N.Y. Rangers to take the loss.
Analysis: Thomas dropped his first game in regulation in four starts, so don't be too concerned about his status as the No. 1 goaltender in Boston just yet.
News: Thomas allowed four goals on 33 shots in Tuesday's game at Boston to lose in the shootout. Oddly enough, the Bruins are the only team in the NHL yet to post a win in the shootout.
Analysis: Thomas is starting to show some chinks in the armor after bursting onto the scene after years away from the NHL game in Europe. We recommend him only as a No. 3 goaltender in most formats right now. Look for Andrew Raycroft to start Thursday's game against Ottawa.
News: Thomas allowed three goals on 35 shots in Tuesday's game against the Sabres to drop his third consecutive start.
Analysis: Thomas is starting to show a few chinks in the armor. It might just be a matter of time before Andrew Raycroft starts getting a few more starts per week and returns to his status as the No. 1 goaltender. Monitor this situation very closely.
News: Thomas allowed four goals on 29 shots in Wednesday's game at Carolina to take a rare loss.
Analysis: Thomas will likely be looking on in favor of Andrew Raycroft for Thursday's game against Atlanta, as the team tries to keep both goaltenders fresh due to the condensed schedule.
News: Thomas has won eight games in 17 appearances while posting a sparkling 2.17 GAA and an impressive .930 save percentage with one shutout at the Olympic Games break.
Analysis: Thomas has come out of nowhere to win the team's No. 1 starting goaltender job and will likely remain such until a possible collapse. The team does have 10 games in back-to-back situations, so look for Andrew Raycroft to get a chance to show his stuff, too.
News: Thomas allowed three goals on 34 shots in Thursday's overtime loss against the Devils, as someone was finally able to sink him.
Analysis: Thomas was 8-2-2 in his past 12 appearances coming in. He has still allowed three or fewer goals in 12 of his past 13 games and has emerged as a solid Fantasy netminder in most leagues.
News: Thomas allowed just one goal on 17 shots in Wednesday's game at Pittsburgh, as he continues his assault on the rest of the NHL.
Analysis: Thomas has been unflappable for most of the season since taking over for the injured Andrew Raycroft and Hannu Toivonen. He is 8-2-2 over his past 12 appearances and he has allowed three or fewer goals in 11 of those 12 games. He has emerged as the No. 1 starter in Boston and is worth adding in all Fantasy leagues if available.
News: Goaltender Tim Thomas was an afterthought after the Bruins watched both Andrew Raycroft and Hannu Toivenen succumb to injuries earlier this season. But after Thursday night's 3-1 win over Montreal, the journeyman is 7-1-2 with a sparkling 1.87 GAA. The fact that he cleared waivers prior to this run shows how unexpected it was. None of the other 29 teams thought enough of him to put in a claim. "We were very nervous," said general manager Mike O'Connell.
Analysis: Thomas has established himself as Boston's No. 1 netminder as the Bruins make a run at the playoffs. He's still available in more than half of CBS SportsLine.com leagues, so find room for him.
News: Tim Thomas savored his first NHL shutout all the more after having set it aside as an impossible dream. Thomas made 44 saves to lead the Boston Bruins to a 5-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Monday night. A two-time All-American at the University of Vermont who played in Finland last season, Thomas has appeared in 15 NHL games overall, including 11 straight since he was recalled from Providence of the AHL on Jan. 10. "I'd already put it completely out of my mind," Thomas said. "I'd made peace with the fact that I wasn't going to play in the NHL. I was happy to end out my career in Finland. Signing this year -- getting sent down wasn't in my plans but getting called back up was like awakening an old dream that you forgot about when you were a kid but you gave up on and now all of a sudden you realize you have a chance for it to still come true. It's actually even better that way, I think."
Analysis: He is worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy goaltender right now.
News: Thomas allowed two goals while making 32 saves in Thursday's win against the Capitals.
Analysis: Thomas is 4-0-2 in his first six starts with the Bruins, as they are certainly in no hurry to get Andrew Raycroft (knee) or Hannu Toivonen (ankle) back at this point. He is worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy goaltender right now, but keep in mind the others will be back shortly.
News: Thomas allowed two goals on 24 shots in Monday's game at Washington to get a win and move to 3-0-2 in five starts with the Bruins.
Analysis: Thomas is playing so well right now, that the Bruins are in no hurry to get Andrew Raycroft (knee) back from an injury. He has decent short-term Fantasy appeal, but keep in mind Hannu Toivonen (ankle) will be coming back soon, too.
News: Thomas allowed three goals on 28 shots in Monday afternoon's overtime win against the Mighty Ducks.
Analysis: Thomas looked awfully sharp in the game, as he was hung out to dry frequently due to a number of power play chances for the Ducks. He might have bought himself another start on Thursday at Philadelphia, but his Fantasy value is minimal.
News: The Boston Globe reports Thomas, who made 37 saves in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss against the Stars, might have bought himself another start with the fine play.
Analysis: Thomas, who was making his first NHL start since 2002-03, is not worth any Fantasy consideration even if he gets the nod Monday. Once Hannu Toivonen (ankle) is back, Thomas will be headed for Providence of the AHL.
News: Thomas was assigned to Providence of the AHL on Monday, although it is unlikely he will report.
Analysis: Thomas is likely to play in Finland after losing out in the battle for the backup job to Hannu Toivonen.
News: The Bruins signed veteran Tim Thomas to a contract on Wednesday. The move is made just in case they cannot sign 2003-04 Calder Trophy winner Andrew Raycroft, who is holding out.
Analysis: Thomas would team with Hannu Toivonen between the pipes in Boston if the Razor's holdout spills over into the regular season. Thomas would have only minimal Fantasy appeal if things should come to that.
News: Thomas was sent to Providence of the AHL on Monday.
Analysis: Thomas might be recalled if one of the Boston netminders suffers an injury, but he has no Fantasy appeal.
News: Thomas made 28 saves in a 3-2 loss at Ottawa on Tuesday. He will serve as the backup to Steve Shields while Jeff Hackett (finger) and Andrew Raycroft (groin) are on the mend. Thomas is not a useful Fantasy player.
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News: Thomas was recalled from Providence of the AHL on Tuesday. He will serve as backup to Steve Shields. Andrew Raycroft (groin) and Jeff Hackett (finger) are currently unavailable. Thomas is not a useful Fantasy player.
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News: The Bruins recalled Thomas from Providence of the AHL on Monday. He served as John Grahame's backup Monday against San Jose while Steve Shields was sidelined with the flu. Thomas isn't worth adding to a Fantasy roster.
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News: The Bruins returned Thomas to Providence of the AHL on Thursday. With John Grahame nearly healthy, the team no longer needed Thomas around to fill in at goalie. Drop him if you picked him up as a short-term replacement.
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News: The Bruins recalled Thomas from Providence of the AHL on Thursday to serve as Steve Shields' backup. Thomas will likely be returned to the minors once John Grahame is healthy, so don't add him to a Fantasy roster right now.
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News: Thomas was returned to Providence of the AHL by the Bruins on Tuesday, according to the Boston Herald. He had been recalled while John Grahame's injury status was up in the air, but now that Grahame is healthy, Thomas' Fantasy value drops back to zero.
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News: Thomas was assigned to the Bruins' minor-league affiliate in Providence on Monday but might be recalled, according to The Boston Globe. He might need to serve as Steve Shields' backup if John Grahame misses time with a shoulder injury. Thomas has no Fantasy value.
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