Tonight's starting goalies - Nov 19, 2008

Huge game in New York City tonight.

The battle of the top two fantasy goalies in hockey takes place. Luongo enters the game trailing Lundqvist in three of four categories.

Lundqvist has posted two more wins than Luongo and holds a slim margin over him in GAA and SV%. The category where Luongo has the edge is in shutouts, a category in which he holds a 5-0 lead.

There is no doubt who is the more dominant player, most of the Canucks success is attributed to Luongo carrying them on his back. Lundqvist plays on a more complete Rangers squad and his value is helped by this fact.

Lundqvist is a solid number two right now in keeper leagues, but Luongo has been Dominik Hasek in 1998 dominant. In the month of November Bobby Lou has allowed 7 goals over his last 7 games on 207 shots. With his only losses registering in a shootout in 1-1 OT ties.

Will this game determine the number one goalie in fantasy? No. In a keeper league, that is Luongo's to keep. Lundqvist's could challenge should the Rangers remain on their 118 point pace, but that, is highly unlikely.

With thanks to the Goalie Post, on to today's starters

updated @ 2:34 PM

Buffalo Sabres @ Boston Bruins

R. Miller (vs Bruins, 12-4-4, 2.49 GAA, .913 SV%) probable

M. Fernandez (vs Sabres, 4-0-1, 1.77 GAA, .941 SV%) probable

Ryan Miller has come crashing down to earth after the Sabres quick start. After winning 7 of his first 9 starts and back to back shutouts, Miller has given up 15 goals in his last 4 games. Good thing he plays in such an optimistic city like Buffalo.

Vancouver Cannucks @ NY Rangers

R. Luongo (vs Rangers, 6-10-2. 2.65, .921 SV%) firm

H. Lundqvist (vs Canucks, 0-1-0, 3.03 GAA, .903 SV%) firm

We haven't seen a matchup like this with two stars at the top of their games since Traci Lords hooked up with John Holmes in the early 80s. Nice to have the Center Ice package on nights like these.

Washington Capitals @ Anaheim Ducks

J. Theodore (vs Ducks, 5-4-0, 2.72 GAA, .917 SV%) probable

J. Hiller (vs Capitals, 0-0-0, 0.00 GAA, .000 SV%) probable