The Avalanche have recalled Anton Blidh from Colorado (AHL).
Blidh has no points in four games with the Avalanche this season but has four goals in 12 AHL games. It's unclear if he'll suit up for Friday's game in Nashville.
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The Avalanche have recalled Sampo Ranta from Colorado (AHL).
Ranta has no points in three games with the Avalanche so far this season. The 22-year-old has three points (1G / 2A) in 12 AHL games, and he's expected to play Friday with Evan Rodrigues sidelined by a lower-body injury.
Rodrigues (lower-body) will not play Friday in Nashville.
Rodrigues suffered a lower-body injury vs. the Canucks on Wednesday and did not travel to Nashville for Friday's game. According to head coach Jared Bednar, Rodrigues "tweaked" something, and they're waiting to hear from doctors before releasing a timeline for his return.
Injury
Pysyk has reinsured his surgically repaired Achilles and is out indefinitely.
Pysyk was working his way back from Achilles surgery in July but has reinjured it and is not expected to be back any time soon. Pysyk signed a one-year, $850K deal with the Red Wings in July.
Send Down
The Wild have assigned Zane MacIntyre to Iowa (AHL).
MacIntyre did not appear in a game during his call-up and returns to the AHL with Marc-Andre Fleury returning to the active roster on Thursday. MacIntyre has gone 4-3-0 with a 3.08 GAA and .903 SV% in seven AHL games this season.
The Wild have activated Marc-Andre Fleury (upper-body) from IR.
Fleury missed the last three games with an upper-body injury, but he'll be available to start Friday afternoon vs. the Maple Leafs. Before getting hurt, Fleury had gone 6-4-1 with a 2.80 GAA (24th) and .906 SV% (t27th) in 12 games this season. Zane MacIntyre was returned to Iowa (AHL) to make room for Fleury.
Goalie Start
Soderblom will start Friday vs. the Canadiens.
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Murray will start Friday afternoon in Minnesota.
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Talbot led the Senators onto the ice for warmups.
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Thompson led the Golden Knights onto the ice for warmups.
Thompson allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) in a win over Vancouver his last time out. The rookie goaltender has been sensationally this season posting a 10-3-0 record with two shutouts and a .920 SV%. He takes on the struggling Ottawa Senators who have lost 10 of their last 12 games.
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Jones starts Wednesday vs. the Sharks.
Jones stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a victory over the Los Angeles Kings his last time out. He has had a very strong start to his Seattle tenure, posting a 9-4-2 record with a .913 SV% and 2.30 GAA. He faces off against the San Jose Sharks who rank bottom ten in both shots per game and goals per game in the NHL.
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Martin led the Canucks onto the ice for warmups.
Martin stopped 28 of 32 shots (.875 SV%) as he beat the Buffalo Sabres in his previous start. The Canucks backup has begun to steal starts due to his 4-1-1 record along with .898 SV% and 3.49 GAA. He faces off against the Colorado Avalanche who have won seven of their last eight games despite being very injured.
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Halak led the Rangers onto the ice for warmups.
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Gibson led the Ducks onto the ice for warmups.
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Mrazek led the Blackhawks onto the ice for warmups.
Mrazek had his worst start of the season his last time out, allowing six goals on 43 shots (.860 SV%) in a loss to the league leaders in Boston. The 30-year-old veteran has been struggling since joining the Blackhawks, posting a 1-3-1 record with a 3.66 GAA and .889 SV%. He draws the tough task of the Dallas Stars who are second in the NHL with 3.84 goals for per game.
Palmieri (upper-body) will not play on Wednesday.
Chinakhov (upper-body) will not play on Tuesday.
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Campbell led the Oilers onto the ice for warmups.
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Sorokin led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.
Sorokin stopped 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a win over Toronto his previous time out. The 27-year-old has been incredible this season, posting a .926 SV% and 2.37 GAA along with his 8-5-0 record. He takes on the Edmonton Oilers who have lost three of their last five games but rank sixth in the NHL with 3.47 goals per game.
Brodin (illness) will not play Wednesday vs. the Jets.
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