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The Bruins have reassigned Dan Vladar to Providence (AHL).
Vladar served as Jaroslav Halak's backup last night but swaps spots with Maxime Lagace and heads back to the AHL.
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The Bruins have recalled Maxime Lagace from Providence (AHL).
Lagace replaced Dan Vladar as the Bruins No.2 and comes up after going 14-6-2 with a 2.49 GAA and .915 SV% in 23 AHL games. He has gone 6-8-1 with a 3.92 GAA and .868 SV% in 17 career NHL games (all with Vegas).
The Predators have reassigned Jarred Tinordi to Milwaukee (AHL).
Tinordi played last night his reassignment suggests that Matt Irwin will draw into the lineup on Saturday and could indicate that Ryan Ellis (concussion) isn't far from a return. He has five assists in 28 AHL games this season.
The Predators have reassigned Alexandre Carrier to Milwaukee (AHL).
Carrier played in two games during his call-up but heads back to the AHL now that Dante Fabbro is back in the lineup. Carrier has four goals and 21 assists (25 points) in 34 AHL games this season.
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The Predators have reassigned Yakov Trenin to Milwaukee (AHL).
Trenin has appeared in seven straight games, picking up one goal and three assists but heads back to the AHL, where he has 26 points (14G / 12A) in 20 games this season. Austin Watson will likely replace him on Saturday.
The Jets recalled Cam Schilling from Manitoba (AHL).
With Carl Dahlstrom out long-term, Schilling comes up to be the extra defenseman on Friday. Schilling has appeared in 10 career NHL games and has five goals and 14 assists (19 points) in 40 AHL games this season.
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Holtby will start Saturday against the Islanders.
Holtby allowed four goals on 21 shots in the Capitals 5-1 loss to the Devils last Saturday. Holtby has lost five of his last six starts (1-5-0) with a 4.34 GAA and .832 SV%. This afternoon he faces the Islanders for the second time this season--he allowed four goals on 22 shots in a 4-3 loss in the first meeting (Dec.31).
Daley (undisclosed) will return to the Red Wings lineup on Friday.
Daley has missed the last four games with an undisclosed injury but is expected to play Friday vs. the Penguins. Daley will be back on the second pair with Filip Hronek and on the second power-play unit.
Maroon (undisclosed) is expected to return to the Lightning lineup on Friday.
Maroon has missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury but is expected to play Friday in Winnipeg. Alexander Volkov has been sent back to the AHL, opening up a spot in the lineup for Maroon.
The Lightning have sent Alexander Volkov to Syracuse (AHL).
Volkov appeared in the last four games with Tampa Bay but has been sent back to the AHL with Patrick Maroon set to return to the lineup on Friday. Volkov has 15 points (2G / 13A) in 25 AHL games this season.
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Hellebuyck will start Friday vs. the Lightning.
Hellebuyck stopped all 41 shots that he faced in the Jets shutout win over the Canucks on Tuesday. Hellebuyck has won three of his last four with a sparkling 1.48 GAA, .955 SV% and one shutout. As good as he's been lately, he's got a tough matchup with the Lightning in town and Andrei Vasilevskiy likely in the opposing crease.
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Howard will start Friday vs. the Penguins.
Howard was pulled after he allowed three goals on seven shots in the Red Wings loss to the Islanders on Tuesday. Since the start of November, Howard is 0-11-1 with a 5.04 GAA and .850 SV%. Tonight the Penguins roll into town with a healthy Sidney Crosby and have won 12 of their last 15 (12-2-1).
Hamilton was forced to leave Thursday's game with a lower-body injury.
Hamilton suffered an ugly-looking leg injury during Thursday's loss in Columbus. He was tangled up with Kevin Stenlund and went down very awkwardly. Hamilton had to be helped off of the ice and when head coach Rod Brind'Amour addressed the media post-game, he said that "it doesn't look good, obviously." It looks like the Hurricanes could be without their All-Star defenseman long-term but expect an update in the next 24 hours.
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Miller is expected to start Friday in Carolina.
Miller gave up three goals on 26 shots in the Ducks loss to the Blue Jackets on December 7th. With John Gibson going last night, Miller will make his 12th start of the season on Friday. He'll face a Hurricanes team that has won three in a row and five of their last seven on home ice.
Grant is on the ice for warmups; expected to play on Thursday.
Silfverberg is on the ice for warmups; expected to play on Thursday.
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Saros led the Predators onto the ice for warmups.
Saros stopped all 28 shots that he faced in the Predators shutout win in Winnipeg on Sunday. It was a much-needed game from Saros, who had previously lost four in a row while giving up a combined 14 goals against. He is a great play on Thursday with the Ducks in town. They've lost four in a row and are 2-10-2 while scoring just 2.29 goals per game in their last 14 road contests.
Pageau (upper-body) is a late-scratch vs. the Senators.
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Fleury led the Golden Knights onto the ice for warmups.
Fleury allowed three goals on 25 shots in the Golden Knights loss in Buffalo on Tuesday. Fleury has lost three straight while giving up a combined 10 goals and will start the first game under new head coach Pete DeBoer on Thursday. He has gone 5-3-1 with a 2.38 GAA and .923 SV% on the road this year and is a great option in Ottawa.
Mueller (undisclosed) is a late-scratch for the Devils.
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