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McGinn cleared waivers and has been assigned to Springfield (AHL).
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The Golden Knights have activated Reilly Smith (undisclosed) from IR; remains a game-time decision for Friday.
The Golden Knights have placed Nick Holden (undisclosed) on IR.
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Elie will be a healthy scratch on Friday.
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Pominville is expected to be back in the Sabres lineup on Friday.
Beaulieu will be a healthy scratch on Friday.
Pilut will draw into the Sabres lineup on Friday.
Malkin (lower-body) will miss at least the next two games.
Goalie Start
DeSmith will start Friday vs. the Canucks.
DeSmith allowed six goals on 34 shots in the Penguins loss in Vegas on January 19th. DeSmith has had a solid season but has been terrible lately, losing three straight while allowing a combined 14 goals on 88 shots (.841 SV%). As bad as he’s played recently, he is a strong option vs. the visiting Senators.
Goalie Start
Lundqvist will start Saturday vs. the Lightning.
Lundqvist allowed three goals on 22 shots in the Rangers win in New Jersey on Thursday. The All-Star netminder is riding a four-game winning streak, stopping 104 of the 114 shots (.912 SV%) that he has faced. King Henrik has been playing better lately but draws a tough assignment with the Lightning in town—he allowed five goals on 35 shots in a 6-3 loss in his first start vs. Tampa Bay (Dec.10).
Goalie Start
Dubnyk will start Friday in Dallas.
Dubnyk stopped 20 of 22 shots in the Wild’s win in Colorado on January 23rd. Dubnyk was hot heading into the All-Star break, winning three in a row while allowing just five goals on 74 shots (.932 SV%). Dubnyk is 1-0-1 with a 1.44 GAA and .951 SV% vs. the Stars this season.
The Penguins have acquired Jared McCann and Nick Bjugstad from the Panthers for Derick Brassard, Riley Sheahan, a 2019 2nd round pick and two 2019 4th round picks.
The Penguins have acquired Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann from the Panthers for Derick Brassard, Riley Sheahan, a 2019 2nd round pick and two 2019 4th round picks.
The Panthers have acquired Riley Sheahan, Derick Brassard, a 2019 2nd round pick and two 2019 4th round picks from the Penguins for Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann.
The Panthers have acquired Derick Brassard, Riley Sheahan, a 2019 2nd round pick and two 2019 4th round picks from the Penguins for Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann.
Goalie Start
Nilsson will start Friday in Pittsburgh.
Nilsson allowed one goal on 34 shots in the Senators win in Carolina on January 18th. Nilsson has won four of his last five starts and is 4-3-0 with a 2.14 GAA and .931 SV% in seven games since joining the Senators in early-January. Tonight he takes on a Penguins team that has gone 14-9-2 on home-ice so far this season.
Goalie Start
Bishop will start Friday vs. the Wild.
Bishop stopped all 30 shots that he faced in the Stars 1-0 shutout win over the Sabres on Wednesday. Bishop has won two straight while stopping 57 of the last 59 shots (.966 SV%) that he faced. Bishop is 1-1-0 with a 1.47 GAA and .955 SV% in two starts vs. the Wild this season.
Smith (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Friday.
Smith has missed the last seven games with an injury but was on the ice for Friday’s morning skate and will be game-time decision in Carolina. Smith has nine goals and 18 assists (27 points) in 45 games this season.
Goalie Start
Lagace will start Friday in Carolina.
Lagace will make his season debut after going 9-6-0 with a 2.79 GAA and .899 SV% in 19 AHL games this season. Lagace was 6-7-1 with a 3.92 GAA and .867 SV% in 16 games with the Golden Knights last year, so keep him on the waiver wire tonight in Carolina.
Goalie Start
Koskinen will start Sunday in Montreal.
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