Bjugstad (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play vs. the Avalanche.
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Goalie Start
Bernier leads the Red Wings onto the ice for warmups.
Bernier allowed one goal on 28 shots in the Red Wings’ 2-0 loss to Colorado last Sunday. Bernier has played pretty well in his last five appearances (four starts), going 2-2-0 while allowing just 12 gaols on 155 shots (.923 SV%). As solid as he has been, he should be left on the bench tonight in Toronto.
The Hurricanes have recalled Saku Maenalanen from Charlotte (AHL).
Staal has been diagnosed with a concussion and will not play on Friday.
The Oilers have assigned Patrick Russell to Bakersfield (AHL).
The Oilers have placed Drake Caggiula (hand) on IR.
The Oilers have recalled Cooper Marody from Bakersfield (AHL).
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Greiss will start Thursday in Pittsburgh.
Greiss allowed two goals on 23 shots in the Islanders loss to the Jets on Tuesday. With Robin Lehner still banged up, look for Greiss to start tonight in Pittsburgh. The 32-year-old has appeared in two games against the Penguins this season, ultimately stopping 41 of the 44 shots (.932 SV%) that he has faced.
Bratt (illness) is expected to be back in the Devils lineup on Thursday.
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Bowey will be a healthy scratch on Thursday.
Siegenthaler will draw into the Capitals lineup on Thursday.
The Bruins have sent Connor Clifton to Providence (AHL).
The Bruins have placed Kevan Miller (neck) on IR.
The Bruins have activated Charlie McAvoy (concussion) off of IR; could return to the lineup on Thursday.
Rakell missed Thursday’s practice with a lower-body injury and was reportedly seen wearing a walking boot.
Line Change
Hendricks will be a healthy scratch on Thursday.
Line Change
Brown will be back in the Wild’s lineup on Thursday.
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Bishop will start Friday vs. the Sharks.
Bishop stopped 24 of 25 shots in the Stars win in Vancouver last Saturday. The Stars gave him a few extra days off by giving Anton Khudobin a start on Monday. In Bishop’s last four games, the Stars netminder has made 96 saves on 100 shots (.960 SV%) while going 3-0-0 in the process. Tonight he faces an underperforming Sharks team that is 5-7-3 on the road this season.
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Kinkaid will start Thursday in Los Angeles.
Kinkaid surrendered four goals on 20 shots in the Devils loss to the Lightning on Monday. Things are going downhill for Kinkaid and the Devils. New Jersey’s No.1 netminder has lost five in a row (0-2-3) while posting a disastrous 4.18 GAA and .872 SV%. Despite some recent struggles he has a a great matchup tonight if you feel like being risky.
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Rinne will likely start Thursday in Vancouver.
Rinne stopped 21 of 22 shots in the Predators win over the Sabres on Monday. Rinne has won two in a row and three of his last five (3-2-0) with a 2.22 GAA despite posting a subpar .902 SV%. He is a great option tonight vs. a Canucks team that has lost an almost impressively bad 12 of their last 13 games (1-10-2).
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