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Rask will start Thursday vs. the Flyers.
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Gostisbehere (lower-body) will not play Thursday in Boston.
The Islanders have recalled Michael Dal Colle from Bridgeport (AHL).
The Islanders have recalled Devon Toews from Bridgeport (AHL).
Jenner will miss 1-3 weeks with an ankle laceration.
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The Devils have assigned Cam Johnson to Binghamton (AHL).
The Devils have recalled MacKenzie Blackwood from Binghamton (AHL).
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Pominville will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday.
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Hunwick will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday.
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Elie will draw into the Sabres lineup on Wednesday.
Beaulieu will be back in the Sabres lineup on Wednesday.
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Ullmark will start Wednesday in Dallas.
Ullmark gave up four goals on 23 shots in the Sabres loss in Vancouver on January 18th. With Carter Hutton starting last night, Ullmark will get a shot tonight in Dallas. Through 12 games, Ullmark has gone 6-2-2 with a 2.73 GAA, .921 SV% and one shutout. He has shown the ability to steal a game but has had some clunkers as well.
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Lundqvist will start Thursday in New Jersey.
Nordstrom (leg) will return to the Bruins lineup on Thursday.
Nordstrom missed nine games with a leg injury and served as a healthy scratch on Tuesday but will play Thursday against the Flyers. Nordstrom has five goals and two assists (seven points) in 39 games this season.
“Good chance” that Rask (concussion) will be available on Thursday.
Rask missed Tuesday’s game against the Jets but was on the ice for Wednesday’s practice and is expected to be available for Thursday’s game. Monitor Rask’s status during the Bruins morning skate to see if he will start or backup Jaroslav Halak.
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Kinkaid will start Thursday against the Rangers.
Vatanen is out indefinitely with a concussion.
Vatanen was forced to leave Monday’s game in Pittsburgh following an elbow from Derick Brassard. Vatanen said he was feeling OK after the game but started showing concussion-like symptoms afterwards. There is no timetable for Vatanen’s return.
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The Flyers have sent Mike McKenna to Lehigh Valley (AHL) on a conditioning stint.
With Carter Hart and Anthony Stolarz having strong showings out of the All-Star break, McKenna will spend some time in the AHL while they decide what to do with him. McKenna allowed four goals on 24 shots in a loss in his only game with the Flyers.
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Gurianov will be in the Stars lineup on Wednesday.
Gurianov will be on the Stars fourth line on Wednesday and enters the lineup with three points (1G / 2A) in 12 games with Dallas this season.
Nichushkin will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday.
Nichushkin will be scratched for the third straight game despite skating on the fourth line on Tuesday. Denis Gurianov was called up on Wednesday morning and draw into the lineup, leaving Nichushkin on the sidelines again.
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