Kucherov (lower-body) is expected to play on the Lightning's upcoming four-game road trip.
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Jones will be between the pipes on Wednesday.
Jones gave up three goals on 28 shots in the Sharks win in St. Louis on Monday. Jones has registered a win in five of his last six starts while posting a 1.81 GAA, .935 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he make his fourth start vs. Colorado—the 26-year-old has gone 2-1-0 with a 3.03 GAA and .877 SV% in the first three meetings.
Hossa (lower-body) will not play on Thursday or Sunday.
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Rask will start Wednesday vs. Pittsburgh.
Rask allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Bruins win in Dallas on Saturday. Jonas Gustavsson got the nod on Monday, so the Bruins to go back to Rask tonight vs. the Penguins. The 28-year-old has gone 2-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .970 SV% in his first two starts against Pittsburgh this season.
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Andersen was the first goalie off of the ice at the Ducks morning skate.
Andersen surrendered three goals on 27 shots in the Ducks win in Edmonton last Tuesday. John Gibson started the last two contests, but it looks like Andersen will start tonight vs. the Sabres. Andersen is 6-0-1 with a 2.40 GAA and .918 SV% in February and makes for a strong option with the Sabres in town.
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Fleury will start Wednesday in Boston.
Fleury allowed three goals on 27 shots in the Penguins win in Buffalo on Sunday. Fleury has gone 4-1-1 with a 1.95 GAA and .934 SV% in his last six starts. Tonight he faces a Bruins team that has alternated wins and losses in their last six games—Fleury is 9-7-4 with a 2.24 GAA and .925 SV% on the road this season.
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The Predators have sent Cody Bass to Milwaukee (AHL).
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Bernier starts Thursday vs. the Hurricanes.
Bernier was pulled after he allowed three goals on 13 shots in the Maple Leafs’ loss to the Flyers last Saturday. Bernier is 0-2-0 with a 4.09 GAA and .843 SV% in his last four appearances. He has struggled all year and things aren’t going to get better as the Maple Leafs approach the trade deadline and continue to dismantle their roster.
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The Wild have recalled Jordan Schroeder from Iowa (AHL).
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The Penguins have recalled Steve Oleksy from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Malkin (lower-body) will not play Wednesday; expected to return on Saturday vs. Winnipeg.
Giroux (upper-body) will not play on Thursday; remains day-to-day.
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Holtby is expected to start vs. the Canadiens.
Holtby allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Capitals win over the Coyotes on Monday. Holtby has won three in a row while posting a 2.28 GAA and .904 SV%. Holtby’s 2.61 GAA and .906 SV% in February represent the worst month of his season, but he has gone 8-1-0 over that stretch. The 26-year-old is 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .954 SV% in his first two starts vs. Montreal this season.
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Condon starts Wednesday in Washington.
Condon stopped 29 of 30 shots in the Canadiens shootout loss to the Predators on Monday. Condon will start his third in a row, after stopping 64 of 67 shots (.955 SV%) in his last two outings. Condon draws a terrible matchup tonight in Washington—the Capitals have won nine of their last 10 games.
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Rask is in the starter's crease this morning.
Rask allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Bruins win in Dallas on Saturday. Jonas Gustavsson got the nod on Monday, so expect the Bruins to go back to Rask tonight vs. the Penguins. The 28-year-old has gone 2-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .970 SV% in his first two starts against Pittsburgh this season.
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The Rangers have reassigned Brady Skjei to Hartford (AHL).
With Marc Staal sidelined for Tuesday’s game, Skjei was recalled and played 22:17 in the Rangers’ loss in New Jersey. His return to the AHL, suggests that Staal will be good-to-go on Thursday. Skye returns to Hartford, where he has 22 points (3G / 19A) in 52 games this season.
The Senators have signed Chris Wideman to a two-year, $1.6-million contract extension.
Wideman, 26, was a fourth round pick (100th overall) in 2009. Wideman spent three years in the AHL, but landed a semi-permanent spot in the Senators’ lineup this season. He had 61 points (19G / 42A) in 75 AHL games last season, showcasing his offensive potential, but has picked up just nine points (5G / 4A) in 44 games with Ottawa this season.
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