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The Devils have recalled Keith Kinkaid from Albany.
Kinkaid backed up Martin Broduer on Saturday and will be in the same position tonight with Cory Schneider on IR as of Monday.
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Brodeur starts for the Devils.
Brodeur will get his second straight start as Cory Schneider landed on the IR on Monday. He stopped 25 of 28 shots to earn his first win of the season on Saturday. It was an impressive win over a good Bruins team, but Brodeur has still given up at least three goals in all five appearances this season. The offensively gifted Tampa Bay Lightning could pose problems for Brodeur owners tonight.
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HIller is expected to get the nod vs. the Flyers.
Hiller allowed four goals on 25 shots in a 4-1 loss to the Candiens last Thursday. He has now allowed 13 goals in his last four starts, after allowing just four in his first three. He has a good opportunity to get back on track against a 3-7-0 Flyers team.
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Mason is expected to get the call for the Flyers.
Mason stopped 26 of 28 shots in a 5-2 win over the Islanders on Saturday. The win was his second in a row and third on the season. He has easily been the Flyers best player this season (2.15 GAA / .930 SV%). He will be in tough tonight vs. an Anaheim team who ranks seventh in the NHL in scoring .
Emelin (knee) is skating hard with the Habs therapists and strength coach.
Emelin was a big part of the Canadiens defense last season, so his return to the lineup would provide a big boost. He had 12 points in 38 games in 2012-13. Montreal is expecting to get Emelin back in late November.
Kobasew (undisclosed) left Monday's game and did not return.
The 31-year-old former Boston Bruin likely won't play against his former team tonight. Kobasew has just two goals in 12 games in his first season as a Penguin.
Sam Gagner (broken jaw) medically cleared to play.
Gagner is expected to be in lineup tonight vs. Toronto, but we'll get details at game-day skate. He hasn't played this season after breaking his jaw in the pre-season.
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Giguere will start on Friday vs. Dallas.
Giguere will make his fourth start of the season on Friday. In his first three start he has been excellent. He has the league's best GAA (0.67) and SV% (.981) and he is also tied for the most shutouts with two. His shutouts have come against two great teams in Boston and Pittsburgh (each average 3+ G/PG). He has a solid matchup vs. Dallas and is worth a start whenever he gets the call.
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Fleury will start tonight for the Penguins.
After winning his first seven starts, Fleury has lost each of his last two outings. He would face the Hurricanes for the second time this season, as the Penguins look to break a three games losing streak. In his first start vs. Carolina he stopped 32 of 34 in a 5-2 win.
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Luongo starts tonight vs. Capitals.
Luongo gave up two goals on 30 shots in his second win over former backup Cory Schneider and the New Jersey Devils. Tonight he will take on the red-hot Alex Ovechkin, which should be a great battle.
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The Coyotes have recalled forward Jordan Szwarz from the Portland Pirates (AHL).
Szwarz has three goals and two assists in six games with Portland. He was a fourth round pick of the Coyotes in 2009.
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The Blue Jackets have assigned forward Ryan Craig to Springfield (AHL)
Craig had no points in three games while averaging 6:35 TOI. The 31-year-old returns to Springfield where he had 47 points in 75 games last year.
Lupul (bruised foot) skated with the Leafs in Edmonton today.
Lupul was reportedly skating very gingerly which puts his availability for tomorrow's game in question. However he was skating with Carter Ashton and Jay McClement which suggests he could be in the lineup. Monitor his status following tomorrow's morning skate.
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Fleury is the Penguins projected starter.
After winning his first seven starts, Fleury has lost each of his last two outings. He would face the Hurricanes for the second time this season, as the Penguins look to break a three games losing streak. In his first start vs. Carolina he stopped 32 of 34 in a 5-2 win.
Kyle Clifford fined $2756.41 for his kneeing incident on Edmonton's Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on Sunday in Los Angeles.
RNH left the game but did return.
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Luongo is expected to get the start for the Canucks.
Luongo gave up two goals on 30 shots in his second win over former backup Cory Schneider and the New Jersey Devils. Tonight he would take on the red-hot Alex Ovechkin tonight, which should be a great battle.
Josi (concussion) has been cleared for contact.
Josi has missed the Predators last 10 games with a concussion suffered on October 4th. He has been cleared for contact, which suggest he will return to the lineup shortly. Josi was skating with Kevin Klein in practice this morning, which likely means rookie Seth Jones will stick with Shea Weber.
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Michal Neuvirth will get the start in Vancouver.
Neuvirth came in to relieve Braden Holtby on Saturday. He allowed two goals on 19 shots in 47:10 TOI. Neuvirth is 1-1-0 with a 3.08 GAA and .893 SV% in three appearances this season. He will face a tough Canucks team that has won three straight.
Chiasson (flu) will play tonight.
Chiasson missed Sunday's practice because of flu-like symptoms but will be in the lineup tonight vs. Buffalo. He has five goals and four assists in 10 games this season.
Darren Helm said he won't play Wednesday at Vancouver but is hoping he will on Friday at Calgary.
Helm says that he feels good and has not had any setbacks. He will be looking to play in his second NHL game in the last 18 months on Friday.
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