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The Canadiens have realled Greg Pateryn from Hamilton (AHL).
Pateryn has two goals and two assists in five games with Hamilton.
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Injury
Fisher (lower-body) is day-to-day.
Predators head coach Barry Trotz said it will be up to Fisher whether or not he’ll be ready for Thursday’s game against Winnipeg. I did notice Fisher was walking with a bit of a limp in the locker room area, so I’d bet on him sitting out at least one more night.
Josi (concussion) has started to skate on his own.
Josi who has been out since October 4th, has yet to join his teammates for a practice but has been working out on his own. Predators head coach Barry Trotz says that Josi remains day-to-day. Don't expect a return from Josi until he rejoins his teammates. With the emergence of Seth Jones, the Predators will not rush Josi back.
Blackhawks defenseman Michael Kostka is out four to six weeks with lower-body injury.
Kostka was hurt during yesterday's practice. The Blackhawks already had eight defensemen on the roster, so they won't need to recall one during Kostka's absence.
Goalie Start
Ramo will start tomorrow vs. Dallas.
Ramo stopped 27 of 29 shots on Monday for his first NHL win since the 2008-09 season. After Joey MacDonald got five straight starts, tomorrow will be Ramo's third start in the last four games. The Flames have impressed offensively early in the season giving Calgary goalies more value than most thought in the preseason.
Erik Cole is day to day with an undisclosed injury. He wasn't on the ice today.
Monitor the veteran's status following tomorrow's game-day skate.
Line Change
Lindy Ruff said they were just using Alex Goligoski to help fill in as a forward today.
It is unlikely that he will play forward any time soon.
Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said Khudobin should be back skating next week.
Khudobin has missed the last three games with a lower-body injury. Cam Ward will continue to start for the Hurricanes until Khudobin returns to a backup role.
The Flames announce Sean Monahan will stay with team this season.
Last night was Monahan's ninth game, so the Flames had to decide whether to keep him and burn the first year of his entry level contract, or send him back to juniors. It is no surprise that he stays with the team after the rookie's hot-start. Monahan has six goals and three assists (nine points) in nine games. He is averaging 15:47 TOI, but has seen his ice-time rise to 21 and 19 minutes in the last two outings.
Thomas was forced from last night's game with another injury, however this injury is not related to the groin injury that sidelined him for four games earlier in the month.
Thomas has been placed on IR but Panthers head coach Kevin Dineen says he does not expect him to be out longterm.
Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said captain Bryce Salvador went to Lethbridge, Alberta this morning because of a death in his family.
Lamoriello said there is “no time frame” for when Salvador will return. He will not play in Thursday night’s game against Vancouver.
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The Devils have called up defenseman Eric Gelinas from Albany (AHL).
Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said captain Bryce Salvador went to Lethbridge, Alberta this morning because of a death in his family and, per the CBA, has been designated at a non-roster player. That opened the roster spot for the Devils to recall Gelinas. He has one goal and two assists in five games with Albany.
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Jason Missiaen will be recalled by the Rangers and will backup Cam Talbot on Thursday.
Missiaen is 1-0-0 with a 3.00 GAA and .885 SV% with Hartford (AHL).
Briere, who suffered a concussion on Saturday is still dealing with symptoms and is out indefinitely.
This is Briere's third concussion of his career so expect the Habs to tread lightly as he works his way back to the lineup.
Goalie Start
Price starts tomorrow vs. Anaheim
Price allowed more than three goals on Tuesday for the first time since the season opener. He allowed four goals on 32 shots, which also ended his streak of 30-plus saves a .900+ SV% at four. He will look to bounce back tomorrow at home vs. the Ducks.
Brent Burns (mouth) will miss his second straight game tomorrow.
Burns who didn't play Monday will not play again on Thursday after taking a hit to the mouth on Saturday. Freddie Hamilton will skate in his place once again, and could face his younger brother Dougie Hamilton.
Goalie Start
Niemi starts for the Sharks on Thursday.
Niemi stopped all 24 shots and all three shootout attempts, including a highlight-reel save on Todd Bertuzzi to preserve the 1-0 win over the Red Wings on Monday. The win was his NHL leading eighth of the season as he moved to 8-0-1. There is no reason not to trust him right now even against a tough team like the Bruins tomorrow.
Goalie Start
Schneider will start vs. Vancouver.
Schneider will make his second start vs. his former team on Thursday. He allowed three goals on 32 shots in an overtime loss to the Canucks on October 8th. He also stopped 20 of 23 shots in a loss vs. Columbus Tuesday evening. Every time he plays his former team it is an intriguing matchup, but the Devils are struggling offensively, making it hard to trust Schneider.
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The Red WIngs have recalled Xavier Ouellet from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Ouellet made his NHL debut on Monday and was sent down yesterday, but has been recalled this morning after Niklas Kronwall took a puck to the face in the Red Wings gameday skate. Kronwall is expected to play, but Ouellet has been recalled as a precaution.
Kronwall who was cleared to play tonight vs. Ottawa took a puck to the mouth in practice this morning.
Kronwall had to have some dental work this morning, but says that he will be in the lineup. Despite what Kronwall said the Red Wings have recalled Xavier Ouellet in case he can't play.
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