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Cormier had no pints while averaging just 5:52 TOI in three games with the Jets.

Potter was just recalled on Sunday but did not play last night vs. Toronto. He has not played all season because of a back injury.

Grebeshkov has no points and is a plus-1 while averaging 11:36 TOI in three games with the Oilers.

Ramo allowed two goals on 29 shots in a win over the Capitals on Saturday. After yielding five of the first six starts to Joey MacDonald, Ramo has seen the majority of starts in the last two weeks. He has a 3.57 GAA and .892 SV% in five starts, he will be in tough tonight against a good Maple Leafs team.

Rask gave up four goals on 32 shots in a 4-3 loss to the Devils on Saturday. It was the first time all season that Rask has allowed more than three goals in a start. He has a tough matchup tonight when the Bruins travel to Pittsburgh.

Niemi was given his first day off on Sunday but will be back in the cage tonight vs. Los Angeles. He continues to dominate the NHL earning his eighth and ninth win last week - both shutouts. Niemi is a must-start regardless of who his opponent is.

Thomas is eligible to play on Friday, but leaving practice early suggests he is not ready. The Panthers also play on Saturday, so monitor Thomas' status over the weekend - Florida could use him in a back-to-back situation.

Fleury only had to make 20 saves in a 3-1 victory over Carolina on Monday. The win moved him to 8-2-0 with a 1.79 GAA and .928 SV% - all of which rank in the top 10 in the NHL. He has more difficult matchup this evening with the Bruins in town.

Veilleux has no points and a minus-4 rating while averaging 7:10 TOI in 10 games with Minnesota. This a good sign that forward Charlie Coyle (lower-body) could return to the lineup on Friday.

Brodin has missed three games after breaking his cheekbone last Tuesday. Skating on Wednesday, means there is a good chance that he will be in the lineup on Friday. Brodin will be wearing a college-style cage when he returns, but the Wild could use his 23-plus TOI back on the blueline.

Jenner's leg injury caused him to miss Sunday's contest, and he is questionable to be ready for Friday's matchup with the Penguins.

The Capitals are calling Ovechkin day-to-day. Washington doesn't play until Friday, so there is a good chance Ovechkin could be in the lineup. Monitor his status after Friday's morning skate.

Erskine has been dealing with an upper-body injury that has held him to just seven games. He is eligible to return to the lineup on November 20th.

That doctor's appointment will go a long way in determining a timetable for Horton's debut with Columbus. The club has avoided setting one so far.

The 22-year-old defenseman has one goal and five assists in four games with Hershey. Orlov has 20 career NHL points in 65 games.

Latta has no points and a minus-1 rating in two games with the Capitals this season. While in Hershey he recorded two goals and two assists in six games.

Lupul has missed the last two games with a bruised bone in his foot. Randy Carlyle said Lupul was "labouring" in practice yesterday, but he tested the foot in warmup and declared himself fit to play. He is an Edmonton native, so playing in front of his friends and family may have factored into his decision.

This is a tough break for the Oilers. Perron has two goals and seven assists in 13 games. Oilers defenseman Dennis Grebeshkov will dress as the fourth line LW.

Price allowed two goals on 37 shots in a tough loss to the Sharks on Saturday. Price did all that he could, but the Habs couldn't find a way to beat Antti Niemi. Price has a 2.12 GAA and .937 SV% in 10 appearances but has been held to just five wins. He has a decent matchup vs. a Stars team who is averaging 2.64 goals per game.

Lehtonen started last night and allowed three goals on 25 shots in a win over the Sabres. He is now 2-0-1 with a 1.62 GAA and .946 SV% since returning from a groin injury last week. He will look to continue his strong play tonight vs. the Canadiens.