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Rolston would not confirm whether Enroth or Miller will start today vs. PHIL.
Just what you need for what is likely a crucial matchup. This one may come down to the warmups.
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Khabby to start vs. #Flames
Khabibulin last played in the Oilers' 4-0 loss to Vancouver on April 4. The Flames obviously pose a better matchup for Khabby to bounce back and get a win.
Kovlachuk said "It doesn't make too much sense" for him to go to Toronto for Monday's game.
Kovalchuk is just about ready to drop in yearly leagues if you need the roster spot. He hasn't even started doing heavy shooting in practice, yet.
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Todd Richards will go with the same lineup that he used last night vs. St. Louis. That means Sergei Bobrovsky is back between the pipes.
Bob is hot with 1 goal allowed in his last two games vs. the Blues and Sharks. This is a big matchup for Columbus' road to the playoffs so expect Bobrovsky's best.
Dougie Hamilton will get another rest tonight.
Those counting on the rookie to man the Bruins' powerplay will have to wait until Monday's game as the Bruins prep for a playoff push.
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Fleury will start tonight.
Fleury was given the night off in favor of Vokoun on Thursday. He should be well rested for a great matchup vs. the Panthers. Start him with absolute confidence.
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Expect Columbus to counter with Sergei Bobrovsky
Bob is hot with 1 goal allowed in his last two games vs. the Blues and Sharks. This is a big matchup for Columbus' road to the playoffs so expect Bobrovsky's best.
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Yeo didn't divulge anything about the #mnwild lineup.
Not good but we have no reason to expect anyone other than Nik Backstrom in net tonight. Stay tuned.
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Grabovski is available to the #leafs tonight. Carlyle says he'll make a decision on his status later this afternoon.
Garbo underwent some tests in New York but has rejoined the team for practice this morning. Stay tuned for an update on his status later tonight.
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Lehtonen working pretty hard this morning. Good indicator he's probably not playing tonight.
That would leave Bachman the likely guy to get the start tonight and build off of his win last night vs. Nashville.
Lehtonen working pretty hard this morning. Good indicator he's probably not playing tonight.
We'll have to wait for confirmation from Dallas but it looks like Lehtonen has a chance to play.
No Ryan Suter in morning skate #mnwild
Suter left Thursday's game with an undisclosed injury and did not return. The fact that he isn't skating this morning indicates he likely isn't going to play tonight. Either Prosser and Falk will enter the lineup to replace Suter, and Jared Spurgeon will move to the top d-pair.
Fletcher thinks Cullen won't play tonight
The Wild will likely have to wait to get their depth at center back. Cullen has been out since April 1.
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Looks like Tuukka Rask in goal tonight.
Rask allowed two goals on 36 shots in a losing effort vs. the surging Islanders on Friday. He will be in the cage again tonight when the B’s take on Carolina. The Hurricanes couldn’t be struggling anymore than they are right now, so start Rask with confidence.
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Bishop will start.
Bishop struggled for the first time as a member of the Lightning on Thursday. He was peppered by the Penguins all night and gave up six goals on 42 shots. He takes on a hot Capitals team tonight, so you might want to look at your other options.
Hedman says he is ready to go and will play tonight
No word on who sits but it is likely Barberio.
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#NYR say same lineup with Henrik Lundqvist in goal.
Lundqvist stopped 23 of 25 shots in a shootout win over the Maple Leafs. He has won four out of his last six starts with a 1.79 GAA and .940 SV%. 'King' Henrik takes on and Isles team who are playing lately, so a win is not a sure thing tonight.
Injury
Brent out another week
Brent will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury. He is not fantasy relevant.
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Peters in net.
Peters stopped 28 of 30 shots, but Braden Holtby was spectacular as the Caps beat the Hurricanes on Thursday. He has another tough test tonight vs. Boston, so don't expect the Hurricanes struggles to stop tonight.
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Markstrom will be between the pipes.
Markstrom allowed six goals on 23 shots in a 7-2 loss to the Jets in Winnipeg. It won't get any easier for the young net-minder tonight as he faces Evgeni Malkin and the Penguins. I don't think it would be a good idea to start him tonight.
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