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Vokoun off first, expected to start.

Vokoun allowed four goals on 13 shots in his last start. It looks like he is in-line to make his first start since April 2nd when the Penguins take on the Lightning. Vokoun is 6-1-0 on the road this season, he should make for a solid start.

Peters in net tonight, Muller says.

The Hurricanes are struggling mightily right now and it has all but killed Peters' and Ellis' fantasy values. Peters has just one win in his last five starts with a 3.23 GAA and .895 SV%. He has a fairly tough matchup vs. a red-hot Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.

Justin Peters
Lehner first off, will start.

Lehner allowed four goals on 30 shots in a 4-2 loss on April 5th. He will get the nod against the Flyers tonight after Anderson lost each of his first two starts back from injury. This start will be Lehner's seventh on the road this season. He is 1-2-3 with a 2.59 GAA and .934 SV% in his six previous starts away from Ottawa.

Robin Lehner
Nick Grossmann, arguably the Flyers' top defenseman, probably will miss the remainder of the regular season because of concussion issues, general manager Paul Holmgren said after Wednesday's optional practice in Voorhees.

Grossmann was injured in a collision with a teammate at a March 22 practice. He has missed nine games, during which the Flyers have gone 4-3-2. "He has vestibular issues," Holmgren said, which means that Grossmann is having problems with his balance.

Nick Grossmann
Nabokov in goal.

Nabokov allowed one goal 27 shots in a 4-1 win over the Flyers on Tuesday. He has started 8 of the past 9 games posting a 6-1-1 record with 1 shutout, a 1.48 GAA and .942 SV%. He has a tough matchup vs. the Bruins tonight but he is a solid high-end #2 fantasy goalie option right now.

Evgeni Nabokov
Looks like we might see Robin Lehner get the start in goal tonight here in Philadelphia. Confirmation to come from MacLean shortly.

Lehner allowed four goals on 30 shots in a 4-2 loss on April 5th. He could get the nod against the Flyers tonight after Anderson lost each of his first two starts back from injury. The start would be Lehner's seventh on the road this season. He is 1-2-3 with a 2.59 GAA and .934 SV% in his six previous starts away from Ottawa.

Robin Lehner
Devils' Anton Volchenkov faces hearing for elbowing.

He could become the latest to be suspended after his Thursday morning phone hearing with NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shananan for throwing an elbow the night before. He appeared to lead with his elbow when hitting Brad Marchand in the head during the second period. The Boston Bruins winger grabbed his head and slowly dropped to the ice. Marchand had to be helped to the dressing room and the Bruins announced during the third period that he was not returning for the night. There was no update on his condition after the game. Volchenkov received a five-minute major and game misconduct.

Anton Volchenkov
Forward Brooks Laich (groin/lower body) similarly didn’t skate and his status is uncertain. He saw Dr. Michael Brunt on Tuesday and was expected to see another doctor, Oates said.

Laich will miss his fourth straight game tonight.

Brooks Laich
Joel Ward was not on the ice for a third straight day after “hurting pretty good” from a slap shot Sunday night.

Ward has not skated since blocking a shot from Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Sami Salo. Coach Adam Oates said he didn’t know how long the right wing would be out.

Joel Ward
Bryzgalov first goalie off the ice. No surprise there that he's starting tonight vs. Senators

Bryzgalov was given a night off after playing 22 straight games. He will go tonight against a Senators who are slipping out of the playoffs. Bryz is 1-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .971 SV% in his only start vs. the Sens this year.

Ilya Bryzgalov

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