The Avs will be without defenseman Ryan Wilson indefinitely, after he re-injured an ankle against Vancouver.
To take Wilson's roster spot, the Avs recalled Tyson Barrie from Lake Erie of the American Hockey League.
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Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny will be out about 10 days with a bruised left foot, the team said Monday.
Stastny suffered the injury Sunday night against Vancouver, after blocking a slap shot from the Canucks' Jason Garrison. Stastny had not missed a game previously this season.
Paul Gaustad (upper body) skated with the rest of the Predators for the first time since he was hurt March 12 against Dallas.
Gaustad said he was hurt by a “blindside” hit in that game. Trotz said he hoped to have Gaustad back for Thursday’s game against Phoenix
Goalie Start
Rask and Reimer in the nets.
Rask will start tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. Rask (a former Toronto draft pick) is 1-0-0 with a shutout in his only start vs. the Maple Leafs this season.
Signing
Carolina has agreed to terms with left wing Alexander Semin on a five-year contract extension. The deal will pay Semin $7 million per season through 2017-18.
Semin has played very well in his first 30 games in Carolina. He has scored eight goals and added 22 assists alongside Eric Staal and Jiri Tlusty. Semin ran into problems after a few good seasons in Washington, Carolina is hoping the same won't happen this time around. Expect Semin to continue his strong season on the Hurricanes top line.
Call up / Send down
The #Flyers have recalled forward Tye McGinn from the #ADKPhantoms. McGinn will be available to play tomorrow against the Rangers. #NHL
McGinn has three goals and two assists in 16 games with the Flyers this season.
Carolina said Dan Ellis and defenseman Bobby Sanguinetti are being placed on injured reserve, and defenseman Joe Corvo is being activated from injured reserve.
Corvo appears ready to return to the Hurricanes lineup tomorrow night.
Call up / Send down
Carolina has recalled goaltender John Muse from the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL.
This marks the first NHL recall for the 24-year-old Muse, who is in his second full professional season. He has posted a 6-6-0 record and a 3.48 goals-against average in 13 games with Charlotte this season. He will back-up Justin Peters tomorrow.
Line Change
Brunner is expected to return to the lineup Monday against the Coyotes after being a healthy scratch Sunday.
Babcock said he'll decide after warmups which forward to scratch to make room for Brunner.
Clowe confirmed out tonight for fourth straight game.
Clowe won't be in the lineup Monday against the Ducks.
Call up / Send down
Per the #preds Ellis has been sent to Milwaukee.
Ellis was a healthy scratch in the Predators last game. He is the definition of an offensive-defenseman but he has had a hard time scoring this season. He had just two goals and four assists in 31 games.
Goalie Start
Expect the goaltending matchup to feature Tuukka Rask for Boston and Toronto's James Reimer.
Rask has not started since last Tuesday so it is VERY likely that he will start tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. Rask (a former Toronto draft pick) is 1-0-0 with a shutout in his only start vs. the Maple Leafs this season.
Goalie Start
As one would expect, Antti Niemi gets the nod in goal for the Sharks.
Niemi went 1-2-0 with a 2.96 GAA and .885 SV% last week. He will get the start tonight vs. a Ducks team who is going to be playing hard after being swept in a weekend series by the Red Wings. Not the best matchup for Niemi.
Goalie Start
Niklas Backstrom vs. Kari Lehtonen tonight.
Last week Backstrom posted a 3-0-0 record, 1.00 goals-against average, .972 save percentage and one shutout in three starts to help the Wild extend its winning streak to a season-high five games.
Line Change
Burns still a forward this morning so expect Braun to get back in the lineup on D to replace Murray.
With the Sharks trading Douglas Murray to the Pens today and Burns remaining upfront, Braun should take his place in the lineup tonight against the Ducks
Hornqvist says he feels 100 percent and ready to go. #Preds
Hornqvist hasn't played since March 8th because of an upper-body injury. He registered three goals and five assists in 14 games before getting hurt. He will return to the Predators lineup tonight.
#Caps Oates on Poti "He's still a little ways away"
Poti has missed the Capitals last four games with a back injury. He has just two assists in 16 games this season, he is not fantasy relevant.
#Flyers announce Briere is out indefinitely with a concussion.
Briere who hasn't scored in 13 straight games, won't be playing in the near future. With his struggles this season and the fantasy season nearing its end, you can drop him.
RNH in middle with Smyth and Yakupov at OIL morning skate. Looks like RNH is in for Preds game.
RNH missed the Oilers last two games with strep throat, but he is ready to return tonight. After scoring 52 points in 62 games last season RNH has struggled this year only recording 11 points in his first 27 games.
Goalie Start
LaBarbera first off the ice so he gets the start for the #Coyotes tonight.
LaBarbera allowed one goal on 15 shots when filling in for Smith after he left the Canucks game with an injury. He'll get the start at hoe tonight vs. a Red Wings team coming off of a two-game sweep over the Ducks. LaBarbera is 1-2-0 with a 2.13 GAA and .928 SV% at home this season.
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