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Anderson to start.
Anderson has been fantastic so far this season getting off to a 3-0-0 start with a 0.67 GAA and .976 SV%. He has a tough task today with the Penguins coming to town.
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Crawford expected to get the start tonight against the Red WIngs.
Crawford has allowed 2 goals in every game he's played in this season, but with his team scoring he is 4-0-0. The Blackhawks are off to a 5-0 start and look to continue that tonight against their Central Division rival the Detroit Red WIngs.
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Jimmy Howard (starting)
Howard continues to get the starts as backup Jonas Gustavsson is sidelined with a groin injury.
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Fleury will start tonight in Ottawa.
After starting the season with 2 straight wins the Pens have now lost 2 straight and will look to Fleury to get them back on track in Ottawa. Fleury struggled against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday giving up 5 goals on 24 shots. You should be able to start Fleury with confidence.
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Backstrom will start tonight against the Blues.
Backstrom and Harding have alternated starts so far this season, which limits both their fantasy value. Backstrom is expected to be the WIld's #1 goalie so at some point he should see some consecutive starts.
Injury
The Dallas Stars have placed Cristopher Nilstorp on injured reserve.
Nilstorp has been placed on injured reserve with a groin injury. Richard Bachman has been recalled from the Texas Stars to replace Nilstorp.
Hornqvist out indefinitely.
Hornqvist left yesterdays game in the third period after getting tangled up with Ryan Getzlaf.
#CBJ scoring woes take a hit, with RW Cam Atkinson (groin) landing on injured reserve
No timetable for Atkinson's return.
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Brodeur will start tonight in Montreal.
Brodeur has been great so far this season and the Devils will look to get to 4-0 tonight against the Habs. Brodeur is 3-0-0 with 0.98 GAA and .958 SV%. Ride the hot streak.
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Fasth to make first NHL start for Ducks.
Fasth is a former SEL goalie of the year and will make his NHL debut tonight at home against a Predators team with just one win.
Jason Arnott has agreed to terms with NYR. Will not play tonight.
Arnott gives the Rangers more depth up the middle but is not expected to be a major fantasy contributor.
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Goaltenders: Martin Brodeur, Johan Hedberg.
Brodeur expected to help the Devils get to 4-0 this season.
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Pekka Rinne
Rinne is expected to start on the road against a high octane Ducks team.
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Devan Dubnyk gets the start tonight for the Oilers.
Dubnyk held the Kings to one goal in his rebound effort after a horrid start against the Sharks. The sputtering Flames have yet to record a win and Dubnyk is a safe start.
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Miikka Kiprusoff starts in net.
If it was up to Kipper, Leland Irving would never get a start.
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Safe to say Elliott probable starter tomorrow? -- That would be a safe assumption.
Elliott gets part 2 of the back-to-back.
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Bruce Boudreau declined to name starting goalie for tonight, but indications are Viktor Fasth will make his NHL debut.
Fasth is a former SEL goalie of the year and will make his NHL debut tonight at home against a Predators team with just one win.
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Greiss and Gomez both in lineup for #SJSharks vs. COL.
Greiss now confirmed to start tonight. Niemi most likely in tomorrow vs. Vancouver.
Call up / Send down
Looks like Laughton is a keeper.
Injuries threatening the Flyers appear to have made a factor in this decision as the Flyers had until today to send Laughton back to the O.
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