Waiver Move
CBJ's Ryan Russell clears waivers.
Expect Russell to head back to the minors once MacKenzie is healthy enough to play.
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#CBJ D James Wisniewski is progressing, Richards said. He felt better today when he came in, but other than that, no update.
Wisniewski is suffering from concussion-like symptoms and probably won't play this week. The offensive d-man has five goals and 24 points through 45 games.
Line Change
Derek Dorsett took a shot off his hand in practice, but is OK.
Don't expect Dorsett to miss any playing time. He has 10 goals and 16 points with 196 PIM in 68 games.
Injury
#CBJ coach Todd Richards says Derek MacKenzie will not play tomorrow.
He likely needs to get back his conditioning. Through 66 games, MacKenzie scored seven goals and 14 points.
Goalie Start
Steve Mason will start in goal tomorrow vs. the #Canes.
In three career starts against the Canes, Mason has a 3-0-0 record with a 1.67 GAA and .940 SV%.
Line Change
Semin with another "maintenance" skate off, Hunter said. Will take warm-up, along with Ward, is game-time decision. #Caps
Ward could draw back into the lineup tonight. He has six goals and 18 points in 71 games.
Line Change
Semin with another "maintenance" skate off, Hunter said. Will take warm-up, along with Ward, is game-time decision. #Caps
After taking another practice off, Semin could miss tonight's game. The sniper has scored 18 goals and 46 points in 69 games.
Goalie Start
Holtby off ice first for #Caps
Holtby won his only career start against the Flyers, stopping 23 of 25 shots faced.
Tomas Vokoun says he's feeling better but is taking things slowly with his groin strain. Doesn't want a setback. #Caps
Don't expect Vokoun to play tonight but he is hoping to get back in the crease soon.
Line Change
"I'm 37 yrs old and still playing in the NHL, so I feel good. I'm excited to get back in the lineup." - Sutton, who draws back in tonight
Expect Sutton to play on the third pairing tonight. He has three goals and 10 points with 70 PIM in 45 games.
Line Change
Also Gaustad out.
With Gaustad out, look for Smith to center the fourth line. The rookie scored 13 goals and 33 points in his first 69 games.
Also Gaustad out.
Gaustad traveled with the team but won't play tonight. He has three assists in six games with the Preds.
Line Change
jones will take am Skate, probable for tonight.
Sounds like Jones is an option to play tonight. He has a goal and three points in 13 games with the Flames.
Line Change
Butler and Bouma in for #Flames
Bouma draws back into the lineup for the first time since March 4th. He has a goal and three points on the season.
Line Change
Butler and Bouma in for #Flames
Butler returns to the lineup for the first time since February 21st. He has two goals and 13 points in 60 games.
Line Change
Radulov will play tonight. #Preds
Radulov officially makes his season debut tonight. Look for him on the second line with David Legwand and Patric Hornqvist.
Line Change
Powe Brodziak johnson
Brodziak is back between Powe and Johnson-- where he started the season. In 72 games, he scored 19 goals and 39 points.
Line Change
Matt Cullen playing with on 2nd line w Christensen
Christensen is slotted into the second line for tonight's game. He has four goals in 19 games played with the Wild.
Line Change
Matt Cullen playing with on 2nd line w Christensen
Cullen moves back down to the second line with Koivu healthy. Through 71 games, he scored 14 goals and 34 points.
No Matt Kassian in #mnwild morning skate
Sounds like Kassian will sit out tonight's game. The pugilist has two goals and 55 PIM in 24 games.
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