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Ryan O'Byrne will make the trip and be available to play in Nashville.
O'Byrne gives the Avs more depth on the blue line while providing a physical presence. He has a goal and six points with 47 PIM in 61 games.
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Goalie Start
Varlamov will start tomorrow's game
In two career starts against the Preds, Varlamov has a 1-1-0 record with a 2.88 GAA and .880 SV%.
Havlat is accompanying Sharks on four-game road trip, but does not intend to play. "Not there yet," he said.
Sounds like Havlat will continue to practice with the team and should be used as insurance. Limited to only 26 games, the winger has two goals and 15 points.
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Joe Pavelski did indeed have a maintenance day. But Todd McLellan said he will be fine for Dallas game on Thursday.
Pavelski took a puck to the face on Tuesday night but is OK. The center/right wing has 23 goals and 48 points in 65 games.
Goalie Start
McLellan also didn't want to commit to a goaltender for Thursday, but sounded like he was leaning toward Antti Niemi.
In 10 career appearances against the Stars, Niemi has a 6-2-2 record with a 2.24 GAA, .923 SV% and one shutout.
Line Change
Chris Phillips et Jim O'Brien devraient aussi jouer.
Look for O'Brien to draw back in. The rookie has two goals and three points in 14 games.
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Chris Phillips et Jim O'Brien devraient aussi jouer.
Phillips was ruled out of tomorrow's game but will play after all. He has four goals and 17 points in 65 games.
Injury
Winchester (concussion) contunues to practice with team. Maclean implies it's all about getting into game shape now. #Sens
Good news for the concussed Winchester. He scored two goals and seven points in 28 games before getting hurt.
Line Change
Spezza says he's fine just took a maintenance day.
As expected, just a maintenance day for Jason Spezza
Karlsson the same both will play tomorrow
As expected, just a maintenance day for Erik Karlsson.
Goalie Start
No surprise - Ben Bishop III will start tomorrow vs NYR. 1st impression, Bishop is a great guy to deal with.
Bishop has never faced the Rangers in his career.
Goalie Start
Elliott Saturday vs Columbus. #stlblues
Elliott won his previous start against the Blue Jackets this season, stopping 23 of 24 shots.
Goalie Start
Halak will play tomorrow against Anaheim
In six career appearances against the Ducks, Halak has a 3-2-0 record with a 2.56 GAA and .889 SV%.
Call up / Send down
#canadiens Louis Leblanc-Aaron Engqvist cédés. Sent down.
Leblanc goes back to the minors with Aaron Palushaj healthy. He has three goals and seven points in 28 games.
Call up / Send down
#canadiens Louis Leblanc-Aaron Engqvist cédés. Sent down.
Engqvist heads back to the minors with Gomez healthy. He has no points in 12 games.
Goalie Start
Monster vs thiessen are your starters tonight in pittsburgh.#leafs
In five career starts against the Pens, Gustavsson has a 2-2-1 record with a 3.74 GAA and .883 SV%.
Injury
#Flyers GM Paul Holmgren says that Jaromir Jagr probably will not play tomorrow
Sounds like Jagr is day-to-day but highly unlikely to play tomorrow. Expect a further update on the wounded superstar.
#Flyers GM Paul Holmgren says that Jaromir Jagr probably will not play tomorrow. Timonen & Meszaros will not play.
Timonen is expected to miss a few games. He scored two goals and 36 points in 63 games this season. He previously played the last 248 games.
Timonen & Meszaros will not play.
Meszaros is expected to miss a few games. He scored seven goals and 25 points in 62 games this season.
Injury
Klein out tomorrow. #Preds
Klein out means Ryan Ellis probably stays in the lineup. He has four goals and 15 points in 54 games.
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