No Pyatt but @davest4yotes said he skated before everyone else took the ice.
Pyatt skating is a good sign but he probably misses another game or two. The big winger scored seven goals and 16 points in 70 games.
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Vrbata is on the ice.
Vrbata practicing is a good sign but the winger hasn't been able to stay healthy recently. The sniper has 30 goals and 56 points through 72 games.
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Hurricanes - Cam Ward
In three starts against the Leafs this season, Ward has a 2-0-1 record with a 2.28 GAA and .920 SV%.
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Pekka Rinne gets the start in goal
In five starts against the Blues this season, Rinne has a 4-0-1 record with a 1.33 GAA and .960 SV%.
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Jussi rynnas has been called up to backup monster.
In four career starts against the Canes, Gustavsson has a 1-2-1 record with a 3.46 GAA and .888 SV%.
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Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has gone 7-0 in his last seven starts against the New York #Isles
The #leafs say James Reimer is out with an upper-body injury.
No word as to the extent of the injury as Reimer practiced this morning.
But winger TJ Galiardi, who has been out since March 15 with an upper-body injury, said after practice that he’s ready to return to the lineup.
Galiardi could play this week although the Sharks might not tinker with a winning lineup. He has no points in eight games with the team.
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Welcome back, Marc-Andre Bourdon. He will be recalled for Thurs. vs. TOR.
Bourdon has two goals and four points with 46 PIM in 39 games.
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#Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said that Bryzgalov will not make the trip to Toronto tomorrow and the team will recall Jason Bacashihua
Bacashihua is not expected to start and will backup Sergei Bobrovsky until Bryzgalov recovers.
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Leafs have called up Jussi Rynnas from the Marlies on an emergency basis.
No word on who Rynnas will backup for in Toronto tonight.
Mark Fistric a few days away and is not expected to play on road trip, according to Glen Gulutzan.
Fistric will miss the next three games. The rugged d-man has an assist in 57 games.
#mnwild has signed Jason Zucker to an entry-level deal
Zucker just finished his second season at U. of Denver, scoring 22 goals and 46 points in 38 games.
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Minnesota Duluth senior center Travis Oleksuk has signed with San Jose Sharks. Likely to finish school year and report to Worcester in fall
Oleksuk just completed his fourth season at U. of Minnesota-Duluth, scoring 21 goals and 53 points in 41 games.
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So, in essence, Babcock already has decided on Ty Conklin for the next two games.
Through 11 career appearances against the Preds, Conklin has a 4-3-2 record with a 2.92 GAA and .883 SV%.
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So, in essence, Babcock already has decided on Ty Conklin for the next two games.
In 10 career appearances against the Blue Jackets, Conklin has a 4-1-2 record with a 2.93 GAA, .899 SV% and one shutout.
Ebbett and Ballard not ready to play yet.
Ballard still has no timetable for his return is progressing. He scored a goal and seven points in 47 games.
Ebbett and Ballard not ready to play yet.
Ebbett is expected to miss a few more games. He has four goals and five points in 14 games.
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Bieksa given a maintenance day.
Don't expect Bieksa to miss any playing time. The defender has eight goals and 42 points in 76 games.
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AV says Cory Schneider will start for #canucks versus #Avalanche.
In five career appearances against the Avs, Schneider has a 3-0-1 record with a 1.50 GAA, .951 SV% and one shutout.
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