Brent Johnson is first player on ice for Pgh practice. Brad Thiessen a close second.
Johnson getting back on the ice is the first step towards recovery. Interesting to see what the Pens do with their newly-formed three-headed monster.
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Mike Knuble, Roman Hamrlik and John Erskine all out for the scratches skate this am. #caps
Look for Aucoin on the fourth line. He has a goal and an assist in 10 games.
Line Change
Mike Knuble, Roman Hamrlik and John Erskine all out for the scratches skate this am. #caps
Knuble draws out for tonight's game. He has three goals and 12 points in 58 games.
Goalie Start
Gustavsson looks to be tonight's starter.
In seven career appearances against the Bruins, Gustavsson has a 2-3-1 record with a 3.08 GAA, .902 SV% and one shutout.
Goalie Start
As expected, Bryz starts.
In 21 career starts against the Red Wings, Bryzgalov has a 8-8-5 record with a 2.81 GAA and .920 SV%.
Goalie Start
#CBJ G Steve Mason first off this morning. Likely starter tonight vs. #Coyotes.
In six career starts against the Coyotes, Mason has a 2-4-0 record with a 3.04 GAA and .888 SV%.
Goalie Start
Michal Neuvirth first goalie off for #Caps. He will make his 6th consecutive start tonight vs Carolina.
In five career appearances against the Canes, Neuvirth has a 3-1-0 record with a 2.43 GAA, .919 SV% and one shutout.
Line Change
Devils' D pairs: Salvador-Zidlicky
Salvador is moved to Zidlicky's pairing. The veteran has six assists in 65 games.
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Devils' D pairs: Greene-Fayne
Looks like Greene will play tonight on the top pairing. He has 12 assists in 39 games.
Line Change
Devils' line combos: Bernier-Josefson-Clarkson
Bernier continues to shuffle around the lineup. Tonight it looks like he starts on the third line. The former 16th overall pick has a goal and four points in 17 games.
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Devils' line combos: Sykora-Elias-Zubrus
Zubrus moves back up to the second line. He now has 16 goals and 38 points in 65 games.
Ponikarovsky not skating on any of the four lines, just skating around.
Ponikarovsky will miss yet another game despite getting on the ice this morning. He has five goals and 11 points through 17 games with the Devils.
Goalie Start
Martin Brodeur in the net the Devils will defense in first and third period tonight -- if there was any doubt he would start tonight.
In four starts against the Rangers this season, Brodeur has a 2-2-0 record with a 1.73 GAA, .922 SV% and one shutout.
Signing
#Leafs announce forward Mikhail Grabovski has agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension.
Grabovski resigning makes a slim free agent market even slimmer. However, staying in Toronto should keep his fantasy hockey value in the same range. The second-line center scored 20 goals and 45 points in 59 games.
Goalie Start
Starting goaltenders: NSH- Pekka Rinne (2011-12 stats: 36-13-7, 2.30 GAA)
In eight career starts against the Kings, Rinne has a 5-3-0 record with a 2.66 GAA and .900 SV%.
So there's that. Bruins sign Marty Turco
Turco will serve as Thomas's backup for the rest of the season.
The other bit of good news Monday was that Marty Havlat (hamstring surgery) looked good as he skated on a line with Benn Ferriero and Brad Winchester. Havlat, as usual, declined to put any timetable on his return. But he clearly is getting closer, and intends to travel with the Sharks on their upcoming, four-game road trip.
Limited to only 26 games, the winger has two goals and 15 points.
The other bit of good news Monday was that Marty Havlat (hamstring surgery) looked good as he skated on a line with Benn Ferriero and Brad Winchester. Havlat, as usual, declined to put any timetable on his return. But he clearly is getting closer, and intends to travel with the Sharks on their upcoming, four-game road trip.
Limited to only 26 games, the winger has two goals and 15 points.
The Avs say a prognosis on Downie won’t come tomorrow now. He hurt a shoulder in Saturday’s game with Pittsburgh. One thing is for sure: he won’t be playing tomorrow against Minnesota.
The gritty winger has enjoyed his time in Colorado with two goals and seven points in his first six games. Expect Mike Connolly to stay in the lineup for the time being.
Call up / Send down
Ben Bishop is expected to make his Ottawa debut against the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight after the Senators recalled him and reassigned Robin Lehner to Binghamton on Monday.
Lehner had a nice run but will return to the minors for more seasoning. After winning his first three decisions of the season, the rookie lost consecutive games, allowing four goals on 28 shots during his last appearance.
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