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Could re-insert Armstrong back into the lineup.
Sounds like Armstrong is an option to play tonight. He has a goal and three points in 24 games.
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Goalie Start
Lundqvist vs gustavsson expected starters tonight.#leafs
In three starts against the Rangers this season, Gustavsson has a 2-1-0 record with a 2.34 GAA and .924 SV%.
Babcock said he thinks Jonathan Ericsson (fractured wrist) will be back for Monday's game vs. Columbus.
Ericsson was scheduled to miss the rest of the regular season but should return Monday. He scored a goal and 10 points with a plus-17 rating in 63 games.
Wings' Johan Franzen (back spasms) said he needs two full practices before he can return, which should be sometime next week.
Franzen skating is certainly a good sign although he is not expected to play tonight. The Red Wings' scorer has 26 goals and 53 points in 71 games.
Line Change
News is good on Alex Tanguay..looking like he's back after missing Fri skate. #tangshassuccessinBigD
Sounds like you should expect Tanguay on the top line. He has 15 goals and 30 points in 40 games against the Stars.
Injury
Finally, it looks like Tim Jackman is back on the shelf
Doesn't sound like Jackman will play today. He has a goal and seven points through 69 games with 88 PIM.
Goalie Start
Kipper goes in net.
In two starts against the Stars this season, Kiprusoff has a 0-0-2 record with a 2.37 GAA and .931 SV%.
Injury
Hunter says Joel Ward is no longer using crutches, still day to day though. #Caps
Ward remains questionable with a lower-body injury. He has six goals and 18 points through 72 games.
Goalie Start
That means Devils will get Fleury vs. Pens on Sunday.
In 5 starts vs. the Devils this season, Fleury is 2-3 with a 2.54 GAA and .887 SV%.
Goalie Start
#penguins Brad Thiessen vs #senators
This is Thiessen's first road start this season and first time playing the Sens.
Goalie Start
And per Mason, Pavelec is starting. #preds #jets
On the road this season, Pavelec is 9-15-4 with a 3.47 GAA and .893 SV%.
Line Change
Weiss w/ Fleischmann & Kopecky
Kopecky will start tomorrow's game on the top line. He has eight goals and 27 points through 72 games.
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Versteeg w/ Wolski & Matthias
Versteeg is bumped down to the third line for tomorrow's game. He has 22 goals and 49 points in 63 games.
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Today's #FlaPanthers scratch line: Santorelli, Barch & Madden
Madden is not expected to play against the Isles tomorrow. He has two goals in 24 games.
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Today's #FlaPanthers scratch line: Santorelli, Barch & Madden
Barch is not expected to play against the Isles tomorrow. He has two goals and five points with 112 PIM in 40 games.
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Today's #FlaPanthers scratch line: Santorelli, Barch & Madden
Don't expect any of these three to play tomorrow against the Islanders. Through 60 games, Santorelli has nine goals and 11 points.
Goalie Start
Lindy won't say who is no goal tonight, but looks like Miller
In three career starts against the Wild, Miller has a 2-1-0 record with a 2.50 GAA, .909 SV% and one shutout.
Another good sign for Jonathan Toews (concussion) as he joins the #Blackhawks for practice. Fifth day in a row on the ice.
Toews skating continues to be an encouraging sign for the Blackhawks. The next step would be getting cleared for contact and returning to practice.
Line Change
Sorry here are PP units: 65-10-81-7-8 for the #Blackhawks
Leddy replaces Keith on the top PP unit. Ten of his 32 points have come with the man advantage.
Line Change
Foster's with Kampfer
Expect Foster to play on the third pairing tonight. He has no points in six games with the Wild.
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