Line Change
Lee in for Carkner
Lee draws back into the tonight for this afternoon's tilt. He has a goal and eight points over 34 games.
NHL Hockey Player News
Goalie Start
MacLean confirms that Robin Lehner will start vs NYI.
In two career appearances against the Isles, Lehner has a 1-1-0 record with a 3.05 GAA and .896 SV%.
Line Change
Kyle Turris won't be suspended for his hit. Will be in lineup today vs NYI.
Turris delivered a questionable hit to Joe Corvo yesterday. Since coming to the Sens, he had five goals and 15 points in 30 games.
Call up / Send down
BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has assigned defenseman Andrew Bodnarchuk and forward Josh Hennessy to the Providence Bruins (American Hockey League).
Both players will stay fresh in the AHL and play today. They should be recalled shortly after.
Call up / Send down
BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has assigned defenseman Andrew Bodnarchuk and forward Josh Hennessy to the Providence Bruins (American Hockey League).
Both players will stay fresh in the AHL and play today. They should be recalled shortly after.
Call up / Send down
Coyotes have assigned C Alexandre Bolduc and D David Rundblad to the Portland Pirates.
Bolduc has yet to make his debut for the Coyotes.
Call up / Send down
Coyotes have assigned C Alexandre Bolduc and D David Rundblad to the Portland Pirates.
Rundblad didn't get a chance to play in his most recent call up. He has two assists in two games with the Coyotes.
Line Change
R Jones expected back after sitting last 3 as healthy scratch
Jones should get back into the lineup tomorrow night. The role player has 13 goals and 24 points in 58 games.
Goalie Start
N Khabibulin may get start in city where NHL career began. #Oilers
In 14 career appearances against the Jets/Thrashers, Khabibulin has a 7-4-2 record with a 2.71 GAA and .908 SV%.
Injury
Tom Gilbert won't make trip to Winnipeg with the #Oilers (back issues).
Gilbert probably misses a few games due to his wonky back. He has three goals and 17 points in 47 games.
Line Change
Expect Cam Barker to draw back in.
Look for Barker to play tomorrow. He has two goals in 19 games.
Call up / Send down
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have assigned forward Keith Aucoin to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL), vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.
He scored a goal and an assist in eight games.
Line Change
Dale Weise replaces Byron Bitz on 4th line.
Bitz will rest up in the press box. He has a goal and four points in eight games.
Line Change
Dale Weise replaces Byron Bitz on 4th line.
Weise gets back into the lineup. The rookie has four goals and eight points in 56 games.
Line Change
#canucks Sami Salo returns to line-up in favour of Andrew Alberts.
Alberts once again finds himself in the press box. He has a goal and an assist with 38 PIM in 38 games.
Line Change
#canucks Sami Salo returns to line-up in favour of Andrew Alberts.
Look for Salo to assume his normal role on the blue line. He has eight goals and 20 points in 51 games.
Goalie Start
Roberto Luongo starts.
In 20 career starts against the Stars, Luongo has a 13-4-2 record with a 2.00 GAA, .935 SV% and two shutouts.
Line Change
Don't see Arron Asham on ice for #Penguins pregame warmup.
Sounds like Asham is a late scratch. He has two goals and 11 points in 45 games with 57 PIM.
Also, no Ryan Shannon on the ice (upper body)
Shannon will miss his second consecutive game. Shannon has two goal and nine points in 37 games.
Line Change
J. Johnson-Wisniewski
As expected, Johnson lines up in the top four alongside James Wisniewski. He has eight goals and 24 points in 61 games.
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