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Per Boudreau: D Toni Lydman [upper body] will be a game time decision for tonight's game vs. St. Louis. #NHLDucks

Lydman is still a question mark to play tonight. The veteran has 13 assists in 69 games. If he can't play, expect Nate Guenin to draw in.

Source:

@AnaheimDucks 2018-07-18T17:53:34.671Z

Jesse Winchester(Center)(C)|

Injury

Jesse Winchester has passed his concussion protocol testing. Just a matter of conditioning/practice time before returning.

Winchester should come back to the lineup by the postseason if he's one of the 12 best forwards. He scored two goals and seven points in 28 games before getting hurt.

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Daniel Slater 2012-03-21T14:00:56.000Z

Ryan Miller(Goalie)(G)|

Goalie Start

Ryan Miller gets the start in goal; 22-8-6 all-time vs. MTL; 2.26 GAA & .923 save%

In four starts against the Habs this season, Miller has a 3-0-1 record with a 1.70 GAA and .940 SV%.

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BuffaloSabres.com 2012-03-21T13:48:44.000Z

Ryan O'Reilly(Center)(C)|Nashville Predators NSH

Line Change

As most of you know, Factor took a stick across the nose in last night’s 2-1 overtime victory over Calgary at the Pepsi Center.

Don't expect O'Reilly to miss any playing time. 'Factor' 17 goals and 53 points through 74 games.

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Denver Post 2012-03-21T13:46:52.000Z

Mark Fistric(Defenseman)(D)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Mark Fistric out tomorrow with abdominal strain. He's day to day.

Fistric misses at least one game. Expect Adam Pardy to draw back into the lineup.

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Mark Stepneski 2012-03-21T13:39:57.000Z

Jamie Benn(Left Wing)(LW)|Dallas Stars DAL

Line Change

Jamie Benn said he's feeling fine today.

Doesn't sound like Benn will miss any playing time. Through 62 games, the All-Star forward has 22 goals and 57 points.

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Mark Stepneski 2012-03-21T13:39:26.000Z

Roman Josi(Defenseman)(D)|Nashville Predators NSH

Injury

Gaustad making trip, Josi and Wilson are not, per #Preds

Josi has been ruled out for a game. The rookie has four goals and 15 points in his first 47 NHL games.

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Smashville 24/7 2012-03-21T13:38:24.000Z

Colin Wilson(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Gaustad making trip, Josi and Wilson are not, per #Preds

Wilson has been ruled out for a game. He has 15 goals and 34 points through 66 games.

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Smashville 24/7 2012-03-21T13:35:14.000Z

Marc-Andre Gragnani(Defenseman)(D)|

Line Change

Looks like Gragnani, Rome scratches.

Gragnani draws back out of the lineup. He has no points in seven games with the Canucks.

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Jim Jamieson 2012-03-21T13:33:38.000Z

Andrew Alberts(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Line Change

#Canucks Andrew Alberts back in after sitting last 10 games. Likely playing with Tanev.

Expect Alberts to round out the third pairing tonight. He has a goal and an assist in 38 games with 38 PIM.

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Jim Jamieson 2018-07-18T17:53:11.209Z

Joe Cannata(Goalie)(G)|

Signing

Media Release: #Canucks sign goaltender Joe Cannata. #Canucks

Cannata just finished his senior year at Merrimack College and should begin his pro career in the AHL.

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@VanCanucks 2012-03-21T13:31:59.000Z

Manny Malhotra(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

#Canucks Malhotra heathy scratch. First time as Canuck. No coach available to comment

Seems like the Canucks are opting for a bit more offense, benching the defensive forward. Through 70 games, Malhotra has six goals and 17 points.

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Jim Jamieson 2012-03-21T13:30:40.000Z

Jonas Hiller(Goalie)(G)|

Goalie Start

Jonas Hiller off the ice first.

In 10 career starts against the Blues, Hiller has a 6-4-0 record with a 3.20 GAA and .891 SV%.

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Curtis Zupke 2012-03-21T13:29:31.000Z

George Parros(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Guessing scratches might be Pelley and Parros.

Expect Parros to draw out tonight. The enforcer has a goal and four points with 68 PIM in 43 games.

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Eric Stephens 2012-03-21T13:27:47.000Z

Rod Pelley(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Guessing scratches might be Pelley and Parros.

Expect Pelley to draw out tonight. He has a goal and an assist through 40 games.

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Eric Stephens 2012-03-21T13:27:20.000Z

Andrew Cogliano(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Fourth line is Beleskey-Cogliano-Hagman.

Cogliano moves down to the fourth line. Through 74 games with the Ducks, he scored 12 goals and 25 points.

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Curtis Zupke 2012-03-21T13:26:06.000Z

Jason Blake(Left Wing)(LW)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Looks like Blake is with Koivu and Selanne on the second line (oldest line in the NHL?).

Blake draws back into the lineup for tonight's tilt. Through 37 games, he scored five goals and 11 points.

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Curtis Zupke 2018-07-18T17:53:20.160Z

Mike Lundin(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Injury

#mnwild defenseman Mike Lundin officially shut down following surgery on a sports hernia

Lundin finishes the season with two assists through 17 games.

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Michael Russo 2018-07-18T17:53:27.557Z

Justin Falk(Right Defenseman)(LD)|

Injury

Not to be overshadowed by the Saints news, but Justin Falk is skating again for #mnwild

Falk could return to the lineup this season. The defender has a goal and seven points in 41 games.

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Michael Russo 2012-03-21T13:19:28.000Z

Jason Spezza(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Injury

No Jason Spezza at practice this afternoon at Bell Sensplex.

Seems like Spezza is still sick and might miss another game. The top line center has 29 goals and 75 points through 73 games.

Source:

Daniel Slater 2012-03-21T13:04:39.000Z

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