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#flames assign forward Greg Nemisz to the Abbotsford Heat
The rookie scored no goals in nine games.
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The Sabres have recalled forward Travis Turnbull on an emergency basis from Rochester (AHL).
Turnbull could make his NHL debut if called upon.
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ROSTER UPDATE: #Flyers have loaned defensemen Erik Gustafsson & Brandon Manning to their AHL affiliate, the Adirondack Phantoms today.
The rookie scored a goal and four points in 27 games.
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Antti Niemi, who was pulled in the second period after allowing four goals to the Ducks, will likely make to make his 12th straight start.
Through 11 career appearances against the Kings, Niemi has a 7-2-2 record with a 1.69 GAA and .941 SV%.
Spezza (illness) will not play tonite vs New Jersey. #nhl #sens
Spezza is a no-go for tonight's game. The top line center has 29 goals and 75 points through 73 games.
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Clemmensen it is. Hes 3-1-1 against the #Flyers with a .922 save % and 2.50 GAA.
In five career starts against the Flyers, Clemmensen has a 3-1-1 record with a 2.50 GAA and .922 SV%.
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#Blackhawks G Corey Crawford and #CBJ G Steve Mason lead their teams on the ice for warm-ups at Nationwide Arena.
In seven career starts against the Blue Jackets, Crawford has a 5-2-0 record with a 2.42 GAA and .931 SV%.
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James Reimer starts in goal tonight #Leafs
In four career starts against the Isles, Reimer has a 3-0-1 record with a 2.70 GAA and .919 SV%.
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Jason Spezza (illness) will be a game-time decision tonight vs NJ.
Spezza might be too sick to play tonight. The top line center has 29 goals and 75 points through 73 games.
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One bit of information to pass along: Neither Wingels, nor Handzus, nor Galiardi made the trip to LA w/#sjsharks teammates.
The rookie won't get back into the lineup tonight but could be an option this week. He scored three goals and seven points in 24 games.
One bit of information to pass along: Neither Wingels, nor Handzus, nor Galiardi made the trip to LA w/#sjsharks teammates.
Handzus's absence from the lineup has been injury related, not due to a lack of offense. The big pivot scored seven goals and 23 points in 63 games.
One bit of information to pass along: Neither Wingels, nor Handzus, nor Galiardi made the trip to LA w/#sjsharks teammates.
Sounds like Galiardi needs a few more days to nurse his upper-body injury. He has no points in his first eight games with the Sharks.
DETROIT – Detroit Red Wings goaltender Joey MacDonald is relieved that an MRI revealed that he does not have a bulging disc in his back.
Good news that MacDonald doesn't need surgery but the backup goalie is reporting close to no progress.
Lightning announce wing Ryan Shannon will miss the rest of season after shoulder surgery.
Drop Shannon if you own him. He finishes his first year in Tampa with four goals and 12 points through 45 games.
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Bernier in for Boulton tonight in Ottawa.
Boulton is the odd-man out for tonight's game. He has no points and 115 PIM in 48 games.
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Bernier in for Boulton tonight in Ottawa.
Bernier gets back into the lineup tonight. He scored a goal and four points through 23 games.
Goalie Start
Expecting Bryzgalov vs Clemmensen.
In five career starts against the Flyers, Clemmensen has a 3-1-1 record with a 2.50 GAA and .922 SV%.
McDonald, Steen, & D'Agostini all on ice in red jersey today.
D'Agostini skating is definitely a good sign. Sidelined with a concussion since February 7th, the winger has nine goals and 18 points on the season.
McDonald, Steen, & D'Agostini all on ice in red jersey today.
Good news for the Blues as they could get one of their better forwards back into the lineup. Before getting hurt he scored 13 goals and 24 points in 36 games.
McDonald, Steen, & D'Agostini all on ice in red jersey today.
McDonald skating is a good sign even though he is expected to miss a few more games. His next step would clearly be to take contact and return to practice.
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