Nodl may be out a week Muller says. Not sure yet if concussed. Awaiting doctor's report.
Sounds like Nodl is banged up. He scored three goals and seven points in 47 games with the Canes.
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Asked Pitkanen how close he is. A week? "Maybe sooner," he said with a smile.
Sounds like Pitkanen could return this week. Limited to only 21 games this season, the veteran has three goals and 12 points.
Goalie Start
Niemi starting tonight for #sjsharks. His 11th straight.
In eight career starts against the Ducks, Niemi has a 4-4-0 record with a 2.15 GAA and .909 SV%.
Helm out 4-6 weeks with 2nd degree mcl sprain. Holland tells M-Live
Tough break for Helm as he likely misses the rest of the year (barring a deep postseason run). The Red Wings' center scored nine goals and 26 points in 68 games.
Injury
Simon Gagne continues to do conditioning skating and drills, he has yet to participate in a full-team practice.
Gagne might be more of an option for the playoffs than the regular season if he doesn't return to practice soon.
Andreas Nodl is not skating today.
Sounds like Nodl is banged up. He scored three goals and seven points in 47 games with the Canes.
Injury
Injured Wingels NOT taking part in line rushes. Looks like it might be another game before he's back in #sjsharks lineup.
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.
Line Change
Jussi Jokinen not at practice, either. Everyone else present.
Sounds like Jokinen is also banged up after back-to-back contests. He has 11 goals and 41 points through 70 games.
Line Change
Burrows back with twins
Expect Burrows to play on his normal line tonight. He has 24 goals and 46 points in 69 games.
Advised TJ Galiardi won't be skating this a.m. If you missed it, #sjsharks said he's dealing with upper body injury.
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.
Glen Gulutzan: Sheldon Souray and Radek Dvorak probable for Tuesday. Stars will probably go back to old pairs and lines.
Look for Dvorak to draw in tomorrow. The veteran has four goals and 21 points in 69 games.
Glen Gulutzan: Sheldon Souray and Radek Dvorak probable for Tuesday. Stars will probably go back to old pairs and lines.
Expect Souray to play on Tuesday. Through 55 games, the offensive defenseman has six goals and 20 points.
#Caps spokesman says Nicklas Backstrom skated about 40-45 minutes today at Kettler. Seventh straight day on ice.
Backstrom skating without setbacks continues to be a good omen. There is still no timetable on his status.
Goalie Start
Ryan Miller is expected to get the start in goal; 17-7 all-time vs. TB, 2.74 GAA & .906 save%
In 24 career starts against the Bolts, Miller has a 17-7-0 record with a 2.74 GAA and .906 SV%.
Line Change
Malhotra in.
Malhotra draws back in for tonight's game. He has six goals and 17 points on the season.
Line Change
Raymond out
Raymond is a healthy scratch for tonight's tilt. He has eight goals and 16 points in 46 games.
Line Change
Bieksa back with Hamhuis.
Bieksa moves back to Hamhuis's pairing. The veteran has seven goals and 39 points in 71 games.
Line Change
MAG draws in and will be paired with Edler.
Gragnani gets back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch. He has no points in six games.
Line Change
Sami Salo a healthy scratch for #canucks.
Salo finds himself in the press box for tonight's game. The steady veteran has eight goals and 22 points in 60 games.
Goalie Start
Cory Schneider will start for #canucks versus #wild
In eight career appearances against the Wild, Schneider has a 5-2-0 record with a 2.16 GAA and .917 SV%.
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