Alex Steen is skating again today. That's all I can give you on him. #stlblues
Clearly good news on Steen, who might have had a setback. He has 13 goals and 24 points in 36 games. Stay tuned for a further update.
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Colaiacovo has no broken bones. Not likely to play tonight.
Good news on Colaiacovo although he likely misses a few games. The offensive d-man has two goals and 15 points in 43 games.
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Kent Huskins will return for the first time since Oct. 28. #stlblues #isles
Look for Huskins on the top defensive pair. Limited to only nine games this season, the veteran has two goals and four points.
Goalie Start
Brian Elliott gets the start tonight vs the Islanders.
In six career starts against the Isles, Elliott has a 3-1-1 record with a 2.95 GAA and .901 SV%.
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Zetterberg is not practicing.
The Wings don't play today so it could be a maintenance day for Z. He has 12 goals and 44 points in 58 games.
Cleary is skating.
Good news for Cleary as he hopes to get back into a game by the end of the week. The third line winger scored 11 goals and 27 points through 55 games.
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Kubina being held off the ice to protect the team's interests. Has been asked for teams he would be willing to move to.
Kubina will be traded shortly and has played his last game with the Bolts. The veteran has three goals and 11 points in 52 games.
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LaRose not skating.
LaRose is likely taking a maintenance day today and should be good to go. Through 49 games, the shifty winger has 11 goals and 22 points.
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Skinner with Bowman, Jussi
Bowman gets another crack at the second line. He has two goals and six points through 17 games.
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Appears Samson will work with Staal, Tlusty
Samson moves up to the top line and likely gets a chance to play there. He has a goal in four games this season.
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Expect Josh Hennessey in lineup for Bruins at Winnipeg tomorrow.
In 49 games with the Providence Bruins, Hennessey scored 15 goals and 30 points. Look for him to draw in on a scoring line.
Rich Peverley is headed back to Boston for further examinations on right knee he injured last night.
Sounds like Peverley will miss a few games. Through 49 games, he has nine goals and 38 points.
Goalie Start
Just witnessed Backstrom doing the "Falness Sprint" - looks like he gets the start tonight vs Winnipeg for #mnwild
In five career starts against Winnipeg, Backstrom has a 1-3-1 record with a 2.78 GAA and .898 SV%.
Line Change
Boulton-Josefson-Palmieri; Veilleux-Janssen
Veilleux is skating as an extra so he likely will be scratched. He was held scoreless in his season debut.
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Boulton-Josefson-Palmieri; Veilleux-Janssen
Looks like it's Janssen's turn to sit in the press box. The pugilist has one assist and 60 PIM in 40 games.
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Boulton-Josefson-Palmieri; Veilleux-Janssen
Look for Palmieri to draw in on the fourth line shortly. He has four goals and seven points in 27 games.
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Boulton-Josefson-Palmieri; Veilleux-Janssen
Sounds like Boulton should head back into the lineup shortly. The veteran fighter has 69 PIM in 33 games.
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Voracek is game-time decision. Says he feels good. #Flyers
Sounds like Voracek is a possibility to play tonight. In his first 55 games with the Flyers, the Czech winger has nine goals and 31 points.
#CBJ D Nikita Nikitin (knee) and Brett Lebda (thumb) among 15 or so players practicing this a.m.
The journeyman was used primarily on the top defensive pairing and has one goal.
#CBJ D Nikita Nikitin (knee) and Brett Lebda (thumb) among 15 or so players practicing this a.m.
Getting on the ice for practice is a good sign for the injured blue liner. Sidelined since January 21st with a knee injury, Nikitin registered two goals and 18 points in his first 31 games on the Blue Jackets.
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