NHL Hockey Player News

Injury

Jimmy Howard is facing shots in practice for first time since breaking right index finger 2-4.

Great news for Howard and the Red Wings. The 32-game winner still leads the league in that category and should be able to return within the next week barring a setback.

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Ansar Khan 2012-02-11T11:45:32.000Z

Carey Price(Goalie)(G)|Montreal Canadiens MON

Goalie Start

Carey Price is expected to make another start in goal Saturday, and Cunneyworth is expected to continue dressing seven defencemen.

In 17 career appearances against the Leafs, Price has a 9-7-1 record with a 2.49 GAA, .921 SV% and two shutouts.

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Montreal Gazette 2012-02-11T11:32:00.000Z

Zack Kassian(Right Wing)(RW)|Arizona Coyotes ARI

Call up / Send down

Kassian back, Adam to Roch.

Kassian comes up for his third stint with the team. Through 19 games, the former 13th overall pick has three goals and six points.

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Mike Harrington 2012-02-11T11:29:29.000Z

Luke Adam(Center)(C)|

Call up / Send down

Kassian back, Adam to Roch.

Adam goes back to the AHL, where he will get much more playing time. The rookie scored 10 goals and 20 points through 52 games.

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Mike Harrington 2012-02-11T11:28:31.000Z

Ryan Malone(Left Wing)(LW)|

Injury

Ryan Malone said he feels good and puts it at 50/50 he plays tonight, so might be a game-time decision #tblightning

He has 10 goals and 27 points through 41 games this season, playing mostly on the top line. Stay tuned an official update on his status.

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Erik Erlendsson 2012-02-11T11:26:17.000Z

Darryl Boyce(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Boyce checks in tonight.

Look for Boyce to play on the fourth line. He has a goal and an assist in 11 games.

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Jonas Siegel 2018-07-18T17:53:16.835Z

Dainius Zubrus(Right Wing)(RW)|

Line Change

Dainius Zubrus said his shoulder went numb off 3rd period draw Thursday, but it's fine now. Will play today.

Zubrus rested yesterday but is expected to play today. He has 15 goals and 31 points in 54 games.

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Tom Gulitti 2012-02-11T11:24:01.000Z

Randy Jones(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Jets defenseman Zach Bogosian did not practice with the team Friday and is questionable for Saturday’s game. If Bogosian cannot play, the Jets will start Randy Jones in his place.

Jones could get into today's game. He has a goal through 22 contests.

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Illegal Curve 2018-07-18T17:53:29.696Z

Zach Bogosian(Defenseman)(D)|Minnesota Wild MIN

Injury

Jets defenseman Zach Bogosian did not practice with the team Friday and is questionable for Saturday’s game. If Bogosian cannot play, the Jets will start Randy Jones in his place.

Sounds like Bogosian may be banged up and unable to play. The former 3rd overall pick has three goals and 20 points through 51 games. Look for Randy Jones to draw in if he can't play.

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Illegal Curve 2012-02-11T11:21:27.000Z

Ondrej Pavelec(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Ondrej Pavelec will start in net for the Jets this afternoon.

In nine career starts against the Pens, Pavelec has a 1-8-0 record with a 4.16 GAA and .872 SV%.

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Illegal Curve 2012-02-11T11:20:48.000Z

Nicklas Backstrom(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Just spoke with Nicklas Backstrom. Seems in good spirits but still no idea when he'll be back. #Caps

Still no progress or timetable for Backstrom. The entire situation is frustrating for fans, teammates and most importantly fantasy hockey owners.

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Stephen Whyno 2012-02-11T11:18:49.000Z

Mathieu Garon(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Goalie Start

Garon off first at morning skate.

In 10 career appearances against the Sabres, Garon has a 3-7-0 record with a 3.12 GAA, .895 SV% and one shutout.

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@TBLightning 2018-07-18T17:53:25.601Z

Aaron Ness(Defenseman)(D)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Ness paired with MacDonald. #isles

Ness gets his first crack at the top four. He was held pointless over his first two games.

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@NYIslanders 2012-02-11T11:14:55.000Z

Milan Jurcina(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Ness paired with MacDonald. #isles

With Ness with MacDonald, look for Jurcina to play on the third pairing. He has two goals and six points in 42 games.

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@NYIslanders 2018-07-18T17:53:27.811Z

Kyle Okposo(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Okposo will stay on Tavares line.

Okposo is expected to start today's game on the top line. The former 7th overall pick has 12 goals and 29 points in 50 games.

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@NYIslanders 2012-02-11T11:12:29.000Z

Rhett Rakhshani(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Rolston is in for Rakhshani.

Rakhshani draws out for today's game. He registered no points in five games.

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@NYIslanders 2018-07-18T17:53:29.856Z

Brian Rolston(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Rolston is in for Rakhshani.

Rolston finally gets back into the lineup.The veteran has four goals and eight points through his first 41 games with the Isles.

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@NYIslanders 2018-07-18T17:53:14.016Z

Evgeni Nabokov(Goalie)(G)|

Goalie Start

Nabokov will start.

In 44 career starts against the Kings, Nabokov has a 25-13-2-2 record with a 2.17 GAA, .918 SV% and four shutouts.

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@NYIslanders 2012-02-11T11:10:36.000Z

Henrik Lundqvist(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Lundqvist in

Through four starts against the Flyers this season, Lundqvist has a 4-0-0 record with a 1.50 GAA, .949 SV% and one shutout.

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Steve Zipay 2012-02-11T11:07:10.000Z

Ray Emery(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Quenneville said his goaltending “has to be better” when asked about Corey Crawford’s performance.

Emery has started over 70 percent of back-to-back games so we will guess he gets the nod tonight.

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Chicago Blackhawks Report 2012-02-11T18:34:12.000Z

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