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Alfredsson maintanence day. No changes tomorrow. #Sens
As expected, Alfredsson took a maintenance day today. The captain has 18 goals and 40 points through 51 games this season.
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Sounds as if Kulemin's wife Rachel may have gone into labour.
Even though Kuleimin took a stinger last night, his absence likely isn't due to injury. Regardless, he should be listed as questionable for this weekend. He has five goals and 23 points in 55 games.
Goalie Start
Jonas Hiller (18-19-8, 2.80 GAA, .906) will make his 13th consecutive start.
In eight career appearances against the Red Wings, Hiller has a 2-6-0 record with a 3.52 GAA and .910 SV%.
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Martin Brodeur said he will play Saturday vs. Florida
In two starts against the Panthers this season, Brodeur has a 1-1-0 record with a 2.91 GAA and .903 SV%.
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The Chicago Blackhawks have placed defenseman Steve Montador on Injured Reserve.
Montador is eligible to come off this upcoming Monday. He has a five goals and 14 points in 51 games.
Call up / Send down
The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled defenseman Dylan Olsen from the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs
Sounds like Olsen will round out the third pairing. The former first rounder has no points in two games.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Staal will be in lineup Saturday -Sam
Look for Staal to play on the second line tomorrow. The former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points in 34 games.
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#Pens coach Bylsma: Fleury in net Saturday -Sam
In 18 career appearances against the Jets, Fleury has a 13-5-0 record with a 2.18 GAA, .921 SV% and one shutout.
sorry folks. that is NOT Bryz down at the far end ...he remains out. that is Bacashihua
Turns out Bryzgalov is not practicing today which likely rules him out for tomorrow's game.
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Bob likely to face #Rangers in Sat. matinee at WFC.
In five career appearances against the Rangers, Bobrovsky has a 1-2-1 record with a 2.40 GAA and .920 SV%.
FYI, van Riemsdyk is still officially on IR. His status didn't change yesterday and he isn't on the active roster.
JVR remains out indefinitely. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
#CBJ G Curtis Sanford will not make trip to Minnesota. His back flared up late in last night's game.
The injury bug claims yet another victim in Columbus as Sanford likely misses a few games. The journeyman is responsible for 10 of the club's 15 wins.
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#CBJ G Steve Mason will use new, bigger pads on Saturday vs #mnwild. Just got them on Tuesday.
In nine career starts against the Wild, Mason has a 3-5-1 record with a 2.96 GAA and .896 SV%.
Injury
#CBJ F Jared Boll (broken foot) could return as soon as next week.
Good news on Boll, who is injured for the second time this season. He has 89 PIM through 39 games.
#CBJ D Marc Methot will have surgery to repair his broken jaw today.
The Blue Jackets lose one of their steadier defensemen for the third time this season. He has a goal and seven points through 46 games.
Call up / Send down
#CBJ will recall G Allen York from Springfield to back up
Barring an injury or blowout, York is not expected to see any playing time.
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Colby Armstrong joins line with Grabovski and MacArthur.
Armstrong could get a boost by playing on the second line. He has an assist in 14 games.
No sign of Nik Kulemin at Leaf practice.
Sounds like Kulemin could be hurt. The Leafs' forward took a stinger last night and should be listed as questionable for this weekend. He has five goals and 23 points in 55 games.
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Boyce joins fourth line with Steckel and Brown.
Boyce is simply filling in on the fourth line with Nik Kulemin not skating. No word on whether he plays this weekend.
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No Alfredsson at practice today. Konopka skating in his place with Turris and Greening. #Sens
Alfredsson is likely taking a maintenance day today. The captain has 18 goals and 40 points through 51 games this season.
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