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The addition of Christensen bumps Peters down to the fourth line. The grinder has a goal and five points in 29 games.

Don't be surprised if Christensen is bumped to a higher line. He scored a goal and five points through 20 games with the Rangers.

JVR continues to skate before practice in what could be seen as the next step. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.

Briere gets back on the ice for the third time this week. The second-line center scored 13 goals and 30 points in 43 games before getting hurt. He remains out indefinitely with a concussion.

Eminger probably knocks Stu Bickel out of the lineup when he returns. He has two goals and four points through 30 games.

Well, that was quick. Rechlicz will have no value in the minors.

In 20 career appearances against the Habs, Vokoun has a 5-9-1-3 record with a 2.59 GAA and .921 SV%.

Palushaj gives the Habs 12 healthy forwards. He has no points through 15 games.

Moen can come off IR at any time but is expected to miss a few more games. The gritty winger was enjoying a career season with nine goals and 16 points through 46 games.

Ennis was held out of yesterday's practice with an illness. The former 26th overall pick has missed most of the season with a high-ankle sprain but could provide a boost down the stretch.

Sounds like Kassian could stick for a few more games. The rookie scored three goals and six points over his first 19 NHL games.

In five career appearances against the Panthers, Mason has a 2-2-1 record with a 2.98 GAA and .920 SV%.

McDonald practiced most of this week with contact which is still a good sign. The veteran center has been relegated to only three games this season.

Steen remains close to returning but likely won't get back into the lineup just yet. He has 13 goals and 24 points in 36 games.

The top line center was just resting this morning. Spezza has 20 goals and 50 points in 53 games which leads the Sens in scoring. Clearly, his absence would change the team's dynamic.

Rau scored a goal over his four games with the Wild. He has no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.

Nugent-Hopkins is back to full strength and ready to play. The star rookie has 13 goals and 35 points in his first 38 career games. After Sam Gagner's breakout performance, it will be interesting to see where he slots into the lineup.

Rolston draws out for tonight's game. Through his first 41 games in Long Island, the veteran scored four goals and eight points. Don't be surprised if rookies continue to get a look over the slower veteran.

Reese has a goal and three points through 14 games. Expect him to get back into the lineup shortly.

In seven career starts against the Sens, Nabokov has a 3-3-0 record with a 2.94 GAA, .884 SV% and one shutout.