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Joe Corvo(D)|INA
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Gleason-Faulk, McBain-Harrison, Sanguinetti-Bergeron the D pairs in warmups. No Corvo, so team is down a skater.

There is no word on what is going on with Corvo other than he is not on the ice. The Hurricanes who usually dress seven defenseman will play with only six d-men and 11 forwards tonight.

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Michael Smith 2018-07-18T17:53:21.461Z
Dan Ellis(G)|
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Ellis vs. Lundqvist

Ellis allowed three goals on 39 shots in a win over the Islanders on Tuesday. This is his second straight win while making 35+ saves. He will face the Rangers tonight who are trying to solidfy their playoff spot. Ellis is a risky start.

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Andrew Gross 2013-04-25T18:32:01.000Z
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Ryan Getzlaf(C)|INA
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Ryan Getzlaf was to sit but could go as Nick Bonino may be questionable. Bonino apparently not feeling well.

This would be good for Getzlaf's fantasy owners who need him to play tonight. However we might not know until warmups if Getzlaf will be in or not. Monitor his status.

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Eric Stephens 2013-04-25T16:12:26.000Z
Ryan Getzlaf
Jean-Sebastien Giguere(G)|INA
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J.S. Giguere to start Friday's game in Phoenix #Avs

Giguere allowed three goals on 32 shots in a win over the Blues on Sunday. He will face the Coyotes tomorrow in what will be the Avs second last game of the season. It is a good matchup but if you have to play Giguere in the finals... How did you make the finals?

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Adrian Dater 2018-07-18T17:53:20.624Z
Devante Smith-Pelly(RW)|
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Both Patrick Maroon and Devante Smith-Pelly, recently called up from Norfolk, will be in the #NHLDucks lineup tonight.

With the Ducks benching a lot of their star players to rest them for the playoffs, Smith-Pelly will play in his sixth game this season. He has yet to record a point this season.

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@AnaheimDucks 2013-04-25T15:36:47.000Z
Devante Smith-Pelly
Bryan Allen(D)|
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Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf won't play tonight vs Canucks. Nor will Selanne, Koivu and Bryan Allen. All being saved for playoffs. #canucks

Allen will take a seat tonight with the Ducks locked into second in the Western Conference.

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Elliott Pap 2013-04-25T14:49:35.000Z
Bryan Allen
Kevin Bieksa(RD)|
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#canucks Kevin Bieksa optimistic he'll be ready for game one of the playoffs.

He will miss his fifth straight game tonight and likely his sixth on Saturday. He will be a welcomed return to the Canucks blueline should he return come game 1.

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Dan Murphy 2013-04-25T14:27:52.000Z
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Keith Ballard(D)|FA
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Keith Ballard says he will play forward tonight vs Ducks.

Ballard who missed Tuesday's game with a back injury will return to the lineup tonight but as a forward. He played forward earlier in the season when the Canucks did not have enough active forwards. He will replace Tom Sestito on the fourth line.

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Elliott Pap 2013-04-25T14:24:42.000Z
Keith Ballard

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Who are the top NHL players to watch this season?

There’s never been more talent scattered across the NHL than there is this season. With living legends like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin still setting records left-and-right, alongside today’s current superstars such as Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon, the level of talent in the NHL is at an all-time high. Along with these established stars, there’s plenty of budding stars emerging every season such as Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Matvei Michkov.

What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

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NHL player performances make a direct impact on the outcome of any fantasy hockey matchup. Staying up to date with the latest news and performances of your team’s players can be the difference between winning and losing.

Some notable fantasy hockey performers that flew under the radar in most drafts this year include Martin Necas (123 ADP) of the Carolina Hurricanes and Kiefer Sherwood of the Vancouver Canucks. While sleeper picks are always a great get, nothing is worse than a bust taken early on. Some of the most disappointing players of the fantasy hockey season includes Zach Hyman (28 ADP) of the Edmonton Oilers and Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars (33 ADP).

Whether you’re checking out how your current rostered players are performing or scouting for hidden gems on the waiver wire, the latest player news can help you make your next winning move this season.

Which NHL players are having breakout or comeback seasons?

Every season there are several players who have breakout years, establishing themselves as some of the best up-and-coming stars in the league. In the 2024-25 season early breakout candidates have emerged such as Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals (on-pace for his first 100-point season) and Ivan Barbashev of the Vegas Golden Knights (on-pace for career-high in points).

Additionally, nothing beats a comeback story, and that can be said about surging veterans such as Anze Koipitar of the Los Angeles Kings, and Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars.

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