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Vokoun in goal.
The Penguins have a loaded schedule coming up so Fleury looks to be getting an extended breather here.
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Peters apparently to make another start.
Filling in for injuries, Peters has a 4-9-1 record with a 3.01 GAA and .903 SV%.
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He is starting in net tonight vs. Carolina
The Flyers continue to alternate starting goaltenders. Mason was great for the Flyers his last time out, leading them to a 4-2 win over the Rangers.
Matt Calvert has a broken index finger on his right hand and is expected to be out 2 to 4 wks.
Calvert suffered the injury blocking of Slava Voynov's shot Thursday against LA. Calvert's fantasy season is likely over.
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Varlamov, who will start in Colorado's fifth and final meeting against the Oilers, hasn't played in the past six games, some of which because of a hip injury.
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Brodeur will make his 14th consecutive start Saturday afternoon against Florida and it appears he will also start Sunday against the Rangers
Broduer shutout the Flyers 3-0 on Thursday.
Line Change
Milan Hejduk will make his return to the Avalanche lineup Friday night against the Edmonton Oilers.
Hejduk has been out since March 30 because of a shoulder injury. Whom he will replace in the Avs lineup hasn't been decided yet by coach Joe Sacco.
Call up / Send down
G Igor Bobkov has been recalled by the Ducks.
Appears that Viktor Fasth might be dealing with an injury issue. Took part in morning skate but left ice a little early. If he's healthy enough he'll back up Hiller. If not, it's Bobkov.
Appears that Viktor Fasth might be dealing with an injury issue. Took part in morning skate but left ice a little early.
Igor Bobkov has been recalled and Hiller will likely get the start tonight.
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It looks as if Jonas Hiller will start for Ducks tonight against Calgary.
Hiller has won just 3 of his last 8 starts.
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Devan Dubnyk starts between the pipes Friday.
Dubnyk has dropped 4 straight starts, but has a good chance to get the win against the Avs tonight.
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Kari Lehtonen will get the start for Dallas against the Blues.
Lehtonen gave up just 1 goal on 38 shots Thursday in his first game back from injury.
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Craig Anderson will start Saturday against the Leafs.
Anderson has won 3 straight starts and gave up just 3 goals in those games.
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Trotz said Rinne will start
Rinne appears likely to play out the season for the Preds given that the playoffs are out of reach. With the team trying out more youth, the Hawks will pose a tough matchup for the Preds.
Nicklas Backstrom, who didn’t finish yesterday’s game after taking a slap shot off his arm, is taking part in practice.
A good sign as it doesn't appear Backstrom will miss any time.
Suspension
Dubinsky is eligible to play when the Blue Jackets play the Sharks on Sunday in HP Pavilion.
Dubinsky is not going to be suspended and his match penalty was rescinded.
Line Change
Looks like Hanowski will sit
Hanowski has posted one goal in his two games with the Flames.
Rozsival out (upper body)
The injury means more to the Hawks than for fantasy.
Hjalmarsson in tonight
Hjalmarsson did not practice but appears to be alright.
Ray Emery skated but likely is few days away.
As expected, Emery will not be ready to back up Crawford tonight.
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