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Theo Peckham(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Looks like there is a chance Theo Peckham plays tonite.

Peckham's status will be updated at the morning skate. Given that Peckham has mostly been a healthy scratch all season, we aren't expecting much from him if he gets the opportunity to play.

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Ryan Rishaug 2018-07-18T17:53:33.188Z

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

Goalie Start

Their No. 1 goalie is starting tonight

Tortorella has stated that Lundqvist will probably not start the Rangers' 7 remaining games as they prepare for the playoffs. Biron could get one of the Rangers' lighter opponents next week.

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Andrew Gross 2013-04-16T09:17:48.000Z

Adam Lowry(Center)(C)|Winnipeg Jets WPG

Signing

Jets agree to terms with Adam Lowry.

Lowry is not expected to play a role with the Jets this season

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Scott Brown 2013-04-16T09:15:50.000Z

Ryan White(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Suspension

White received two five-minute majors for elbowing and fighting, as well as a match penalty. He was kicked out of the game, and will likely face a hearing and subsequent suspension.

White delivered a head shot to Kent Huskins of the Flyers and will likely receive supplemental discipline.

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Sarah Baicker 2013-04-16T09:10:55.000Z

Kent Huskins(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Injury

Defenseman Kent Huskins suffered a concussion in the first period of Monday’s game against the Canadiens at the Bell Center.

Another injury to the Flyers' already weak D core. There is no timetable on his return or on who will take his lineup spot.

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Sarah Baicker 2018-07-18T17:53:23.583Z

Mike Smith(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Injury

#Coyotes announce goalie Mike Smith is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Labarbera starts tonight and Johnson recalled on emergency basis. Will update as we know more but this is a big blow to fantasy owners if he's out for an extended period.

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Sarah McLellan 2013-04-15T21:52:52.000Z

Jason LaBarbera(Goalie)(G)|

Goalie Start

LaBarbera leads #Coyotes onto the ice for warm-ups, so there's your starter vs. #Sharks.

Late confirm due to the fact that Mike Smith appeared only briefly at the team skate this morning and the Coyotes recalled Johnson on an emergency basis.

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Sarah McLellan 2013-04-15T21:46:09.000Z

Carl Gunnarsson(Right Defenseman)(LD)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Carl Gunnarsson was out of Monday's lineup with a lower body injury.

He's listed as day-to-day.

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Leafs 2013-04-15T19:25:08.000Z

Mattias Ekholm(Defenseman)(D)|Edmonton Oilers EDM

Line Change

Mattias Ekholm will likely play his first game of the 2013 season against Vancouver tonight

Ekholm will probably take the place of defenseman Kevin Klein, who has what Predators coach Barry Trotz called a “below the neck” injury. The last time Ekholm wore a Predators sweater was Oct. 20, 2011.

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Josh Cooper 2013-04-15T17:34:18.000Z

Kevin Klein(Defenseman)(D)|

Injury

Klein is out Monday against Vancouver with what coach Trotz called "a below the neck injury".

Klein has 12 points in 43 games for the Preds this season.

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Josh Cooper 2013-04-15T17:25:08.000Z

Peter Holland(Center)(C)|

Call up / Send down

Ducks re-assign Peter Holland to Norfolk.

Holland had 5 points in 21 games with the Ducks.

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Curtis Zupke 2013-04-15T17:16:58.000Z

Brian Lashoff(Defenseman)(D)|Free Agent FA

Call up / Send down

Defenseman Brian Lashoff will stay with the Red Wings after all, rather than go to Grand Rapids.

Over the weekend, coach Mike Babcock said Lashoff would go to the minors for an opportunity to play rather than sit on the sidelines in Detroit.

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Helene St. Jame 2013-04-15T16:42:15.000Z

Ben Bishop(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Signing

Lightning sign Ben Bishop to a two-year deal.

Bishop should compete with Lindback for the number one job in Tampa next season.

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James Mirtle 2013-04-15T16:39:08.000Z

Nick Johnson(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Call up / Send down

Coyotes have recalled forward Nick Johnson from the Portland Pirates (AHL).

Johnson has 4 goals and 2 assists is 17 games with the Coyotes this season.

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Rich Nairn 2018-07-18T17:53:28.023Z

Chad Johnson(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Call up / Send down

Coyotes have recalled forward Nick Johnson and goaltender Chad Johnson (emergency basis) from the Portland Pirates (AHL).

No word on why Johnson has been recalled yet.

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Rich Nairn 2013-04-15T16:34:37.000Z

Ben Street(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Call up / Send down

The Flames have reassigned centre Ben Street to Abbotsford.

Street played 10 minutes of ice time with two shots on goal in Saturday night’s 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers.

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Flames 2013-04-15T14:37:39.000Z

Antti Niemi(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Niemi starting tonight.

With the Sharks in a back-to-back situation against division rivals, expect the workhorse Niemi to start both. However, McLellan has been known to mix it up so stay tuned for any late changes.

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Kevin Kurz 2013-04-15T14:48:50.000Z

Niklas Backstrom(Goalie)(G)|

Goalie Start

Backstrom will go for his ninth straight start. He sports a 1.24 GAA and a .948 SV% over his last four games.

Backstrom has been hot and is a strong start against the struggling Flames.

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Wild.com 2013-04-15T15:10:28.000Z

Matt Cullen(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Yeo: Cullen "good to go" tonight in Calgary. Granlund out. #mnwild

Cullen slots into Granlund's spot on the 3rd line.

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Wild Twitter 2013-04-15T14:00:35.000Z

Matt Dumba(Defenseman)(D)|Pittsburgh Penguins PIT

Call up / Send down

Matt Dumba has been assigned to the Houston #aeros by #mnwild

Not fantasy relevant

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Michael Russo 2013-04-15T13:52:02.000Z

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