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Richard Bachman in goal tonight.
Bachman allowed two goals on 28 shots in a win over the Predators last night. He has a fairly tough matchup vs. a strong Sharks team tonight. Be wary of the matchup.
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Jhonas Enroth is getting the start in net for the Sabres.
Enroth was expected to get in a game this weekend so expect Miller tomorrow. Thanks to Coach Rolston for keeping us guessing.
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No sign of Miller for his bench ritual so maybe Enroth?
Paul Hamilton's guess is as good as ours. This is the best evidence we have for an Enroth start this afternoon.
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Jonathan Quick left the ice first at the morning skate.
Quick rebounded nicely with a shootout win vs. Colorado and earned the confidence of his coach. Tonight will be a tough test for Quick vs. the Ducks.
Cam Fowler (upper body) not in the morning skate.
Fowler is not expected to make his return to the lineup tonight.
Glencross is a game time decision with the flu
The Flames are already down Tanguay and Glencross would be another blow to their offense. If Glencross can't go, Anton Babchuk is expected to dress as a 7th defenseman.
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It'll be Joey MacDonald getting the start for the #Flames tonight.
That's two straight starts for JoeyMac with Kipper sitting on the bench - likely frustrating fantasy owners everywhere. MacDonald hopes to build off of his 3-2 OT win yesterday vs. Phoenix.
Danny Briere will be in the line up.
Confirmation that Briere will suit up vs. the Sabres but no indication where they will place him in the lineup.
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Flyers announce that Steve Mason will start in net today at Buffalo
In his first start for his new club on April 9, Mason allowed 3 goals on 31 shots to lose 4-1 to the Islanders.
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Nik Backstrom obviously in goal.
Backstrom only faced 20 shots but allowed two goals in a losing effort vs. the Blues on Thursday. He will face the surprising Blue Jackets tonight in what would be his seventh start in April. After going 11-2-0 in March he has started April off on a sour note going 1-5-0 through the first six games.
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Not tonight (...in response to a question about Greiss starting)
With all remaining games being important for the Sharks, they look at Niemi to build off of his April 11 victory over the Red Wings.
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Viktor Fasth off the ice first for Ducks so he'll get the start tonight against the Kings.
Fasth replaced Hiller in his last time out. In his last start on April 7, Fasth allowed 3 goals en route to the Ducks' eventual 4-3 SO win over the Kings.
Rolston confirms newcomer Chad Ruhwedel will play today
Ruhwedel was signed to an entry level deal earlier today and will quickly join the Sabres. However, Coach Rolston did not confirm who his D partner will be.
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Rolston would not confirm whether Enroth or Miller will start today vs. PHIL.
Just what you need for what is likely a crucial matchup. This one may come down to the warmups.
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Khabby to start vs. #Flames
Khabibulin last played in the Oilers' 4-0 loss to Vancouver on April 4. The Flames obviously pose a better matchup for Khabby to bounce back and get a win.
Kovlachuk said "It doesn't make too much sense" for him to go to Toronto for Monday's game.
Kovalchuk is just about ready to drop in yearly leagues if you need the roster spot. He hasn't even started doing heavy shooting in practice, yet.
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Todd Richards will go with the same lineup that he used last night vs. St. Louis. That means Sergei Bobrovsky is back between the pipes.
Bob is hot with 1 goal allowed in his last two games vs. the Blues and Sharks. This is a big matchup for Columbus' road to the playoffs so expect Bobrovsky's best.
Dougie Hamilton will get another rest tonight.
Those counting on the rookie to man the Bruins' powerplay will have to wait until Monday's game as the Bruins prep for a playoff push.
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Fleury will start tonight.
Fleury was given the night off in favor of Vokoun on Thursday. He should be well rested for a great matchup vs. the Panthers. Start him with absolute confidence.
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Expect Columbus to counter with Sergei Bobrovsky
Bob is hot with 1 goal allowed in his last two games vs. the Blues and Sharks. This is a big matchup for Columbus' road to the playoffs so expect Bobrovsky's best.
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