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Jarome Iginla(RW)|FA
Line Change
Line Change
Bylsma said Iginla's role hasn't been decided. But he hinted that Kunitz-Crosby-Dupuis line will remain together.

It sounds like Iginla could be on the right wing alongside Evgeni Malkin and James Neal will be moved over to the left side. However it is hard to believe that the Penguins won't put him next to Crosby, regardless of the success Kunitz and Dupuis have had this season. We aren't going to speculate. We'll see where he plays in his first game, which is likely going to be Saturday vs. the Islanders.

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@PensInsideScoop 2013-03-28T13:02:19.000Z
Jarome Iginla
Henrik Lundqvist(G)|FA
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Lundqvist in goal and same #NYR lineup

Lundqvist allowed two goals on 34 shots on Tuesday in a 5-2 win over the Flyers. He will make his third start of the season against the Senators tonight. In the two previous meetings he was 0-1-1 with 2.42 GAA and .934 SV%. 'King' Henrik's numbers are great, his 2.20 GAA is 10th in the league and his .922 SV% is good for seventh. That being said he also ranks fifth in losses because the Rangers offensive has been non-existent this year (2.34 goals per game - 27th in the NHL)

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Pat Leonard 2013-03-28T12:46:26.000Z
Henrik Lundqvist
Al Montoya(G)|FA
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Montoya will get the start for the Jets as they attempt to streak bust the Penguins.

Montoya is 3-0-0 with a 2.68 GAA and .896 SV% this season. However he is going to be in tough to keep his undefeated record. He faces a Penguins team who look unbeatable at this point. I would net suggest starting Montoya. If you're feeling lucky, then by all means... Start him.

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@IllegalCurve 2013-03-28T12:38:02.000Z
Al Montoya
Jacob Markstrom(G)|NJD
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
. @j_markstrom first goalie off the ice which usually indicates starter for game. #FlaPanthers

Markstrom is doing his best Panthers-era Luongo impression, posting mediocre win totals (3 wins in 11 starts) but solid peripherals (2.59 GAA and .921 SV%). He has a nice matchup against a struggling Sabres squad and could make for a good spot start if you're in a pinch.

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Panthers Twitter 2013-03-28T11:17:49.000Z
Jacob Markstrom
Evgeni Nabokov(G)|
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Nabokov will be in #Isles net again tonight in Philly. Likely same lineup as well, wait to see what Capuano says after skate.

Nabokov has been a workhorse this year, starting 28 games, good for a tie for 4th in the NHL. His 15-10-3 record is solid but the .902 SV% leaves something to be desired. The Flyers have only won 3 of their last 10 so Nabokov could be a decent start depending on your other options.

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Arthur Staple 2013-03-28T11:07:01.000Z
Evgeni Nabokov
James Reimer(G)|OTT
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
James Reimer the starter tonight against the Canes.

Reimer has only lost once in regulation in his last 12 starts, but the GAA and SV% have not been quite as spectacular. Tonight will likely be more of the same as the Canes can score, but have trouble keeping the puck out of their own net.

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David Alter 2013-03-28T11:01:22.000Z
James Reimer
Jarome Iginla(RW)|FA
Trade
Trade
Calgary Flames have traded captain Jarome Iginla to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for NCAA prospects Kenneth Agostino, Ben Hankowski and 2013 first-round pick.

Initial were reports had Iginla going to the Bruins, but the deal was not finalized. The Penguins have now added Iginla, Brenden Morrow, and Douglas Murray prior to the deadline.

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Randy Sportak 2013-03-28T01:40:14.000Z
Jarome Iginla
Torey Krug(D)|STL
Call up / Send down
Call up / Send down
The Bruins have called up Torey Krug from Providence. The defenseman will be available tonight against the Canadiens.

Krug is one of the prospects available on the trade market. Matt Bartkowski could also be a trade chip. Both could be in tonight's lineup for rival scouts to evaluate prior to a deal. Krug is the more offensively dynamic of the two young defensemen and has 10 goals and 24 assists in 55 games for Providence.

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Fluto Shinzawa 2013-03-27T17:31:54.000Z
Torey Krug
James Wisniewski(D)|
Injury
Injury
Richards said #CBJ D James Wisniewski is close, and "may be ready to go tomorrow." Said he skated today & they'll decide at game time.

Wisniewski hasn't played since mid-February with a broken right foot. He had three goals and six assists in 15 games prior to getting inured. This would be a good addition to a Columbus team who has played very well in March.

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Rob Mixer 2013-03-27T15:59:56.000Z
James Wisniewski
Cory Schneider(G)|FA
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Cory Schneider starts again tomorrow vs Colorado. #Canucks

Schneider will get his sixth straight start tomorrow night vs. Colorado. He has won each of his last five starts with a 0.99 GAA, .962 SV%. and two shutouts. He has a good matchup tomorrow and could very well make it six wins in a row.

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Hosea Cheung 2013-03-27T15:56:41.000Z
Cory Schneider
Jonas Hiller(G)|
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
HIller will start for the Ducks.

Hiller allowed two goals on 21 shots in a losing effort against the Red Wings in his last start. He will get the nod against the Sharks. He is 0-0-1 with a 1.85 GAA and .889 SV% against San jose this season.

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Johnathan Davis 2013-03-27T15:15:20.000Z
Jonas Hiller

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