Line Change
Perreault will be a healthy scratch tonight.
With Perrault out Marcus Johansson draws back into the Capitals lineup after being a healthy scratch for the last 2 games.
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Redden out tonight w/Flu.
This is unfortunate for Redden because he's coming off of back-to-back games with goals. He has 2 G in 3 games, but will be out tonight with the flu.
Kevin Dineen expects Stephen Weiss back Sunday at #Sabres #FlaPanthers
Weiss will miss his fourth straight game tonight, but is expected to be back on Sunday. He is the Panthers best center and they could use him back on the ice.
Line Change
Mike Komisarek is recovered from his eye injury, but will be a healthy scratch for the #leafs tonight.
Komisarek has yet to register a point this season. He isn't fantasy relevant.
Line Change
Bourque will be a healthy scratch tonight.
Bourque isn't fantasy relevant. He has 0 points in 6 games and is a -4.
Injury
Laich (groin) skated with the Capitals today. Still not ready to play.
This is the first time Laich has skated this season and is getting closer to a return. The Capitals are struggling and could use Laich back in the lineup. There is still no timetable for his return.
Muller says if Faulk feels good physically tomorrow, likely will play against Sens.
Faulk missed the Canes last game against the Bruins but appears like he could be back tomorrow against the Senators. Monitor his status for tomorrow's game.
Line Change
DeBoer said Fayne has a "minor" arm injury, so they'll put in Larsson, who is 100 percent.
The former 4th overall pick will play in his first game of the season. He won't be fantasy relevant until he gets consistent playing time.
Call up / Send down
Ryan hamilton skates with steckel and orr for tonight's game vs Washington.
The Maple Leafs have called up Hamilton and will play tonight for the injured Mike Brown.
Jovo out for at least next 2 games (knee)
Jovanovski has only 1 assist and a -1 in his 5 games this season. He isn't a great fantasy option at this point in his career.
Chris Kreider (ankle) skated hard but says he can't say if he's encouraged yet, has to see how it feels tomorrow.
The Rangers need Kreider back to replace Ryan Callahan in the lineup. Kreider won't be in the lineup tonight.
Goalie Start
Dubnyk is expected to start for the Oilers tonight.
Dubnyk has won 2 straight games, including an OT win yesterday over the Coyotes. If Dubnyk does start tonight it would mark his 7th straight start this season. This is a tough matchup for the Oilers, taking on the undefeated Sharks.
Goalie Start
Niemi likely to start tonight for the Sharks.
Niemi remains unbeaten this season (5-0, 1.97 GAA and .933 SV%). He is a must start the way the Sharks are playing right now.
MacArthur is out tonight. Problem he has is not being able to pull glove down with pinky injury.
MacArthur is out for tonight so get him out of your lineup. He shouldn't be far from a return.
Goalie Start
Expecting Giguere tonight for Avs. His first start of the season.
This would be Giguere's first start of the year, he isn't fantasy relevant because Varlamov gets the large majority of starts.
Waiver Move
TOR claims Frazer McLaren from SJ.
McLaren isn't fantasy relevant.
Waiver Move
CAR's Zach Boychuk has been claimed off waivers by PIT.
Boychuk won't be fantasy relevant until he cracks the Penguins roster. If he does play for the Pens he could see time with Malkin's line, which would certainly give him fantasy value.
Goalie Start
Looks like Michal Neuvirth draws a fifth straight start tonight vs Leafs.
Neuvirth appears to have taken the starting job from Holtby for the time being. He has played well although only winning 1 of his last 4 shots. The Capitals are looking to get on track tonight against the Leafs.
Goalie Start
Vokoun is the first goalie off. Look for him to start tonight.
The Penguins have surprisingly stumbled out of the gate. Vokoun saved all 7 shots that he faced in relief of Fleury last game and will get the call tonight. It doesn't get get any easier for the Penguins tonight as they take on the Rangers.
Goalie Start
Reimer to start against the Caps.
This will be Reimer's third straight start which would indicate that he is the #1 again in Toronto. The Caps have struggled early on this season so it could be a good matchup for Reimer, but you never know when Alex Ovechkin is on the ice.
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