Ericsson says he's out for tonight.
Ericsson isn't a great fantasy option but with all the injuries to the Red Wings blueline, when he returns he could have more opportunities than usual.
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Henrique is stiill recovering from surgery on his left thumb. This is his first time on the ice with the team. Been skating week and a half.
Henrique still isn't ready to play but this is a step towards playing and could be back in the lineup as early as next week. Monitor his status going forward.
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Miller expected to get the start tonight against Carolina.
Miller is 2-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .953 SV% on the season. So far so good for Miller, and as long as the Sabres continue to score in front of him he should be a reliable #1 fantasy goalie. Start with confidence.
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Tuukka time tonight. He's first goalie off. #Bruins
Rask is 2-1 this season and has looked strong in all three of his starts. Rask appears like he is going to get a large majority of the starts for the Bruins this season. He has a chance to finish the year as fantasy's best goalie, if he and the Bruins continue to play well.
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Ellis expected to get his first of the year.
Ellis came into the first game of the year when Cam Ward was pulled and allowed 1 goal on 13 shots. He doesn't have any fantasy value as a backup goalie.
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Vigneault confirms Schneider will start in Anaheim. Lapierre has minor groin issue. Will test it in morning. #Canucks
Schneider gets his 3rd start and is current sporting a 4.59 GAA.
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Tuukka Rask to get his fourth straight start.
Rask is 2-1 this season and has looked strong in all three of his starts. Rask appears like he is going to get a large majority of the starts for the Bruins this season. He has a chance to finish the year as fantasy's best goalie, if he and the Bruins continue to play well.
Hudler is back practicing with the Flames.
Hudler had left the Flames training camp because of the death of his father. He has returned to practice yesterday and is expected to play for the Flames on Saturday.
As per that last retweet from Jamie Benn's agent, Benn has agreed to terms on a 5 year deal, believed to be worth, $5.25M per year.
This is good news for owners who drafted Benn. He isn't expected to make his debut until Monday, but monitor his situation going forward and get him in your lineups when he plays.
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Quick gets the start.
Kings are looking for their first win of the season.
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Howard (starting)
With all their injuries the Red Wings are thin on D and their offence is struggling to score. Start with caution
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Last night, he spent much of the second and third periods on the bench, with Taylor Pyatt taking his place on a line with Ryan Callahan and Derek Stepan, something John Tortorella didn't hold back on discussing.
Kreider haas been scratched tonight, and is in danger of being sent to the AHL. Probably not worth holding on to at this point, but Pyatt isn't much of an option either
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Henrik Lundqvist (1-2-0, 4.03 GAA) vs. Ilya Bryzgalov (0-3-0, 3.04 GAA) tonight in Philly.
Two underperforming teams faceoff. Bryz looking for his first win.
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As expected, Jason LaBarbera will start vs. Sharks tonight.
LaBarbera holds fantasy value until Smith returns. The Sharks are coming off a dominant 6-3 win and have 10 goals in 2 games.
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Dustin Penner will be a healthy scratch tonight.
Penner has only averaged 11:39 a game so far this season and is a -2. Penner doesn't have any fantasy value.
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Simmonds-Giroux-Read
With Hartnell out with injury, Brayden Schenn suspended and Danny Briere still out the Flyers have had to shuffle their lines. Read and Simmonds will get a chance to play with Giroux which definitely increases their fantasy value.
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Carey Price will get his third-straight start on Thursday.
Price has looked solid in net through the Habs first two games of the year, but isn't getting very much goal support. If the Canadiens can find the back of the net more often it would go a long way for Price's fantasy value.
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Gomez not playing tonight by looks of morning skate, and Niemi starting tonight, of course. #SJSharks
Niemi looks to stay unbeaten on the season in his third start.
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Harding expected to start tomorrow. #mnwild
In Harding's first action of the season he played great an shut the Stars out. He still doesn't have much fantasy value because he is still the backup to Backstrom.
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Oilers lineup tonight: 4-93-14, 64-89-83, 94-10-91 and 37-20-56 up front with 5-2, 19-15 and 6-45 on D and 40 between the pipes
Dubnyk looks to rebound after a poor outing against the Sharks.
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