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Hammer paired w O'Donnell for third d pair.
Expect O'Donnell to play on the third pairing to start this series.
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#Blackhawks' top line during practice: Kane--Toews--Hossa.
Toews is currently practicing on the top line, which could be a good indication that he can play during the playoffs. The Blackhawks' captain previously reported he still had concussion-like symptoms as recently as Saturday.
Lovejoy ahead of schedule.
Lovejoy might be an option to play during round one.
Bylsma says Niskanen is skating on his own.
Niskanen remains questionable to play in Game 1. If he can't go, look for Brian Streit to stay in the lineup.
Injury
Daniel Sedin is expected to join the team for practice today. Two full practices (symptom free) should set him up for a game 1 return.
Sedin skating with the team is an excellent sign. He expects to return to the lineup for game one.
Vokoun will try and skate on his own tomorrow
Vokoun continues to progress but remains behind schedule to return during round one.
Injury
#Caps GMGM says Neuvirth will try to practice tomorrow
If practice goes well, Neuvirth may be an option for round 1.
Call up / Send down
Lightning D Keith Aulie apparently on his way to AHL Norfolk.
Aulie registered an assist in 19 games with the Bolts.
#Sabres Christian Ehrhoff has a strain, would've missed the first round. #Buffalo
Sounds like Ehrhoff will be 100 percent by the beginning of next season. He finished his first year in Buffalo with five goals and 32 points in 66 games.
Malkin just took a tumble into the boards. Sitting a drill out. But seems ok.
Don't expect Malkin to miss any playing time. The superstar center won the Art Ross with 109 points on the season.
Injury
Jeremy Smith here at practice. Lindback not practicing. #Preds
LIndback left Saturday night's in the third period and might miss a few games with a minor injury.
Call up / Send down
Jeremy Smith here at practice. Lindback not practicing. #Preds
Sounds like Smith will be the backup for Pekka Rinne.
Injury
Neil has since left practice. #Sens
Neil might not be full healthy after all. Check back for a further word on his status.
#NYR say Gaborik has the flu.
Gaborik might be questionable to start the playoffs due to his sickness. He scored 41 goals and 76 games in 82 regular season games.
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Kubina with Shelley.
Kubina could be a healthy scratch for Game 1. He registered four assists in 17 games with the Flyers.
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Coby is with Grossmann
Grossmann is expected to return for Game 1. He registered six assists in 22 games with the Flyers.
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Wellwood with Read and Simmonds.
Wellwood moves into a more offensive situation. He scored five goals and nine points in 24 games.
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Talbot with Couturier and Rinaldo.
Rinaldo moves back down to the fourth line with everyone healthy. He scored two goals and nine points with 232 PIM in 66 games.
Briere now with Schenn and Voracek.
Briere practicing is an encouraging sign that he will play in round one. He scored 16 goals and 49 points in 70 games.
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Todd Bertuzzi and Danny Cleary both on ice in red and white practice jerseys.
Cleary is not expected to miss any playing time in the playoffs. He finishes his year with 12 goals and 33 points in 75 games.
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