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Julien said McQuaid will sit. Rolston, too.
Rolston takes a seat for tonight's game. He scored three goals and 15 points in 21 games.
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Thomas will play.
In four appearances against the Sabres this season, Thomas has a 3-0-0 record with a 2.42 GAA and .906 SV%.
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As expected, Dwayne Roloson gets the start in net for the Lightning.
In three starts against the Jets this season, Roloson has a 1-1-0 record with a 1.88 GAA, .939 SV% and one shutout.
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#Karlsson in goal for the #Flames
In two career appearances against the Ducks, Karlsson has no record, a 1.97 GAA and .925 SV%.
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"I've been put in an opportunity to win the division"
In seven career appearances against the Wild, Smith has a 2-4-1 record with a 1.94 GAA, .917 SV% and two shutouts.
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Enroth in goal
In five career appearances against the Bruins, Enroth has a 0-3-1 record with a 4.37 GAA and .876 SV%.
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Malhotra will draw back in on a line with Bitz and Weise
Malhotra centers the fourth line tonight. He scored seven goals and 18 points in 77 games.
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Ebbett joining Henrik and Burrows
Ebbett moves up to the top line. He scored five goals and six points in 17 games.
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Lapierre may john Kesler and Booth in place of Raymond
Lapierre moves down to the second line for tonight's tilt. He scored nine goals and 19 points with 128 PIM in 81 games.
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Tanev will play tonight.
Tanev draws back into the lineup for tonight's game. He registered two assists in 24 games this season.
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Raymond is out tonight as his wife is about to give birth.
Raymond will not play tonight for personal reasons. He scored 10 goals and 20 points in 55 games.
Injury
No update on Daniel Sedin from AV.
Sedin remains out indefinitely with a concussion. He finishes his season with 30 goals and 67 points in 72 games.
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Trotz also said Colin Wilson could enter the lineup. #preds #NHL
Wilson gets back into the lineup for the first time since March 27th. He scored 15 goals and 34 points in 67 games.
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Pavelec will hope to be in the way.
In five starts against the Lightning this season, Pavelec has a 3-1-1 record with a 1.98 GAA and .935 SV%.
Many have asked: Won't have definitive answer until after warm-ups, but the hunch here is that #CBJ captain Rick Nash will dress tonight.
Sounds like Nash gets a chance to say goodbye. He scored 29 goals and 58 points in 81 games.
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Dan Ellis will back up. First time Ellis dresses since Jan. 6 vs. NYI.
Ellis gets back into the lineup for the first time since getting hurt.
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Jonas Hiller in goal against the Flames.
In seven career starts against the Flames, Hiller has a 4-2-1 record with a 2.38 GAA and .921 SV%.
Lubomir Visnovsky (upper body) is doubtful for today vs. Calgary. No word on callup so guessing Ducks might go with just five d-men.
Sounds like Visnovsky might not play tonight. He scored six goals and 27 points in 68 games.
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#Pens coach Bylsma: Marc-Andre Fleury will start in goal.
In five starts against the Flyers this season, Fleury has a 1-3-1 record with a 3.57 GAA and .866 SV%.
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Handzus says he's "probably" in tonight. #SJSharks
Handzus draws back into the lineup tonight. He scored seven goals and 24 points in 66 games.
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