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Goalie Start

Karlsson starting tonight in Vancouver. I thought that might wait till they're officially eliminated, but it makes sense. #Flames

In three career appearances against the Canucks, Karlsson has a 0-1-1 record with a 3.72 GAA and .892 SV%.

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Pat Steinberg 2018-07-18T17:53:19.230Z

Duncan Siemens(Right Defenseman)(LD)|

Call up / Send down

Colorado Avalanche prospective defenseman Duncan Siemens was recalled by the Colorado Avalanche yesterday.

Siemens is eligible to play in the AHL now that his WHL season is over. He scored six goals and 28 points in 57 games with the Saskatoon Blades.

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The Avalanche Guild 2012-03-31T15:19:26.000Z

Cam Barker(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Barker will get back in.

Barker scored two goals in 21 games with the Oilers.

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Dan Tencer 2018-07-18T17:53:14.436Z

Colten Teubert(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Call up / Send down

General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have recalled defenceman Colten Teubert on an emergency basis from the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League.

Teubert registered an assist and 18 PIM in his first 20 games with the club.

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EdmontonOilers.com 2018-07-18T17:53:15.844Z

Ladislav Smid(Defenseman)(D)|

Injury

No Petry, no Smid and no Peckham on the trip to California.

Smid will miss the next two games. He scored five goals and 15 points in 78 games with the Oilers.

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Tom Gazzola 2012-03-31T15:06:40.000Z

Jeff Petry(Defenseman)(D)|Minnesota Wild MIN

Injury

No Petry, no Smid and no Peckham on the trip to California.

Petry will miss the next two games. He scored two goals and 24 points in 71 games with the Oilers.

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Tom Gazzola 2012-03-31T15:06:05.000Z

Theo Peckham(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Injury

No Petry, no Smid and no Peckham on the trip to California.

Peckham will miss the next two games. He has a goal and two assists with 80 PIM on the season.

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Tom Gazzola 2018-07-18T17:53:33.186Z

Danny Briere(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Hot Streak

That's 7 assists in last 3 games for Briere

At this rate, Briere should post over 50 points for his third consecutive season.

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Adam Kimelman 2012-03-31T14:50:16.000Z

Mike Smith(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Mike Smith is expected to start in goal for the Coyotes.

In 10 career appearances against the Ducks, Smith has a 5-3-1 record with a 2.81 GAA, .891 SV% and one shutout.

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PhoenixCoyotes.com 2012-03-31T14:42:25.000Z

Kevin Bieksa()(RD)|

Injury

#Canucks AV said same D-pairs, so that means no Kevin Bieksa for the third straight game.

Sounds like Bieksa will miss another game. The defender has eight goals and 42 points in 76 games.

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Jim Jamieson 2012-03-31T14:33:47.000Z

Keith Ballard(Defenseman)(D)|Free Agent FA

Injury

#Canucks D-man Keith Ballard (concussion) also says continuing to make progress, feeling good, but no contact and no timeline on return.

Ballard still has no timetable for his return is progressing. He scored a goal and seven points in 47 games.

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Jim Jamieson 2012-03-31T14:33:11.000Z

Antti Niemi(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Niemi in net tonight vs. #Stars.

In 11 career appearances against the Stars, Niemi has a 6-2-3 record with a 2.30 GAA, .922 SV% and one shutout.

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Kevin Kurz 2012-03-31T14:31:28.000Z

Wayne Simmonds(Right Wing)(RW)|Philadelphia Flyers PHI

Line Change

Big cheers as Simmonds steps back on the ice.

Simmonds returned to the ice with a visor and fresh jersey. The big man just scored his 26th goal of the season, with his face.

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Dave Isaac 2012-03-31T14:30:10.000Z

Ondrej Pavelec(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Ondrej Pavelec in goal for the #NHLJets tonight vs the Tampa Bay Lightning.

In 14 career appearances against the Lightning, Pavelec has a 5-4-4 record with a 2.62 GAA and .916 SV%.

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Rick Ralph 2012-03-31T14:28:29.000Z

Douglas Murray(Defenseman)(D)|

Line Change

Doug Murray gametime decision, I'd guess 50-50 chances right now based on what I heard from he & coach.

Murray is an option to play tonight. The physical d-man has four assists in 59 games.

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Brodie Brazil 2012-03-31T14:27:47.000Z

Wayne Simmonds(Right Wing)(RW)|Philadelphia Flyers PHI

Injury

Simmonds was back on bench for 5 secs, and now just went back to locker room.

Simmonds may be hurt after a puck hit him in the face. Check back for a further update on the Flyers' power forward.

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Sam Carchidi 2012-03-31T14:22:11.000Z

Daniel Sedin(Left Wing)(LW)|

Injury

There was a Daniel Sedin sighting at the rink this morning. But no update on his status from #Canucks

Sedin remains out indefinitely with a concussion.

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Jeff Paterson 2012-03-31T14:20:41.000Z

Aaron Rome(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Injury

Rome expecting to play 1-2 games this week

Rome skated this morning and should draw back in shortly. He has four goals and 10 points through 41 games.

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Jason Botchford 2018-07-18T17:53:09.993Z

Dale Weise(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Weise is out

Weise sits out tonight's game. The fourth liner scored four goals and eight points in 66 games.

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Jason Botchford 2012-03-31T14:17:16.000Z

Andrew Ebbett(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

#canucks Andrew Ebbett will take warm-up and is a game time decision.

Ebbett is an option to play tonight. Sidelined since January 7th, the versatile veteran has four goals and five points on the season.

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Dan Murphy 2012-03-31T14:13:18.000Z

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