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The fourth line at the morning skate at TD Garden looked to be Keith Aucoin between Mike Knuble and Joel Ward.
Knuble finds himself back on the fourth line. The veteran scorer has six goals and 17 points in 68 games.
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That means Marcus Johansson as the top-line right wing along with Alex Ovechkin and Brooks Laich.
Johansson moves back up to the top line. He has 13 goals and 42 points in 75 games.
Niskanen takes the ice for the #Pens -SK
Niskanen skating this morning is a good sign for injured d-man. He scored four goals and 21 points in 72 games this season.
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Corvo will be in.
Corvo draws back into the lineup for tonight's game. He has four goals and 25 points through 70 games.
Seidenberg is not in lineup tonight. Got cut by skate in LA, stitched up but got infected. On antibiotics.
Sounds like Seidenberg will miss some playing time. Through 76 games, he has four goals and 22 points.
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Frolik skating w/ Mayers & Bollig at #Blackhawks a.m skate
Look for Frolik to play on the fourth line tonight. He has five goals and 14 points in 59 games.
Everyone else is (Toews, Lepisto, Emery)
Lepisto stepping back on the ice is a good sign but he is still far away. The offensive defender has a goal and three points in 25 games.
Hawks taking ice.Toews out there so another day goes by no setbacks, that's good news for him.Working backwards those last 2 games look good
Toews continues to progress but there is no word if he will return during the regular season.
Montador & Keith not on ice for #Blackhawks a.m skate.
Sounds like Montador had a setback in his first game back. The d-man has five goals and 14 points in 54 games.
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David Steckel will have an mri, left practice early yesterday, Carlyle says he'll be a gametime decision. #leafs
If Steckel can't play, look for Colby Armstrong to get back into the lineup. The face-off specialist has eight goals and 12 points in 74 games.
Goalie Start
Thomas is the first goalie off.
In two starts against the Caps this season, Thomas has a 1-1-0 record with a 2.53 GAA and .924 SV%.
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Taormina and Larsson appear to be out
Taormina is once again a healthy scratch. The rookie has a goal and seven points in 30 games.
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Taormina and Larsson appear to be out
Larsson is a healthy scratch for the second consecutive game. The rookie has two goals and 18 points in 64 games.
Seidenberg not on the ice at morning skate. #Bruins
Seidenberg missing today's skate makes him questionable to play tonight. Through 76 games, he has four goals and 22 points.
Injury
#canadiens Scott Gomez de retour sur patin en solitaire. Back on the ice.
Gomez is probably done for the season but getting back on the ice is a good sign. The much-criticized center has two goals and 11 points in 38 games.
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Vincent Lecavalier (broken hand) will be back for Lightning tonight.
No word on where Lecavalier plays tonight. The big center has 21 goals and 46 points in 58 games.
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Volchenkov will play tonight
Volchenkov draws back into the lineup. He has two goals and 11 points in 68 games.
Maine forward Brian Flynn has signed a contract with the Buffalo #Sabres. #mesports
Flynn just completed his fourth season at the U. of Maine, scoring 18 goals and 48 points.
Niederreiter back in lineup.
El Nino draws back into the lineup tonight. He scored a goal through 49 games.
Goalie Start
Al Montoya in goal
In three career appearances against the Penguins, Montoya has a 0-1-1 record with a 4.17 GAA and .890 SV%.
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