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Injury

The #tblightning have recalled Pierre-Cedric Labrie, which must mean Shannon and Thompson not able to play tonight

Shannon left Saturday's game with an upper-body injury and may not play tonight. In his first 45 games in Tampa, the winger scored four goals and 12 points.

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Erik Erlendsson 2018-07-18T17:53:31.001Z

Nate Thompson(Center)(C)|Philadelphia Flyers PHI

Injury

The #tblightning have recalled Pierre-Cedric Labrie, which must mean Shannon and Thompson not able to play tonight

Expect Thompson to miss another contest. Through 63 games, the Alaska native has nine goals and 13 points.

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Erik Erlendsson 2012-03-19T10:22:31.000Z

Pierre-Cedric Labrie(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Call up / Send down

The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled forward Pierre-Cedric Labrie from the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League today, Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced.

Labrie gets another look with the team and could play tonight. He has one assist and 15 PIM in nine games.

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TampaBayLightning.com 2012-03-19T10:21:53.000Z

Travis Zajac(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Travis Zajac out there again today. He said yesterday he won't play tonight.

Zajac continues to skate but won't play tonight. It seems like the former first liner will be an option later on in the month.

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Tom Gulitti 2012-03-19T10:21:08.000Z

Alexander Radulov(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

On Monday morning, there's now an official word — Alexander Radulov will rejoin the Predators for the remainder of the season (at least) and their Stanley Cup run.

As confirmed by Puck Daddy, Radulov will come back to the Preds. No word on when he draws into the lineup.

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Puck Daddy 2012-03-19T10:20:25.000Z

Toni Lydman(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Injury

Per Ducks, Lydman is out with an upper body injury.

Tough player to lose during such important games. Check back for a further update on Lydman's status.

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Curtis Zupke 2018-07-18T17:53:34.666Z

Curtis Sanford(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Injury

#CBJ G Curtis Sanford leaves the game due to an injury on the last play.

No word on the extent of his injury but it certainly sounded serious. Expect a further update from the team.

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@BlueJacketsNHL 2018-07-18T17:53:16.220Z

Alex Steen(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Alex Steen to meet with Ken Hitchcock on Tuesday..could resume practicing with #Blues this week. Been skating/working out on a daily basisi

Good news for the Blues as they could get one of their better forwards back into the lineup. Before getting hurt he scored 13 goals and 24 points in 36 games.

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Andy Strickland 2012-03-18T19:36:45.000Z

Jonas Hiller(Goalie)(G)|

Goalie Start

Hiller vs Lindback

In 11 career starts against the Preds, Hiller has a 3-7-0 record with a 2.87 GAA, .912 SV% and one shutout.

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Phil Hulett 2012-03-18T19:33:44.000Z

Radim Vrbata(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Radim Vrbata, who has missed past 2 games because of illness, is expected back in lineup.

Look for the sniper on the top line. Through 70 games, Vrbata scored 30 goals and 56 points.

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Dave Vest 2012-03-18T19:31:29.000Z

Martin Hanzal(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

So is Martin Hanzal, who hasn't played since 3/8.

Expect Hanzal to center the top line tonight. Through 54 games, Hanzal scored eight goals and 31 points.

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Dave Vest 2012-03-18T19:30:52.000Z

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

Goalie Start

Goalie Mike Smith, who will start tonight, has posted a 1.67 goals-against average in three victories over the #Oilers this season.

Smith has three wins in five career starts against the Oilers --all of which came this season.

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Dave Vest 2012-03-18T19:29:41.000Z

Nicklas Backstrom(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Injury

#Caps spokesman confirms Nicklas Backstrom skated today at Kettler.

Sixth straight day for the concussed Backstrom. He still has no timetable for his return.

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Stephen Whyno 2012-03-18T19:27:11.000Z

Michael Frolik(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Frolik in the lineup for Hayes...Q talked pregame how he needed to pick it up a little....

Frolik draws in for the first time since February 26th. He has five goals and 14 points on the season.

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Jesse Rogers 2012-03-18T18:56:27.000Z

Jimmy Hayes(Right Wing)(RW)|

Line Change

Frolik in the lineup for Hayes...Q talked pregame how he needed to pick it up a little....

Hayes takes a seat in the press box tonight. Through 27 games, he scored five goals and nine points.

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Jesse Rogers 2012-03-18T18:55:40.000Z

Michal Neuvirth(Goalie)(G)|

Goalie Start

Neuvirth vs. Crawford tonight at United Center. #Caps #Blackhawks

Neuvirth faces the Blackhawks for the first time in his career.

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Stephen Whyno 2012-03-18T18:31:20.000Z

Jochen Hecht(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Injury

TAMPA, Fla. – Jochen Hecht is trying to recover from his third concussion in the past year. He’s approaching 35 years old.

Hecht remains out indefinitely and probably won't play again during the regular season.

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Sabres Edge 2018-07-18T17:53:21.320Z

Jonathan Toews(Center)(C)|Winnipeg Jets WPG

Injury

Q on Toews: "We’ll see how close he is to getting back on the ice, but I'll say he’s trending in the right way. #Blackhawks

Sounds like Toews continues to progress at a slower rate. There remains no timetable for the Blackhawks' captain.

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Tracey Myers 2012-03-18T18:28:14.000Z

David Backes(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Injury

If Backes misses Wednesday's game in Anaheim, as expected, it would end his streak at 185 consecutive games played. #stlblues

Sounds like Backes will miss at least one game. The Blues captain has 21 goals and 48 points in 73 games.

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Jeremy Rutherford 2012-03-18T16:05:37.000Z

Tommy Wingels(Center)(C)|

Line Change

Todd McLellan’s disclosure that Tommy Wingels could be in the lineup as soon as Monday night’s game against Anaheim.

The rookie could get back into the lineup tomorrow night. He scored three goals and seven points in 24 games.

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Working the Corners 2012-03-18T15:55:11.000Z

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