Forwards Cal Clutterbuck and Nick Palmieri sustained upper-body injuries last night.
No word on the extent of the injuries. Palmieri has no points in four games with the Wild.
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Forwards Cal Clutterbuck and Nick Palmieri sustained upper-body injuries last night.
No word on the extent of the injuries. Clutterbuck has 14 goals and 22 points through 60 games.
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#Coyotes Head Coach Dave Tippett says Gilbert Brule will be a game-time decision tonight vs. Blue Jackets.
Brule could provide the Coyotes with a boost by drawing back in tonight. He has three goals and seven points through his first 17 games in Phoenix.
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have recalled defenseman David Rundblad from the Portland Pirates, the Coyotes American Hockey League affiliate (AHL).
Rundblad is expected to play tonight. The rookie has two assists in two games.
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We also may get to see the Wild debut of Steven Kampfer, the 23-year-old puck-moving defenseman acquired in the Greg Zanon deal last week. I hear he's on his way, too. Kampfer is a former Michigan Wolverine and Ann Arbor native.
Expect Kampfer to make his Wild debut this weekend. He has two assists in 10 NHL games this season.
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The Wild will recall forward Chad Rau,.
Rau likely plays on the second or third line if called upon. He has two goals through seven games.
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Tim Wallace will replace Brandan Segal.
Segal gets the privilege of watching tonight's game in the press box. He has no points through two games.
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Tim Wallace will replace Brandan Segal.
Wallace gets into his second game with the Lightning. He has one assist in 33 games this season.
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Guy Boucher confirms that Mathieu Garon will return to the goal for the Lightning tonight
In five career starts against the Canes, Garon has a 2-3-0 record with a 3.40 GAA, .885 SV% and one shutout.
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Niemi in nets tonight. #SJSharks
In eight career starts against the Blues, Niemi has a 4-4-0 record with a 2.53 GAA and .919 SV%.
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Datsyuk also says he's targeting the upcoming California trip a week from Tues. for possible return. Also, he says "California" like Arnold
Sounds like another 10 days or so for Datsyuk, which is slightly behind schedule.
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Hamonic back. #Isles give up a PPG for 9th time in last 13 games; Rolston gets assist on Lucic's goal, 1-0 Bruins.
Hamonic is able to grit through the pain.
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Sullivan is day-to-day but did practice on his normal line. The veteran has 12 goals and 35 points in 63 games.
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Richardson and Westgarth staying out there on the ice.
Richardson is once again a healthy scratch. The veteran has three goals and five points in 53 games.
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Richardson and Westgarth staying out there on the ice.
Westgarth is once again a healthy scratch. He has a goal and an assist with 39 PIM in 25 games.
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Looks like Clifford is back in.
Look for Clifford to play on the fourth line. He has four goals and 10 points with 99 PIM in 63 games.
Travis Hamonic to room. Boychuk slapper off foot.
Hamonic is clearly ailing from the big blast. We should have a further update on the young d-man shortly.
Chuck Kobasew remains out with a back injury.
He has seven goals and 13 points in 54 games.
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Babcock said Bertuzzi will be game time decision.
Bertuzzi was limited to only 8:01 of ice time on Friday night. The Red Wings would need to make a roster move if the veteran can't play.
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Here are details on #Habs Price's mask for tonight http://yfrog.com/o03wbxpj
In 18 career appearances against the Leafs, Price has a 10-7-1 record with a 2.35 GAA, .926 SV% and three shutouts.
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