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Colby Armstrong(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Line Change

#leafs lines, last line is Brown-Steckel-Crabb-Armstrong, others are the same.

After playing on the third line against Chicago, Armstrom will either move down to the fourth or be a healthy scratch. He has a goal and two points in 18 games.

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David Alter 2018-07-18T17:53:15.669Z

Matthew Lombardi(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Every active player on #leafs roster is practice, Lombardi practices with 3rd line after being a healthy scratch in Chicago.

Sounds like Lombardi will draw back into the lineup shortly. The speedy forward has seven goals and 14 points through 45 games.

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David Alter 2018-07-18T17:53:25.982Z

Rich Peverley(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Injury

Julien said Rich Peverley remains on schedule...^BISH

Expect Peverley back in 2-4 weeks. Through 49 games, he has nine goals and 38 points.

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@NHLBruins 2018-07-18T17:53:30.031Z

Andrew Ference(Defenseman)(D)|

Injury

Live, from #Bruins practice: Ds Andrew Ference (hurt Thursday vs. #Devils) and Zdeno Chara not skating;

Ference was injured last night and could miss a few games. Through 57 games, he scored five goals and 21 points.

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Mike Loftus 2012-03-02T12:44:45.000Z

Johnny Boychuk()(RD)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Live, from #Bruins practice: Johnny Boychuk is practicing.

Good news as Boychuk continues to recover from a mild concussion.The recently re-signed defenseman has three goals and 11 points with a plus-21 rating in 59 games.

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Mike Loftus 2012-03-02T12:44:15.000Z

Benoit Pouliot(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

#Bruins switching RWs on PP units: Pouliot w/Marchand-Bergeron.

Pouliot is bumped off the top PP unit. One of his nine goals have come on the power play.

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Mike Loftus 2012-03-02T12:43:59.000Z

Tyler Seguin(Center)(C)|Dallas Stars DAL

Line Change

#Bruins switching RWs on PP units: Seguin w/Lucic-Krejci;

Seguin now will get a look with Krejci and Lucic with the man advantage. Four of his 21 goals are power play tallies.

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Mike Loftus 2012-03-02T12:43:34.000Z

Brendan Shinnimin(Center)(C)|

Signing

WHL leading scorer Brendan Shinnimin has signed an entry level contract with Phoenix Coyotes

Shinnimin could see some time in the AHL once his WHL season is over. Expect the diminutive center to also challenge for a roster spot in next year's training camp.

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John Shannon 2012-03-02T12:41:02.000Z

Aaron Palushaj(Right Wing)(RW)|

Injury

#habs palushaj and gomez both missing practice with eye injuries

Sounds like Palushaj could miss some playing time after taking a stick to the eye. He has an assist in 24 games.

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Jessica Rusnak 2012-03-02T12:28:49.000Z

Scott Gomez(Center)(C)|

Injury

#habs palushaj and gomez both missing practice with eye injuries

Sounds like Gomez could miss some playing time after taking a stick to the eye. He has two goals and 10 points in 35 games.

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Jessica Rusnak 2012-03-02T12:28:25.000Z

Nicklas Lidstrom(Defenseman)(D)|

Injury

Babcock said Lidstrom definitely out tonight and likely out Sunday, but didn't entirely rule him out vs. #Blackhawks Sunday.

The future Hall-of-Fame defenseman is enjoying another stellar season with 10 goals and 31 points in 62 games.

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Brian Hedger 2018-07-18T17:53:28.066Z

Jesse Winchester(Center)(C)|

Injury

Mac: Winchester has made significant process. Hasn't done a baseline test lately, but came in yest & said he felt good. #Sens

Good news for the concussed Winchester. He scored two goals and seven points in 28 games before getting hurt.

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Erin Nicks 2012-03-02T11:27:44.000Z

Josh Harding(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Goalie Start

Hackett is expected to back up Josh Harding tonight when the Wild closes out its season series with the Detroit Red Wings.

In 11 career appearances against the Red Wings, Harding has a 4-4-2 record with a 2.87 GAA, .921 SV% and one shutout.

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MinnesotaWild.com 2018-07-18T17:53:22.874Z

Matthew Hackett(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Call up / Send down

Wild has recalled goaltender Matt Hackett from the Houston Aeros.

Hackett should serve as Harding's backup for the rest of the season.

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MinnesotaWild.com 2012-03-02T11:10:14.000Z

Doug Janik(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Call up / Send down

Janik reassigned to Grand Rapids.

Janik had no points in his one game this season.

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Ansar Khan 2018-07-18T17:53:17.548Z

Ryan Shannon(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Injury

No red jersey for Shannon at morning skate today.

Sounds like Shannon is taking contact. The injured winger could be an option for tonight's game.

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@TBLightning 2018-07-18T17:53:30.997Z

Doug Janik(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Janik is 7th D.

Looks like Janik is the odd-man out. He has no points in one game this season.

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Ansar Khan 2018-07-18T17:53:17.547Z

Kyle Quincey(Defenseman)(D)|

Line Change

Quincey on the ice for #Redwings morning skate. He will likely be paired with Ian White vs. #Wild tonight.

Expect Quincey to get top-four minutes tonight. The offensive defenseman has a goal in his two games with the Red Wings.

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Brian Hedger 2012-03-02T10:55:02.000Z

John Erskine(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Knuble, Hamrlik, Erskine and Vokoun all out for extra work this morning. #caps

Erskine is once again a healthy scratch. The pugilist has two assists and 51 PIM in 28 games.

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Katie Carrera 2018-07-18T17:53:22.061Z

Mike Knuble(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Knuble, Hamrlik, Erskine and Vokoun all out for extra work this morning. #caps

Despite practicing on the top line yesterday, Knuble is expected to be a healthy scratch tonight. The veteran has three goals and 12 points in 57 games.

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Katie Carrera 2018-07-18T17:53:27.404Z

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