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Hagman gets a promotion to the top line. He has eight goals and 15 points in 46 games with the Ducks.
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Cogliano is moved back to center. He has 12 goals and 24 points in 64 games.
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Maybe Ryan-Getzlaf-Perry was a one-game experiment? Ryan back with Koivu and Selanne in practice.
Ryan moves back onto the second line after a brief stint with the big two. He has 23 goals and 39 points in 64 games.
Injury
Meanwhile, Kyle Quincey (sore groin) made it through the entire practice and hopes to play Friday.
Quincey practicing could be a good sign that he is ready to return soon. The offensive defenseman has a goal in his two games with the Red Wings.
Goalie Start
Howard (starting Friday)
In 11 career starts against the Wild, Howard has a 7-2-2 record with a 2.04 GAA and .914 SV%.
Signing
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Adam Payerl to a three-year entry-level contract, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
Payerl will finish out the remainder of his OHL season before competing for a job in training camp.
Goalie Start
Cam Ward for the Canes.
In 22 career starts against the Rangers, Ward has a 9-9-3 record with a 2.36 GAA, .928 SV% and two shutouts.
"It felt really good today. I'm as close to 100% as I could possibly be." - Khabibulin on returning from his groin injury
Sounds like you can expect Khabibulin to at least backup this week.
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New looks lines today...and Jones to 4th line.
Jones moves back down to the fourth line. The role player has 14 goals and 25 points on the season.
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New looks lines today...Smyth with Horcoff and Eager
Smyth moves from the top line to the third. He has 17 goals and 40 points in 63 games.
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New looks lines today...Petrell up with RNH and Eberle.
Eberle is reunited with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. The dynamic scorer has 28 goals and 61 points in 59 games.
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New looks lines today...Petrell up with RNH and Eberle,
Petrell gets a crack at a scoring line. Through 45 games, the gritty winger has four goals and nine points.
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New looks lines today...Gagner with Hemsky and Hall,
Gagner gets a look between the Oilers' most threatening wingers. He has 14 goals and 40 points through 56 games.
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Said Ellis has been sick, but can see him sticking with the #preds rest of the season
The rookie has been given a vote of confidence for the rest of the season. He has three goals and nine points in 22 games.
Injury
Trotz said Klein suffered a setback, out for Saturday.
Tough break for Klein and the Preds but the hope is he will be healthy in the playoffs. He has four goals and 15 points in 54 games.
Line Change
Couture game-time decision
Couture took part in today's line rushes which should be an indication he plays tonight. In his sophomore season, the 22-year-old scored 27 goals and 52 points.
Goalie Start
Antti Niemi to start tonight. #SJSharks
In his only start against the Sabres, Niemi has a 0-1-0 record with a 5.07 GAA and .861 SV%.
Craig Anderson spoke with the media today for the 1st time since the incident. Says he still isn't sure when he will play again....
Anderson remains out indefinitely with his untimely finger injury. Expect Robin Lehner, and possibly Ben Bishop, to man the pipes for the time being.
Goalie Start
Just a formality, but Paul Maclean names Robin Lehner his starter vs Chicago tomorrow. #Sens
Lehner faces the Blackhawks for the first time in his career.
Goalie Start
Ray Emery gets the start in net tomorrow vs. his old team OTT. #Blackhawks
Emery won his only career start against his former team, stopping 22 of 23 shots faced.
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