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Michael Frolik (illness) is back on the ice for the #Blackhawks after missing two practices.
Sounds like Frolik is available to play. In his first full season with the Blackhawks, he has five goals and 14 points through 55 games.
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Jonathan Toews joining the #Blackhawks again today.
More good news for the injured Toews. Before getting hurt, the captain scored 29 goals and 57 points in 59 games.
Karlsson is game time decision tonight...if a no go Carkner would go in...Karlsson took a few hits from Scott vs NYR
Karlsson could miss tonight's game after a few blue collar games. He has 16 goals and 67 points in 68 games.
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Knuble-Aucoin-Ward.
Knuble gets back into the lineup. The veteran has three goals and 12 points in 58 games.
Nice to see Versteeg, Kulikov and @ScottieUpshall all skating before #FlaPanthers optional. All 3 wearing orange no contact jerseys.
Upshall scored a goal and three points in 17 games before getting hurt. He could give the team a boost during the final weeks.
Nice to see Versteeg, Kulikov and @ScottieUpshall all skating before #FlaPanthers optional. All 3 wearing orange no contact jerseys.
Kulikov getting back on the ice is a good sign but he's still not taking contact. The offensive defenseman registered four goals and 24 points in 46 games before getting hurt.
Nice to see Versteeg, Kulikov and @ScottieUpshall all skating before #FlaPanthers optional. All 3 wearing orange no contact jerseys.
Versteeg getting back on the ice is a good sign but he's still not taking contact. The top line right wing has 22 goals and 49 points in 59 games.
Good to see #coyotes D D. Morris back on the ice at Ice Den. Begins his conditioning.....
Morris is probably a few days away from getting back into the lineup. The veteran has a goal and nine points in 48 games.
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Don't see Jeff Halpern on the ice for warmup. Rest of the forwards are. #Caps
Sounds like Halpern won't play today. He has four goals and 15 points in 66 games.
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Tim Thomas vs. Tomas Vokoun.
In 21 career starts against the Caps, Thomas has a 14-4-2 record with a 2.42 GAA, .926 SV% and one shutout.
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Ryan Miller expected to start in goal for Sabres.
In two starts against the Sens this season, Miller has a 0-1-1 record with a 2.99 GAA and .927 SV%.
Devan Dubnyk has a minor groin tweak and is day-to-day
Sounds like Dubnyk will miss a game or two. He should be able to at least backup today.
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Nikolai Khabibulin starts
Khabibulin won his only start against the Avs this season, stopping 28 of 29 shots.
Crosby: not playing sunday
Sounds like Crosby is still a few days away from returning to the lineup. His next option is Thursday against the Rangers.
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Lindy said Vanek and Kaleta will be game-time decisions. #Sabres
Vanek has been sore most of the season and has grit through his injuries. The sniper has 23 goals and 50 points in 65 games.
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Lindy said Vanek and Kaleta will be game-time decisions. #Sabres
Kaleta is banged up and could play tonight. He has five goals and 10 points with 110 PIM in 52 games.
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Steve Ott thinks he should be ready for tonight.
Look for Ott to get back into the lineup tonight. He's been a vital piece in the Stars' offense, scoring 10 goals and 33 point along with 124 PIM.
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Morrow thinks he'll play tonight.
Morrow's return to the lineup is surely a boon to the Stars' lineup. In 43 injury-plagued games, the veteran winger has eight goals and 22 points.
#Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask just said he thinks it'll take closer to 6 weeks (not 4) to recover from groin/ab. injury.
Rask, as expected, will miss the remainder of the regular season. Expect Tim Thomas and Marty Turco to handle the goaltending duties in the meantime.
Julien says Peverley remains on his original 4-6 timetable.
Expect Peverley back in 1-3 weeks. Through 49 games, he has nine goals and 38 points.
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