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Injury

Josh Harding, who was having an awesome game by stopping all 24 shots he saw against the Phoenix Coyotes, “tweaked something” in his lower body at the 31:38 mark of tonight’s eventual 3-2 shootout win over Phoenix. The severity is not yet known, coach Mike Yeo said.

No word on how long Harding will miss. With his long history of injuries, it would not be surprising for him to sit out a few contests.

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Russo's Rants 2018-07-18T17:53:22.878Z

Martin Brodeur(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Brodeur will be back in net Sunday night against the Flyers at Prudential Center.

In two starts against the Flyers this season, Brodeur is 0-2-0 with a 3.01 GAA and .875 SV%.

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Fire & Ice 2012-03-09T07:48:52.000Z

Johan Hedberg(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Goalie Start

Johan Hedberg will get the start for the team’s third game against the Islanders this week.

Hedberg shutout the Islanders earlier this season, stopping all 23 shots.

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Fire & Ice 2018-07-18T17:53:21.871Z

Marc-Andre Fleury(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Probable goaltenders: Marc-Andre Fleury for Penguins.

In 15 career appearances against the Panthers, Fleury has a 8-6-0 record with a 2.85 GAA, .908 SV% and one shutout.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2012-03-09T11:38:17.000Z

Mark Fistric(Defenseman)(D)|Free Agent FA

Injury

The Stars also lost defenseman Mark Fistric early in the third period to a hand injury, leaving the team with just four defensemen for the final part of the game.

Fistric is not expected to miss any playing time. He has an assist through 52 games.

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Andrew's Stars Page 2012-03-09T07:44:41.000Z

Sheldon Souray(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Injury

DALLAS -- Stars defenseman Sheldon Souray is day-to-day after suffering a lower body injury in Thursday’s 4-3 shootout win over the San Jose Sharks at American Airlines Center.

Souray is once again injured and probably misses a couple more games. Through 55 games, the offensive defenseman has six goals and 20 points.

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Andrew's Stars Page 2018-07-18T17:53:32.265Z

Steve Ott(Center)(C)|

Injury

DALLAS -- Stars forward Steve Ott is out for tonight's game against the San Jose Sharks due to back spasms.

Ott might miss another game or two due to his back spasms. He's been a vital piece in the Stars' offense, scoring 10 goals and 33 point along with 124 PIM.

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Andrew's Stars Page 2012-03-09T07:43:03.000Z

Derek Dorsett(Right Wing)(RW)|

Injury

Derek Dorsett is out for the rest of the game with an upper-body injury. #cbj

Dorsett is the latest Blue Jacket to succumb to injury. Check back for a further update on his status.

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Bill Rabinowitz 2012-03-08T21:27:21.000Z

Steve Mason(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Injury

#CBJ G Curtis Sanford coming on for Steve Mason. Mason went straight to the room. Looks like left hand or wrist.

Sounds like Mason is once-again injured. Check back for a further update on his status.

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Shawn Mitchell 2012-03-08T20:37:53.000Z

Scott Clemmensen(Goalie)(G)|

Goalie Start

Scott Clemmensen will probably go against the Penguins tomorrow.

In five career starts against the Pens, Clemmensen has a 3-1-1 record with a 2.50 GAA and .922 SV%.

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Sun-Sentinel 2012-03-09T13:16:21.000Z

Max Sauve()()|

Call up / Send down

GM Peter Chiarelli has announced that Max Sauve has been assigned to Providence. He was recalled yesterday on an emergency basis ^BB

Sauve was not used today and heads back down to the minors. He has yet to make his NHL debut.

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@NHLBruins 2012-03-08T18:45:38.000Z

Jhonas Enroth(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Enroth in goal

In four career appearances against the Bruins, Enroth has a 0-2-1 record with a 4.78 GAA and .871 SV%.

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Paul Hamilton 2012-03-08T18:30:37.000Z

Pavel Kubina(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Injury

#Flyers GM Paul Holmgren announced that (D) Pavel Kubina is day to day with an upper body injury.

Sounds like Kubina will sit out tonight's game. Through seven games in Philadelphia, he has two assists.

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@NHLFlyers 2018-07-18T17:53:29.186Z

Dustin Tokarski(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Lightning announces that Dustin Tokarski will start in goal tonight vs Caps.

Tokarski has never faced the Caps.

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Damian Cristodero 2012-03-08T18:26:43.000Z

Jaromir Jagr(Right Wing)(RW)|

Line Change

Jagr will play tonight vs Fla.

Jagr is in, adjust your lineups accordingly.

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John Boruk 2012-03-08T18:17:26.000Z

Ben Smith(Right Wing)(RW)|

Injury

“Ben Smith has suffered a right hip labral tear and a hernia. He will undergo endoscopic surgery next Thursday (March 15) to repair both issues. We anticipate a full recovery in approximately 16 weeks.”

Smith is now lost for the regular season and the playoffs. He scored two goals in 13 games with the Blackhawks this season.

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ChicagoBlackhawks.com 2012-03-08T17:52:37.000Z

Steve Ott(Center)(C)|

Line Change

Not expected to play tonight but could if Steve Ott can't go due to illness.

Ott is questionable due to illness but the Stars expect him to play. In 61 games, he has 10 goals and 33 points.

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Mark Stepneski 2012-03-08T17:51:23.000Z

Jake Dowell(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Stars activate Jake Dowell from IR.

Dowell is insurance in case Steve Ott can't play tonight. He has a goal and five points through 43 games.

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Mark Stepneski 2012-03-08T17:50:24.000Z

Ondrej Pavelec(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Ondrej Pavelec will start his fourth consecutive game in goal for the Jets who have given up just one goal in their last two victories.

Pavelec lost his only career start against the Canucks despite stopping 34 of 38 shots faced.

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Jets Report 2012-03-08T17:49:17.000Z

Andrej Sekera(Right Defenseman)(LD)|Inactive INA

Injury

Sekera still out with flu.

Sounds like Sekera will miss another game or two. He has three goals and 13 points through 58 games.

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@BuffaloSabres 2012-03-08T17:08:43.000Z

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