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Carlo Colaiacovo replaces Kent Huskins #Blues
Expect Huskins to take a seat in the press box. The veteran has two goals and five points in 12 games.
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#CBJ D Nikita Nikitin is activated off injured reserve.
Sidelined since January 21st with a knee injury, Nikitin registered two goals and 18 points in his first 31 games on the Blue Jackets. He is expected to draw back into the lineup tonight.
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#coyotes updates...Tippett is "hopeful" for Hanzal.
As a game-time decision, Hanzal's injury is not long term. The big center scored eight goals and 24 points before getting hurt.
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RW Jared Boll is on IR retroactive to Feb. 9.
Boll can come off IR at any time. Look for Boll to get back in the lineup at some point in the next week. He has 89 PIM through 39 games.
#coyotes updates...Pyatt was on ice, but is out.
With the Coyotes marred with injuries, getting Pyatt back in the lineup could be a small boost. The big winger has seven goals and 14 points in 57 games.
Goalie Start
Jaroslav Halak vs #preds unless Elliott gets a shutout tomorrow. #stlblues
In four starts against the Preds this season, Halak has a 0-2-2 record with a 1.69 GAA and .933 SV%.
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Brian Elliott will play vs #bruins
In 10 career starts against the Bruins, Elliott has a 3-4-3 record with a 2.86 GAA, .905 SV% and one shutout.
Goalie Start
Rinne vs. Luongo tonight.
In three appearances against the Preds this season, Luongo sports a 2-1-0 record with a 2.57 GAA and .914 SV%.
Hot Streak
Eric Staal now has 12 points (7g, 5a) and is plus-11 in eight games during the month of February.
Staal has been back to his dominant self as of late, helping Jiri Tlusty with his offensive game. He now has 18 goals and 49 points in 60 games.
Goalie Start
"Roberto Luongo to be battling Pekka Rinne tonight"
In 11 career starts against the Canucks, Rinne has a 4-5-1 record with a 2.75 GAA, .915 SV% and one shutout.
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For #flyers D Andreas Lilja, F Eric Wellwood and F Jody Shelley were doing extra skating at the end of morning skate
Shelley will be a healthy scratch tonight. The pugilist has an assist and 27 PIM in 22 games.
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For #flyers D Andreas Lilja, F Eric Wellwood and F Jody Shelley were doing extra skating at the end of morning skate
Wellwood will not get to play against the other Wellwood tonight. He scored a goal and three points in four games.
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For #flyers D Andreas Lilja, F Eric Wellwood and F Jody Shelley were doing extra skating at the end of morning skate
Lilja will be a healthy scratch tonight. The veteran has three assists and 24 PIM in 33 games.
Glencross in the same boat as Smith. Both skating with the main group this morning. #Flames
Neither player is expected to play tonight despite their progress. Through 32 games, Smith scored two goals and 10 points.
Goalie Start
Pavelec will start.
In seven career starts against the Flyers, Pavelec has a 5-1-0 record with a 3.45 GAA and .895 SV%.
Glencross in the same boat as Smith. Both skating with the main group this morning. #Flames
Neither player is expected to play tonight despite their progress. Before getting hurt, Glencross scored 18 goals and 33 points over 45 games.
Langenbrunner out with broken left foot. Will be re-evaluated in four weeks. #stlblues
Langenbrunner has given the Blues a great deal of depth so this injury should hurt. The veteran winger has four goals and 21 points in 57 games.
Injury
#mnwild Koivu went on the ice before practice today. No further update.
Certainly better than not skating at all. The team's captain has 10 goals and 37 points in 45 games.
Zanon sick today and didn't practice
Through 36 games, he produced two goals and six points.
Bitz (hip) not at morning skate. With his recent history it's a concern
Bitz is day-to-day as he continues his recovery. In seven games, he has a goal and four points.
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