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#CBJ G Steve Mason is first off the ice after the morning skate. Likely starter vs. #SJSharks.
In 10 career starts against the Sharks, Mason has a 3-6-1 record with a 2.76 GAA, .923 SV% and one shutout.
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Starting goaltenders: NSH- Pekka Rinne (2011-12 stats: 32-13-6, 2.40 GAA)
In 11 career starts against the Canucks, Rinne has a 4-5-1 record with a 2.75 GAA, .915 SV% and one shutout.
#habs nokelainen on the ice with the team but with a no contact jersey
Nokelainen practicing with the team is a step in the right direction. The fourth line center scored two goals and three points in 36 games before getting hurt.
Injury
#canadiens Louis Leblanc va reprendre l'entraînement ce matin. Will skate this morning.
Leblanc has been out with the flu and likely needs to get more strength before drawing in. The prized rookie has three goals and seven points in 23 games.
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Probable goaltenders: Marc-Andre Fleury for Penguins.
In three starts against the Rangers this season, Fleury has a 1-2-0 record with a 2.70 GAA and .902 SV%.
Call up / Send down
Pens goalie Brad Thiessen has been recalled from the minors.
Thiessen may get a look as the Pens try to assess their situation between the pipes. At this point, Brent Johnson simply is not cutting it as the team's backup.
#Caps spokesman says Orlov is out due to an illness, he is day-to-day
The rookie scored two goals and 10 points in 40 games.
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BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has recalled forward Carter Camper from the Providence Bruins (American Hockey League). Camper is expected to join the club on their road trip in St. Louis and be available for the team’s practice in St. Louis at the Scottrade Center at 10:30 a.m. CT on Tuesday, February 21.
Camper is expected to add a bit more offense to the Bruins lineup. He scored 14 goals and 24 assists in 53 AHL games.
Call up / Send down
The Lightning have recalled forward Trevor Smith from Norfolk.
Smith gives the Bolts added depth down the middle with Dominic Moore now playing for the Sharks. He registered two assists in his earlier stint.
Kuli is still several weeks away #flapanthers
Sounds like the Panthers should have one of their better d-man back in the lineup in a few weeks. The Russian defenseman has four goals and 24 points through 46 games..
Jovo's close but doubtful for this week
Good news for the veteran defender. In 43 games he scored two goals and eight points. His return would add depth to a thinning blue line.
Garrison's skating tomorrow to test ankle; Jovo's close but doubtful for this week; Kuli is still several weeks away #flapanthers
Sounds like Garrison is a progressing well with a chance to get back in the lineup shortly. The offensive d-man has 13 goals and 23 points in 54 games.
#Coyotes injury lowdown: Klesla & Chipchura (still day to day).
Sounds like Klesla is questionable for this week's games. The former 4th overall pick has two goals and 11 points in 50 games.
Injury
#Coyotes injury lowdown: Klesla & Chipchura (still day to day).
In a bounce back season, the center scored two goals and 15 points in 47 games. If he can't play, look for Alexandre Bolduc to draw in.
#Coyotes injury lowdown: Hanzal (re-evaluated Tues);
Hanzal is arguably the team's most valuable player. The big center scored eight goals and 24 points before getting hurt.
#Coyotes injury lowdown: Pyatt (skated Mon, chance to play this week);
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.
Call up / Send down
Alex Bolduc and David Rundblad join Matt Watkins and Michael Stone with the #Coyotes. Recalled after the game. #Pirates
Rundblad was the centerpiece in the Kyle Turris deal and should get some power play time. The rookie has two assists in as many games with the Coyotes.
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Alex Bolduc and David Rundblad join Matt Watkins and Michael Stone with the #Coyotes. Recalled after the game. #Pirates
Bolduc scored two goals and eight points in 11 games with Portland. He likely fills a bottom-line role with the Coyotes.
Call up / Send down
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Eric Tangradi from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
He has no points in 12 games, playing primarily on the fourth line.
Goalie Start
Kipper vs Dubnyk in tomorrow's B of A.
In five career appearances against the Flames, Dubnyk has a 0-3-1 record with a 3.44 GAA and .883 SV%.
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