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Joslin could be used on wing.
Look for Joslin to play on the fourth line. He has a goal and an assist in 21 games.
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LaRose not able to play.
Turns out LaRose won't be able to play this weekend. Through 49 games, the shifty winger has 11 goals and 22 points.
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Cam Ward was given the day off today, but will be a game-time decision tomorrow.
Ward has taken off a few practices this week which is to give the workhorse some rest. So far he has started 50 of 57 games.
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Justin Peters will likely see a start this weekend.
Keep an eye out for Peters' turn in net this weekend.
GMGM had no real update on Backstrom, who is still riding stationary bike. #Caps still waiting for him to feel well enough to skate.
No news is clearly bad news on the Backstrom front. He remains out indefinitely so plan without him.
Injury
#Caps GMGM says Green will be on the trip
Green travelling with the team makes him an option to play on the road trip. He last played on January 7th and has only drew into 10 games this season which means he should be rusty.
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Lines at #FlaPanthers practice: 21-13-22.
Barch skating on the fourth line could mean he draws in there. He has a goal and three points with 64 PIM in 32 games.
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Lines at #FlaPanthers practice: 21-13-22.
Madden isn't skating on the fourth line which could mean he's a healthy scratch. He has no points in 15 games.
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Lines at #FlaPanthers practice: 21-13-22.
Santorelli moves down to center the fourth line. Despite scoring 20 goals last seaosn he has just seven through 47 games.
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82-18-12; 21-13-22. All 6 D and both goalies on the ice.
Skille moves up from the third line to the fourth. He has three goals and seven points through 35 games.
Mez has upper-body injury.
No word on how much time, if any, Meszaros will miss. In his second season with the Flyers he has six goals and 20 points through 56 games.
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Bourdon not hurt according to Homer.
Expect Bourdon to play tonight. The rookie has two goals and four points with 46 PIM in 37 games.
Injury
Homer says Jagr is still home sick.
After sitting out of practice, it doesn't look like Jagr will play tonight. Through 48 games, the superstar winger has 13 goals and 39 points.
Do not see Hornqvist, Tootoo or McGrattan on the ice for practice. #Preds
Sounds like McGrattan will miss a few more games. The pugilist has 61 PIM in 30 games.
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Do not see Hornqvist, Tootoo or McGrattan on the ice for practice. #Preds
Tootoo is likely taking a maintenance day. The agitator has six goals and 23 points in 53 games.
Do not see Hornqvist, Tootoo or McGrattan on the ice for practice. #Preds
Doesn't sound like Hornqvist will be back in the lineup for a few games. He has 17 goals and 29 points in 55 games.
Ruslan Fedotenko at the Rangers' facility working with training staff. Rangers term him day to day, not saying it's a concussion.
Sounds like the Rangers are taking it slow with their veteran winger. He has seven goals and 14 points in 51 games.
Cal Clutterbuck skating for #mnwild
Good sign that Clutterbuck is back on the ice. The grinding winger has 13 goals and 20 points through an injury-plagued 51 games.
Goalie Start
Guess Ryan Miller goes tomorrow in Buffalo vs Habs
In two starts against the Habs this season, Miller has a 2-0-0 record with a 1.00 GAA and .971 SV%.
Goalie Start
Jhonas Enroth first goalie off the ice for Sabres. Guess Ryan Miller goes tomorrow in Buffalo vs Habs
In two career appearances against the Flyers, Enroth has no record, a 1.94 GAA and .912 SV%.
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