Although defenseman Henrik Tallinder was on the ice this morning, the Devils don’t expect him back any time soon.
Before getting hurt, the Swedish defender registered six assists in 39 games. Absolutely no reason to roster him.
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DeBoer said defenseman Adam Larsson also skated “really lightly” the last two days. Larsson has missed the last five games with a bruised lower back.
Sounds like Larsson will miss a few more games. The rookie has been a bright point in an average season for the Devils, scoring two goals and 16 points through 47 games.
Center Ryan Carter continues to skate on his own as well as he recovers from a fractured finger on his right hand. Carter hasn’t played since he was injured on Feb. 2 against Montreal.
Carter scored two goals and four points through 42 games with the Devils. Look for him to center the fourth line when he returns.
Call up / Send down
Panthers 2008 2nd round pick Colby Robak called up for AHL. Had game winner in OT Last night for San Antonio.
Robak replaces the injured Jason Garrison for tomorrow's game. He likely sees some offensive minutes due to various injuries on the Cats' blue line.
Panthers D Jason Garrison is out with a lower-body injury #flapanthers
Tough break for the Panthers, who are already playing without Ed Jovanovski and Dmitry Kulikov. Garrison has 13 goals and 23 points in 53 games.
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That means goaltender Mike Smith, who owns a 3-1-0 record and a 1.68 goal-against average vs. Chicago, will start for the Coyotes.
In four career appearances against the Blackhawks, Smith has a 3-1-0 record with a 1.69 GAA, .939 SV% and one shutout.
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Luongo starting against the #Flames tonight
In 36 career starts against the Flames, Luongo has a 22-11-1-2 record with a 2.53 GAA, .919 SV% and one shutout.
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It'll be the 300 game winner back between the pipes tonight for the Flames.
Kipper has a 0-1-0 record with a 5.63 GAA and .773 SV% in two appearances against the Canucks this season.
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#CBJ D James Wisniewski will play tonight vs #mnwild.
Wisniewski remains an option for tonight's game. Sidelined since December 29th, the offensive defenseman has two goals and 17 points. He probably pairs with Fedor Tyutin if he plays tonight.
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Niklas Backstrom is 2-1-0 with a 2.34 goal against average and a .938 save percentage against Columbus this season and he'll get the start tonight.
In 15 career starts against the Blue Jackets, Backstrom has a 9-4-1 record with a 2.29 GAA and .924 SV%.
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#CBJ D James Wisniewski (ankle) is taking every drill in morning skate. No word yet if he's in tonight, but he looks good.
Wisniewski remains an option for tonight's game. Sidelined since December 29th, the offensive defenseman has two goals and 17 points. He probably pairs with Fedor Tyutin if he plays tonight.
Jimmy Howard said he is targeting Friday's game against Nashville, at home, for his return.
Fantasy hockey owners should circle next Friday on their calendar.
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Zetterberg is fine. He left the ice early to drive Holmstrom's snowmobile onto the ice.
Zetterberg left today's practice early but clearly wasn't injured. The Red Wings' star has 10 goals and 40 points in 56 games.
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Devils' lines in warm-ups: Sykora-Henrique-Clarkson;
Henrique moves up to the second line. The rookie has 14 goals and 35 points in 46 games.
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Devils' lines in warm-ups: Ponikarovsky-Zubrus-Bernier;
Zubrus shifts down to the third line. He has 15 goals and 31 points in 54 games.
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#Flames tweaks -- Horak with Bouma and Kolanos.
Horak is expected to play on the third line tonight. The rookie has two goals and nine points in 42 games.
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#Flames tweaks -- Backlund with Cammalleri and Comeau; Horak with Bouma and Kolanos.
Backlund will start tonight's game on a scoring line. He has four goals and 11 points in 40 games.
Goalie Start
Tim Thomas and Pekka Rinne are the starting goalies today. Sick of the mediocrity, it's time for the Bruins to show it on the ice.
In two career starts against the Bruins, Rinne has a 2-0-0 record with a 2.34 GAA and .921 SV%.
Goalie Start
Tim Thomas and Pekka Rinne are the starting goalies today. Sick of the mediocrity, it's time for the Bruins to show it on the ice.
In two career starts against the Preds, Thomas has a 2-0-0 record with a 1.50 GAA and .956 SV%.
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Warm-ups under way for Devils-Panthers at Pru. Center. It will be Martin Brodeur vs. former Devil Scott Clemmensen in the nets.
In four career starts against his former team, Clemmensen has a 3-0-0 record with a 2.36 GAA and .930 SV%.
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