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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Goalie Start
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%.
Line Change
Justin Falk out for #mnwiId
Falk takes his turn in the press box. He has a goal and seven points in 34 games.
Line Change
Mike Lundin returns to the lineup tonight on #mnwild blueline.
Lundin will play in his 16th game this season. He has two assists over that span.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Crosby and Asham skated this morning and worked out off the ice -Sam
Both players remain skating which is a good sign. However, there remains no timetable on either skater.
Line Change
#Caps Knuble said he doesn't know if he's in tomorrow
Knuble once again skated on the fourth line during practice. Through 53 games he has three goals and 11 points. Look for him to either stay in the press box or replace Jay Beagle on the fourth.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Crosby and Asham skated this morning and worked out off the ice -Sam
Both players remain skating which is a good sign. However, there remains no timetable on either skater.
Waiver Move
Brad Staubitz cleared waivers. Chuck Fletcher will continue to try to trade #mnwiId winger before assigning him officially
Stay tuned for a further word on Staubitz's status.
Goalie Start
Looks like Niklas Backstrom in goal for #mnwild.
In 15 career starts against the Blue Jackets, Backstrom has a 9-4-1 record with a 2.29 GAA and .924 SV%.
Line Change
Expect Frankie Bouillon to play today per BT so that's a good sign. Pregame show starts in 15 on @1025TheGame
Sounds like Bouillon won't miss any playing time. He has six assists and 23 PIM in 40 games.
Line Change
#Jets coach Noel: Bogosian will be a game time decision.
Sounds like Bogosian may be banged up and unable to play. The former 3rd overall pick has three goals and 20 points through 51 games. Look for Randy Jones to draw in if he can't play.
Goalie Start
A couple of interesting side notes...it's brother-in-law vs brother-in-law as former King Matt Moulson meets Jonathan Quick and the Kings.
In five career starts against the Isles, Quick has a 4-1-0 record with a 1.57 GAA, .934 SV% and one shutout.
Injury
Cody McCormick is day2day.
Sounds like McCormick won't play tonight. He has two assists and 49 PIM through 38 games.
Call up / Send down
Ducks send D Nate Guenin to AHL Syracuse. Been scratched for a bit. It's possible he could play in Crunch home game tonight.
Guenin has no fantasy hockey value whatsoever.
Jimmy Howard is facing shots in practice for first time since breaking right index finger 2-4.
Great news for Howard and the Red Wings. The 32-game winner still leads the league in that category and should be able to return within the next week barring a setback.
Goalie Start
Carey Price is expected to make another start in goal Saturday, and Cunneyworth is expected to continue dressing seven defencemen.
In 17 career appearances against the Leafs, Price has a 9-7-1 record with a 2.49 GAA, .921 SV% and two shutouts.
Call up / Send down
Kassian back, Adam to Roch.
Kassian comes up for his third stint with the team. Through 19 games, the former 13th overall pick has three goals and six points.
Call up / Send down
Kassian back, Adam to Roch.
Adam goes back to the AHL, where he will get much more playing time. The rookie scored 10 goals and 20 points through 52 games.
Injury
Ryan Malone said he feels good and puts it at 50/50 he plays tonight, so might be a game-time decision #tblightning
He has 10 goals and 27 points through 41 games this season, playing mostly on the top line. Stay tuned an official update on his status.
Line Change
Boyce checks in tonight.
Look for Boyce to play on the fourth line. He has a goal and an assist in 11 games.
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