Andy McDonald is still day to day. No clearance to play yet.
McDonald practiced with the second line this morning but is not expected to play. The veteran center has been relegated to only three games this season.
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Barring a shutout, Halak Sunday. #stlblues
Halak lost his only career start against the Sharks, stopping 25 of 28 shots faced.
Kris Russell has the flu. Questionable for tomorrow.
Stay tuned for a further update of his status. In his first 29 games with the Blues, the offensive d-man has five goals and eight points.
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Elliott will play tomorrow.
In three career starts against the Avs, Elliott has a 1-1-1 record with a 2.98 GAA, .855 SV% and one shutout.
Trotz said Bouillon is ok
Sounds like Bouillon won't miss any playing time. He has six assists and 23 PIM in 40 games.
McGrattan won't join the team here.
Sounds like McGrattan will miss a few more games. The pugilist has 61 PIM in 30 games.
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I bet clemm v devs, theo isles
In two starts against the Isles this season, Theodore has a 1-0-0 record with a 1.20 GAA, .946 SV% and one shutout.
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I bet clemm v devs, theo isles
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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Rangers confirm Brad Richards was given a day of rest (maintenance day) today. He'll be fine for tomorrow against the Flyers.
Don't expect Richards to miss any playing time. In his first 52 games with the Rangers, the center scored 17 goals and 35 points.
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Expect Lundqvist for #NYR
Through four starts against the Flyers this season, Lundqvist has a 4-0-0 record with a 1.50 GAA, .949 SV% and one shutout.
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Reimer starts tomorrow vs. Montreal.
In four career starts against the Habs, Reimer has a 2-1-0 record with a 2.70 GAA, .919 SV% and one shutout.
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Tommy Wingels and James Sheppard working with Thomas Greiss.
Sheppard last played on April 8th, 2010. Expect some rust when he finally gets back into the lineup.
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Tommy Wingels and James Sheppard working with Thomas Greiss.
Wingels won't play tonight but is close to returning. The rookie has a goal and an assist in nine games.
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Boyle's a go. Whole family -- with his parents visiting -- knocked out by stomach virus. Watching game w/dad sounded a little scary.
Look for Boyle to play tonight, likely in all situations. The All-Star defender has four goals and 29 points in 50 games.
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Niemi in net for #sjsharks
In seven career starts against the Blackhawks, Niemi has a 4-2-1 record with a 2.59 GAA, .921 SV% and one shutout.
Call up / Send down
Forward Colin Stuart has been loaned to Rochester (AHL).
Stuart must be healthy enough to play. He has no fantasy hockey value whatsoever.
Call up / Send down
Sounds like Frazee will be rejoining Albany Devils shortly.
With two capable veterans in front of him, Frazee has no fantasy hockey value.
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DeBoer confirmed Brodeur will start Saturday and said Hedberg will back up.
In two starts against the Panthers this season, Brodeur has a 1-1-0 record with a 2.91 GAA and .903 SV%.
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Goligoski-Robidas
Goligoski will be paired with Robidas tonight due to Souray's injury. He has seven goals and 21 points in 42 games which includes five points in his last five games.
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Mark Fistric is in,
Expect Fistric to fill in on the third pairing with Philip Larssen. He has no points on the season.
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