Line Change
Setoguchi-Koivu-Heatley??
Setoguchi moves up to the top line for tonight's game. The speedy winger has 10 goals and 18 points through 40 games.
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Hecht having a procedure done on his neck. Ruff said his season not over yet.
Hecht is out indefinitely due to his most recent concussion. He scored four goals and eight points in 22 games.
Gaustad is OK, had a day off to heal.
Gaustad has been playing through injuries so he likely is taking a maintenance day. The fourth line center has six goals and 15 points in 47 games but has been relegated to the wing as of late.
Devils have recalled G Jeff Frazee from Albany (AHL) to back up Johan Hedberg tonight because of Martin Brodeur's sore right ankle.
Sounds like the Devils want to give Brodeur a full night off. As expected, his body simply does not heal as quickly in the twilight of his career.
Call up / Send down
Devils have recalled G Jeff Frazee from Albany (AHL) to back up Johan Hedberg tonight because of Martin Brodeur's sore right ankle.
Frazee won't be called upon unless Hedberg gets injured or gives up an excessive amount of goals. He has no fantasy hockey value.
Goalie Start
Martin Biron will start for the Rangers.
In 19 career starts against the Bolts, Biron has a 10-7-2 record with a 2.66 GAA and .905 SV%.
Goalie Start
G Curtis Sanford will start against tonight. He's 10-12-4, leaving him three wins short of matching his career high with St. Louis in 2005-06.
In seven career starts against the Stars, Sanford has a 4-1-1 record with a 3.22 GAA and .892 SV%.
Injury
Henrik said if his ankle can't get any worse he'll play. He was told it can't get any worse
Sedin will give it a go tonight and try to grit through his ankle injury. The top line center has 11 goals and 57 points in 53 games. His absence would create a huge hole down the middle.
Injury
#Pens coach Bylsma: Kennedy has high ankle sprain. 4-6 weeks -Sam
Kennedy will definitely miss some playing time with this most recent injury. In fact, it might take him more than six weeks to get his speed and timing back. He has six goals and 22 points in 42 games.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Staal got some stitches. He'll be fine -Sam
Tough luck for Staal, who can't avoid injury. Staal should be able to play again this week. The former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points in 34 games.
Crosby, Asham skated earlier.
Asham took the first step in getting back on the ice. He remains out indefinitely with a concussion.
Crosby, Asham skated earlier.
Crosby continues to skate despite having symptoms of his current neck injury. His return remains unknown as the Pens won't rush him back into the lineup.
Despres on the ice.
Despres continues to get closer to recovery. Despite having a fully healthy blue line, coach Dan Blysma has not ruled out keeping him on the team.
Line Change
MacLean, asked about Robin Lehner, said "Robin has to play well in the AHL to expect to play here." #Sens
Doesn't sound like Lehner is an option for the Sens. In 23 games in the AHL, he has a gaudy 3.27 GAA and .907 SV%.
Injury
Coach Paul MacLean tells fan call C Jesse Winchester won't be back ice for 4-to-5 more days. Working out in gym with post-concussion. #Sens
Winchester remains sidelined with a concussion and is no longer skating. He scored two goals and seven points in 28 games before getting hurt.
Line Change
Davis Drewiske, Slava Voynov and Kevin Westgarth were the extra skaters.
Voynov remains a healthy scratch for tonight's game. The rookie has four goals and 11 points in 33 games.
Line Change
Davis Drewiske, Slava Voynov and Kevin Westgarth were the extra skaters.
Drewiske has been limited to only seven games this season, scoring two goals. Expect him to remain in the press box and possibly take a conditioning assignment.
Line Change
Davis Drewiske, Slava Voynov and Kevin Westgarth were the extra skaters.
Westgarth stays out of the lineup. The enforcer has 34 PIM in 23 games.
Goalie Start
No changes are expected for the Kings tonight in Florida, as Jonathan Quick was the first goalie off the ice.
In three career starts against the Panthers, Quick has a 3-0-0 record with a 1.95 GAA and .938 SV%.
Both Weise and Henrik out for morning skate. Weise skating fairly normal. Henrik with a lot of ginger (ly) in his stride
Sounds like Weise may be able to play through his foot injury. In 53 games, the fourth liner has three goals and six points.
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