Jordan Staal, Dustin Jeffrey first on the ice for #Penguins practice. Wearing alternate blue practice gear.
Staal is expected to play this weekend for the Pens. The former 2nd overall pick has 15 goals and 21 points in 34 games.
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Bryzgalov is sick players say
Bryzgalov did not participate in today's practice due to the illness. No word on who will backup Sergei Bobrovsky tonight.
Call up / Send down
#Canucks recall Mike Duco from Chicago Wolves.
Duco likely fills in for Weise or Henrik tonight. He has an assist in three games but is better known for what he can do with his fists.
Injury
With Henrik Sedin (ankle) on limp
Sedin is questionable to play tonight after missing practice yesterday. The former MVP was also spotted in a walking boot so his chances of playing tonight are likely very slim.
Goalie Start
Alex Auld confirms that he's starting tonight vs NAS.
In six career starts against the Preds, Auld has a 3-2-1 record with a 2.69 GAA, .915 SV% and one shutout.
Injury
#FlaPanthers welcome back Jack Skille and Jose Theodore back to the ice...Skille not expected to dress v #LAKings
Skille remains a possibility to play this weekend. The former 7th overall pick has two goals and six points through 33 games.
#FlaPanthers welcome back Jack Skille and Jose Theodore back to the ice...Skille not expected to dress v #LAKings
As expected, Theodore will only backup Scott Clemmensen tonight. Look for him to draw in at some point over the weekend.
Jacob Markstrom also out on ice for #FlaPanthers morning skate v #LAKings
Seeing Markstrom on the ice is a great sign for the top prospect. Expect him to go back to the AHL once healthy in order to get back in game shape.
Goalie Start
Scott Clemmensen in net for #FlaPanthers v #LAKings
Clemmensen lost his only career start against the Kings, allowing three goals on 32 shots.
Line Change
#CBJ C Ryan Johansen is a healthy scratch tonight vs. #DallasStars.
Johansen is once again a healthy scratch as he continues his growing pains. Through 43 games, he has nine goals and 17 points.
Line Change
Konopka extra
Konopka is the healthy scratch tonight. He has 168 PIM through 49 games.
Line Change
Neil-O'Brien-Foligno,
O'Brien will stay in the lineup and center the fourth line tonight. The rookie has no points in three games.
Goalie Start
Signs pointing to Alex Auld making his first start for Sens since Dec. 30th.
In six career starts against the Preds, Auld has a 3-2-1 record with a 2.69 GAA, .915 SV% and one shutout.
Goalie Start
Hedberg first goalie off ice at the end of the skate -- another indicator he will start today. That's what he said Wednesday.
In seven career starts against the Blues, Hedberg has a 5-2-0 record with a 1.96 GAA, .937 SV% and one shutout.
No JVR for morning skate.
JVR had been skating most of the week so his absence may be precautionary. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
Goalie Start
Bobrovsky starts for Flyers.
In two career starts against the Leafs, Bob has a 1-1-0 record with a 2.52 GAA and .915 SV%.
Line Change
Mike Knuble will be healthy scratch for #Caps vs Winnipeg tonight.
With Knuble out, look for Jay Beagle to play on the fourth line. He has one assist in 13 games.
Line Change
Mike Knuble will be healthy scratch for #Caps vs Winnipeg tonight.
Knuble takes a seat in the press box tonight. The veteran has only three goals and 11 points in 53 game with a minus-14 rating.
Goalie Start
Tomas Vokoun will start tonight
In 28 career appearances against the former Thrashers, Vokoun has a 14-9-3 record with a 2.46 GAA, .917 SV% and two shutouts.
Line Change
Steve Eminger not out here, so likely he'll play tonight in place of Bickel.
Sounds like Bickel will be a healthy scratch tonight. The rookie has five assists and 48 PIM through 21 games.
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