Jason Arnott is not on the ice for pre-game warmups. Looks like he's out tonight. #stlblues
Arnott won't play tonight. Through his first 49 games with the Blues, the big center has 12 goals and 24 points.
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For everyone who is asking, no, there is no updates on Backstrom. #Caps
No news is bad news in the case of Backstrom as he still has not resumed skating. He has no timeline for his return which should continue to worry fantasy hockey owners.
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Jonathan Bernier in net vs Cam Ward
Cam Ward sports a 1-0-1 record with a 2.44 GAA and .891 SV% in two career starts against the Kings.
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Loktionov and Martinez in warmups.
Martinez finally gets another crack at the lineup. Through 23 games played, he scored two goals.
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Loktionov and Martinez in warmups.
Expect Loktionov to play tonight after being a healthy scratch yesterday. He has four assists in 30 games.
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Looks like Drewiske, Voynov, Westgarth scratched for #LAKings.
Westgarth draws out for tonight's contest. The enforcer has a goal and an assist along with 34 PIM in 23 games.
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Looks like Drewiske, Voynov, Westgarth scratched for #LAKings.
Drewiske is once again a healthy scratch. He has two goals through seven games.
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Looks like Drewiske, Voynov, Westgarth scratched for #LAKings.
Voynov takes his turn in the press box. Through 33 games, he has four goals and 11 points. Expect Alec Martinez to take over his offensive duties.
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Jonathan Bernier leads #LAKings onto the ice for warmups. He gets the start in goal at Carolina.
Bernier would fit the bill as a guy who hasn't played since January 9th. He won his only career start against the Canes, stopping 27 of 30 shots faced.
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He'll be fine; yes he's in
In nine career appearances against the Bolts, Clemmensen has a 5-2-1 record with a 2.86 GAA and .912 SV%.
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Reese in. Same lines otherwise. #isles
Reese likely draws in on the third pairing. He has a goal and three points over 14 games.
Jurcina is day-to-day with a laceration on his left elbow.
Sounds like Jurcina could miss a few games. The 6'4" defender has two goals and six points in 41 games.
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Capuano says Montoya will start.
In two career appearances against the Sabres, Montoya has a 2-0-0 record with a 1.84 GAA and .933 SV%.
Wings' Jimmy Howard said he'll miss more than 2 games. Was told 4-6 weeks to heal broken finger but expects to return sooner, maybe 2 weeks.
Not the best news on the Red Wings' starting goalie. Expect the All Star to get back in games in around two weeks.
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SCRATCHES: COL - Wilson, Ellliott, Mueller ...
Hunwick plays in only his 12th game of the season. He has an assist over that span.
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Wilson, Ellliott, Mueller
With Wilson out, Shane O'Brien draws back into the lineup. He has a goal and 13 points with 77 PIM through 48 games.
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Wilson, Ellliott, Mueller
Wilson won't play in today's game after getting a concussion in these team's last meeting. Through 36 games he has a goal and 15 points.
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STARTERS: COL - Giguere, Johnson, Kobasew, Stastny, Quincey, Jones...
Kobasew is starting the game on the top line. He has seven goals and 12 points through 43 games.
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STARTERS: COL - Giguere, Johnson, Kobasew, Stastny, Quincey, Jones...
Jones gets back into the lineup and will start the game on the top line. The Guelph, Ontario native has nine goals and 16 points through 43 games.
#AVS winger Peter Mueller is sick and will not play, I'm told. He has the flu.
Doesn't sound too serious for Mueller. The former 8th overall pick has four goals and five points through 12 games. Expect him to return shortly.
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