Goalie Start
And as per Lightning coach Boucher, Mathieu Garon in net tonight vs Panthers.
In nine career starts against the Preds, Garon has a 4-2-1-1 record with a 2.11 GAA and .927 SV%.
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Injury
Ryan Malone skated on his own this morning at the Times Forum.
Getting back on the ice is a good sign for the wounded winger. He has 10 goals and 27 points through 41 games this season, playing mostly on the top line.
Call up / Send down
The Devils have called up defenseman Peter Harrold from Albany of the AHL.
Harrold can p0lay both defense and right wing, giving the Devils a bit more depth. He has no points in his one game played this season.
Goalie Start
Brodeur Sunday vs. Pittsburgh.
In two starts against the Pens this season, Marty sports a 2-0-0 record with a 1.00 GAA and .972 SV%.
Injury
Dekanich had surgery earlier this week to repair a torn ligament or tendon in his right ankle, Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson confirmed to The Dispatch. He will miss the rest of the season.
Earlier in the season there was hope Dekanich would take the starting goalie gig away from Steve Mason. He played only five games at the AHL level.
Dallas Stars captain Brenden Morrow is out for at least one week. The Stars placed Morrow on injured reserve Friday evening.
Not great news for the Stars captain. Battling through injuries most of the season, Morrow scored eight goals and 22 points through 43 games.
Call up / Send down
The Stars recalled right wing Tomas Vincour from the Texas Stars of the AHL.
Look for Vincour to play on the fourth line. He has a goal and three points through 18 games.
Line Change
Frolik back in for Brunette.
Frolik likely draws in on the fourth line. The former 10th overall pick has only five goals and 13 points in 48 games.
Andrew Brunette (upper body) is out.
Early reports on Brunette is that it does not look good. The veteran scored nine goals and 19 points through his first 52 games in Chicago. Expect Michael Frolik to draw back into the lineup.
Goalie Start
Ray Emery will start in goal for #Blackhawks vs. Flames tonight.
In six career starts against the Flames, Emery has a 4-1-1 record with a 1.33 GAA, .946 SV% and one shutout.
Line Change
O'Brien was recalled for insurance. Spezza is playing #nhl #sens
Turns out Spezza is playing after all.
According to NHL media site, Devils have added C Adam Henrique (groin) to IR, opening up roster spot for a potential call-up from Albany.
Just a paper move as Henrique can come off IR at any time.
Sens have recalled Jim O'Brien. Appears Spezza won't play and they won't dress seven 'D"
We have no idea what the Sens lines will look like at this point. Rookie Jim O'Brien is expected to replace Spezza in the lineup.
Line Change
Hunter-Fraser-Westgarth
Hunter plays on the fourth line tonight. The right wing has two goals and seven points through 33 games, playing mostly on the fourth line. He has no fantasy hockey value whatsoever.
Line Change
Richardson-Stoll-Lewis
Stoll gets bumped down to the third line with the Kings scratching a center tonight. He has five goals and 14 points through 51 games in what should be considered a down season.
Line Change
Clifford-Richards-Penner
Clifford moves up to the second line to start tonight's game. The gritty winger has three goals and nine points through 51 games this season.
Call up / Send down
Jim O'brien has been recalled
The only player missing from practice was Jason Spezza so O'Brien may be insurance. The former 29th overall pick has no points in six career NHL games.
Marty Havlat out on the ice in shorts and sneakers to take a few shots on an empty net - and they turned the lights out on him. #SJSharks
Havlat taking some shots on goal is a good sign. In his first 26 games with the Sharks, the Czech winger scored two goals and 15 points. Expect him to return at some point this month.
Jason Demers, on injured reserve with a lower body injury, is expected to begin skating again mid-next week, according to McLellan.
The Dorval, Quebec native has two goals and 11 points through 35 games. Expect his current nagging injury to keep him from 100 percent.
Injury
In other injury news, forward Tommy Wingels skated for the first time since suffering an apparent left shoulder injury on Jan. 19 against Ottawa, although he did not take any contact.
Returning to practice is a good sign for Wingels. Through nine games the rookie scored a goal and an assist. It remains to be seen whether or not he remains with the team once healthy.
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