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Darche-Eller-Blunden
Darche moves up to the third line. He has two goals and six points through 50 games.
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Steen and McDonald still skating with extras. Availability for tomorrow looks unlikely. #stlblues
McDonald practiced most of this week with contact. The veteran center has been relegated to only three games this season.
Steen and McDonald still skating with extras. Availability for tomorrow looks unlikely. #stlblues
Steen remains close to returning but won't get back into the lineup just yet. He has 13 goals and 24 points in 36 games.
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Oduya and Stuart based on the am skate
Oduya is bumped out of the top four with everyone healthy. He has two goals and 12 points through 50 games.
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Bogosian and Hainsey
Bogosian moves down to the second defensive pairing. He has three goals and 19 points through 46 games.
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D pairings will be Buff and Enstrom
Byfuglien is expected to make his 2012 debut tonight. He scored six goals and 24 points through 35 games before getting hurt.
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8-21-20
Look for Burmistrov to play on the fourth line tonight. The sophomore has nine goals and 18 points through 45 games.
Goalie Start
Lindy will go tonight vs. Bryzgalov.
Lindback lost his only career start against the Flyers, allowing three goals on 29 shots.
Hot Streak
FIVE IN FIVE: Peter Mueller has four goals and five points in his last five games...has 29 shots in eight games since returning from injury.
Dubbed the 'savior' during his first season with the Avs, Mueller is helping turn their season around. He should be a good point stream through the season.
Injury
Mike Green is on the ice working out with Mark Nemish at KCI.
Green returns to the ice for the first time since undergoing surgery. It remains a long road back to the lineup for the oft-injured defenseman.
Not seeing Sturm out there flapanthers
With everyone healthy, Sturm might be the odd-man out. He has two goals and three points in 28 games with the Cats.
Injury
Skille skated. Early wearing noncontact
Skille remains a possibility to play this weekend. The former 7th overall pick has two goals and six points through 33 games.
Markstrom took shots early
Markstrom gets back on the ice, which is a good sign. The Cats will proceed with caution with their stud prospect.
Line Change
82-18-13
With Versteeg healthy, Kopecky moves back down to the third line. He has six goals and 21 points in 48 games.
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Versteeg (illness) back on the ice for #FlaPanthers practice.
Looks like Versteeg is healthy enough to play. In his first season in South Florida, the former Stanley Cup Champion scored 19 goals and 43 points through 47 games. Expect him to play on the top line.
2ieme vague a.n. a la pointe, Karlsson-Gonchar
Karlsson gets bumped down to the second PP unit as the Sens look for two balanced lines. 20 of his 48 points have come on the PP.
Line Change
Entraînement on pratique l'a.n. Alfie se retrouve à la pointe avec Kuba, Michalek-Turris-Foligno, 2ieme vague, Neil-Spezza-Greening
Michalek moves down to the second PP unit as the Sens look for more balance. Nine of his 33 points have come on the PP.
Line Change
Entraînement on pratique l'a.n. Alfie se retrouve à la pointe avec Kuba, Michalek-Turris-Foligno, 2ieme vague, Neil-Spezza-Greening
Neil gets another look on the top PP unit. Four of his 18 points have come on the PP.
Line Change
Entraînement on pratique l'a.n. Alfie se retrouve à la pointe avec Kuba, Michalek-Turris-Foligno, 2ieme vague, Neil-Spezza-Greening
Alfredsson moves to the point on the top PP unit. Nine of his 39 points have come with the man advantage.
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He's sick. Bowman recalled. RT @Caniac_Chris: @MSmithCanes Any update on LaRose???
Sounds like LaRose will miss a game due to the flu. The winger has 11 goals and 21 points through 46 games.
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