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For the first time in his NHL career, Devan Dubnyk will start 4 games in a row. He gets the nod again against Chicago tomorrow.
In four career appearances against the Blackhawks, Dubnyk has a 1-2-0 record with a 3.63 GAA and .908 SV%.
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Neither will D Marc Methot (flu).
The rugged defender can't kick his cold for tonight's game. Methot scored a goal and seven points through 43 games.
#CBJ C Jeff Carter (shoulder) will not play tonight vs. #LAKings.
Carter remains out with a separated shoulder. Limited to only 30 games, the top line center has 10 goals and 17 points on the season.
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#CBJ C Ryan Johansen is out tonight vs #LAKings.
Johansen is out with the flu but likely would be a scratch as he continues his growing pains. Through 43 games, he has nine goals and 17 points.
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Joudrey will make his NHL debut. #CBJ
Joudrey could get a chance to play on the second line. He scored seven goals and 15 points through 42 games with the Springfield Falcons.
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Rinaldo off IR
Rinaldo returning from IR explains the demotion of Ben Holmstrom. The pugilist has a very useful 124 PIM through 36 games.
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Timonen maintenance day.
Timonen has been battling injuries all season but even made it to the All-Star Game. The team's top puck-mover has two goals and 31 points through 49 games. Don't expect him to miss any playing time.
Homer says because they didn't skate, you could classify Briere and JVR as having setbacks.
Still no progress for JVR. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
Homer says because they didn't skate, you could classify Briere and JVR as having setbacks.
Not good news for Briere. The second-line center scored 13 goals and 30 points in 43 games before getting hurt. He remains out indefinitely with a concussion.
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Davis Drewiske and Alec Martinez are the extra defensemen.
Drewiske has been used sparingly all season. He has two goals through seven games.
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Davis Drewiske and Alec Martinez are the extra defensemen.
Martinez remains a healthy scratch. The talented offensive defender has only two goals through 23 games. He has no fantasy hockey value as long as he remains in the press box.
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Trent Hunter and Kevin Westgarth both came off at the same time, so it seems likely that the fourth-line right-wing spot will be a game-time decision.
Westgarth will be a game-time decision tonight. The enforcer has 34 PIM in 21 games.
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Trent Hunter and Kevin Westgarth both came off at the same time, so it seems likely that the fourth-line right-wing spot will be a game-time decision.
Hunter may be a scratch 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.
Goalie Start
Jonathan Quick was the first goalie off the ice after the morning skate, so he’s the likely starter.
In 12 career starts against the Blue Jackets, Quick has a 7-5-0 record with a 2.09 GAA, .914 SV% and two shutouts.
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Labrie will play
Labrie likely plays on a bottom line. He has an assist and 10 PIM through seven games.
MA-Bergeron won't play tomorrow, per Boucher
Sounds like Bergeron will miss another couple of games. He has four goals and 24 points through 40 games.
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Garon in goal
In six career appearances against the 'Jets', Garon has a 5-0-0 record with a 0.92 GAA, .968 SV% and three shutouts.
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Jaro Spacek close to returning could be in tomorrow.
Spacek was expected to play on Tuesday needed more conditioning. The offensive d-man has a goal and four points in 15 games.
LaRose out with flu-like illness, should play in Boston.
Sounds like LaRose could grit through his illness and play tomorrow. The winger has 11 goals and 21 points through 46 games. Expect him to play on the second PP unit as well.
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Matt Beleskey could get another turn tonight.
Beleskey could sit on the second of back-to-back nights. He has two goals and nine points through 41 games.
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