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Benn should play in All-Star game.
Benn is likely to play this weekend during the festivities but likely won't return to the lineup until after the break. He still leads the team in assists with 29.
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Fraser-Dowell-Vincour
Fraser will start tomorrow's game on the fourth line. The rookie scored 21 goals through 40 games in the AHL.
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Eriksson-Ribeiro-Ryder
Looks like Ribeiro will play tomorrow against the Ducks. Sidelined since January 7th, the playmaker has 10 goals and 31 points through 40 games.
Stars sign alex Goligoski to four-year, $18.4 million deal.
Goligoski hasn't played up to the same level as he did last season but he is the center of the current defense. The former Penguin has five goals and 15 points through 36 games this season.
Goalie Start
Martin Brodeur will start for Devils vs. Sabres
In his two starts against the Sabres this season, Brodeur has a 2-0-0 record with a 2.00 GAA and .927 SV%.
Hot Streak
Kyle Turris seems plenty happy in Ottawa, and there's no better indication than his three goals and two assists in the last five games.
Turris has been a big part of the Sens stepping up their play. He now has four goals and 13 points through 17 games.
Hot Streak
Justin Williams is playing his best hockey of the season for L.A. with 9 points in his last seven games.
Williams has been playing on the top line and top PP unit. He now has nine goals and 33 points through 49 games.
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Suter says he's in
As reported yesterday, Suter is good to go for tonight's game. The Madison, Wisconsin native is on track for a career year with five goals and 25 points in 44 games.
Bouillon says he's going to Chicago w/ team, out tonight. #Preds
Bouillon won't play tonight but remains a possibility for tomorrow's game. The native New Yorker has only six assists on the season but has been very sturdy on the defensive side of things.
Hot Streak
Boyle has points in six of his last eight games for the Sharks, notching 2 goals and 8 assists in that stretch.
Boyle was hurt for most of the season's early going but seems to be back on track. The veteran d-man now has four goals and 27 points over 45 games.
Hot Streak
Pekka Rinne has been nearly untouchable over his last 11 starts, allowing only 19 goals and posting a 10-1-0 record in that span.
Rinne has been a rock recently and looks to be back at full speed after a slight lull. Start him if you own him.
Goalie Start
Howard (starting)
In 13 career starts against the Blues, Howard has a 8-4-1 record with a 2.44 GAA, .922 SV% and one shutout.
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Sabres left wing Tyler Ennis is practicing fully today, skating with center Ville Leino and right wing Drew Stafford.
Sounds like Ennis could be close to returning to the lineup. Sidelined for most of the season with a high-ankle injury, Ennis was not expected to draw back into the lineup any time soon.
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Look for Madden to get back into the lineup. He has no points with a minus-1 rating in six games with the Cats.
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Upshall draws back into the lineup. He has a goal and an assist through 16 games.
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Bergenheim practiced on the top line this morning and could draw in there in tomorrow's game. He has seven goals through his first 28 games with the Panthers.
Injury
#FlaPanthers Dineen: Kulikov getting evaluated on lower-body injury. Skille out with upper body. Both doubtful for tomorrow.
Skille likely won't play tomorrow night. The gritty forward scored two goals and six points through 33 games. Expect Scottie Upshall to replace him in the lineup.
#FlaPanthers Dineen: Kulikov getting evaluated on lower-body injury. Skille out with upper body. Both doubtful for tomorrow.
Kulikov did not practice today and is expected to be out until the break. In his third professional season, he has four goals and 24 points through 46 games. Expect the team to call up a d-man.
Hot Streak
Antoine Vermette has compiled a goal and four assists over his last six games.
Vermette has been the top-line center for the last couple of games and has racked up points in the process. The speedy forward now has six goals and 19 points in 47 games.
Goalie Start
Vokoun off ice first. Gotta imagine he gets nod for #Caps vs. Bruins.
In 18 career appearances against the Bruins, Vokoun has a 5-9-1-2 record with a 2.59 GAA, .930 SV% and two shutouts.
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