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Cam Ward will be facing Tomas Vokoun in net.
In 29 career appearances against the Capitals, Ward has a 14-10-4 record with a 2.61 GAA, .919 SV% and three shutouts.
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Avs coach Joe Sacco also said defenseman Jan Hejda, who missed Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over Florida with a groin injury, will be available during the two-game trip that concludes Sunday in Anaheim.
The veteran Hejda managed four goals and 12 points over his first 47 games in Colorado.
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Goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere will get his second consecutive start and fourth in five games Saturday when the Avalanche play the Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center.
In 37 career appearances against the Kings, Giguere has a 17-11-4-3 record with a 2.79 GAA, .905 SV% and two shutouts.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Jason Williams from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
Williams, 31, has appeared in seven NHL games this season for Pittsburgh, tallying one goal and one assist while averaging 10:22 minutes per game. - PittsburghPenguins.com
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Halak will start tomorrow vs Buffalo. #stlblues
In five career starts against the Sabres, Halak has a 3-2-0 record with a 3.16 GAA, .895 SV% and one shutout.
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Goncharov is among them.
Sounds like the team recalled Goncharov. The Russian defenseman has yet to make his NHL debut.
Aucoin is also skating.
Aucoin has been held out of the lineup for the last couple of games. He has two goals and five points in 39 games.
Salo taking part in practice with the team today. #Canucks
Salo hasn't played since taking the clipping penalty from Brad Marchand as he continues to follow concussion protocol. Nevertheless, practicing with the team is a great sign. The veteran has six goals and 16 points through 38 games but remains out indefinitely.
#winnipegjets head coach Claude Noel said it's possible Byfuglien would travel with the team next week to Carolina and New York
A nagging injury turned into a day-to-day infliction and now indefinite status. It is almost assumed Byfuglien misses through the All-Star Game at this point.
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Roloson in net Saturday vs Coyotes.
In 28 career appearances against the Coyotes, Roloson has a 14-9-2 record with a 2.57 GAA and .912 SV%.
Injury
Mikko Koivu is in the shooting cage today firing pucks #mnwild
Pretty good sign that his injured shoulder is gaining strength. While the team lists him officially as week-to-week, the captain was expected to miss up to six weeks.
Suter doubtful tmrw per Trotz.
Suter may not even play in the All-Star Game at this rate. The Madison, Wisconsin native is on track for a career year with five goals and 25 points in 44 games.
Weber told us it was a maintenance day.
Weber has been carrying the load even more than usual with his defensive partner out. The team's captain has 10 goals and 33 points in 43 games. Don't expect him to draw out.
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Roster move - #NHLDucks have recalled F Mark Bell from #AHL @SyracuseCrunch.
Bell should fill in on the fourth line. His last NHL game came on April 5th, 2008.
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Forwards Matt Kassian, Jed Ortmeyer, Chad Rau and defenseman Nate Prosser are coming up from Houston for the Wild, and forwards Casey Wellman and David McIntyre are headed back to the Aeros today.
The Oakville, Ontario native has two points in seven games while playing mostly on the fourth line. He has no fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
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Forwards Matt Kassian, Jed Ortmeyer, Chad Rau and defenseman Nate Prosser are coming up from Houston for the Wild, and forwards Casey Wellman and David McIntyre are headed back to the Aeros today.
Wellman was playing on the second line and second PP unit. He has two goals and seven points in 14 games.
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Forwards Matt Kassian, Jed Ortmeyer, Chad Rau and defenseman Nate Prosser are coming up from Houston for the Wild
Prosser has been up and down all season but figures to add depth to the team's ineffective blue line. He has five assists through 18 games.
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Forwards Matt Kassian, Jed Ortmeyer, Chad Rau and defenseman Nate Prosser are coming up from Houston for the Wild
Rau comes up for his second stint this season. He did not get into any games during his first call up.
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Forwards Matt Kassian, Jed Ortmeyer, Chad Rau and defenseman Nate Prosser are coming up from Houston for the Wild
Ortmeyer is a serviceable penalty killer and fourth liner but won't make any impact in fantasy hockey.
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Forwards Matt Kassian, Jed Ortmeyer, Chad Rau and defenseman Nate Prosser are coming up from Houston for the Wild
Kassian could be a healthy source of PIM on the fourth line. The rookie has 25 through his first four games this year.
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