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As expected, Niklas Backstrom looks to be starting his first #mnwild game since coming down with the plague Jan. 7
In three career starts against the Leafs, Backstrom has a 2-1-0 record with a 2.00 GAA and .929 SV%.
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Janssen back in lineup. Boulton out.
Boulton has 45 PIM in 24 games but no fantasy hockey value otherwise.
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Janssen back in lineup. Boulton out.
Janssen could be a good PIM stream with 55 over 35 games. He draws back in on the fourth line tonight.
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Tedenby will sit
Tedenby continues to struggle at the NHL level with only a goal and six points over 43 games. No need to roster him in any fantasy hockey format.
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#NJD Henrique is in tonight for Devils, according to coach Pete DeBoer
Henrique practiced this morning on the top line and gets back into the lineup. The rookie has 13 goals and 34 points in 40 games with the Devils.
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Lundqvist first goalie off the ice at yesterday's practice, Biron only goalie on for this morning's optional skate. So Hank vs. Pens tonight
In 40 career starts against the Pens, Lundqvist has a 22-13-5 record with a 2.39 GAA, .914 SV% and two shutouts.
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Why BOB vs Isles? Career: 7-0; 1.86 GAA; .944. Bob goes tonite
In eight career appearances against the Isles, Bob has a 7-0-0 record with a 1.86 GAA and .944 SV%.
Darryl Boyce (back spasms) briefly on the ice for the Leafs morning skate but heads off before things get going in earnest
Boyce's back continues to balk and he won't be playing tonight. Expect Joey Crabb to play on the fourth line.
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#CBJ G Steve Mason first off the ice and the likely starter vs. #Preds
In 14 career starts against the Preds, Mason has a 5-5-4 record with a 2.45 GAA, .913 SV% and two shutouts.
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Probable goaltenders: Marc-Andre Fleury for Penguins.
In 38 career appearances against the Rangers, Fleury has a 18-12-7 record with a 2.84 GAA, .905 SV% and two shutouts.
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Starting goaltenders: NSH- Pekka Rinne (2011-12 stats: 24-11-4, 2.50 GAA)
In 18 career starts against the Blue Jackets, Rinne has a 12-4-1 record with a 2.67 GAA, .907 SV% and one shutout.
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Leafs will start Gustavsson tonight.
Gustavsson allowed four goals on 30 shots in his only career start against the Wild.
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Jimmy Howard returns to the net tonight, but backup Ty Conklin is gaining confidence after winning two of his past three starts.
In eight career starts against the Coyotes, Howard has a 6-0-2 record with a 2.28 GAA and .926 SV%.
Johansson skated to the bench grimacing and stayed there for the final 2:49. But afterward, he reported no problems and had no visible limp.
The substitute first liner appears to be OK following the third period collision. He has nine goals and 26 points through 43 games this year.
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Pete DeBoer says Martin Brodeur will start Thursday night's home game against the Boston Bruins.
Brodeur allowed six goals on 27 shots in his only start against the Bruins this season.
RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has acquired forwards Evgenii Dadonov (ehv-GEH-nee do-DON-nauv) and A.J. Jenks from the Florida Panthers in exchange for forwards Jon Matsumoto and Mattias Lindstrom.
Lindstrom is currently playing in the SEL and has no fantasy hockey value.
RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has acquired forwards Evgenii Dadonov (ehv-GEH-nee do-DON-nauv) and A.J. Jenks from the Florida Panthers in exchange for forwards Jon Matsumoto and Mattias Lindstrom.
Matsumoto likely adds depth to the Cats' AHL team in San Antonio. With the Charlotte Checkers he scored 13 goals and 34 points in 41 games.
RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has acquired forwards Evgenii Dadonov (ehv-GEH-nee do-DON-nauv) and A.J. Jenks from the Florida Panthers in exchange for forwards Jon Matsumoto and Mattias Lindstrom.
Dadonov struggled to stick with the more-competitive Panthers this season, playing only 15 games. While in the AHL he scored five goals and nine points over 20 games. Expect him to get another look or two in Carolina.
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9 back with 21 and 23
Roy hasn't worked with his former linemates Vanek and Pominville all season. The should-be top-line center has nine goals and 25 points through 43 games with a minus-8 rating.
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Gerbe moves to more of a scoring line than his normal assignment. The diminutive winger has four goals and 15 points through 34 games. He could produce a bit more with a talented center like Luke Adam.
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