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2nd: 15-36-81 2-8
Keith jumps onto the second PP unit. Ten of his 22 assists have come with the man advantage so expect PP2 to score a few more goals.
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2nd: 15-36-81 2-8
Hossa dropped down to the second PP unit where he likely add some scoring depth. Eleven of his 48 points have come with the man advantage.
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First unit 65-19-88, 5-7
Looks like Montador will play on the top PP unit for the Blackhawks. He has five goals and 12 points over 43 games.
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65-19-88
Shaw moves up to the top PP unit. The rookie has taken Dan Carcillo's place as the top agitator on the team while chipping in four goals in seven games.
Call up / Send down
Stars activate Tomas Vincour from IR, assign Francis Wathier to Texas Stars (AHL).
Wathier has no points in nine career games with the Stars. He has no fantasy hockey value at this point in his career.
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Stars activate Tomas Vincour from IR, assign Francis Wathier to Texas Stars (AHL).
Certainly looks like Vincour is healthy enough to play against the Red Wings tonight. The rookie scored a goal and three points over 14 games.
#Flames recall Carson.
Carson likely serves as depth for the team's blue line. He has no points over his eight career games with the Flames.
Goalie Start
Fleury off ice first for Pens.
In 15 career appearances against the Canes, Fleury has a 6-5-1-2 record with a 2.74 GAA, .905 SV% and one shutout.
#Caps GMGM said "not necessarily" on keeping 19 out until after the all-star break "whenever he's ready to get going we'll get him going"
The Caps will continue to take it slow with their top-line center. Their main goal at this point remains preventing another concussion. He scored 13 goals and 42 points in 38 games before getting hurt.
#Flyers GM Paul Holmgren announced that Zac Rinaldo is day-to-day with an upper body injury and will not play tonight vs. Minnesota.
Rinaldo was hit by an errant puck in practice and won't play tonight. The pugilist has 122 PIM in 35 games. Look for Jody Shelley to draw in.
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Luke Schenn and Nazem Kadri will be the scratches tonight
Kadri will not play tonight further fueling the rumor mill. The London, Ontario native has three goals and five points over 14 games.
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Jay Rosehill in
He has 21 PIM in 15 games and may be a decent PIM stream for tonight.
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Joey Crabb moves up to the third line with Connolly and Lombardi
The minor-league veteran has seven goals and 14 points in 33 games. He should fill in serviceably on the third line.
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Luke Schenn and Nazem Kadri will be the scratches tonight
Schenn is a healthy scratch tonight with Jake Gardiner getting back in the lineup. The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native has a goal and 13 points in 43 games.
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McMillan makes his season debut on the fourth line. He scored two points in four games last year.
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15-7-25
As expected, Cullen will center the top line with Koivu out. The Virginia, Minnesota native has 11 goals and 25 points over 44 games.
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15-7-25
Johnson will start tonight's game on the top line. The former Penguin has five goals and 15 points over his first 41 games on the Wild.
Goalie Start
Josh Harding starts for #mnwild - 4th straight
Harding has never faced the Flyers in his career.
Goalie Start
Craig Anderson gets the start in goal, his 10th straight start.
In eight career starts against the Leafs, Andy has a 5-2-0 record with a 2.32 GAA, .933 SV% and one shutout.
#Blackhawks place Daniel Carcillo (knee surgery today) on injured reserve.
Carcillo is done for the season and safe to drop in all single-season formats.
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