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#mnwild has recalled center Carson McMillan
Last year, McMillan scored a goal and an assist through four games. Look for him to fill in on a bottom line during this stint.
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Injury
#Caps defenseman Mike Green will undergo abdominal surgery and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
Green was placed on LTIR recently and was not eligible to play until February. Sounds like the offensive defender will miss the majority of the regular season.
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#Isles news: Kevin Poulin has been returned on loan to Bridgeport. #isles #bst
Poulin stopped 29 of 32 shots faced today but is sent back to the AHL for his troubles. Expect Evgeni Nabokov to continue starting the majority of games.
Kopitar’s absence has not been explained yet, but it’s likely a “maintenance day,” particularly given the number of big hits Kopitar has taken of late. The fact that Kevin Westgarth is practicing with the first line suggests that Kopitar will be back tomorrow.
Doesn't sound like something to worry about yet. Kopitar hasn't missed any playing time since taking a big hit from Brendan Morrow.
Line Change
Now, though, it appears newly-acquired Colton Gillies will make his #CBJ debut on Tuesday vs. Edmonton #Oilers.
Expect Gillies to play on the fourth line in place of Dane Byers. He has two assists through 37 games.
Goalie Start
"How can I not go with Peks?"
Rinne took the overtime loss in his only career start against the Rangers, stopping 23 of 24 shots faced.
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#Pens GM Shero tells @MarkMaddenX he anticipates Letang to practice with the team Tues -Sam
Great news for Letang as he is expected to practice for the first time since getting concussed. While this remains the first step in his recovery, expect him to be brought along slowly.
Line Change
#Coyotes are playing minus Adrian Aucoin and Raffi Torres today. Both are day-to-day with lower-body injuries.
Torres is a healthy scratch opposed to missing games for a suspension. The gritty winger has six goals and 11 points through 43 games.
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#Coyotes are playing minus Adrian Aucoin and Raffi Torres today. Both are day-to-day with lower-body injuries.
Aucoin was having trouble seeing after an eye injury. The veteran has two goals and five points over 39 games.
Trotz says upper body for Ryan Suter and adds he is doubtful for tomorrow's game against the Rangers.
Suter left today's game after playing slightly more than seven minutes. His status remains doubtful as Trotz later explained Suter strained something. The Madison, Wisconsin native is on track for a career year with five goals and 25 points in 44 games.
Goalie Start
Luongo to start tomorrow against Kings.
In 24 career starts against the Kings, Luongo has a 13-9-2 record with a 2.33 GAA, .915 SV% and two shutouts.
PHOENIX — Avalanche defenseman Shane O’Brien, who has missed the past three games with a knee injury, rejoined the team here yesterday and skated hard this morning with today’s three healthy scratches
O'Brien is listed as out indefinitely with a knee injury so his presence in practice is a good sign. The bruising defender has a goal and 13 points on the season. Expect him to get back into the lineup shortly.
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#mnwild has reassigned Matt Hackett to @houston_aeros
Expect Niklas Backstrom to get back between the pipes this week.
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Rangers immediately send Kris Newbury back to @CTWhale after Sunday's loss.
Newbury has no points in seven games with the Rangers. He loses all immediate fantasy hockey value with this demotion.
Sami Salo still not skating with #Canucks.
Salo hasn't played since taking the clipping penalty from Brad Marchand. The veteran has six goals and 16 points through 38 games but remains out indefinitely.
#Penguins C Sidney Crosby, who still has balance/motion trouble, meeting with concussion specialist Ted Carrick this week.
Doesn't sound like Crosby will be returning to the lineup any time soon. The Pens will continue playing it safe with their captain and leader.
Injury
Stars place Mike Ribeiro on injured reserved retroactive to Jan. 7. No other moves pending.
Ribeiro last played over seven days ago so he can return at any time. The pivot is expected to be out until after the All-Star Game. He scored 10 goals and 31 points in 40 games before getting hurt.
Line Change
Gardiner goes back in tomorrow.
Look for the rookie to get back into the lineup tomorrow against the Sens. The rookie registered 10 assists in 37 games.
Boyce is out with a minor injury.
The fourth liner has a goal and an assist through 11 games. Joey Crabb practiced in his place during today's practice.
Injury
Extra line has Morrison between Stajan and Byron. #Flames
Sounds like Stajan's wounded ankle is healing well. He has a goal and six points through 27 games.
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