Goalie Start
Jonas Gustavsson vs Martin Biron tonight here in Toronto.
In six career starts against the Rangers, Gustavsson has a 3-3-0 record with a 3.23 GAA and .899 SV%.
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Goalie Start
Enroth in goal
Enroth lost his only career start against the Islanders, allowing two goals on 30 shots.
Goalie Start
Tim Thomas vs. Cam Ward.
In 20 career starts against the Canes, Thomas has a 10-9-1 record with a 2.67 GAA, .921 SV% and one shutout.
“They won’t have an answer on Pronger,” said one source. “They know that already. If they think he may not be back next year and have to throw caution to the wind, and spend, they’ll do it.”
Pronger may not be healthy enough to start next season due to this recent concussion.
Noel says that Byfuglien won't travel on this next road trip. Doesn't know about Bogosian. A flu bug is also going through the room
What began as a day-to-day ailment is now a lingering injury for Big Buff. The Minneapolis, Minnesota native last played on December 23rd. He's scored six goals and 24 points as the team's lone All Star.
Ehrhoff not far behind him.
Ehrhoff has three goals and 17 points in his first 37 games with the Sabres. His return to the lineup would give the power play a big upgrade.
Line Change
Ruff says Sekera could be ready for Monday @ Detroit
Sekera's return would be a boost for the team's banged-up blue line. The Slovak defenseman scored two goals and eight points in 36 games before his current upper-body injury.
McNabb will miss some time. He's not with the team on the road trip. --^ks
The rookie scored a goal and five points in 20 games before getting hurt. He will be replaced by Joe Finley on the blue line.
Smithson to IR, per #Preds
Smithson is eligible to return any time. He has a goal and four points as the team's fourth line center.
Craig Smith is under the weather
Smith will not play tonight due to his illness. The rookie has nine goals and 26 points on the season but has cooled down from his fast start. In his last 12 games he has just a goal and an assist.
Call up / Send down
#Preds have recalled @MSU_Hockey alum Chris Mueller from @mkeadmirals
Look for Mueller to center the fourth line tonight. He has 15 goals and 26 points over 33 games with the Milwaukee Admirals.
After taking a shot to what appeared to be the throat, Jets say that Blake Wheeler will not return today #nhl #NHLJets
Not good news for the red-hot Wheeler. Excluding today's game, the former 5th overall pick produced at least a point in eight of his last 10 games. Check back for a further update on the right wing.
Call up / Send down
The Sabres have recalled Joe Finley from Roch
Expect Finley to play on the bottom defensive pairing. He had no points in his previous three games.
Line Change
Look for Derek Joslin to take his spot.
He has a goal and two points in 14 games.
Jaroslav Spacek will sit both games out this weekend
Spacek has cooled down since coming to the Canes with no points over his last 10 games. He scored a goal and seven points over 15 games.
Goalie Start
Cam Ward will start for the Canes.
In 22 career starts against the Bruins, Ward has a 10-10-2 record with a 2.69 GAA, .913 SV% and two shutouts.
Line Change
Booth told the media, he's unsure about playing but AV said he's expecting him in the lineup, after talking to trainers
Sounds like Booth will be back in the lineup for the first time since December 6th. He has five goals and 12 points in 17 games with the Canucks. Expect him to play with Ryan Kesler on the second line when fully healthy.
Goalie Start
Luongo will start tomorrow vs. #Ducks.
In 20 career starts against the Ducks, Luongo has a 8-9-2 record with a 3.03 GAA, .899 SV% and two shutouts.
#canucks Sami Salo still out indefinitely with a concussion.
Doesn't sound like Salo will play any time soon. He scored six goals and 16 points over 38 games before getting hurt this second time.
#canucks Andrew Ebbett had a 4-inch steel plate screwed onto his collarbone. Surgeon said it was worst collarbone break he'd ever seen.
Due to injuries, Ebbett has been limited to only 14 games. He has four goals and five points on the season.
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