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Ryan Whitney(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Injury

He wasn't skating with the team but at least Ryan Whitney has skates on..it's a start..

Whitney continues to try and recover from his season-ending surgery. He might be back at full strength at some point in the season and should be available on the waiver wire.

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Gene Principe 2018-07-18T17:53:31.200Z

Zac Rinaldo(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Rinaldo is in, and Lavy will juggle lines. #Flyers

Rinaldo replaces the injured JVR in the lineup. When in the lineup, he remains an excellent source of PIM with 120 through 34 games.

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Sam Carchidi 2012-01-14T13:17:49.000Z

Dainius Zubrus(Right Wing)(RW)|

Line Change

Zubrus will play center

The versatile forward has 12 goals and 22 points through 43 games, playing mostly on the second line.

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Rich Chere 2012-01-14T13:03:02.000Z

Adam Henrique(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Henrique out today with minor groin strain.

Keep Henrique on your bench for tonight's game. The rookie has 13 goals and 34 points in 40 games.

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Tom Gulitti 2012-01-14T13:01:29.000Z

Ilya Bryzgalov(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

#Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette announced that Ilya Bryzgalov will start in net tonight at Nashville

In 17 career starts against the Preds, Bryzgalov has a 8-5-3 record with a 2.60 GAA, .912 SV% and one shutout.

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@NHLFlyers 2012-01-14T12:59:01.000Z

Josh Harding(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Goalie Start

Harding taking shots from D, usually signifying starting goalie #mnwild

In 10 career appearances against the Blues, Harding has a 6-2-0 record with a 1.70 GAA and .940 SV%.

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@mnwild 2018-07-18T17:53:22.855Z

Matt Taormina(Defenseman)(D)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Matt Taormina will sit out for Devils today

The rookie has three assists through 12 games. With the Devils blue line fully healthy, he will need to earn his playing time.

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Rich Chere 2012-01-14T12:51:19.000Z

Paul Byron(Center)(C)|Montreal Canadiens MTL

Line Change

Paul Byron comes out of the line-up for Cammy. #Flames

He scored two goals and three points through 18 games. He may get a ticket back to Abbotsford if the Flames feel he needs more seasoning.

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Lee Snowden 2012-01-14T12:49:28.000Z

Lance Bouma(Left Wing)(LW)|

Line Change

Comeau-Jones-Bouma

Bouma moves onto the third line. He has a goal in three games.

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Pat Steinberg 2012-01-14T12:46:27.000Z

Michael Cammalleri(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

#Flames Cammalleri with Backlund and Stempniak

Cammalleri was brought on board to improve the second line so the plan is to start him there. He scored nine goals and 22 points in 38 games.

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Scott Cruickshank 2012-01-14T12:46:11.000Z

Matt Carkner(Defenseman)(D)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Carkner in and Lee sits. #Sens

Carkner has a goal and two points in 14 games with 20 PIM.

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Bruce Garrioch 2012-01-14T12:36:39.000Z

Brian Lee(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Carkner in and Lee sits. #Sens

Lee goes back to the press box as he rotates in and out of the lineup. He has five assists in 28 games.

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Bruce Garrioch 2018-07-18T17:53:13.905Z

James van Riemsdyk(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

#Flyers announce James van Riemsdyk is out indefinitely with a concussion.

Don't expect van Riemsdyk to lace them up any time soon. The power forward scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games before getting hurt. This injury should put to bed the trade rumors surrounding him.

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Stephen Whyno 2012-01-14T12:15:39.000Z

Colton Gillies(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Waiver Move

Sources: #mnwild winger Colton Gillies has been claimed by the Columbus Blue Jackets #cbj

Gillies should help fill the bottom two lines for the Blue Jackets.

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Michael Russo 2018-07-18T17:53:15.888Z

Zach Hamill(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Marchand, Hamill really working Rask over in optional.

Hamill will be a healthy scratch tonight, losing his spot to Jordan Caron. He has two assists through 10 games.

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Fluto Shinzawa 2018-07-18T17:53:35.766Z

Tim Thomas(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Goalie Start

Looks like Tim Thomas tonight.

In 20 career starts against the Canes, Thomas has a 10-9-1 record with a 2.67 GAA, .921 SV% and one shutout.

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Fluto Shinzawa 2018-07-18T17:53:33.640Z

Todd Bertuzzi(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Teams out on the ice here for warmups, including Todd Bertuzzi.

Sounds like there is a good chance Bertuzzi plays today.

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@DetroitRedWings 2018-07-18T17:53:34.000Z

Jimmy Howard(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Craw v Howard

In nine career starts against the Blackhawks, Howard has a 3-5-1 record with a 3.20 GAA and .895 SV%.

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Jesse Rogers 2012-01-14T12:04:21.000Z

Travis Zajac(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Zajac was still recovering from Aug. 18 surgery to repair a tear in his Achilles when the Devils played in Winnipeg on Dec. 3 and now, after to returning to the lineup on Dec. 16, has been shut down for two more weeks because of soreness in his Achilles, so he’ll miss Saturday’s game here.

Zajac continues to suffer from a nagging injury, making him less valuable to fantasy hockey owners.

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Fire & Ice 2012-01-14T12:02:05.000Z

Dan Carcillo(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

The Hawks announced Friday that Carcillo will undergo reconstructive surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the season as a result of the play.

Safe to drop Carcillo if you haven't already

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Chicago Tribune 2012-01-14T11:59:56.000Z

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