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In 18 career starts against the Caps, Roloson has a 8-5-5 record with a 2.26 GAA, .919 SV% and four shutouts.

Crosby continues to skate which is an excellent sign. The lack of C is in support of the Pens captain, who has not been able to lead the team on the ice. He still has no timetable for a return.

Upshall last played on November 10th. Before getting hurt he scored a goal and three points. Adding his brand of grit to the lineup would be a welcome sign for the Cats.

In 38 career starts against the Leafs, Miller has a 25-13-0 record with a 2.35 GAA, .926 SV% and four shutouts.

Theodore was the first goalie off the ice this morning, indicating he would start. However, it appears that he was just leaving practice early. His presence at practice is definitely a good sign moving forward so expect him to return shortly.

Cormier returns to the AHL after coming up as insurance for Tanner Glass. The controversial pivot has no points in three games this season.

In his 10 games with the Pens, MacIntyre didn't drop the gloves once. As we are seeing with Colten Orr and a few other enforcers, the NHL is evolving into a league that requires you to actually play.

McDonald returns to the AHL after playing two games with the Pens. He has no immediate fantasy hockey value while in the minors.

In 14 career appearances against the Panthers, Fleury has a 7-6-0 record with a 3.01 GAA, .904 SV% and one shutout.

Losing Kopitar for a long amount of time would be a big blow to fantasy hockey owners and the Kings. The dreaded C word has yet to be used to describe his ailments which should be considered a good thing.

Kruger is healthy enough to play and should return to the second line shortly. The rookie scored three goals and 10 points through 34 games before getting hurt.

Roy gets back into the lineup for the first time since January 6th. With only eight goals and 24 points through 40 games, the team's top center is not living up to his contract. Rushing him back from injury won't help the situation.

Smith has two goals in nine games while playing mostly on the fourth line. He has no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.

In 38 career starts against the Leafs, Miller has a 25-13-0 record with a 2.35 GAA, .926 SV% and four shutouts.

Expect Byers to fill in on the third or fourth line tonight. He scored eight goals and 19 points through 28 games in the AHL.

Umberger was apparently injured well before yesterday but only felt the effects days later. The winger is listed as out indefinitely, which does not bode well for the Blue Jackets. He scored seven goals and 18 points in 42 games before getting hurt.

Clitsome produced two points in his last two games before becoming a healthy scratch. He has shown in the past that he can produce at the NHL level. However, the Blue Jackets likely prefer to dress a more reliable defender as they continue to struggle.

In four career starts against the Coyotes, Sanford has a 1-3-0 record with a 3.28 GAA and .884 SV%.

Despite scoring the game winning goal in the Caps recent win, Chimera moves down to the fourth line. The grinding winger has 14 goals in 41 games.

Hendricks moves up to the third line with Jason Chimera getting a demotion to the fourth line. Most of his fantasy hockey value surrounds his fists as he sports 47 PIM in 37 games.