Line Change
Jordan Caron, called up this morning from Providence, is in the lineup tonight while Zach Hamill will sit.
Caron scored a goal and three points in 12 games this season. He gets another crack at the lineup, drawing into the third line.
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Injury
CALGARY, Alberta — Jonas Hiller said his unspecified lower-body ailment has improved enough to where he can back up Jeff Deslauriers for the Ducks’ game against the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.
Hiller's condition has improved to the point that he can at least backup for the Ducks. The team is hopeful he can play tomorrow night against the Oilers.
Goalie Start
Jeff Deslauriers (1-0, 2.00 GAA, .929 SV%) will get the nod again in goal
In five career starts against the Flames, Deslauriers has a 2-3-0 record with a 2.81 GAA and .917 SV%.
Goalie Start
Emery gets the start in goal tomorrow against Wild. #blackhawks
In two career starts against the Wild, Emery has a 2-0-0 record with a 2.88 GAA and .920 SV%.
Goalie Start
#CapsPens G Tomas Vokoun to start vs. Pens.
In 25 career starts against the Pens, Vokoun has a 8-10-2-4 record with a 2.61 GAA, .925 SV% and two shutouts.
Goalie Start
Khabibulin starts
In 15 career appearances against the Devils, Khabibulin has a 9-3-3 record with a 2.01 GAA, .935 SV% and one shutout.
Goalie Start
Curtis Sanford (#CBJ) and Corey Crawford (#Blackhawks) will be the starting goaltenders tonight.
In eight career appearances against the Blackhawks, Sanford has a 2-4-0 record with a 3.51 GAA and .847 SV%.
Line Change
25-24-40
Russell starts tonight's game on the fourth line. He's still looking for his first NHL point.
Line Change
19-50-33
Johansen draws back into the lineup with Jeff Carter injured. The rookie has seven goals and 14 points in 35 games as he continues to get his feet wet in the NHL.
Line Change
18-26-15
Umberger moves down to the third line He has six goals and 17 points through 41 games, moving between the second and fourth line.
Line Change
Brassard to center top line tonight.
Brassard moves up to a scoring line, where he has the best chance of putting up points. He has five goals and 12 points in 33 games.
#CBJ GM Scott Howson had no update on C Jeff Carter (shoulder) today. He will have full evaluation when team returns to Columbus.
Carter remains out indefinitely with a separated shoulder. It would be surprising for him to return during this month.
Volchnkov will play tonight. Zajac will not
Zajac continues to sit out with his sore Achilles tendon acting up. He scored a goal and three points through eight games before re-aggravating the injury. There remains no timetable for his return.
Line Change
Volchnkov will play tonight. Zajac will not
Volchenkov draws back into the lineup, likely taking Matt Taormina out of the lineup. A-Train registered five assists in 34 games before getting hurt.
Matt Hunwick, Ryan Wilson re-inserted.
Hunwick has one assist in 10 games. Considering he has only 11 assists over 61 games in Colorado he has no fantasy hockey value.
LINEUP: Erik Johnson (hand), Shane O'Brien (knee) out tonight.
Johnson will not play tonight due to his hand injury. The former 1st overall pick has a goal and 16 points over 38 games in what has to be considered a disappointing season. He is currently listed as day-to-day.
Injury
No Hiller on the ice
Certainly doesn't sound like he will start tonight. We should have an answer of who starts in nets shortly.
No news about Eberle, though Renney indicated last night Ebs would be out only short time.
Certainly a good sign for the Oilers' top winger. The shifty forward has 17 goals and 43 points in 41 games. Stay tuned for a further word on his status.
Line Change
Petry, Jones, Belanger, Gagner, Paajarvi
Surprisingly, Gagner is taken off the top PP unit. He has five goals and 20 points in 34 games.
Line Change
#Oilers now working on PP: 1st unit - Smyth, Horcoff, Hemsky, Hall, Potter
Hemsky moves up to the top PP unit. Four of his 14 points have come with the man advantage.
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