Line Change
Hordichuk-O'Marra-Eager
With the additions to the lineup, Eager moves to the fourth line. He has six points and 63 PIM in 30 games.
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Line Change
Paajarvi-Belanger-Lander
Paajarvi draws back into the lineup and will play on the third line with second PP time. He likely regained his confidence by scoring a goal and nine points in 10 games in the AHL.
Line Change
The Coyotes also announced that center Boyd Gordon has been activated off Injured Reserve. Gordon missed seven games with a lower-body injury.
The Coyotes are currently on a three-game road trip so expect Gordon to play two of the tilts. He scored three goals and 12 points in 35 games before getting hurt.
Goalie Start
Ryan Miller expected to start in goal tonight.
In 37 career starts against the Leafs, Miller has a 25-12-0 record with a 2.35 GAA, .926 SV% and four shutouts.
Goalie Start
He'll get the start tonight and Sutter suggested yesterday he could be the guy going in a number of the next few games for the Flames.
In six career appearances against the Devils, Kipper has a 1-3-1 record with a 3.02 GAA and .895 SV%.
Giordano taking lots of extra skating...looks like thurs or sat for him...
Giordano won't play tonight but certainly draws back in this week. He registered four goals and eight points in 23 games before getting hurt. He could be a nice addition if you find him on your waiver wire.
Line Change
Derek Roy says he will be a game-time decision tonight against Toronto
Roy could replace Matt Ellis on the third line tonight. The playmaker has eight goals and 24 points through 40 games. Expect a further update on his status.
Line Change
Harry Z back in tonight in place of Rinaldo
The Brown University alumni enters tonight's game with three goals and four points through 27 games.
Line Change
Harry Z back in tonight in place of Rinaldo
The gritty Rinaldo has 120 PIM through 34 games. The Flyers likely want more scoring on their fourth line.
Line Change
Stapleton is a probable for tonight
Expect Stapleton, not Alex Burmistrov, to play on the top line tonight. He has six goals and 12 points in 32 games.
Injury
Burmistrov likely out.
Sounds like the Jets sit Burmistrov tonight for precautionary reasons. The sophomore has eight goals and 17 points through 38 games.
Goalie Start
Pavelec vs. Thomas.
In 10 career starts against the Bruins, Pavelec has a 3-4-1 record with a 3.31 GAA and .909 SV%.
Call up / Send down
#NHLDucks recall goalie Jeff Deslauriers from @SyracuseCrunch and reassign forward JF Jacques.
The suspended Jacques has no fantasy hockey value.
Call up / Send down
#NHLDucks recall goalie Jeff Deslauriers from @SyracuseCrunch and reassign forward JF Jacques.
His presence is insurance for Jonas Hiller, who may not be able to play tonight. The former Oilers starting goalie has struggled to take starts away from rookie Iiro Tarkki.
Waiver Move
Cleared waivers:h Sestito, Tim (N.J) Dupont, Brodie (NSH) Fraser, Mark (ANA)
With seven defenders on the roster, Fraser is expendable. He has no fantasy hockey value.
Waiver Move
Cleared waivers:h Sestito, Tim (N.J) Dupont, Brodie (NSH) Fraser, Mark (ANA)
Dupont likely heads to the minors where he can further rehab his injury. He has no immediate fantasy hockey value.
Waiver Move
Cleared waivers:h Sestito, Tim (N.J) Dupont, Brodie (NSH) Fraser, Mark (ANA)
Sestito was unclaimed and sent down to the minors. He has no fantasy hockey value.
Call up / Send down
Tim Sestito clears waivers and is assigned to Albany.
Sestito has no fantasy hockey value in the minors.
Line Change
Murray, McLaren last off
McLaren won't play tonight. He has nine PIM in five games.
Goalie Start
Niemi starting
In five career starts against the Wild, Niemi has a 4-1-0 record with a 1.61 GAA, .933 SV% and one shutout.
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