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In pregame, Staal with Dalpe, Tlusty. Bowman on Sutter line.
Looks like Dalpe is on Staal's line to start the game. The rookie has no points through 10 games.
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DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings center Darren Helm hurt his groin in practice today and will miss the next two games, Friday at Chicago and Saturday at home against St. Louis, general manager Ken Holland said.
Helm has played very well over the season and was regarded as one of Babcock's most important forwards. The Winnipeg native has four goals and 12 points over 36 games. He will be reevaluated on Monday.
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Coyotes defenseman Adrian Aucoin will be back in the lineup tonight after missing five games because of a lower-body injury.
Aucoin last played on December 17th. He has a goal and four points through 32 games.
Goalie Start
Backup goalie Jason LaBarbera is expected to make his fifth consecutive start in place of injured starter Mike Smith.
In eight career appearances against the Avs, LaBarbera has a 2-5-0 record with a 3.22 GAA, .893 SV% and one shutout.
Doesn't sound like Babchuk will play.
Babchuk has been out since November 8th with a broken hand. Expect him to play on the bottom pairing when he gets back.
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The thought from Charlie Simmer is Hannan will play tonight, even with the nagging injuries.
Expect Hannan to help anchor the top four tonight. With only a goal and five points through 37 games he has no fantasy hockey value.
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Rich Peverley says he should be OK to play Sat.
Peverley last played on December 19th and hopes that his nagging injury can be put to bed. The Guelph, Ontario native is currently on a four-game point streak where he registered seven games.
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Coach Lindy Ruff said left wing Nathan Gerbe, who is recovering from a concussion, could play this weekend. The Sabres host Ottawa on Saturday.
Gerbe scored three goals and 12 points through 26 games prior to getting hurt. Expect him to complete the team's fourth line, playing with Paul Gaustad and Patrick Kaleta.
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Marc-Andre Gragnani, who has been scratched for the past four games, will take Sekera's spot in the lineup for Friday's visit to Washington.
Gragnani last played on December 17th. Prior to getting scratched, he scored a goal and nine points through 30 games.
Call up / Send down
Wings have recalled gustav nyquist from grand rapids.
Nyquist scored nine goals and 30 points in as many games while in the AHL. He is likely insurance for a wounded, scoring-line forward.
The #sens have signed forwards Stefan Noesen and Matt Puempel to entry-level deals.
Puempel scored 17 goals and 32 points over 29 games with the Peterborough Petes of the OHL. He should be in the mix for a roster spot over the next couple of seasons.
The #sens have signed forwards Stefan Noesen and Matt Puempel to entry-level deals.
Noesen currently has 13 goals and 34 points while playing with the Plymouth Whalers of the OHL. Expect him to make a push for a roster spot next summer.
Lightning announce signing of forward Pierre-Cedric Labrie to a 2-year, 2-way contract
Expect Labrie to help out the Bolts bottom line. He has six goals and 18 points through 28 games with the Norfolk Admirals.
Saku Koivu doubtful, Bruce Boudreau said.
Koivu practiced on the second line yesterday and was expected to suit up tonight. Expect Nick Bonino to remain on the second line for the time being.
#canadiens Travis Moen est grippé et devrait jouer ce soir. Flu. Should play tonight.
Despite the flu, Moen is expected to play with Tomas Plekanec tonight. The gritty winger has eight goals and 11 points through 35 games while shuffling around the lineup.
Call up / Send down
#TBLIghtning make Evan Oberg recall official.
Oberg has yet to make his debut for the Bolts despite six callups from the AHL.
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If he can't play, Darcy Hordichuk will remain in the lineup.
Hordi could be the odd-man out for the Oilers. He has 16 PIM through 14 games.
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"I think he feels good. It will be a game time decision. He thinks he can play." -Tom Renney on Hemsky's return.
Hemsky is hoping to get into the lineup for the first time since December 19th. Check back later for a further word on his status.
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Malone, Hunwick scratched.
Malone has two assists through nine games.
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Malone, Hunwick scratched.
Hunwick has one assist through 10 games. He is still looking for his first goal with the Avs after playing 61 games against them.
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