Curtis Sanford getting better.
If Sanford were healthy, he would probably have played a game this week. The Owen Sound, Ontario has helped the Blue Jackets by winning five games and posting average peripherals.
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C Derick Brassard parked on 4th line w MacKenzie and Boll.
Brassard is once again the team's fourth line center. He has four goals and 10 points through 26 games.
Goalie Start
G Steve Mason will start
In eight career starts against the Stars, Mason has a 3-3-1 record with a 2.50 GAA and .904 SV%.
Injury
Mike Green says he's shooting for next week to return to game actiio
Great news as Green is close to returning. The All-Star defenseman has only suited up for eight games this year.
Goalie Start
Jonas Hiller off the ice first for the Ducks.
In 13 career appearances against the Canucks, Hiller has a 7-3-2 record with a 2.82 GAA and .913 SV%.
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oshie and sobotka are game day decisions 2morrow Oshie at 75 percent Hitch said
Sobotka has been quick to recover from his ankle injury so expect the gritty forward to center the fourth line again shortly. He has two goals and 10 points through 27 games.
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oshie and sobotka are game day decisions 2morrow Oshie at 75 percent Hitch said
Oshie was ruled out for the last two games but could get back into the lineup this week. Prior to getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 23 points in 34 games.
Goalie Start
Elliott vs. Det #stlblues
In five career appearances against the Red Wings, Elliott has a 2-3-0 record with a 2.47 GAA and .921 SV%.
Goalie Start
Halak vs. Nash
In 10 career starts against Nashville, Halak has a 6-2-2 record with a 1.75 GAA, .928 SV% and three shutouts.
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Couturier back in the lineup tonight in place of Rinaldo.
With 110 PIM through 31 games, Rinaldo has been a good source of PIM. Interesting that the Flyers chose to bench him during an important rivalry game.
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Couturier back in the lineup tonight in place of Rinaldo.
Couturier returns to the lineup tonight after missing four games with a concussion. The rookie scored five goals and nine points in 31 games before getting hit in the head with a slapshot.
Goalie Start
Justin Peters put in a good session with assistant coach Tom Barrasso this morning, so expect Cam Ward to be in net for the Hurricanes.
In 20 career appearances against the Leafs, Ward has a 10-8-2 record with a 3.02 GAA, .902 SV% and one shutout.
Goalie Start
Khabibulin will start in net tonight vs. #mnwild
In 23 career starts against the Wild, the Bulin Wall has a 6-12-5 record with a 2.46 GAA, .907 SV% and one shutout.
Sammy Bergy sturm all out for next 2 games #flapanthers
Old man Sturm will continue to fight off injuries at his old age. The Dingolfing, West Germany native has two goals and three points with a minus-7 rating through 27 games with the Cats.
Sammy Bergy sturm all out for next 2 games #flapanthers
Bergenheim returning to the lineup would be a big boost for the Cats. He scored seven goals in 26 games before getting hurt.
Sammy Bergy sturm all out for next 2 games #flapanthers
Expect Samuelsson to add some depth to the Panthers' forward corps. The former Canuck has three assists through his first six games and should be used on the power play moving forward.
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After talk with dineen and Weiss seems like he's prrobable for Friday #flapanthers
Weiss was originally expected to be out through the end of the month but it seems like he could return sooner. His 32 points are tied with linemate Tomas Fleischmann for second on the team.
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Thursday the club has placed defenseman Kris Russell on Injured Reserve.
Tough break for Russel, who was fitting in nicely under Ken Hitchcock. Prior to getting hurt he scored three goals and five points through 21 games.
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#canadiens Campoli-Weber out vs #lightning
Weber will not play tonight. The versatile skater has three goals and 11 points through 33 games playing both forward and defense.
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#canadiens Campoli-Weber out vs #lightning
Campoli is a healthy scratch tonight. He has one goal through seven games.
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