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Westgarth draws back in on the fourth line tonight. The enforcer has 29 PIM through 19 games.
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Loktionov will replace Simon Gagne on the second line. He has two assists through 15 games.
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In 12 career appearances against the Blackhawks, Quick has a 2-9-1 record with a 2.80 GAA and .911 SV%.
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Backstrom tomorrow
In 27 career starts against the Oilers, Backstrom has a 21-3-1 record with a 1.76 GAA, .934 SV% and four shutouts.
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Josh Harding gets the #mnwild start.
In eight career starts against the Preds, Harding has a 4-4-0 record with a 2.88 GAA and .909 SV%.
Gerbe, Ennis skating, too.
Gerbe has three goals and 12 points through 36 games before getting hurt. Getting back on the ice is certainly a step in the right direction for the concussed winger.
Gerbe, Ennis skating, too.
Ennis has been sidelined for 20 of the Sabres 35 games this season. When healthy, he's been somewhat productive with three goals and five points. Expect him to get another chance on a scoring line when he finally gets back.
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Expect John Scott to play wing on the fourth line for #Blackhawks tonight vs. Kings.
Look for Scott to play on the fourth line tonight. He could pick a fight with Kevin Westgarth of the Kings.
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Montador is in
Despite not skating yesterday or today, Montador will stay in the lineup. He has five goals and 10 points over 36 games with the Blackhawks.
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Carcillo won't play again tonight. Q shooting for Detroit Friday for him. #Blackhawks
Turns out Carcillo will not play after all. The pugilistic winger has two goals and nine points to go along with 60 PIM over 26 games.
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He also said Weber is doubtful for Friday. #Preds
Expect Weber to sit out Friday's game. Check back for a further update on the elite defenseman.
Call up / Send down
#canucks have re-called Mark Mancari.
With Christopher Higgins sidelined, the Canucks needed another forward. Expect the former Sabres farmhand to play on the third or fourth line tonight.
Injury
Simon Gagne placed on IR by the #LaKings
Gagne is out indefinitely with a concussion.
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This sets up for Lundqvist in Florida Friday to get one under his belt before the Winter Classic #NYR
In 21 career starts against the Cats, Lundqvist has a 13-7-1 record with a 1.77 GAA, .941 SV% and five shutouts.
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#CBJ G Steve Mason the likely starter at Dallas on Thursday.
In eight career starts against the Stars, Mason has a 3-3-1 record with a 2.50 GAA and .904 SV%.
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Marcus Kruger and Steve Montador not on the ice this morning. #Blackhawks
Montador was apparently only taking a maintenance day yesterday and was expected to play tonight. Check back for a further update from the team.
Marcus Kruger and Steve Montador not on the ice this morning. #Blackhawks
Kruger is still feeling effects of his last concussion and is unlikely to play tonight. The Stockholm, Sweden native has scored three goals and 10 points over 34 games.
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Pirri remains with the team and should center the second line tonight. He has two assists over three games.
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Expect Carcillo to play on the fourth line tonight. The pugilistic winger has two goals and nine points to go along with 60 PIM over 26 games.
Patrick Kane on the ice this morning. #Blackhawks
There was some concern #88 wouldn't play tonight after missing yesterday's practice due to the flu. Sounds like he will be fine after all.
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