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The Coyotes have also announced that goaltender Justin Pogge has been assigned to Portland.
Pogge has no fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
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The Coyotes have also recalled forward Patrick O’Sullivan from Portland on an emergency basis.
O'Sullivan scored two goals and seven points through six AHL games. He could add some offense to a checking line.
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have recalled goaltender Curtis McElhinney from the Portland Pirates, the Coyotes American Hockey League affiliate (AHL).
McElhinney has the potential to start at the NHL level and may get the call with the Coyotes.
Goalie Start
Capuano says Nabokov will start.
In 10 career starts against the Rangers, Nabokov has a 5-5-0 record with a 2.50 GAA and .913 SV%.
Injury update: Canadian forward Smith-Pelly being looked at by trainers. #WJHC2012
The Ducks winger was spotted limping off the ice and was definitely in some pain. Stay tuned for a further update on his status.
Injury
Regin still to make decision on surgery.
If Regin elects to have surgery he will miss the next four months. It sounds safe to say the Danish center will miss a significant amount of playing time.
Injury
Winchester not close to returning.
Winchester has missed the last two games due to a concussion and is out indefinitely. He scored two goals and seven points while playing on the fourth line.
Goalie Start
Craig Anderson in goal against the Habs.
Through eight career appearances against the Canadiens, Anderson has a 3-3-1 record with a 2.78 GAA and .908 SV%.
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BB said Saku Koivu (groin) is a game-time decision.
Koivu last played on December 8th, missing the last six games. Reports from morning skate did not indicate he will play tonight but the former Habs captain remains a game-time decision.
Goalie Start
Hiller in net tonight vs. SJ.
In 14 career starts against the Sharks, Hiller sports a 5-8-0 record with a 2.21 GAA, .933 SV% and two shutouts.
Injury
Hemsky (sinus infection) are out for tonight's game as per Renney.
No Hemsky tonight. The star right wing has struggled this season with only three goals and 11 points over 22 games.
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Khabibulin will start in net tonight versus the #Canucks.
In 31 career appearances against the Canucks, Khabibulin has a 8-19-2-1 record with a 3.36 GAA, .891 SV% and one shutout.
Line Change
Condra-Konopka-Daugavins
Daugavins moves back down to the fourth line with Michalek healthy. He has three goals and seven points through 27 games.
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Condra-Konopka-Daugavins
Condra gets demoted to the fourth line. The former 7th round pick has six goals and 12 points over 35 games.
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Greening-Smith-Neil
With Michalek back in the lineup, Greening moves down to the third line. The rookie power forward scored eight goals and 17 points through 36 games, playing mostly on the top line.
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Foligno-Turris-Butler
Butler moves onto the second line. The sophomore has three goals and seven points through 25 games. Expect him to get a few more scoring chances with Kyle Turris as his center.
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Pahlsson - Johansen - Umberger
Johansen gets onto the third line after toiling on the fourth for the last couple of games. The rookie has seven goals and 12 points through his first 29 NHL games.
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Vermette - Brassard - Nash
Vermette moves onto Nash's line as the top line of last season reunites. The St. Agapit, Quebec native has four goals and 12 points with a minus-11 rating through 34 games.
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Prospal - Carter - Dorsett
Dorsett moves onto the Carter line to start tonight's game. The alternative captain has seven goals and nine points through 32 games.
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Milan Michalek out there in red contact jersey. #Sens
Michalek is expected to play tomorrow night against the Habs. Look for the scoring winger to draw in on the top line.
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