Hemsky not making it through practice is certainly not a good sign. The star right wing has struggled this season with only three goals and 11 points over 22 games.
Sounds like Hemsky will be healthy enough to play tonight. The star right wing has struggled this season with only three goals and 11 points over 22 games.
No word on whether Briere will play tomorrow. The second line center has 10 goals and 25 points in 31 games.
Should captain Weber not be able to play tonight, the Preds are expected to put rookie Ryan Ellis in the lineup.
In nine career appearances against the Jets, Giguere is 5-3-1 with a 3.02 GAA, .911 SV% and one shutout.
The Oilers may have recalled Alex Plante to play for Whitney tonight. The former 5th overall pick continues to struggle offensively with only three assists in 17 games.
In six career starts against the Ducks, Niemi sports a 3-3-0 record with a 2.19 GAA and .905 SV%.
Jacques may draw into the fourth line.
In 32 career starts against the Oilers, Luongo has a 19-10-1-2 record with a 2.35 GAA, .914 SV% and two shutouts.
Expect Loktionov to stay out of the lineup tonight. The rookie has two assists over 15 games.
Ballard draws back into the lineup after resting for a few days. The Baudette, Minnesota native has a goal and four points through 30 games.
Ellis scored four goals and 17 points through his first 26 professional games. He should make his NHL debut tonight against the Red Wings.
In 16 career appearances against the Sens, Price has a 9-5-0 record with a 2.35 GAA, .916 SV% and three shutouts.
The Habs play three consecutive road games to end the year so you can rule out these three from playing again in 2011. Gionta has eight goals and 15 points through 29 games but last played on December 8th.
The Habs play three consecutive road games to end the year so you can rule out these three from playing again in 2011. Gomez has only four assists through 14 games and has been the team's whipping boy whether he's in the lineup or in the press box.
The Habs play three consecutive road games to end the year so you can rule out these three from playing again in 2011. White is still looking to make his season debut.
Sounds like John Scott may not play tonight as a forward. The rookie Pirri has two assists over two games.
Over 18 career starts against the Coyotes, Quick has a 8-8- 2 record with a 2.71 GAA, .903 SV% and two shutouts.
Over 13 career starts against the Blackhawks, Mason has a 6-5-2 record with a 3.43 GAA and .893 SV%.
If Stoner can't play tonight, look for Greg Zanon or Mike Lundin to draw back into the lineup.
