Goalie Start
Varly in net for #Avs tonight
Varly won his only career start against the Wild, stopping 29 of 30 shots faced.
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Carcillo not playing tonight
Despite practicing on the second line, Carcillo won't play tonight. Expect the pugilistic winger to draw back in shortly.
Line Change
Kruger in
Kruger will play after all. Expect him to center the second line tonight.
Injury
Mike Green not on trip, stayed back to do on and off-ice training with Mark Nemish, #Caps spokesman said.
Green not travelling with the team is telling. However, the Caps only play one road game so it doesn't rule him out for the remainder of the week.
Goalie Start
Neuvirth starting fifth straight game despite Vokoun coming off first.
In three career starts against the Sabres, Neuvy has a 3-0-0 record with a 2.63 GAA and .924 SV%.
Line Change
32-22-67
Frolik scored five goals and 10 points over 33 games. He still has struggled to find the scoring touch that made him a two-time 20 goal scorer with the Panthers.
Looks like Kruger a no-go for #fBlackhawks a.m. skate. All other hands on deck. No #Icehogs
Kruger is still recovering from a concussion and is listed as out indefinitely. The rookie scored three goals and 10 points over 33 games with the Blackhawks.
Line Change
29-36-25
Stalberg will start tonight's game on the third line. The speedy winger has seven goals and 20 points through 30 games.
Line Change
Daniel Carcillo back on the ice this morning. #Blackhawks
Carcillo draws in on the second line. The pugilistic winger has two goals and nine points to go along with 60 PIM over 26 games. Slot him back into your lineup for tonight's game.
Line Change
15-19-88
Brunette moves back up to the top line. The veteran winger has eight goals and 14 points through his first 35 games with the Blackhawks.
Goalie Start
It's Crawford tonight for the #Blackhawks
In four career starts against the Blue Jackets, Crawford has a 2-2-0 record with a 3.21 GAA and .907 SV%.
Injury
Klein out tonight #Preds
Despite participating in today's morning skate, Klein will not play tonight. The Kitchener, Ontario scored a goal and six points with a minus-11 rating over 30 games.
Oshie's delay at morning skate was injury-related. I believe his wrist is bothering him, maybe something else too. #stlblues
Oshie's status is somewhat in jeopardy for tonight's game although he played through the same wrist injury earlier in the season. The pinball scored 11 goals and 23 points over 34 games this season.
Line Change
Oshie & Langenbrunner not on the ice. #stlblues
Sounds like Langenbrunner just took a maintenance day. The veteran has two goals and 12 points through 34 games.
Sobotka also skating but doesn't look like he'll play. #stlblues
Quick turnaround for Sobotka, who was injured during practice last week. The gritty forward scored two goals and 10 points over 27 games and should be expected to draw back in when healthy.
Goalie Start
Halak starting tonight. #stlblues
In four career starts against the Stars, Halak has a 0-4-0 record with a 3.05 GAA and .875 SV%.
Call up / Send down
Adam Cracknell on the ice at #stlblues practice.
Cracknell scored six goals and 20 points in 31 games with the Peoria Rivermen. He likely plays on a checking line tonight.
Crombeen has shed the no-contact jersey. #stlblues
The gritty forward continues to take the next step. Crombeen is still looking to make his season debut. In the past he was good for around 10 goals and over 100 PIM so he should have some value when healthy.
Line Change
Eric Boulton will be a scratch.
With no real fighter in the lineup, the Devils keep Boulton on the bench tonight.
Goalie Start
Looks like Johan Hedberg will start in goal vs. Cam Ward.
In 26 career appearances against the Canes, Hedberg sports a 13-7-2 record with a 2.74 GAA, .908 SV% and two shutouts.
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