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Call up / Send down

#CBJ assigned Dane Byers to Springfield. He was called up after Dec. 11, so able to be demoted despite NHL roster freeze.

Byers was a healthy scratch last night and won't be needed over the holiday break. He has no fantasy hockey value.

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Aaron Portzline 2018-07-18T17:53:16.279Z

Stephen Weiss(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Injury

@pb1300 not so sure Goldie. He said that Weiss could use some days off. He would get four days to heal before Toronto game.

Weiss definitely won't play tonight and could be absent until later next week. The top line center scored 11 goals and 32 points through 35 games. Mike Santorelli likely fills in on the top line.

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Harvey Fialkov 2011-12-23T12:52:54.000Z

Mark Cullen()()|Free Agent FA

Call up / Send down

#FlaPanthers recalling C Mark Cullen from San Antonio to replace Stephen Weiss

While Cullen replaces Weiss's roster spot, he is unlikely to play above the fourth line.

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George Richards 2011-12-23T12:50:18.000Z

Brian Strait(Defenseman)(D)|Free Agent FA

Call up / Send down

Penguins officially recall Brian Strait.

Expect the rookie to fill in for the suspended Deryk Engelland.

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Seth Rorabaugh 2011-12-23T12:48:31.000Z

Roberto Luongo(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Luongo expected to start vs #flames

In 35 career starts against the Flames, Luongo has a 22-10-1-2 record with a 2.54 GAA, .919 SV% and one shutout.

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Dan Murphy 2011-12-23T12:47:19.000Z

Ondrej Pavelec(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Ondrej Pavelec will start again tonight for the Jets.

In eight career starts against the Pens, Pavelec has a 1-7-0 record with a 4.18 GAA and .868 SV%.

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Sara Orlesky 2011-12-23T12:45:49.000Z

James Reimer(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Expected starters tonight from long island: reimer vs nabokov.

In three career starts against the Isles, Reimer has a 2-0-1 record with a 2.61 GAA and .922 SV%.

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Paul Hendrick 2011-12-23T12:44:05.000Z

Philip Larsen(Defenseman)(D)|

Line Change

Philip Larsen in tonight, Stars may dress seven defensemen.

No word on who comes out of the lineup. Larsen has played well so far with two assists in 15 games.

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Mark Stepneski 2011-12-23T12:38:38.000Z

Richard Bachman(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Richard Bachman in goal tonight for the Stars.

Bachman faces the Preds for the first time in his career.

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Mark Stepneski 2011-12-23T12:37:44.000Z

Sean Couturier(Center)(C)|Philadelphia Flyers PHI

Injury

As is Sean Couturier, who also skated today and did his off ice conditioning.

With Claude Giroux back in the lineup, the Flyers can play it safe with their youngsters. Couturier scored five goals and nine points before getting hit with a slapshot from teammate Kimmo Timonen.

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PhiladelphiaFlyers.com 2011-12-23T12:36:21.000Z

Brayden Schenn(Center)(C)|New York Islanders NYI

Injury

On the Brayden Schenn front, Holmgren announced that he skated and did his off ice conditioning again today and has made good strides. His status is now day-to-day.

With Claude Giroux back in the lineup, the Flyers can play it safe with their youngsters. Schenn has no points through six games with a minus-6 rating and may get yet another conditioning stint when healthy.

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PhiladelphiaFlyers.com 2011-12-23T12:35:55.000Z

Danny Briere(Center)(C)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Looks like no Danny Briere tonight. He is day-to-day with a bruised hand.

Briere will not play tonight and is listed as day-to0day. The second line center has 10 goals and 25 points in 31 points. Expect him to get back on the ice shortly.

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Frank Seravalli 2011-12-23T12:34:46.000Z

Ilya Bryzgalov(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

As expected, Bryz is your starter.

In three career appearances against the Rangers, Bryzgalov has a 1-2-0 record with a 3.27 GAA and .901 SV%.

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Dave Isaac 2011-12-23T12:18:08.000Z

Zach Hamill(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Line Change

ZH52 skating on third line. #Bruins

Hamill has two assists on the season and should fill in well on the third line.

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DJ Bean 2018-07-18T17:53:35.758Z

Henrik Lundqvist(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Lundqvist in net

In 32 career starts against the Flyers, Lundqvist has a 17-10-3 record with a 2.66 GAA, .908 SV% and four shutouts.

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Steve Zipay 2011-12-23T12:13:49.000Z

Rich Peverley(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Injury

No Pevs Peverley at morning skate.

Peverley once again does not practice and will not play tonight. The speedy forward has a solid six goals and 25 points through 30 games but has been dealing with a nagging injury all season. Expect Zach Hamill to fill in on the third line.

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DJ Bean 2018-07-18T17:53:30.006Z

Tim Thomas(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Goalie Start

Thomas is the first goalie off the ice...^BISH

In 17 career starts against the Cats, Thomas has a 7-7-2 record with a 2.82 GAA, .911 SV% and one shutout.

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@NHLBruins 2018-07-18T17:53:33.630Z

Milan Michalek(Left Wing)(LW)|

Line Change

Milan Michalek has passed his baseline test. Expected to play Tuesday. #Sens

Great news for the scoring winger. Expect him to push Colin Greening or Daniel Alfredsson off the top line.

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Bruce Garrioch 2011-12-23T12:05:27.000Z

Craig Anderson(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

#Sens coach MacLean told the media this morning that @CraigAnderson41 will start in goal

In six career appearances against the Canes, Andy has a 4-0-0 record with a 3.09 GAA and .917 SV%.

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@NHL_Sens 2011-12-23T12:04:33.000Z

Brian Lee(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Looks like Brian Lee will sit for this one.

Lee has four assists through 21 games and won't have any fantasy hockey value as long as he continues to sit.

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Bruce Garrioch 2018-07-18T17:53:13.900Z

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