Line Change
Looks veteran D Lundin and Zanon scratched.
Zanon has a goal through 17 games and is clearly not a favorite of coach Mike Yeo.
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Line Change
Looks veteran D Lundin and Zanon scratched.
Lundin is once again scratched by Mike Yeo. The Burnsville, Minnesota native has one assist in 11 games.
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Gillies scratched.
Gillis has two assists through 31 games and gets some time to heal his bumps and bruises. Expect Jeff Taffe to replace him up front.
Injury
Koivu not on line but is skating hard.
Koivu is not expected to play tonight but is certainly close to returning. The playmaker has eight goals and 28 points through 32 games.
Goalie Start
Niklas Backstrom is likely to get the nod tonight. ?
Niklas Backstrom has been stone cold against the Oilers this season with a 3-0-0 record, a 1.24 goals against average and a .952 save percentage. -MW.com
Goalie Start
Nashville said it plans to abandon this philosophy today against Columbus and tomorrow at Dallas and start Pekka Rinne in both games.
In seven career appearances against the Stars, Rinne has a 3-3-0 record with a 2.49 GAA, .903 SV% and one shutout.
Line Change
As expected, Mike Richards will be returning to the lineup. #kings
Richards took line rushes with his expected linemate Simon Gagne. Look for him to draw back into the lineup for the first time since December 1st.
No Bryan Little (foot) for #winnipegjets so no lineup changes expected
After blocking a shot off his foot/ankle Little will miss his first game. After posting at least a point in 12 of 12 games, the former 12th overall pick was held scoreless over his last two.
Goalie Start
Pavelec vs Price
In six career starts against the Habs, Pavelec has a 3-2-1 record with a 2.45 GAA, .925 SV% and one shutout.
Goalie Start
Biron start tonight marks end of Lundqvist's streak of 15 straight v NYI at MSG since Weekes got nod on 12/19/06 in 4-3 defeat.
In 26 starts against his former team, Biron has a 20-4-1 record with a 2.00 GAA, .932 SV% and two shutouts.
No change on Skinner, Pitkanen condition.
There are certainly better options than a indefinitely injured d-man on a poor team. Safe to drop him if you haven't already.
No change on Skinner, Pitkanen condition.
Skinner remains out indefinitely so make arrangements around his status. The Canes did place him on IR recently, which should at least give you an extra roster spot in Yahoo! leagues.
Goalie Start
Michal Neuvirth starts for #Caps at Devils, Dale Hunter says.
In five career starts against the Devils, Neuvirth has a 4-0-1 record with a 1.18 GAA, .960 SV% and one shutout.
Line Change
Hemsky is doubtful for tonight as per Renney
Despite practicing with his normal line, Hemsky is not guaranteed to play tonight. The star right wing has struggled this season with only three goals and 11 points over 22 games.
“Ah, I’d rather not get into all that stuff,” he replied. “I go out there every game working as hard as I can. That’s all I really can do. That is pretty much it.”
Sounds like JVR is fighting through an injury. He has only two assists through eight games since returning from his abdominal injury.
Call up / Send down
Dylan Reese has been returned on loan to Bridgeport.
Reese scored a goal and an assist over nine games but has no fantasy hockey value in the minors.
Line Change
#Isles news: Mark Eaton has been activated from the IR.
Sounds like Eaton will be ready to play tonight. The stay-at-home defender has no fantasy hockey value with no goals in his two years with the Isles.
Call up / Send down
#Blackhawks assign Morin and Pirri to Rockford
Pirri registered two assists in his two games with the big club. He likely comes right back up after the Christmas break.
Call up / Send down
#Blackhawks assign Morin and Pirri to Rockford
Morin had no points over three games. He has no immediate fantasy hockey impact while playing in the minors.
Goalie Start
Jonathan Quick off the ice first for the Kings.
Over 16 career starts against the crosstown rivals, Quick has a 8-5-2 record with a 2.52 GAA, .906 SV% and one shutout.
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