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In nine career appearances against the Predators, Sanford has a 4-3-1 record with a 2.83 GAA and .882 SV%.

The Danish defender had been serviceable and was rewarded with more playing time. He has two assists in 13 games. Expect Mark Fistricto to continue filling in for him.

Good sign for the Stars as Lehtonen remains on track to play in January. The hulking starting goalie from Helsinki, Finland last played on November 26th.

In eight career appearances against the Flames, Conklin has a 4-3-1 record with a 2.73 GAA, .906 SV% and one shutout.

In 22 career starts against the Wild, the Bulin Wall has a 5-12-5 record with a 2.53 GAA, .903 SV% and one shutout.

While Ovechkin's line may be called the second line, the Caps have closer to two first lines. The Great 8 continues to struggle with 11 goals and 23 points over 32 games.

Green has now skated for four consecutive days which is another step in the right direction. He last played on November 11th and has only suited up for eight of the team's 32 games.

Sounds like Hemmer has kicked the flu bug and will play with his normal linemates. The star right wing has struggled this season with only three goals and 11 points over 22 games.

Comeau gets a crack at the second line. Since coming over to the Flames, the Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan native has a goal and four points.

Iginla moves back onto Jokinen's line with the injury to Alex Tanguay. The captain scored 13 goals and 26 points through 34 games and is capable of making any player produce.

Prior to getting hurt, Tanguay scored five goals and 22 points with the Flames. Expect rookie Greg Nemisz to draw back into the lineup and for Blake Comeau to slot into his normal line.

In 30 career appearances against the Red Wings, Kipper has a 11-13-1-3 record with a 2.87 GAA, .908 SV% and two shutouts.

The former Sabre had no points through three games.

Boyes continues to make strides towards getting healthy but will not play tonight. The former team ironman scored two goals and eight points in his first 21 games.

Sounds like Kaleta will draw back in and play on the third line. The agitator last played on December 4th.

Szczechura has a goal and four points in eight games with the Sabres. The journeyman will center the second line tonight.

Ennis has been plagued by injuries all season and won't play tonight. The skilled forward scored three goals and five points in the eight games he's played since returning from a high-ankle sprain.

Vanek will play tonight after taking a few maintenance days. He leads the team in goals with 17 and points with 35.

Whitmore impressed in his first game and will get a look on the second line.

In 36 career starts against the Leafs, Miller has a 25-11-0 record with a 2.33 GAA, .926 SV% and four shutouts.