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Selanne-Bonino-Ryan
Selanne moves back to the second line -- where he has played all season. The Finnish Flash leads the Ducks in points with 35 through 33 games.
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Perry-Getzlaf-Hagman
Hagman moves back onto the top line. The two-way winger has four goals and six points through his first 15 games in Anaheim.
No word on Letang.
Letang has been sidelined since scoring the game winner against the Habs. He remains out indefinitely so make arrangements without the star defenseman.
No word on Sid.
Crosby remains sidelined indefinitely as no news is definitely bad news. The captain will make sure all of his symptoms subside before stepping back onto the ice.
Martin is day to day.
Sounds like Paul Martin will miss a few more games. The mobile defender has a goal and 10 points through 32 games.
Injury
Torts says Woywitka is game-time decision tomorrow; if he can't play Tim Erixon will once again, despite a minor "lower body injury" himself
Erixon has no points over 10 games. He is expected to grit through his current injury.
Torts says Woywitka is game-time decision tomorrow; if he can't play Tim Erixon will once again, despite a minor "lower body injury" himself
Woywitka injured his ankle over the last couple of days and may not be able to play. Expect Tim Erixon to draw in if Woywitka can't play.
Injury
Hemsky is ill, the medical staff didn't want him spreading the cold
The Oilers have a spare forward on the roster so they could allow Hemsky to rest. Their star right wing has struggled this season with only three goals and 11 points over 22 games.
Sam Gagner says his back is better today & should be good to go tomorrow.
Gagner has three goals and 13 points through 26 games while playing on the second and third line. The former 6th overall pick remains on pace for his usual 40 points.
Injury
Defenseman Kyle Quincey, who has missed the past two games with a groin injury, is healthy and available but will not play tonight.
Quincey leads all Avs defensemen in points with three goals and 17 points. If you own him make sure he stays on your bench tonight. Matt Hunwick takes his place on the back end.
Line Change
David van der Gulik will replace Evan Brophey in the lineup.
Brophey has no career points and will likely remain without any fantasy hockey value.
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David van der Gulik will replace Evan Brophey in the lineup.
Van der Gulik has a goal and six points over 14 career NHL games but likely won't make a big impact on the fourth line.
Goalie Start
Carey Price will play in Winnipeg on Thursday.
In 12 career appearances against the Jets organization, Price has a 6-2-3 record with a 2.39 GAA and .918 SV%.
AV: Ballard remains day-to-day.
Ballard won't play tonight for precautionary issues. The former 11th overall pick has been troubled with back issues since coming over to the Canucks.
Line Change
AV: Ebbett will be back in the line-up tonight. Will start with Weise and Lapierre.
The undrafted center has a goal and an assist through five games with the Canucks. He will replace Mark Mancari on the fourth line.
Goalie Start
Paul MacLean announces Craig Anderson as his starter tomorrow night vs the Panthers
In seven career starts against the Cats, Andy has a 5-0-1 record with a 2.13 GAA, .931 SV% and one shutout.
Call up / Send down
Florida Panthers Executive Vice President & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today RW Evgenii Dadonov and RW Michal Repik have been recalled from San Antonio (AHL).
Repik has no points through five games and may never make it as a full-time NHLer.
Call up / Send down
Florida Panthers Executive Vice President & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today RW Evgenii Dadonov and RW Michal Repik have been recalled from San Antonio (AHL).
He scored two goals over 12 games in his first stint with the team. Look for him to get another crack at a scoring line.
Line Change
Cole, Grachev scratches. Grach expected to play in Phoenix. #stlblues
Cole has a goal and four points through 11 games but has no value as the seventh d-man.
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Cole, Grachev scratches. Grach expected to play in Phoenix. #stlblues
Grachev has two assists over 18 games and should find his way back into the fourth line mix.
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