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Colby Armstrong(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Injury

Armstrong was injured during Saturday night's game against Vancouver but didn't let the team's medical staff know he was feeling nauseous until Monday afternoon.

Armstrong hid his concussion-like symptoms from the Leafs in order to stay in the lineup. The gritty winger is now out indefinitely.

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The Canadian Press 2018-07-18T17:53:15.631Z

Brendan Morrison(Center)(C)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Kostopoulos Morrison jackman

With Matt Stajan injured, looks like Morrison moves to the fourth line.

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Roger Millions 2018-07-18T17:53:13.200Z

Mikael Backlund(Center)(C)|Calgary Flames CGY

Line Change

Tanguay backlund Iginla

Backlund has only two goals and three points on the season but could get a boost from his new linemates.

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Roger Millions 2011-12-20T13:03:10.000Z

Jarome Iginla(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Tanguay backlund Iginla

Iginla is once again reunited with Alex Tanguay. He has 12 goals and 24 points through 33 games and is looking back to normal after a very slow start.

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Roger Millions 2011-12-20T13:02:19.000Z

Lee Stempniak(Right Wing)(RW)|

Line Change

Glencross Jokinen Stempniak

Stempniak moves onto the Jokinen line after playing most of the season on the third line. He has eight goals and 14 points through 33 games with the Flames.

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Roger Millions 2011-12-20T13:01:33.000Z

Miikka Kiprusoff(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Goalie Start

kiprusoff

In 46 career appearances against the Wild, Kipper has a 26-15-1-4 record with a 2.04 GAA, .921 SV% and four shutouts.

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Roger Millions 2018-07-18T17:53:26.902Z

Anton Babchuk(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Injury

Anton babchuk skating with main group for Flames

Babchuk has been out since November 8th with a hand injury. His return to practice is certainly a good sign.

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Roger Millions 2018-07-18T17:53:11.891Z

Tim Wallace(Right Wing)(RW)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Wallace w/Reasoner, Martin

Wallace has one assist through six games.

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Arthur Staple 2018-07-18T17:53:33.904Z

Nino Niederreiter(Right Wing)(RW)|Winnipeg Jets WPG

Line Change

Nino w/Bailey, Ullstrom.

El Nino moves up to the third line. The rookie has a goal over seven games.

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Arthur Staple 2011-12-20T12:52:45.000Z

Al Montoya(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Al Montoya will get the start tonight in Winnipeg. #Isles

Montoya lost his only career start against the Jets, stopping 32 of 34 shots faced.

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@NYIslanders 2011-12-20T12:51:43.000Z

Josh Harding(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Goalie Start

Minn. Staff says Josh Harding starts in goal.

In seven career appearances against the Flames, Harding has a 1-4-1 record with a 2.60 GAA and .913 SV%.

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Roger Millions 2018-07-18T17:53:22.846Z

Sergei Gonchar(Defenseman)(D)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Gonchar and Cowen

Remember to activate Gonchar for tonight's tilt. The Russian defender has two goals and 19 points through 28 games. He last played on December 8th.

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Brent Wallace 2011-12-20T12:47:23.000Z

Milan Michalek(Left Wing)(LW)|

Injury

Milan Michalek on the ice this morning...skating by himself.

The Sens will continue to play it safe with their scoring winger. While he could get back into the lineup as soon as tomorrow, it sounds like he will need at least a few more days off.

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Brent Wallace 2011-12-20T12:46:50.000Z

Filip Kuba(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Line Change

Looks like Karlsson will pair with Kuba

Kuba gets back into the lineup and starts on the top pairing. The Czech defender scored two goals and eight points through 24 games and should have been seen as a fringe option on the blue line.

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Brent Wallace 2018-07-18T17:53:18.470Z

Dan Carcillo(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Carcillo doubtful for tomorrow.

Doesn't sound like Carcillo will get back into the lineup before the Christmas break. If you own him, remember to keep him on your bench.

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Tracey Myers 2011-12-20T12:40:39.000Z

Corey Crawford(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Q said "good chance" Crawford starts tomorrow vs. Montreal.

Crow lost his only career start against the Habs, stopping 33 of 35 shots faced.

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Tracey Myers 2011-12-21T17:39:25.000Z

Ray Emery(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Emery tonigh

In nine career starts against the Pens, Emery has a 4-3-2 record with a 2.94 GAA and .884 SV%.

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Tracey Myers 2011-12-20T12:36:33.000Z

Brent Seabrook()(RD)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Seabrook will play tonight for the #Blackhawks

Despite leaving Sunday's game with what looked like a concussion, Seabrook will stay in the lineup. He has a goal and nine points over 29 games.

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Adam Jahns 2011-12-20T12:35:07.000Z

Jeremy Morin(Left Wing)(LW)|

Line Change

Morin w Toews and Kane again. All lines the same as last game

Morin was held off the scoresheet in his first game this season. He will continue to get a look on the top line tonight.

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Jesse Rogers 2011-12-20T12:32:21.000Z

Kevin Klein(Defenseman)(D)|

Injury

Trotz said Klein has the flu.

With Klein sidelined, expect Jonathan Blum to get back into the lineup.

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Joshua Cooper 2011-12-20T12:30:01.000Z

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