Woywitka may just play.
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.
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Goalie Start
Lundqvist in goal
In 36 career starts against the Devils, Lundqvist has a 22-9-5 record with a 1.85 GAA, .936 SV% and five shutouts.
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Bickel goes in for Eminger.
Bickel makes his NHL debut tonight with the Rangers.
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Lindback will start #preds
Lindback stopped 31 of 34 shots faced in his only career start against the Caps.
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Adam-Szczechura-Stafford
Szczechura gets bumped down to the second line. He has a goal and four points in seven games with the Sabres.
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Foligno-Gaustad-Kassian
Foligno makes his NHL debut on the third line.
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Vanek-Roy-Pominville
Roy finally moves back to the top line. The playmaking center has seven goals and 21 points in 32 games.
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Ruff also told WGR that he anticipates Thomas Vanek to play against the Senators despite missing practice on Monday.
Check back for an official update on Vanek but expect the sniper to play tonight.
Rookie defenseman Brayden McNabb was a healthy scratch against the Penguins on Saturday. The reason wasn't for his poor play, Ruff said, the decision was completely matchup-based on wanting a lineup with a bit more offense.
Expect the rookie blue liner to get back on the blue line tonight. He has no fantasy hockey value as a player still looking for his first NHL point.
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Ryan Miller will get the start in net against the Ottawa Senators.
In 32 career appearances against the Sens, Miller has a 13-15-3 record with a 2.71 GAA, .916 SV% and one shutout.
Call up / Send down
Several reports have the Panthers re-signing forward Bill Thomas and calling him up to fill the void created by injuries to Jack Skille and Sean Bergenheim. Thomas wasn’t re-signed to an NHL contract last season but has been playing for the Panthers AHL team in San Antonio.
Thomas scored nine goals and 17 points in 25 AHL games. He may get a crack at a scoring line tonight.
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Jose Theodore in for #FlaPanthers v #Coyotes
In 12 career appearances against the Coyotes, Theodore has a 6-2-3 record with a 2.85 GAA and .907 SV%.
Line Change
Staal & Adams game-time decisions.
If Adams can play tonight, he will center the fourth line. Otherwise, look for Steve McIntyre to draw back in and possibly drop the gloves.
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Staal & Adams game-time decisions.
Reports out of Pittsburgh indicates that Staal will indeed play tonight. Expect him to slot in as the second line center. Expect a further confirmation on his status after warmups.
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Fleury in net.
In six career starts against the Blackhawks, Fleury has a 3-1-0 record with a 2.57 GAA, .916 SV% and one shutout.
Injury
#Caps' Mike Green on ice again.
Green skated again today which continues to be a step in the right direction. However, there remains no timetable for the All-Star d-man whose played only eight games.
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Michal Neuvirth will start for #Caps though.
Neuvirth won his only career start against the Preds, stopping 37 of 39 shots faced.
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* Starting Lineup in Bold
In 10 career appearances against the Stars, Hiller has a 4-4-1 record with a 2.46 GAA and .927 SV%.
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PK Subban will be in the lineup afterall- little sick, missed AM skate. Emelin, Weber, Gomez and Gionta will be the #Habs scratches.
Remember to keep Subban in your lineup as he will play through his illness.
Injury
CALGARY, AB -- The Calgary Flames announced today that they have recalled forward Paul Byron from the Abbotsford Heat (AHL) as a result of Flames forward Matt Stajan having been placed on Injured Reserve due to an ankle sprain.
Stajan has no fantasy hockey value as a wounded and overpaid fourth line center.
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