Chara speaking after skate: "Most likely" not going to play "but still a game time decision." Added: "Slowly progressing..."^BISH
Chara is a game-time decision but don't expect him to draw back in tonight.
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Matt D'Agostini is on the ice for practice this morning. #stlblues
Good news for the injured D'Agostini. The Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario native has six goals and 11 points on the season while seeing healthy power play time. If he can't play, look for rookie Evgeny Grachev to draw back in. Expect a further update prior to Thursday's game.
Line Change
Defenseman John Scott will replace Sami Lepisto in #Blackhawks' lineup vs. Wild tonight in St. Paul, Minn.
Lepisto has no points in 10 games while playing mainly on the third pairing.
Line Change
Defenseman John Scott will replace Sami Lepisto in #Blackhawks' lineup
Scott could drop the gloves with Brad Staubitz tonight.
MacLean confirms Milan Michalek has a concussion; team will now follow NHL protocol for concussion.
Awful news for the Sens, who lose their top goal scorer. The Czech winger currently leads the entire NHL with 19 goals.
Line Change
Btw: Expect Butler in for Michalek.^BISH
Butler has two goals and six points in 21 games and should get another crack at a scoring line.
Line Change
MacLean hopes to get 1 of Kuba or Gonchar back for Friday's game.
Either veteran's return will add a boost to the Sens' blue line. 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.
Line Change
MacLean hopes to get 1 of Kuba or Gonchar back for Friday's game.
Either veteran's return will add a boost to the Sens' blue line. The Russian defender has two goals and 19 points through 28 games. Keep him on your bench for tonight's game.
Goalie Start
Anderson to start tonight
In nine career starts against the Bruins, Anderson has a 3-6-0 record with a 3.20 GAA, .909 SV% and one shutout.
Call up / Send down
#canadiens rappellent Michael Blunden call up
Blunden has no points in eight games during his first stint with the team.
Call up / Send down
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Jason Williams and defenseman Alexandre Picard to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
Williams had no points over two games with the Pens.
Call up / Send down
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Jason Williams and defenseman Alexandre Picard to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
Picard had one assist over 11 games. He has no fantasy hockey value.
Call up / Send down
And now it's officially announced: #NYR recall Tim Erixon from Connecticut (AHL).
Erixon should replace Jeff Woywitka on the blue line. The second-generation Ranger scored a goal and 12 points in 13 games.
Goalie Start
No surprise. Rinne and Kiprusoff lead teams onto the ice. #Preds #Flames
In nine career starts against the Flames, Rinne has a 1-5-2 record with a 2.52 GAA, .919 SV% and one shutout.
Koivu getting better, will revisit after morning skate Wed.
Koivu was able to skate with the team this morning and is doubtful for tomorrow's game. Stay tuned for a further update on the second line center.
Visnovsky hopeful for game Wed.
Reports indicate that Visnovsky wants to get back into the lineup and may just be waiting on medical clearance. He last played on November 11th.
#NHLDucks notes: Getzlaf out w/ flu today
Keep in mind that Getzlaf may be questionable for tomorrow's game. He has six goals and 22 points through 29 games in what should be considered a down year for the captain.
Ebbett is close to returning
Ebbett's return will give the team more options but he won't impact your fantasy hockey team. The undrafted center has a goal and an assist through five games with the Canucks.
#Sabres roster shuffles: Gerbe placed on IR; Gaustad & Weber activated from IR -- ^ks
Gerbe is eligible to come off the IR at any time. The diminutive forward has three goals and 12 points through 26 games.
Line Change
Ellis scratched -- Gragnani in for #Sabres
The inconsistent Gragnani will dress as a seventh defender tonight. Expect him to get limited even strength minutes and get some time with the man advantage.
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