Goalie Start
Jose Theodore back in net for #FlaPanthers v Brodeur and #NJDevils
In 24 career starts against the Devils, Theodore has a 8-14-2 record with a 2.68 GAA, .907 SV% and one shutout.
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Coach Dineen says Gudbranson out tonight for #FlaPanthers with charley horse. Should only be out "a couple days"
Tough break as Gudbranson is just coming off his first NHL goal. Look for Keaton Ellerby to draw back into the lineup.
Line Change
#Sabres Mike Weber -- broken rib -- back tonight -- looks like McNabb out
Weber returns and could replace rookie Brayden McNabb in the lineup. The stay-at-home defender holds no fantasy hockey value.
Kaleta still out.
With Kaleta still out, look for enforcer Cody McCormick to remain in the lineup. Kaleta has played in only 17 of 30 games this season.
Line Change
Gaustad in
Gaustad draws back into the lineup and will center the fourth line. He has a goal and six points over 26 games.
Goalie Start
Miller in goal
In 31 career appearances against the Sens, Miller has a 13-15-2 record with a 2.70 GAA, .915 SV% and one shutout.
Line Change
Julien said B's not expecting Kampfer to "replace" Chara. "More of a group thing..."^BISH
Expect Kampfer to replace Chara alongside Johnny Boychuk. The sophomore has one assist through 38 games and hasn't played regularly since the team acquired Tomas Kaberle.
Line Change
Paille skating
Paille skating but may not be able to play tonight. Look for Zach Hammill to center the fourth line.
Goalie Start
Tuukka Rask is the first goalie off...^BISH
Rask has never faced the Kings in his career.
Matthew Lombardi back skating with teammates for the first time since shoulder injury.
Lombardi is still weeks away from returning but this is the first step towards his recovery. He has two goals and six points in 19 games.
Goalie Start
Confirmed: Reimer starts.
In two career starts against the Canes, Reimer has a 2-0-0 record with a 0.50 GAA, .984 SV% and one shutout.
Marc Staal on ice with full squad at morning skate. First time since training camp he's on with everybody.
Certainly a step in the right direction but Staal remains out indefinitely with a concussion. If Sidney Crosby is an indicator, the Rangers will be happy if their number one defender can play this year.
Injury
not skating, and no new update...RT @bpaine888: @JimCerny Sauer skating? Any update?
Probably safe to eliminate Sauer from any immediate plans as he should be out a while.
Rupp cleared for contact, on ice for morning skate. Not ready yet but Torts doesn't rule him out for St. Louis/Phoenix. Will make trip.
When healthy, Rupp could take the spot of Erik Christensen or Sean Avery.
Line Change
Avery out.
Avery is a healthy scratch for the second consecutive game and will not play his former team.
Line Change
Christensen in
Christensen remains in the lineup and will center the third line. He has a goal and five points in 17 games and should see time on the second power play unit.
Goalie Start
Lundqvist in goal.
In five career starts against the Stars, Lundqvist has a 3-2-0 record with a 2.18 GAA and .925 SV%.
Staal working out before #Pens AM skate, track suit and skates
Sounds like Staal will miss his second consecutive game. The former 2nd overall pick has 12 goals and 18 points and was likely to see a boost in offensive minutes with Crosby sidelined.
Call up / Send down
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled forward Jason Williams from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
Sounds like Jordan Staal won't play tonight. Expect Williams to play on the fourth line with some power play time.
Goalie Start
Expect to see a rematch between Finnish goalies Pekka Rinne (12-9-4, 2.59, .919) and Miikka Kiprusoff (14-9-1, 2.40, .916) in net once again in tonight's game.
In nine career starts against the Flames, Rinne has a 1-5-2 record with a 2.52 GAA, .919 SV% and one shutout.
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