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Call up / Send down

Rookie F Brad Malone has been called up from Lake Erie and will join the Avalanche on Friday in Edmonton.

Malone was a late cut from training camp and figures to make an impact at the NHL level. In his first AHL season, the former University of North Dakota standout scored four goals and 13 points.

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Mike Chambers 2011-12-08T20:10:47.000Z

Ian Cole(Defenseman)(D)|Chicago Blackhawks CHI

Line Change

Ian Cole back in the lineup. #stlblues

The sophomore has two assists through 10 games.

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Lou Korac 2011-12-08T19:46:50.000Z

Jonas Hiller(Goalie)(G)|

Goalie Start

Jonas Hiller will start for the #nhlducks tonight against the Blues. #stlblues

In eight career starts against the Blues, Hiller is 6-2-0 with a 3.24 GAA and .893 SV%.

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Lou Korac 2011-12-08T19:33:17.000Z

Kevin Porter(Center)(C)|

Suspension

Kevin Porter suspended 4 Games!

Matt Hunwick will play at forward tonight in his place.

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Josh Rimer 2011-12-08T18:55:08.000Z

Jonathon Blum(Defenseman)(D)|

Line Change

Blum out tonight

Blum has only two goals and five points through 27 games. Taking a seat could be the kick-start he needs.

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Tom Callahan 2011-12-08T18:35:23.000Z

Pekka Rinne(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Rinne and Sanford lead their teams onto the ice for pre-game #Preds #CBJ

In 16 career starts against the Blue Jackets, Rinne has a 10-4-1 record with a 2.50 GAA, .914 SV% and one shutout.

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Smashville 24/7 2011-12-08T18:32:11.000Z

Tim Thomas(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Goalie Start

Tim Thomas vs. Jose Theodore.

In 16 career starts against the Cats, Thomas has a 7-6-2 record with a 2.94 GAA, .907 SV% and one shutout.

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Fluto Shinzawa 2018-07-18T17:53:33.603Z

Matt Hunwick(Right Defenseman)(LD)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Defenseman Matt Hunwick will play, but depending on forward’s Kevin Porter’s 1:30 p.m. disciplinary hearing with NHL Sheriff Shanahan, “Hunny” might also play forward.

Hunwick has no points in two games played and holds no fantasy hockey value.

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All Things Avs 2011-12-08T18:16:08.000Z

Jimmy Howard(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Howard (starting)

Howard has a 4-0-2 record with a 2.41 GAA and .924 SV% over six career regular season starts against the Coyotes.

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Mlive.com 2011-12-08T17:36:17.000Z

Dougie Hamilton(Defenseman)(D)|New Jersey Devils NJD

Signing

Bruins sign Dougie Hamilton to entry-level contract. Lighting it up in OHL. Chiarelli will be guest on pre-game show tonight. #NESN 630pm

Hamilton won't play a minute in the NHL this season but is definitely a name to remember moving forward.

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Naoko Funayama 2011-12-08T17:24:46.000Z

Martin St. Louis(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

No surprise but Marty St Louis is not playing tonight, a statement regarding his status is expected from the team shortly #tblightning

Literally the worst timed injury since Sidney Crosby was unable to face the Flyers. In all seriousness, we await a further word on the winger's status.

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Erik Erlendsson 2011-12-08T17:23:29.000Z

Miikka Kiprusoff(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Goalie Start

Miikka Kiprusoff in net tonight

In 46 career appearances against the Avs, Kipper is 25-14-1-4 with a 2.51 GAA, .910 SV% and four shutouts.

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Flames Nation 2018-07-18T17:53:26.894Z

Ilya Bryzgalov(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

#Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette announces that Ilya Bryzgalov will start in net tonight vs. Penguins.

In four career starts against the Pens, Bryzgalov has a 2-1-1 record with a 1.73 GAA, .942 SV% and one shutout.

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@NHLFlyers 2011-12-08T16:42:14.000Z

Tomas Vincour(Center)(C)|

Line Change

Dowell-Wandell-Vincour

With Morrow healthy, Vincour moves to the fourth line. The Czech forward has two points in 11 games with both points coming over the last two games.

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Mike Heika 2011-12-08T16:40:38.000Z

Alex Goligoski(Right Defenseman)(LD)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Goligoski-Larsen

The Stars will play it safe and start Goligoski on their bottom pairing. Expect him to get some power play time as well as he tries to strengthen his injured hand.

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Mike Heika 2011-12-08T16:39:29.000Z

Brenden Morrow(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Morrow-Ribeiro-Ott

Morrow gets back into the lineup for the first time since November 21st. He has three goals and nine points through 20 games this year.

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Mike Heika 2011-12-08T16:38:43.000Z

Trevor Daley(Right Defenseman)(LD)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Grossman-Daley

Daley returns to the lineup and will play on the second defensive pairing. If you own him, slot him back into your lineup.

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Mike Heika 2011-12-08T16:35:28.000Z

Andrew Raycroft(Goalie)(G)|Inactive INA

Goalie Start

Raycroft is your scheduled starter.

In eight career appearances against the Sharks, Rayzor has a 1-6-0 record with a 3.60 GAA and .896 SV%.

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Mike Heika 2018-07-18T17:53:11.475Z

Andy Sutton(Defenseman)(D)|Inactive INA

Suspension

Edmonton defenseman Andy Sutton has been suspended indefinitely by National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety for his hit on Alexei Ponikarovsky of the Carolina Hurricanes during Wednesday's game.

Sutton will get at least five games so drop him in all formats.

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NHL.com 2018-07-18T17:53:11.671Z

Ryan Wilson(Defenseman)(D)|Free Agent FA

Injury

NOTE: Paul Stastny (torso) and Ryan Wilson (head) out of the lineup for tonight's game.

Sounds like Wilson could be suffering from the dreaded 'C' word. The Windsor, Ontario native scored a goal and 14 points in 28 games while playing with Erik Johnson and seeing decent power play time. He could miss a few games.

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@Avalanche 2011-12-08T15:24:24.000Z

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