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Dipietro is, believed to be tonight's starting goaltender for the #Isles
Over six career starts against the Stars, DiPi holds a 2-2-2 record with a 2.80 GAA, .902 SV% and one shutout.
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EJ probable.
Johnson hasn't played since the 20th, missing the past five games. While he's close to returning, the Avs will play it safe with their top defender.
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Varly in net for Avs tomorrow
In two career starts against the Red Wings, Varlamov is 0-2-0 with a 3.46 GAA and .907 SV%.
Call up / Send down
ROSTER MOVE #NHLDucks have recalled LW Jean-Francois Jacques from AHL @SyracuseCrunch.
Look for Jacques to add some grit to the fourth line. He holds no fantasy hockey value.
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Word is Boucher will start tonight for Canes. We'll see.
In 16 career appearances against the Pens, Boucher holds a 6-4-2-2 record with a 3.09 GAA, .882 SV% and one shutout.
Pete DeBoer says Travis Zajac will play in a game before Christmas
Good news for the Winnipeg native who probably wishes he could play tonight. If you see him on your waiver wire, he could be worth a preemptive add.
As had been expected — initial post here — Kings winger Scott Parse had hip surgery yesterday in Nashville and is expected to be out for 4-5 months.
If you own Parse is any format, feel safe to drop him. Despite scoring 14 goals in 73 games, he holds very limited fantasy hockey value when healthy.
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Conklin starting tomorrow against avs
In 13 career appearances against the Avs, Conklin sports a 4-5-1 record with a 2.89 GAA, .890 SV% and one shutout.
#penguins Kris Letang can't work out. Problems are not neck related and got his nose fix today.
Certainly sounds like the dreaded 'C' word. Expect an update on Letang following tonight's game.
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Ilya Bryzgalov starting back-to-backs tonight, first time as a Flyer.
In 11 career starts against the Coyotes, Bryzgalov has a 8-2-0 record with a 1.89 GAA and .925 SV%.
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Sami Salo in the lineup
Look for Salo to draw back in against the Flames tomorrow. If you own the often-injured defender, remember to get him back into your lineup,
Bitz did skate for first time
As Botchford later tweeted, Bitz has not played a game for over a year after undergoing four different surgeries. His return remains a long shot.
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Roberto luongo, who starts again
In 34 career starts against the Flames, Luongo holds a 21-10-1-2 record with a 2.59 GAA, .918 SV% and one shutout.
Volpatti out for the year with a shoulder labrum tear.
Volpatti was a healthy scratch with Mason Raymond back into the lineup. Look for the team to make a corresponding roster move.
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Chris Mason to be back between the pipes on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins.
In six career appearances against the Bruins, Mason holds a 2-2-0 record with a 3.15 GAA, .894 SV% and one shutout.
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Jets going with the same lineup. Ondrej Pavelec will be the starting goalie again tonight.
In seven career appearances against the Devils, Pavelec holds a 2-2-2 record with a 2.66 GAA and .909 SV%.
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Scott Clemmensen definitely in for #FlaPanthers v #SJSharks
Clemmer won his only career start against the Sharks, allowing five goals on 32 shots.
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* Starting Lineup in Bold
In two career starts against the Kings, Price holds a 2-0-0 record with a 2.01 GAA and .930 SV%.
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Sarich is a healthy scratch again tonight in favour of Abbotsford call-up Joe Piskula
Sarich has no fantasy hockey value whatsoever as an over-the-hill depth defender.
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Sarich is a healthy scratch again tonight in favour of Abbotsford call-up Joe Piskula
Expect Piskula to make his Flames debut tonight. The minor league veteran holds no fantasy hockey value.
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