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So sounds like Reimer will in fact start tonight in Boston... could tell yesterday Wilson might pull the switcheroo.
In four career starts against the Bruins, Reimer holds a 3-1-0 record with a 2.46 GAA and .930 SV%.
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Goalie Start
Johnson is starting tonight.
In 18 career appearances against the Canes, Johnson holds a 7-6-2 record with a 2.87 GAA, .916 SV% and one shutout.
Line Change
Buffalo native Chris Mueller to make his 11-12 season debut tonight for the #Preds
Mueller scored nine goals and 17 points at the AHL level and likely can contribute offensively under coach Barry Trotz. However, he is far away from being owned in standard leagues.
Goalie Start
As expected, looks like Henrik Lundqvist in net for #NYR.
Through 24 career starts against the Lightning, Lundqvist holds a 13-7-4 record with a 2.11 GAA, .925 SV% and two shutouts.
Alexander Semin took part in full morning skate and extra work. But Dale Hunter said he's out, day-to-day with upper-body injury.
Looks like Semin is now injured, which explains tonight's healthy scratch. If you own him, he should stay in on your team's bench tonight.
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Adam Hall the #tblightning healthy scratch tonight at forward
Hall falls victim to the numbers game for the first time this season. Look for Ryan Shannon to take his place in the lineup.
Kuba is out with an upper-body injury. It isn’t known when he’ll be back.
As long as Kuba is out of the lineup rookies David Rundblad and Brian Lee will stay in the lineup. Prior to getting hurt he scored two goals and eight points.
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Chris Neil will make his return from an ankle injury
Neil was useful prior to getting hurt with three goals and seven points with 52 in 16 games. Not a bad option if you are looking to boost your PIMs.
Line Change
Semin not in lineup tonight it appears, still, based on various things this morning, including line rushes. Eakin, Perreault in. #Caps
New coach, same result as Semin once again finds himself watching from the press box. The enigmatic scorer has five goals and 10 points in 23 games.
Goalie Start
Thomas off first as the team leaves together.
In 30 career starts against the Maple Leafs, Thomas is 18-6-5 with a 2.78 GAA, .912 SV% and three shutouts.
The club has also placed defenseman Justin Falk on injured reserve.
Falk is still bothered by back pains and will miss at least another seven days. He holds no fantasy hockey value as a depth defender.
Call up / Send down
David McIntyre will be reassigned to the Aeros.
McIntyre played well as an energy player but holds no fantasy hockey value.
Call up / Send down
Goaltender Matt Hackett and defenseman Nate Prosser will be recalled from the Houston Aeros
Prosser getting called up provides the team with seven healthy defensemen on their upcoming road trip. The rookie registered four assists during his 14-game stint earlier in the season.
Call up / Send down
Goaltender Matt Hackett and defenseman Nate Prosser will be recalled from the Houston Aeros
Hackett figures to backup Josh Harding on Sunday night's game.
#Redwings reassign Brunnstrom to Grand Rapids.
Brunnstrom did not play well enough to earn a spot in the lineup, playing primarily on the bottom two lines. He has no fantasy hockey value at this point.
Jay Beagle is on the ice. Big ovation when he stepped on. #Caps
Beagle hasn't practiced since getting knocked out by Arron Asham. He remains out indefinitely but it's a good sign to see him on the ice.
Goalie Start
As expected Michal Neuvirth starts tonight for #Caps vs. Sens.
In three career starts against the Sens, Neuvirth holds a 3-0-0 record with a 1.63 GAA and .938 SV%.
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I expect Bryz to start in PHX Sat. #Flyers
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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Emery has started 67 percent of the Blackhawks' back-to-back games. Couple that with Corey Crawford's inconsistent play and not starting a game since November 19th and we guess Emery gets the call.
In two career starts against the Blues, Emery sports a near-perfect 2-0-0 record with a 0.96 GAA and .968 SV%.
Injury
On the Wild’s side, Niklas Backstrom sustained a lower body injury that coach Mike Yeo doesn’t believe is serious.
Sounds like Backstrom might not even miss any playing time. Check back for a further update on his status.
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