#CBJ C Jeff Carter has a sprained left ankle. Day-to-day. Could play in Montreal.
The good news is Carter's injury is not related to his surgically repaired foot. Check back for a further word on his status as he likely misses more than a game.
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Backstrom lower body #mnwiId
Backstrom allowed two goals on nine shots before leaving in the first period. He was relieved by Josh Harding -- who will start for the time being.
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Although there was no official confirmation, look for Pavelec to make his 23rd start on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils
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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Marty Biron was first goalie off ice today at #NYR practice but says has nothing to do with tomorrow's game. "I'm getting old."
Through 24 career starts against the Lightning, Lundqvist holds a 13-7-4 record with a 2.11 GAA, .925 SV% and two shutouts.
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Coach MacLean also announced Craig Anderson as his starting goaltender against the Capitals.
In seven career appearances against the Caps, Andy sports a 5-1-0 record with a 2.64 GAA and .918 SV%.
#CBJ center Jeff Carter out for tonight 's game at Edmonton and is day-to-day with lower body injury.
If you own Carter, try to bench him for tonight's game. No word on who draws in but Derrick Brassard could have a chance to prove himself.
Line Change
No Matt Ellis for #Sabres warmups
Ellis becomes the odd man out of the lineup with Patrick Kaleta back in.
#TBLightning has traded F James Wright and D Mike Vernace to Florida in exchange for d-men Mike Kostka and Evan Oberg.
Oberg has played in four NHL games but holds no fantasy hockey value as a depth defender.
#TBLightning has traded F James Wright and D Mike Vernace to Florida in exchange for d-men Mike Kostka and Evan Oberg.
Kostka almost made the NHL with an impressive training camp. Last season the offensive defenseman scored 16 goals and 55 points with the Rochester Americans of the AHL.
#TBLightning has traded F James Wright and D Mike Vernace to Florida in exchange for d-men Mike Kostka and Evan Oberg.
Vernace has played 22 NHL games but holds no fantasy hockey value.
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#TBLightning has traded F James Wright and D Mike Vernace to Florida in exchange for d-men Mike Kostka and Evan Oberg.
Wright played 48 games in the NHL under head coach Rick Tocchet. He holds no fantasy hockey value as a minor league forward.
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Dylan Reese will be in. No word on the pairings yet.
Reese scored two goals and 12 points in 22 games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL. He likely won't hold any fantasy hockey value in the NHL.
Andrew MacDonald will not play tonight in Chicago.
MacDonald won't be able to play after all. Following two successful seasons with the Isles, the Judique, Nova Scotia native has struggled with only one goal and a minus-9 rating. Expect Dylan Reese to take his place.
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Sammuelsson will play next week amd b on second PP unir #flapanthers
Prior to going down to injury, Samuelsson posted a goal and three points through six games. While his feet don't move as fast as they once did, he still has a quick shot and the ability to fill the net.
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Panthers Versteeg will play tomoro #glapanthers
Versteeg draws back in after missing only one game. The Lethbridge, Alberta native scored 12 goals and 26 points through 24 games with the Cats. Expect him to jump right back onto the top line.
Goalie Start
It'll be Ilya Bryzgalov for the Flyers as he goes against one of his former clubs.
In 22 games against the team that drafted him, Bryzgalov holds a 12-8-2 record with a 2.62 GAA, .911 SV% and three shutouts.
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Jonas Hiller will be the starting goaltender for the Anaheim Ducks
In three career starts against the Flyers, Hiller has a 2-1-0 record with a 2.28 GAA and .928 SV%.
But Zajac won't be in Winnipeg with the Devils this weekend. He's back in New Jersey skating on his own in his comeback from Aug. 18 surgery.
Zajac continues to progress but won't play tonight against his hometown team.
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In Friday’s practice at KCI, though, Knuble was working on the right side of a line with Alexander Semin and Marcus Johansson with Cody Eakin rotating in.
Knuble may be moving back up to a scoring line. The grizzled veteran has only two goals and seven points in 24 games in a down season. This move may be the kick he needs.
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Richardson-Loktionov-Westgarth
For those of you in one-day leagues or who stream PIM, Westgarth draws back in and could drop the gloves against the Habs.
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