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Tim Thomas vs. Ondrej Pavelec. #pulsebruins
In 12 career appearances against the Jets, Thomas holds a 6-3-2 record with a 2.86 GAA and .904 SV%.
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Big hockey night in Montreal. Marquee return of Andrei Kostitsyn to Bell Centre
Kostitsyn draws back into the lineup and probably pushes Mathieu Darche back to the fourth line.
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#Habs Price first out for warmup
In 14 career appearances against the Pens, Price holds a 7-6-0 record with a 2.68 GAA, .916 SV% and one shutout.
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Elliott, who was called up from Lake Erie last night, will play in a six-man D corps. Matt Hunwick will be scratched.
Look for the rookie to replace Hunwick on the power play as well.
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Gustavsson starts in goal vs. Ducks.
The Monster defeated the Ducks in his only start against them, stopping 25 of 28 shots.
Injury
Clemmensen should be back on ice Monday and be on long road trip
Clemmer has only played in one game this season, shutting out the Dallas Stars. Expect Jose Theodore and Jacob Markstrom to hold down the fort in the interim.
Steckel and gunnarsson both tell leafs tv they are day to day. Awaiting further word from team dr's in toronto. Might play tomorrow.
Gunnarsson's 698 shifts rank fourth in the League so needing some maintenance days should be expected.
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Steckel and gunnarsson both tell leafs tv they are day to day. Awaiting further word from team dr's in toronto. Might play tomorrow.
Steckel did not practice today and is listed as day-to-day for tomorrow's game. If he can't play, look for Colton Orr or Korbinian Holzer to draw in.
Downie will sit out again.
If you own Downie, remember to keep him out of your lineup tonight. The winger scored two goals and five points with 49 PIM through 20 games.
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I'm hearing Drew Stafford is nursing a groin inj and is VERY questionable for tonight
Sounds like Stafford is 'Player X' aka the unknown, injured Sabres forward. The Milwaukee native is following up a 31-goal campaign with four goals and 12 points in 22 games. If he can't skate tonight, look for Paul Szczechura to take his place.
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Tanguay Horak Bourque
Tanguay moves away from Jarome Iginla for the first time this season. His 15 points currently lead the team so expect him to spark his current line.
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Comeau Backlund Stempniak
Backlund moves down to the third line after playing primarily on the top unit. The sophomore has been a dud so far with no points through seven games.
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Glencross Jokinen Iginla
Iginla gets new linemates which could help jumpstart his season. Thus far, the captain has managed only six goals and 10 points through 21 games.
Injury
Dan Ellis didn't skate today because of a lingering groin issue. If it doesn't improve, Ducks may need to recall a goalie for tomorrow.
The injury bothered Ellis earlier in the season but he was able to shake it off and get into a few games. It sounds like Jonas Hiller is guaranteed to start with Ellis day-to-day.
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#penguins MA Fleury vs #canadiens
In 21 career starts against the Habs, Fleury is 11-8-1 with a 3.32 GAA and .888 SV%.
Cogliano has some "bumps and bruises" according to Carlyle. Told later that he's expected to go vs. TOR.
Cogliano missed today's practice but is expected to stay in the lineup against the Leafs tomorrow. The former 25th overall pick has five goals and nine points through his first 22 games as a Duck.
INJURY UPDATE: #Flyers GM Paul Holmgren says that Andreas Nodl has an upper-body injury and will not return to the game.
Nodl collided with teammate Daniel Briere early in the game and joins the Flyers' wounded because of it. Look for the team to make a recall if a wounded forward cant dress.
Mason said he is headache free and took another concussion test today. He expects to pass with flying colors. He said he is looking forward to rejoining his teammates on Sunday.
Mason has not played since November 15th as the team holds him out due to a concussion. He will be hard pressed to unseat the streaking Curtis Sanford when he gets back into the lineup.
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Sanford will start once more.
Sanford will face the Blues for the first time in his career.
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No matter what happens, Jaroslav Halak starts Tuesday in Washington.
Through six career starts against the Caps, Halak holds a 3-3-0 record with a 2.68 GAA and .901 SV%.
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