Goalie Start
MacLean announces Craig Anderson will start tomorrow vs the Hurricanes.
In five career appearances against the Canes, Anderson holds a 3-0-2 record with a 3.10 GAA and .917 SV%.
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Kari Lehtonen is in goal for the Stars tonight.
In eight career starts against the Coyotes, Lehtonen holds a 4-1-3 record with a 1.93 GAA and .938 SV%.
Line Change
Paajarvi could be back in the lineup against the #Avalanche
Paajarvi has only one assist through 18 games and remains a candidate for a demotion.
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Coach Renney also says Petrell may sit out tonight
Petrell scored a goal and three points through 19 games playing primarily on the fourth line. He holds no fantasy hockey value.
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Petry feeling "under the weather" leading to Plante's recall from OKC but the move is precautionary, according to Coach Tom Renney
Consider Petry a game-time decision for tonight's game. The former collegiate standout scored a goal and five points in 15 games and was paired with Ryan Whitney last night. If he can't go, look for Alex Plante to enter the lineup.
Z real close to being ready, Lundin too.
Lundin is looking to make his 2011-2012 debut for the Minnesota Wild. He holds no fantasy hockey value.
Z real close to being ready
Zidlicky last played on November 15th and is still looking for his first goal of the season after 18 games. Expect him to get back into the lineup within the next few games.
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Backstrom will start tomorrow vs CGY.
In 29 career appearances against the Flames, Backstrom holds a 13-7-5 record with a 1.77 GAA, .936 SV% and five shutouts.
Pitkanen is probable and will skate by himself tomorrow morning.
Check back tomorrow for a further update on Pitkanen's status.
Harrison remains in Raleigh.
Harrison is guaranteed not to play tomorrow in Ottawa. Expect Derek Joslin to remain in the lineup.
Line Change
#CBJ F Kristian Huselius (torn pec) could make his season debut during upcoming 4-game road trip, coach Scott Arniel said.
Huselius has barely practiced with the team following his preseason injury. Considering he scored 14 goals in 39 games, he could hit the 20-goal plateau.
Goalie Start
Starting goalie for the #Oilers for tonight's game against the Northwest Division rival #Avalanche will be Devan Dubnyk
In four career starts against the Avs, Dubnyk holds a 3-0-1 record with a 1.47 GAA and .957 SV%.
Call up / Send down
#Oilers have recalled defenceman Alex Plante from the @OKC_Barons of the AHL
No word on who Plante replaces in the lineup. It could be Ryan Whitney, who can't play on consecutive nights.
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Look for Jhonas Enroth to meet Tomas Vokoun in goal tonight.
Enroth allowed five goals on 35 shots taking the overtime loss in his only career start against the Caps.
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Ward to start against Sens Maurice says.
In 16 career appearances against the Sens, Ward holds a 8-6-1 record with a 2.65 GAA, .910 SV% and one shutout.
Line Change
Very interesting that Lavy is starting Bob in goal again today for #Flyers ... For time being, Bryz is backup
Bryzgalov has looked terrible as of late and will stay on the bench until he finds some consistency. Considering his value is at an all-time low, it makes no sense to deal him or start him right now.
Avs just now made this official: Stefan Elliott called up, Johnson on IR
Johnson won't be eligible to play for the Avs for at least seven days. He has nine assists through 21 games with a minus-12 rating.
Call up / Send down
Avs just now made this official: Stefan Elliott called up, Johnson on IR
Elliott scored two goals and nine points in his first 18 professional games. Look for him to get a chance on the power play.
Cold Streak
Joakim Lindstrom has gone 15 consecutive games without a goal.
Lindstrom scored his two goals of the season in his first game with the Avs and has not scored since. He figures to play on the third line to start tonight's game.
Line Change
Matt Hunwick will take Erik Johnson's spot in the lineup again.
Hunwick will play in only his third game of the season. He figures to see time at even strength and on the power play.
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