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#FlaPanthers coach Kevin Dineen likes idea of Swede v Swede tonite but it'll be Jose Theodore against #NYR King Henrik
Over 26 career starts against the Rags, Theodore holds a 14-9-2-1 record with a 2.48 GAA, .917 SV% and one shutout.
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Anton Stralman will make his #NYR debut tonight.
No word on who comes out of the lineup although it's likely one of Steve Eminger or Jeff Woywitka. Stralman was brought in to help the PP and could have some fantasy hockey impact due to that.
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Henrik Lundqvist will be in net.
In 19 career starts against the Cats, Lundqvist holds a 12-6-1 record with a 1.80 GAA, .940 SV% and five shutouts.
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Johnson paired with Willie Mitchell
Johnson moves down a pairing which means he likely gets less time in the offensive zone. However, he is the top offensive defenseman on the pair so he should be a more impactful player. So far the former third overall pick has four goals and nine points.
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Doughty paired with Rob Scuderi
Doughty gets a more defensive partner as coach Terry Murray did not like the two together. So far he has two goals and seven points but posted no points and a minus-2 rating last night.
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Yes. RT @DailyFaceoff: Sounds like a formality but is Corey Crawford confirmed for tonight's game? @TramyersCSN
In two career starts against the Sharks, Crawford holds a 1-0-1 record with a 2.42 GAA and .924 SV%.
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Frolik will likely play.
Frolik has missed the last few games but figures to draw back in tonight. If he does, expect him to push Ben Smith out of his third line spot.
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Bolland is in.
Bolland took a maintenance day but is expected to play tonight. He scored his first goal since returning on Saturday night so he should be getting back to full health.
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Seabrook is a game-time decision.
Seabrook practiced with the team yesterday and by all reports sounded back to 100 percent. However, he did not skate today which creates speculation on his status. Considering most rosters freeze at 7PM EST, you might want to keep Seabrook benched tonight.
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Should be Jonas Hiller going tonight against Phoenix.
In 19 career starts against the Coyotes, Hiller holds a 11-5-2 record with a 2.73 GAA, .916 SV% and one shutout.
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Look for Jason Demers and Jim Vandermeer as the third d-pair tonight.
Braun draws out due to the numbers game on the Sharks' blue line. The former 7th round pick has one assist over nine games.
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Look for Jason Demers and Jim Vandermeer as the third d-pair tonight.
Demers continues to rotate in and out of the lineup for the Sharks. He registered only two assists through nine games.
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Antti Niemi in goal.
In four career starts against the Blackhawks, Niemi is 3-1-0 with a 2.84 GAA and .907 SV%.
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Expect Pekka Rinne to go after playing one period last night.
In 10 career appearances against the Wild, Rinne holds a 6-2-1 record with a 2.05 GAA, .919 SV% and three shutouts.
Downie who was getting looked at by team Dr
Downie should be listed as questionable for Friday's tilt. The agitating forward has posted pedestrian counting stats with only two goals and five points through 20 games. Expect a further update on his status on Friday.
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Mathieu Garon will get the start in goal for #tblightning on Friday vs Panthers
In seven career starts against the Panthers, Garon holds a 2-2-1-1 record with a 2.47 GAA and .918 SV%.
Rozsival continues to skate on his own.
Rozsival remains out indefinitely following an eye injury on opening day. He should be dropped in any format of fantasy hockey if not already done.
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Langkow will not dress tonight.
Langkow needs a few good practices before drawing back into the lineup. Prior to his personal leave the top-line center scored three goals and eight points over 13 games.
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Bryz goes tonite
In two career starts against the Isles, Bryzgalov holds a 0-1-0 record with a 4.74 GAA and .854 SV%.
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So will defenseman Braydon Coburn, who has been given medical clearance to play. Coburn suffered a bruised kidney at Winnipeg.
If you own Coburn, make sure to adjust your lineup for tonight's game. The 6'5" defender gives the team's blue line a physical edge but won't jump out as a fantasy hockey stud.
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