Goalie Start
Curtis Sanford, who has stopped 80 of 85 shots during his three straight starts, will make it four in a row against the Devils.
In two career appearances against the Devils, Sanford holds a 0-1-0 record with a 3.57 GAA and .844 SV%.
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Eril Gudbranson will be in the lineup tonight #nhl #flapanthers
Gudbranson draws in for the first time since November 17th. The former 3rd overall pick is still looking for his first NHL point.
Line Change
Brassard and Johnson the likely scratches vs N.J. tonight.
Johnson is scratched for the ninth time in 21 games. He holds no fantasy hockey value.
Line Change
Brassard and Johnson the likely scratches vs N.J. tonight.
Brassard scored only two goals and four points through 16 games, failing to make an impact on the top unit. Like Calvert, coach Scott Arniel would rather use a checker than a slumping scorer on a bottom line.
#CBJ on the ice in Jersey. D Marc Methot not among them. He was questionable on Monday but played vs Calgary.
Methot likely just needs some maintenance while playing through injuries. He did not practice on Monday before suiting up against the Flames.
Goalie Start
Jonathan Quick in goal.
Jonathan Quick holds a 12-3-0 record with a 1.99 GAA and a .928 save percentage in 15 career appearances against the Stars.
Waiver Move
NSH's Niclas Bergfors clears waivers.
Bergfors's value is at an all-time low. He holds no fantasy hockey value.
Call up / Send down
Just received confirmation that Dana Tyrell will be called up, would expect that to be official either later today or tomorrow #tblightning
Tyrell figures to play on the team's checking line, drawing in and out of the lineup. He scored four goals and nine points in 18 games with the Norfolk Admirals but won't hold any fantasy hockey value.
Waiver Move
Tampa puts Blair Jones on waivers.
Jones was scratched for 10 of the team's 20 games and holds no fantasy hockey value.
Goalie Start
Thomas gets start tonight vs. Sabres. Julien: ''Doesn't take a brain surgeon to go with him tonight--he's our best goaltender.''
In 24 career appearances against the Sabres, Thomas holds a 9-9-4 record with a 3.12 GAA and .898 SV%.
Line Change
Tomas Vincour will play with Mike Ribeiro and Steve Ott.
Vincour moves up to a scoring line after playing on the fourth. He played well with the Texas Stars scoring 10 goals and 13 points over 15 games.
Brenden Morrow out tonight with upper body injury.
Big blow to the Stars offense as the captain is a strong two-way player on the ice. While he has slumped slightly with only three goals and nine points, his 39 PIM have been a nice positive. Expect a further update on the power forward.
Line Change
Jagr is playing he says
Jagr draws back in after missing two games. Play him with confidence.
Line Change
#winnipegjets will have veteran D Ron Hainsey back in the lineup vs #Caps and it looks like he'll start the game on pair with Zach Bogosian
Hainsey looks to play in only his fifth game with the Jets. He registered two assists prior to getting injured. Look for rookie Arturs Kulda to draw out.
Goalie Start
Ondrej Pavelec about to make his 13th consecutive start in goal for #winnipegjets.
Through 15 career appearances against the Caps, Pavelec holds a 5-8-0 record with a 2.84 GAA, .915 SV% and two shutouts.
Goalie Start
Price in
In 10 career starts against the Canes, Price holds a 5-4-1 record with a 2.42 GAA, .924 SV% and one shutout.
Line Change
St-Denis out
The rookie went four games, posting no points with a plus-1 rating. He could be headed for Hamilton shortly.
Line Change
Gill-Weber
Gill draws back into tonight's game, replacing rookie Frederic St. Denis. Gill has one point over 16 games, which should not effect your fantasy hockey roster. However, he should further protect Carey Price and clear the crease for the scrappy Canadiens.
Andrei Kostitsyn participe à l'entraînement matinal/Andrei Kostitsyn is skating with the team this morning.
If you own Kostitsyn, keep him on your bench for this weekend. Kostitsyn remains on the IR so he would need to be activated before playing -- which seems like a stretch at this point. Prior to this injury he scored five goals and nine points over 13 games.
Line Change
Stewart back on line with Berglund and D'Agostini...
Stewart gets back into the lineup after serving his suspension. He scored three goals and five points in 17 games while playing on that line.
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