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Elliott in goal.
In five career appearances against the Pens, Elliott holds a 3-1-0 record with a 3.06 GAA and .914 SV%.
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Oshie is good to go tonight.
Oshie will play in consecutive games following his wrist injury. The sparkplug even registered an assist yesterday, giving him three points in two games. Start him with confidence.
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Tim Thomas off the ice first for the #bruins and it looks like he'll be getting the much-anticipated start vs the Sabres tonight
In 24 career appearances against the Sabres, Thomas holds a 9-9-4 record with a 3.12 GAA and .898 SV%.
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Expecting Stajan and Sarich to be scratched
If you still own Stajan for any reason, drop him!
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Confirmed Morrison and Derek Smith in for #Bluejackets Flames.
Smith draws back in on the third defensive pairing. He has one assist through 13 games.
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Kiprusoff
In 29 career appearances against the Red Wings, Kiprusoff holds a 11-12-1-3 record with a 2.79 GAA, .911 SV% and two shutouts.
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Confirmed Morrison and Derek Smith in for #Bluejackets Flames.
It appears Morrison is back to 100 percent. The veteran looks to improve on his zero points over his first eight games of the season.
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Crosby will play.
Crosby will play in consecutive games after dazzling the world in his season debut. Coach Dan Blysma still wants to limit his minutes and could play him with fellow superstar Evgeni Malkin. Believe it or not, he did all of that damage in just over 15 minutes of ice time so production tonight should be expected.
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Fleury in net.
In four career starts against the Blues, Fleury holds a 2-2-0 record with a 2.63 GAA and .908 SV%.
VANCOUVER — Roberto Luongo says his mystery ailment is better and he's again ready to play but, unless Cory Schneider face-plants in Denver, Luongo will watch tonight's Vancouver Canuck-Colorado Avalance clash wearing a ball cap.
Great news for Luongo owners and Canucks fans. Expect Bobby Lu to get the nod when the Canucks play the Phoenix Coyotes this Friday.
Looks like Marcel Goc may have concussion but not official yet #nhl #flapanthers
Goc keeps the injury prone label after only playing 51 games last year and 73 the year before. He scored only two goals in 17 games while mostly playing on the second and third line.
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Babcock said Stuart and Franzen are gametime decisions. Not sure what is up w/Stuart.
If Stuart can't lace them up tonight he will give way to rookie Brendan Smith. Stuart has added three goals and four points in 19 games.
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Babcock said Stuart and Franzen are gametime decisions. Franzen (lower body) said he's playing though.
Tonight's puck drop is at 7PM EST so we should know Franzen's status prior to puck drop. The Mule leads the team in goals (10 ) and points (20).
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Jimmy Howard for sure in goal for Wings...no surprise there.
In eight career starts against the Flames, Howard holds a 5-3-0 record with a 2.61 GAA and .909 SV%.
It has become more "week to week" than "day to day" for Pitkanen.
Pitkanen is probably the most important defender on the Canes' blue line. Considering the team is moving into a more defense- first system, his absence is especially troubling.
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In mostly cryptic presser, Lindy confirms Hecht in tonight's lineup. #Sabres
Hecht will play his first game of the season tonight. He has scored at least 10 goals in every NHL season so expect some light production from the German winger.
Injured Mike Weber and Tyler Ennis also return to ice but won't play against Bruins.
Ennis remains a ways away from getting back into the lineup due to his high-ankle sprain. He might have a problem cracking a crowded forward core for that matter.
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Boyes-Leino-Roy
Boyes moves down to the second PP unit. The former 43-goal scorer has posted only two through his first 20 games which likely pushed Lindy Ruff's hand.
njured Mike Weber and Tyler Ennis also return to ice but won't play against Bruins.
Weber would probably draw back into the lineup if healthy but holds no fantasy hockey value.
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Stafford-Vanek-Pominville, with Gragnani-Ehrhoff
Stafford moves up to the top PP unit. The scoring forward has four goals and 11 points which is a far cry from his 31-goal output of last season. Hopefully a line change will give him a boost.
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