Ballard has missed a few games due to his wonky back and was previously listed as out indefinitely. Getting back onto the ice is a welcome sign as he should return following some necessary rest.
Burrows moves back to the top line after being rendered virtually invisible on the Ryan Kesler line. He may still be injured, forcing him to play at well below 100 percent.
Sounds like Higgins could bump down to the third line. The Smithtown, New York native scored seven goals and 11 points over 20 games with the Canucks.
Mason Raymond skated with linemates for the first time in a while which could be an indication he will draw back into the lineup. The speedy winger last played in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals where he was can opened into the boards.
Colaiacovo continues to carry the injury-prone label as he will miss yet another two games.Through 12 games he scored a goal and six points. L
Oshie scored a goal and an assist in his last game, playing through his wrist injury. Missing practice today is just a maintenance day.
In six career starts against the Kings, Halak holds a 5-1-0 record with a 1.76 GAA, .933 SV% and one shutout.
Good sign for the Wild, who get back one of their better offensive defenders. The Montreal native scored two goals in 16 games prior to the injury.
Climie held no fantasy hockey value as Cory Schneider's backup.
He had 4 goals and 1 assists in 3 games. -Randy J. Miller
Picard goes back to the AHL with the Pens getting Michalek back into the lineup. He loses whatever remote fantasy hockey he could have by going to the minors.
Myers went under the knife this morning and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks. He is likely replaced by T.J. Brennan.
Paajarvi draws back out of the lineup yet again. The youngster has failed to generate anything offensively with one assist through 17 games.
Hordichuk draws in tonight and may fight Eric Nystrom or Mark Fistric tonight.
Dubnyk holda a 1-1-1 record with a 1.67 GAA, .945 SV% and one shutout over four appearances against the Preds.
Through 37 career starts against the Stars, Khabibulin holds a 17-17-2-1 record with a 2.78 GAA, .901 SV% and two shutouts.
Nothing to worry about regarding the team's top center. The way coach Tortorella has been using him, he likely will take the option a few more times this year.
In two career starts against the Capitals, LaBarbera holds a 1-1-0 record with a 2.53 GAA and .900 SV%.
Pardy once again becomes the odd-man out of the lineup in Dallas. When he was signed by GM Joe Nieuwendyk envisioned him as a stay-at-home partner to Alex Goligoski. He has not been much more than a depth defender.
If you own Barch to stream PIM, make sure to bench him tonight.
