Goalie Start
Nikolai Khabibulin starts in goal tonight for the Oilers.
In 26 career appearances against the Blackhawks, Khabibulin holds a 14-9-1 record with a 2.49 GAA, .922 SV% and three shutouts.
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Goalie Start
Andrew Raycroft in goal tonight for Dallas Stars.
In seven career appearances against the Sharks, Raycroft holds a 1-5-0 record with a 3.54 GAA and .897 SV%.
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Mike Smith is expected to start in goal for the Coyotes.
Smith, who has started Phoenix's past five games, is 3-3-1 with a 2.92 goals-against average in eight games vs. Buffalo in his career. [PhoenixCoyotes.com]
Injury
Ruff said goaltender Ryan Miller has shown some improvement from his concussion/neck injury.
Very vague message from the team's coach but still a positive sign nonetheless. Miller remains out indefinitely with his concussion so keep Enroth in your lineup.
Jochen Hecht (concussion) and Tyler Ennis (ankle) will not return, though they continue to get close.
If you own either player make sure to bench them for tonight's tilt.
Jochen Hecht (concussion) and Tyler Ennis (ankle) will not return, though they continue to get close.
If you own either player make sure to bench them for tonight's tilt.
Goalie Start
Jhonas Enroth will get the start in goal following his first shutout of the season.
Enroth will face the Coyotes for the first time in his career.
Ruff had said Weber out awhile, now he says weeks. Same thing.
With Weber out, Marc Andre Gragnani likely draws back into the lineup. Weber held no fantasy hockey value with a minus-5 rating over three games.
Goalie Start
#mnwild Harding will start tonight against St. Louis otherwise same lineup as the one used on Thursday
In nine career appearances against the Blues, Harding holds a 5-2-0 record with a 1.68 GAA and .942 SV%.
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Coming off the ice it was very close in line. Rask with Thomas following. But Tuukka went back on to work with two players.^TV
In 15 career starts against the Islanders, Thomas holds a 9-5-1 record with a 2.07 GAA and .939 SV%.
Line Change
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Laich moves back down to the third line after playing on a scoring line for a while. The versatile scored has two goals and 10 points over 17 games.
Line Change
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Brouwer moves down to the second line, or second first line for that matter. The power forward has scored five goals and 10 points over his first 17 games, adding some jam to the top six.
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Eakin gets back onto a scoring line after a brief stint on the third line. The rookie has a goal and four points over his first seven games. Expect him to get more of a role as the season progresses.
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Backstrom moves down to the second line. Following a six-game point streak the former 4th overall pick has not produced a point for three games.
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Ovechkin once again gets new linemates as his struggles continue. Will he break out of his slump where he only produced one assist over five games?
Line Change
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Johansson moves back up to the top line with Ovechkin and Johansson. The sophomore scored six goals and 11 points over his first 16 games this year. He should produce well offensively with the Great 8.
Line Change
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Semin moves up to the top line with Marcus Johansson and Alex Ovechkin. The Russian native scored four goals and nine points through 17 games playing mostly on the second line. This line change may get him going.
Goalie Start
Tomas Vokoun will start in goal for the #Caps tonight in Toronto.
In 13 career starts against the Leafs, Vokoun holds a 8-3-2 record with a 2.07 GAA, .934 SV% and two shutouts.
Marco Scandella in #mnwild morning skate. Not that he would, but I don't think he'd be eligible to come off IR until tomorrow
Scandella stepping back onto the ice is a positive sign for his recovery. While he likely doesn't draw back in for a few games, the Montreal native could make a speedy recovery from a concussion.
Goalie Start
Looks like Josh Harding is getting the nod for #mnwild
In nine career appearances against the Blues, Harding holds a 5-2-0 record with a 1.68 GAA and .942 SV%.
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