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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Call up / Send down
Brennan back to Roch
Brennan returns to the Rochester Americans where he will play in all situations.
Line Change
Blair Jones and Bruno Gervais are scratched tonight vs Devils.
If you own either player, bench them tonight.
Line Change
Blair Jones and Bruno Gervais are scratched tonight vs Devils.
If you own either player, bench them tonight.
Line Change
Malone back in lineup for Lightning
Malone draws back into the lineup for the Bolts so remember to throw him back into your lineup. The Pittsburgh native scored four goals and 10 points through 14 games playing primarily with Steven Stamkos. Look for him to start the game on the top line.
Line Change
David Legwand expected to return to the #Preds lineup tonight.
Legwand gets back into the lineup after missing a few games. The former 2nd overall pick has five goals and 14 points over his first 14 games. When he does draw back in he likely knocks Craig Smith to a checking line.
Goalie Start
Carey Price back in goal tonight for the #Canadiens.
In eight career starts against the Rangers, Price holds a 3-3-1 record with a 3.34 GAA, .902 SV% and one shutout.
Lombardi is lost from 3 to 4 weeks.
Lombardi battled hard to get ready for opening night and scored an inspiring shorthanded goal. Since then he has failed to make an impact in real life or fantasy hockey as a third liner. Safe to drop the speedy forward.
Line Change
Colton Orr likely to play tonight.
Sounds like Orr will draw in shortly. The pugilist has one fight in two games.
Mike Komisarek has a broken arm and requires surgery, will miss 2 months. #Leafs #Capitals #NHL
Rough break for Komi, who was finding his game after a couple down seasons. Look for Cody Franson to stay in the lineup for him.
Mike Brown is doubtful for tonight.
Brown won't play tonight but might be able to play tomorrow. Over 18 games he has accrued five fighting majors.
Line Change
Colborne will skate with Crabb and Steckel.
Colborne makes his 2011-2012 debut on the team's third line. Look for him to jell with Joey Crabb as he did in the AHL.
Goalie Start
Ben Scrivens tomorrow.
Scrivens will face the Canes for the first time in his career.
Lightning coach Boucher said Ohlund "close," though that's relative as he also said Ohlund still looking at one to two weeks before playing.
Ohlund has yet to play a game and likely misses the rest of November. The veteran defender could help stabilize the team's shaky defense but won't impact your fantasy hockey team whatsoever.
Goalie Start
Gustavsson in net.
In three career appearances against the Caps, the Monster holds a 1-1-1 record with a 3.93 GAA and .871 SV%.
Injury
Clemmensen sore and unavailable v #Pens
Clemmensen is sore following his first start of the season. He won that game in a 6-0 shutout against the stumbling Dallas Stars. Doesn't sound like this injury will be long term.
Call up / Send down
Jacob Markstrom on way back to #FlaPanthers;
Markstrom dominated the NHL in his first stint with a 2.05 GAA and .944 SV%. He likely only serves as Theodore tonight but could get back between the pipes if Clemmensen remains out.
Goalie Start
Martin Biron in goal in Montreal, not Lundqvist, who has struggled at Bell, as I wrote yesterday.
In 28 career appearances against the Habs, Biron holds a 14-11-1 record with a 2.36 GAA, .919 SV% and two shutouts.
James Reimer also on the ice again this morning. Worked exclusively with Francois Allaire yesterday.
Sounds like Reimer is taking another step in the right direction. Coach Ron Wilson said yesterday that Reimer was at least 7-10 days away from returning so don't bank on a November start.
Goalie Start
Likely starter for #Leafs G Gustavsson departs ahead of Scrivens from morning skate.
In three career appearances against the Caps, the Monster holds a 1-1-1 record with a 3.93 GAA and .871 SV%.
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