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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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Clarke MacArthur back on the ice this morning (upper-body). Could be back on Tuesday. Sunday is highly doubtful.
If you own MacArthur make sure to keep him on your bench this weekend. The former 74th overall pick scored six goals, which is third on the team. Matt Frattin figures to take his spot on the second line.
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Capuano did say, however, that Okposo and him had a chat this morning and he will return to the lineup shortly
Okposo will be scratched for the third consecutive game. The former seventh overall pick has only registered three assists through his first 14 games.
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Capuano did say, however, that Okposo and him had a chat this morning and he will return to the lineup shortly
Okposo will be scratched for the third consecutive game. The former seventh overall pick has only registered three assists through his first 14 games.
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Jets activate Eric Fehr from Injured Reserve
Fehr coming off IR could indicate he plays this afternoon against the Flyers. As a former 21-goal scorer so he holds fringe fantasy hockey value.
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Bergenheim-Kopecky-Skille
Skille moves up a line with Marcel Goc out of the lineup. The power forward has a goal and four points through 17 games.
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Theodore in goal.
In 27 career starts against the Penguins, Theodore holds a 19-5-1-2 record with a 2.38 GAA, .915 SV% and four shutouts.
Call up / Send down
Joe colborne gets the callup for tonight's game against washington.
Colborne currently leads the Marlies with 10 goals and 19 points through 13 games. Expect him to play a scoring role tonight.
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Looks like Johnny Boychuk is feeling better walking around hotel lobby in Long Island this morning. He missed Thursday w/flu-like symptoms
Boychuk likely draws back into the lineup tonight. The Edmonton native scored two goals and five points over 16 games. Look for Steve Kampfer to sit tonight.
Call up / Send down
#Isles recall goaltender Anders Nilsson from @TheSoundTigers bit.ly/t8UsQ0
Nilsson will backup Rick DiPietro tonight and is not expected to get any game action.
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Jaroslav Halak will start tomorrow vs. the #mnwild. Hitchcock said the 2 goalies will split games against LA/Pittsburgh next week. #stlblues
In four career starts against the Wild, Halak is 0-2-2 with a 3.05 GAA and .891 SV%.
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All signs point to Pavelec making a 12th consecutive start as the Winnipeg Jets host the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday at MTS Centre (2:05 p.m., CBC, TSN 1290).
In eight career starts against the Flyers, Pavelec owns a 1-7-0 record with a 4.18 GAA and .868 SV%.
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Johnson likely to start tonight.
In 16 career appearances against the Cats, Johnson holds a 10-3-1 record with a 2.28 GAA, .925 SV% and one shutout.
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#Isles need to call up a G to back up DiPietro.
In 16 career starts against the Bruins, DiPietro holds a 6-7-2-1 record with a 2.33 GAA, .924 SV% and one shutout.
G Al Montoya day-to-day with a strained hamstring. He was injured in COL loss.
Montoya is listed as day-to-day and likely gets a few starts in with Evgeni Nabokov injured. When he does play, he's been above average so keep an eye on the former 6th overall pick.
He’s on the I.R. for seven days. He’s still a ways away. I don’t know how far, but it’s not an injury that he can help. It’s just rehab and getting better, that’s all. It takes time.
Sounds like Penner was not cleared for contact and he was simply practicing with the wrong jersey. Keep him on the IR for now.
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Babcock said that is where he will play if he's cleared. If he's not cleared, Justin Abdelkader will remain on that line.
If Bertuzzi is not healthy enough, look for Abdelkader to draw in on the top line. Stay tuned for an update prior to tomorrow's game.
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Detroit Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi had his first full practice in two weeks today and might return to the lineup Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center (4 p.m., Fox Sports Net Detroit).
Bertuzzi could play tomorrow and would be slotting into the top line. Prior to getting hurt he scored a goal and three points over 11 games this season.
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Howard (starting Saturday)
In seven career starts against the Kings, Howard holds a 3-4-0 record with a 3.03 GAA and .907 SV%.
Hot Streak
In last 4 starts, he's allowed 5 goals. After rough patch, Halak is back! #Halaking it
29 percent of Yahoo! leagues bailed on Halak so grab him if you can.
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