Line Change
Stewart goes back in lineup, apparently will get shot on Staal line.
Staal moves back to center and will play in between Anthony Stewart and Chad LaRose. He's scored four goals and eight points with a putrid minus-18 rating.
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Call up / Send down
Dalpe going back to Checkers Maurice says
Dalpe had no points through nine games. The kid clearly needs to play so he will get more minutes in the AHL.
Line Change
Stewart goes back in lineup, apparently will get shot on Staal line.
Stewart draws back into the lineup and will get another crack at the top line. He has three goals through his first 15 games as a Cane.
Goalie Start
Gulutzan said the plan is to play Raycroft Saturday vs. San Jose, but not set in stone.
In seven career appearances against the Sharks, Raycroft holds a 1-5-0 record with a 3.54 GAA and .897 SV%.
Line Change
Krys Barch practicing with the Stars this morning.
Barch is listed as day-to-day and questionable to play tomorrow's game.
Line Change
Ott practicing with Benn and Ryder.
Ott returns to the lineup tomorrow after missing six games. Prior to getting hurt he scored two goals and eight points over 11 games. His return to the lineup should help soften the loss of defenseman Alex Goligoski and Adam Burish.
Goalie Start
Kari Lehtonen in goal tomorrow at Colorado.
In nine career appearances against the Avs, Lehtonen holds a 6-0-1 record with a 2.54 GAA, .914 SV% and one shutout.
Line Change
Eriksson on a line with Morrow and Ribeiro today.
Eriksson switches to the right side and moves up to the top line. The Swedish sniper has nine goals and 17 points through 17 games.
Goalie Start
It's going to be Ondrej Pavelec
In 14 career appearances against the Caps, Pavelec holds a 4-8-0 record with a 2.99 GAA, .911 SV% and two shutouts.
Line Change
Another scratches skate for Mathieu Perreault today. Looks like he's out again vs the Jets. #caps
Looks like Perreault will draw out again, missing his seventh game through 17 tilts. Hard to justify rostering the diminutive forward considering his ice time.
Goalie Start
Michal Neuvirth gets the net for the #Caps in Winnipeg tonight.
In sever career appearances against the former Thrashers, Neuvirth holds a 5-1-0 record with a 2.78 GAA and .917 SV%.
Call up / Send down
Vancouver Canucks reassigned goalie Eddie Lack to the Chicago Wolves of the AHL. #Canucks
Either the Canucks are looking to save money off the cap or Roberto Luongo can at least backup on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Niklas Backstrom looks like he's getting the start for #mnwild
In 23 career starts against the Avs, Backstrom holds a 17-4-2 record with a 2.28 GAA, .924 SV% and two shutouts.
#FlaPanthers will scratch Erik Gudbranson v #Blues
Hard to justify rostering Gudbranson in single-season leagues. The former 3rd overall pick has no points through 14 games.
Goalie Start
Looks like Jose Theodore in net for #FlaPanthers at #Blues
Theodore holds a 3-5-1 record with a 3.85 GAA and .863 SV% over nine starts with the Blues.
Goalie Start
Nikolai Khabibulin gets the start tonight for the Oilers.
In 17 career starts against the Sens, Khabibulin holds a 5-9-2 record with a 3.36 GAA, .892 SV% and one shutout.
Goalie Start
#Pens Bylsma: Fleury in goal.
In 23 career starts against the Lightning, Fleury holds a 9-9-3 record with a 2.37 GAA, .914 SV% and one shutout.
Line Change
Stamkos-Lecavalier-St. Louis
Stamkos will be expected to step up his already torrid scoring pace while flanked by St. Louis and Lecavalier. Start him with confidence tonight.
Line Change
Stamkos-Lecavalier-St. Louis on same line in Tampa practice.
St. Louis moves back to Stamkos' wing. The superstar RW has scored four goals and 15 points through 17 games this season -- slightly below his expectations.
Line Change
Stamkos-Lecavalier-St. Louis
Vinny moves back up to the top line as coach Guy Boucher puts all of his weapons on one line. The captain scored six goals and 13 points through 17 games.
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