Line Change
Mike Mottau on D, in for Milan Jurcina.
Mottau draws back in after a few games as a healthy scratch. With no points and a minus-1 rating through seven games he holds no fantasy hockey value.
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Goalie Start
Al Montoya in net tonight for #Isles in COL.
Montoya shutout the Avs in his only career start, stopping 23 of 23 shots.
Goalie Start
Confirmed: Scrivens starts.
Scrivens will be facing the Blues for the first time in his career.
Line Change
Bylsma: Kennedy will be a game-time decision tomorrow.
Kennedy missed the past nine games due to a concussion but practiced the last few days. The winger scored a goal and three points through his first six games. As well all know by now, concussions are indefinite.
Bylsma: Crosby will not play in the next two games.
Crosby won't get back into the lineup over the weekend but continues to progress to an eventual comeback. Keep him on your IR for now.
Line Change
Mike Green, officially, remains a question mark, though there are possible signs that the All-Star defenseman could return to the Capitals lineup either Friday at the Devils or home against them.
Green took part in yet another full practice Thursday and worked the entire time with partner Roman Hamrlik.
Practicing full time with Roman Hamrlik is an excellent sign that Green will draw back in. Check back tomorrow for an official confirmation on his availability.
Goalie Start
Theodore-Pavelec in goal.
In 22 career starts against the Atlanta Thrashers, Theodore held a 14-5-1 record with a 2.64 GAA and .906 SV%.
Waiver Move
#Ducks pick up Maxwell from #Jets.
Maxwell had no points through four games and only two points in 36 NHL games. He holds no fantasy hockey value.
Waiver Move
#Oilers reclaim Chorney
Chorney only played two games with the Blues before going back to the Oilers. He holds no fantasy hockey value.
Goalie Start
He doubted he'd play both games of back-to-back.
In 21 career appearances against the Caps, Hedberg holds a 11-6-2-0 record with a 2.45 GAA, .914 SV% and two shutouts.
Goalie Start
Martin Brodeur will start in net for Devils Friday vs. Washington.
Through 57 career starts against the Caps, Brodeur holds a 36-16-4-0 record with a 2.28 GAA, .908 SV% and six shutouts.
Line Change
This morning on Twitter Mikael Backlund confirmed he will indeed return to the line-up tomorrow night versus the Chicago Blackhawks. Backlund has been out since the start of the season with a broken finger, but is apparently 100% after six weeks of rest and two surgeries on the injured digit.
Backlund is expected to pivot the top line of Alex Tanguay and Jarome Iginla. Look for him to improve on his previous career highs of 10 goals and 25 points.
Waiver Move
Hagman on waivers. #Flames
Hagman scored a goal and four points through eight contests this season. Much like last year he falls victim to the numbers game on wing.
Line Change
TJ Brodie first practice will no doubt play in Chicago. #puckmover.
Look for Brodie to draw in on the third pairing and possibly get some PP time. He scored one goal and three points over 12 games with the Flames.
Line Change
Bobby Butler demoted to 4.
Butler has not produced under his new coach. Through seven games played the sniper failed to score any goals, adding two assists.
Line Change
Alfredsson back on line 2 with Foligno and Da Costa.
Alfredsson practicing with the team is a solid indicator he will be playing tomorrow against the Sabres. He scored four goals and seven points over his first 10 games, an improvement over last year's totals.
Goalie Start
Scrivens looks to be the starter tonight vs. the Blues. Awaiting confirmation. He's in the visiting net though.
Scrivens would be facing the Blues for the first time in his career.
Line Change
Finns and Skins.
Jokinen centers the infamous Finns and Skins line. After missing the past three games -- all Canes loses -- the team is certainly happy to get him back in the lineup.
Line Change
Maurice has Staal, Poni and Boychuk together for on-ice chat.
Boychuk gets another shot at a scoring line. Through his first seven games this season the former 14th overall pick has only one assist.
Line Change
Maurice has Staal, Poni and Boychuk together for on-ice chat.
Ponikarovsky gets a slight boost moving up to the top line. The scoring winger only registered two goals and three points over 15 games but has only one assist over his last 10 games.
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