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Kevin Westgarth replacing Trevor Lewis and moving into a fourth-line look with left winger Kyle Clifford and center Brad Richardson.
Westgarth could drop the gloves with Deryk Engelland tonight.
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That leaves Joe Thornton centering Joe Pavelski and Logan Couture on what probably ends up being the top line, though it’s hard to say at this point which will get the most minutes.
Couture moves up a line to play alongside Thornton and Pavelski. The sophomore scored four goals and seven points over his first 11 games with the Sharks.
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Torrey Mitchell moves up to play alongside Ryane Clowe and Patrick Marleau.
Mitchell is off to a decent start this season with three assists over his first eight games. If he sticks on a scoring line he could have some decent short-term value.
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The most dramatic change has Marty Havlat moving to the third line alongside Michal Handzus and Jamie McGinn
Havlat gets demoted after remaining scoreless through seven games. Look for this demotion to serve as a wake-up call for the often injured winger.
#Pens Crosby not @ pract today. He went back 2 attend sked doctors appntmnt. He'll be back w/ team for pract on Mon -SK
There remains no timetable for his return. We await further word from the team on his status.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Staal also game-time decision -SK
Good news for Staal, who has missed the past two games. He scored six goals and nine points through his first 12 for the injury-plagued Pens.
Goalie Start
Fleury in net
In five games against the Kings, Fleury holds a 3-2-0 record with a 2.35 GAA and .927 SV%.
Martin game-time.
Martin did not practice today, leading to speculation that he may miss tonight's game. He has three assists in 14 games this season.
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Picard in for Lovejoy.
Bench or drop Lovejoy if you roster him.
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Lindback could get a start in one of the next three games on this West Coast trip, Coach Barry Trotz said.
Check back for Lindback some time over the next week. He would be making his first start of the season.
Goalie Start
Rinne not at optional skate, probably means he's in.
In nine career appearances against the Sharks, Rinne holds a 3-2-3 record with a 2.43 GAA and .932 SV%.
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Andrew Raycroft will play in one of the four games during the road trip, but Gulutzan said which one of the games will be determined later.
Keep an eye out for Rayzor on the starting goalies page. He has lost his only two starts but posted a respectable 2.57 GAA and .907 SV%.
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Jaroslav Halak will start in goal tonight for #Blues in Minnesota #Wild
Through three career games against the Wild, Halak holds a 0-1-2 record with a 3.42 GAA and .880 SV%.
Meanwhile, Coyotes center Martin Hanzal is still considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury suffered in Wednesday's game at Colorado. Hanzal did not skate with teammates on Friday.
Hanzal did not skate yesterday and likely will not play tonight because of his injury. He has three goals and 10 points over his first 11 games this season
Goalie Start
Mike Smith is expected to start in goal for the Coyotes. Smith has stopped 141 of 149 shots in his last four starts (3-0-1).
In two games against the Oilers, Smith holds a 0-1-0 record with a 4.26 GAA and .857 SV%.
Signing
Rangers finally officially announce signing of D Anton Stralman to contract.
The Rangers need defensemen and Stralman needed a home. Look for the Swedish d-man to suit up for the Blue Shirts shortly.
Lightning's Nate Thompson not on ice at today's practice because of illness, the team said.
Thompson could be taking a maintenance day in preparation for tomorrow's tilt against the Panthers. He has two goals and four points through 14 games.
Goalie Start
Boucher: Garon to start tomorrow in Sunrise.
Over six career appearances against the Panthers, Garon holds a 2-2-1-1 record with a 2.09 GAA and .929 SV%.
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Carey Price will be between the pipes when the puck drops just after 7 p.m.
In seven career starts against the Rangers, Price holds a 3-2-1 record with a 3.22 GAA, .909 SV% and one shutout.
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Devan Dubnyk will be getting the start in goal for the #Oilers.
Through three career starts against the Coyotes, Dubnyk holds a 1-1-1 record with a 3.57 GAA and .893 SV%.
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