Goalie Start
It will be Roberto Luongo against the #Caps on Saturday.
He's 17-10-3 against Washington w/ .929 sv percentage and 2.25 gaa in his career. [Katie Carrera]
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Call up / Send down
It’s expected that defenseman Nate Prosser will get the call in time for tomorrow’s game against Detroit.
Prosser likely fills in on the third defensive unit. The defensive defenseman has one assist through seven games with the Houston Aeros.
The Predators traded center Cal O’Reilly on Friday to Phoenix for a fourth-round draft pick.
O'Reilly saw his breakout season derail last season, missing the rest of the year after 38 games. He moves from one defensive system to another, which he likely can thrive in. A 30-40 point output would not be shocking.
Goalie Start
Jonathan Quick in goal.
Through 17 career starts against the Coyotes, Quick holds a 8-8-1 record with a 2.71 GAA, .903 SV% and two shutouts.
Line Change
Barring any late-minute setbacks, Drew Doughty is expected to be in the Kings’ lineup tomorrow night against Phoenix
We will fully confirm tomorrow as well but feel free to slot Doughty back into your lineup.
Injury
George McPhee says he doesn't believe Mike Green's ankle injury is a long-term one. #Caps
Sounds promising but cryptic as Green likely won't play this weekend. Nevertheless, some news is better than no news, right?
Goalie Start
Tomas Vokoun told me he's starting for #Caps vs. #Canucks.
Over 25 career appearances against the Canucks, Vokoun holds a 9-9-1-1 record with a 2.38 GAA, .917 GAA and one shutout.
AV - there is a good chance that Aaron Rome and Steve Pinizzotto will travel with the Canucks on their trip next week.
Both players have yet to make their 2011-2012 debut with the team. Either could draw into the lineup but aren't guaranteed roster spots as depth players.
Goalie Start
Jimmy Howard will face Antti Niemi in net.
Through seven career appearances against the Red Wings, Niemi holds a 5-1-1 record with a 1.97 GAA, .932 SV% and one shutout.
Line Change
There you go. That's official confirmation, courtesy of the agency that represents Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. He's staying.
Nugent-Hopkins currently leads the team with five goals and nine points over nine games. Expect him to stay with the team all season.
Call up / Send down
Defenceman Jeff Petry has been recalled from Oklahoma City. Details to follow.
No word on who Petry replaces in the lineup or whether he is just insurance for another injured defenseman. While in the AHL, he registered an assist over two games.
Line Change
Christopher Higgins down to the 3rd line.
Higgins finished last game with a minus-2 rating while skating with Ryan Kesler and David Booth. Expect the Smithtown, New York native to get a few more looks on a scoring line but remain demoted until he generates more offense.
Line Change
Sulzer w Ballard
Sulzer is expected to stay in the lineup opposed to the bruising Andrew Alberts.
Line Change
Cody Hodgson up on the 2nd line at practice
In his first game on the third line, Hodgson registered a goal. His offensive skills are much better utilized on a scoring line so expect him to get a few more looks.
Waiver Move
WPG puts Brett MacLean on waivers
MacLean failed to fit in with Winnipeg and now Phoenix. The natural goal scorer produced only two assists through five games with the Jets, earning a demotion.
Waiver Move
COL puts Cedrick Desjardins on waivers.
Desjardins showed some merit as a fill-in netminder with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Interesting to see if anyone takes a waiver on him.
Goalie Start
Varlamov in goal for Avs tonight.
Varly will face the Oilers for the first time in his career.
Goalie Start
Craig Anderson to start vs NY Rangers.
Over eight career starts against the Rangers, Anderson holds a 5-2-1 record with a 1.72 GAA, .949 SV% and one shutout.
Line Change
So why would McLellan pick this game, facing the high-powered Red Wing offense, to test the Demers-Braun combination?
Demers figures to return to the lineup tonight against the offense-heavy Red Wings. Through his first five games he registered two assists with the club. Expect him to play a better two-way game upon his return.
Injury
Look for Torrey Mitchell to miss another game. He said yesterday he felt good enough to play, but it’s not like McLellan to do much line-tinkering when the team is on a three-game winning streak.
With the team winning, Mitchell is unlikely to return tonight. The often-injured forward is off to an excellent start with three assists through his first five games.
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