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Monster starts tonight and scrivens backs up.
Through four career starts against the Rangers, Gustavsson boasts a 1-3-0 record with a 3.86 GAA and .882 SV%.
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Milan Jurcina making his season debut, Mike Mottau scratched.
Jurcina will make his season debut for the Isles tonight. Last season he scored four goals and 17 points over 46 games including five PP.
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Nabokov in net for #Isles tonight in Pittsburgh.
Over 10 career starts against the Pens, Nabokov holds a 8-2-0 record with a 1.67 GAA, .938 SV% and two shutouts.
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Tyler Bozak declared himself fit after practice Wednesday. Bozak took a shot off the foot in the Bruins game and has missed the last two games. He was moved down to the third line with Matt Frattin and Matthew Lombardi.
Over his first six games, Bozak produced four assists. His point totals likely fall off the map with his demotion to the third line.
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The Leafs will be getting some reinforcements as Tim Connolly is ready to make his Blue and White debut. He has been out of the lineup since falling into the boards during training camp and suffering an upper body injury. He will make his return on a line with Phil Kessel and Joffrey Lupul.
If you own Connolly, feel free to slot him into your lineup tonight. Over the past three seasons, Connolly has averaged 16 goals and 35 points. He should approach those totals over a full season in between Lupul and Kessel.
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Christensen-Anisimov-Rupp/Newbury
With only two assists through his first seven games, Anisimov is demoted to the fourth line.
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Fedotenko-Richards-Gaborik
Fedotenko will start the game on the top line. Through his first seven games this season, the winger has one goal and five points.
Call up / Send down
Ben scrivens is back in new york. James reimer might not be ready just yet.
Scrivens likely serves as Jonas Gustavsson's backup tonight.
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Enroth leaves Sabres' morning skate before Miller, set to get the start in goal tonight against Columbus.
Enroth won his only career appearance against the Blue Jackets, stopping 12 of 15 shots faced over 29 mins.
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That means Garon (3-0 in last 3 games with 1.33 GAA and .948 save percentage, gets start in net.
Over 11 career appearances against the Preds, Garon holds a 2-7-2 record with a 3.60 GAA and .870 SV%.
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Foligno-DaC-Alfredsson
Da Costa will take the place of rookie Mika Zibanejad, who will return to Sweden.He has one goal through 13 career NHL games.
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He will start Friday at home against the San Jose Sharks.
Over six career starts against the Sharks, Howard holds a 3-2-1 record with a 2.81 GAA and .914 SV%.
Jets coach Claude Noel said it wasn’t certain Slater will play Thursday night in Philadelphia, but he’s sure to be a welcome addition when he returns.
Slater does not have a concussion, which is a good sign for the Jets. Considering he currently leads the team in goals, the 28-year-old could not return any quicker.
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Bryz deserves to be benched tomorrow. Period. #Flyers
In three starts against the former Thrashers, Bryzgalov holds a 1-1-1 record with a 2.66 GAA and .913 SV%.
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Looks like Giguere is starting for the Avalanche. He lead them out onto the ice.
In 30 career appearances against his former team, Giguere holds a 16-10-2-1 record with a 2.25 GAA and .920 SV%.
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I asked #Oilers' G Nik Khabibulin is he'll play tomorrow vs #Caps: "I know I am starting [smiling]"; said it will be a test.
In 22 career appearances against the Caps, Khabibulin holds a 8-7-3 record with a 2.27 GAA, .910 SV% and one shutout.
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Retraits / Scratches: 60 R AARON PALUSHAJ, 74 D ALEXEI EMELIN
If you own Pacioretty, start him.
According to @renhockey, Gauthier just said Markov will be back in Montreal on Friday night
Sounds like Markov will return at some point in November.
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Kinkaid will back up Hedberg again Thursday night.
Through nine career starts against the Coyotes, Hedberg holds a 3-5-1 record with a 3.54 GAA and .883 SV%.
Injury
Coach Paul MacLean acknowledged yesterday that Regin, who looked like a natural fit for the number two centre spot on the team, is seeking a second opinion on how to proceed. It is possible that Regin could once again opt for surgery. He had surgery on the same shoulder late last season, after being hit into the boards by Joey Crabb of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Doesn't sound like Regin will be playing any time soon as the Sens remain coy on their second line center. Through five games the Danish pivot posted a goal and three points. Look for Stephane Da Costa to fill in for him on the second line.
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