Injury
Michal Neuvirth did not practice at all today. #Caps
Not a good sign for Neuvirth, whose foot was too sore to practice yesterday. More to come...
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Jackets GM Scott Howson says they'll let Jeff Carter (fractured foot) rest probably 7-10 days and re-evaluate him sometime next week...
Look for Derick Brassard to stay on the top line with Rick Nash and R.J. Umberger. Stay tuned for a further update on the wounded top liner.
Goalie Start
Carey Price will start in nets and gets his third shot at recording his 100th career win.
Over 18 career games against the Sabres, Price holds a 8-5-5 record with a 1.96 GAA and .937 SV%.
Nodl is sore which is why Harry Z is here
Sounds like the line change will be a game-time decision. Through his first four games, Nodl has no points with a minus-1 rating. Don't expect this move to affect any fantasy hockey league.
Goalie Start
BOB will start against Sens.
Bob holds a 2-1-0 record with a 2.34 GAA and .923 SV% over three career starts vs. the Sens.
Goalie Start
Can confirm Jacob Markstrom will start in goal for #FlaPanthers vs. #Caps.
Markstrom would (obviously) be facing the Caps for the first time in his career.
Call up / Send down
NEWS ALERT: The #Pens have recalled D Brian Strait from @WBSPenguins.
With the Pens hurting up front, they may want to dress seven defensemen. According to the team's official Twitter account, Strait leads WBS defensemen with 3 A & 4 point.
David Krejci on the ice for #Bruins during morning skate for first time in nearly a week, but Claude Julien labeled him doubtful yesterday
Krejci did not practice with his normal line but his presence on the ice indicates he is actually day-to-day. Look for him to continue progressing with the chance that he could draw back in within the next week.
Line Change
Adam McQuaid (neck) could be available tonight. We’ll assume McQuaid will play.
Look for McQuaid to suit up next to Andrew Ference on the third defensive pairing.
Goalie Start
Tuukka Rask is first goaltender off and it appears he'll get the start tonight vs the Hurricanes at @tdgarden.
Over three career appearances against the Canes, Rask holds a 2-0-0 record with a 2.02 GAA and .931 SV%.
#NJD Martin Brodeur is "status quo" according to Devils GM Lou Lamoriello
Status quo would mean Brodeur wants to play on Friday. Stay tuned for a further update as this injury could go either way.
Line Change
Tedenby-Sykora-Clarkson
Sykora is demoted to the third line where he moves from his natural RW to the C position. In his first four games back in a Devils uni, he only produced two assists. This demotion likely hurts his offensive output.
Line Change
Parise-Elias-Zubrus
Zubrus moves up to the top line, in place of Petr Sykora. Through his first four games this season, the Elektrenai native has no points with a minus-2 rating. Look for him to improve on those totals on a scoring line.
Line Change
Devils D Adam Larsson, who did not practice Sunday, is out on the ice skating before team #NJD
As stated before, don't expect Larsson to miss any playing time due to his foot injury. The fourth overall pick should be able to play during the team's next game, this Friday vs. San Jose.
Call up / Send down
Devils make it official: Goalie Keith Kinkaid is recalled from Albany(AHL)
Kinkaid's callup indicates Martin Brodeur is not healthy enough to practice today.
Call up / Send down
#Flyers have recalled forward Harry Zolnierczyk from their AHL affiliate, the Adirondack Phantoms, according to GM Paul Holmgren today.
No word on who Zolnierczyk replaces in the lineup. Through his first four games in the AHL this season he scored a goal and four points. Stay tuned for a further line move.
Call up / Send down
#Caps recall Dany Sabourin from #HBH. Had to expect that.
Sabourin will backup Tomas Vokoun tonight. Don't expect him to make an impact in any fantasy hockey league.
Hot Streak
Tyler Seguin of the Boston Bruins: 5 Pts in 5 games this season; 2 Pts in final 20 games last season.
Owned in 58% of leagues, some people are missing out on the former second overall pick.
Hainsey out with upper body injury, won't return tonight #winnipegjets
No word on the extent of Hainsey's injury. Look for Mark Stuart or Randy Jones to draw back into the lineup should he miss any playing time.
Goalie Start
Goalie Dan Ellis & the #NHLDucks are on the ice in San Jose.
Through six career appearances vs. San Jose, Ellis holds a 1-4-0 record with a 3.71 GAA and .899 SV%.
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