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Miikka Kiprusoff
Through nine games vs. the Leafs, Kipper is 6-1-1 with a 2.73 GAA, .912 SV% and one shutout.
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#avalanche Semyon Varlamov ce soir. In net tonight vs #canadiens
Over four career starts against the Habs, Varlamov holds a 3-0-1 record with a 1.45 GAA, .950 SV% and one shutout.
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Garon off the ice first this morning.
Through five career starts against the Cats, Garon holds a 2-2-1 record with a 2.14 GAA and .925 SV%.
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Babchuk is in tonite after missing last two as a healthy scratch. #Flames
Held out of the last two games, Babchuk draws back in. He will probably replace Derek Smith in the lineup and receive PP time on the second unit. Expect him to bounce back from his multiple healthy scratches.
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Line-up change expected tonight-Drewiske for Martinez-
Drewiske makes his 2011-2012 debut. With only one goal through 97 NHL games, he holds no fantasy hockey value.
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Line-up change expected tonight-Drewiske for Martinez-
Through his first three games this season, Martinez holds no points with only three shots on goal. Look for this healthy scratch to serve as a wake up call for the 24-year-old.
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Enroth to start for Miller tonight against Pens.
Enroth lost his only career start against the Pens despite turning aside 28 of 29 shots faced.
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Bryz will make 4th straight start tonight. #Flyers
Over 24 career starts against the Kings, Bryzgalov holds a 14-6-3 record with a 2.30 GAA, .919 SV% and two shutouts.
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looks like Purcell/Shannon out
Through his first two games with the Bolts, Shannon holds two assists. He was a minus-1 in the 5-1 loss to the Isles, making coach Guy Boucher rotate him out of the lineup. At this point, Boucher is probably just looking for a bit more defensive of a lineup.
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looks like Purcell/Shannon out
In his first four games this season, Purcell has a goal and two assists. Even though he produced, coach Guy Boucher was incredibly upset with his work ethic in their demoralizing loss to the Islanders. Look for him to re-enter the lineup with extra drive.
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Lundqvist first goalie off for #NYR.
Through 37 career appearances against the Isles, Lundqvist holds a 21-10-5 record with a 2.21 GAA, .919 SV% and three shutouts.
Peter Mueller skating this morning with team, but word I'm hearing is he won't play tonight. Update soon
Not a good sign for a player coming off post-concussion syndrome. The versatile forward was held scoreless over his first three games back. Look for Joakim Lindstrom to stay on the top line with Mueller out.
Per #Pens coach Dan Bylsma: Evgeni Malkin will not be in the game tonight.
No word on who replaces him in the lineup. At this point, Malkin's ailment is diagnosed as soreness in his knee. Stay tuned for a further update.
Call up / Send down
Devils have recalled goaltender Keith Kinkaid from Albany to back up tonight.
Kincaid will backup Johan Hedberg tonight.
Wojtek Wolski on ice at #NYR morning skate but not expected to play because of groin.
Wolski's groin is still too sore to lace them up but it is certainly a good sign that he is back on the ice. Derek Stepan has taken his place on the top line. Look for Wolski to alternate between the first and third line when he does return.
#canadiens Andrei Markov have another appointment Monday in Florida with his doctor.
Staying away from the team is never a good sign. In Markov's case it certainly means he won't be on the ice anytime soon. Stay tuned for a further update.
@DailyFaceoff Gudbranson is in.
Gudbranson registered four shots on goal and three hits over his first two NHL games. He will continue to get his feet wet and ease into his responsibilities.
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Vigneault confirmed Roberto Luongo, who has had two tough starts to begin his season, will be in goal against the Oilers.
In 30 career appearances against the Oilers, Luongo holds a 18-9-1-2 record with a 2.27 GAA, .917 SV% and two shutouts.
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Gardiner, Orr, Rosehill scratched.
After playing two games for the Leafs, the former 17th overall pick is a healthy scratch. Over those two games he is still looking for his first NHL point while sporting a minus-2 rating.
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Reimer starts for #Leafs.
Reimer takes on the Flames for the first time in his career.
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