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#Pens goalie Fleury gets the start tonight vs. Calgary
Over four career starts against the Flames, Fleury holds a 2-1-0 record, a tidy 1.30 GAA with one shutout and a .959 SV%.
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That seems to be the case with the starter, Semyon Varlamov. The former Capital makes his Avs debut after an OK preseason.
Varlamov faces the Red Wings for the first time in his career.
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Adam Burish returns to the lineup after missing most of the preseason and Friday's season opener with a groin injury.
Burish returns to the lineup after missing most of the preseason. Last season he scored eight goals and 14 points while adding 91 PIM. Slated to play on the second line, he could approach his career highs.
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James Reimer is letting you know that he will be starting in goal tonight
Over three career starts against the Sens, Reimer holds a 2-0-1 record with a shutout, a 0.98 GAA and .963 SV%.
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Andrew Raycroft gets the start in goal tonight for the Stars.
In five career appearances against the Blackhawks, Raycroft holds a 1-3-0 record with a 2.76 GAA and .908 SV%.
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Capuano says Al Montoya will start tonight. #isles
Montoya has one win in his only start against the Panthers, stopping 20 0f 21 shots faced.
No Orpik tonight or tomorrow per #Pens coach Bylsma
When he returns, expect the veteran to man the top defensive pairing. Orpik's health should lead to keeping the puck away from Marc-Andre Fleury. Good to know whether he is in the lineup or not since his 9 career goals in 512 career games won't help your squad too much.
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Pekka Rinne leads the #Preds onto the ice
Rinne holds a 8-5-2 record with a 2.02 GAA, .926 SV% and one shutout over 15 career starts against the Blues.
Tom Renney confirms that Ryan Whitney will not play tomorrow night.
Whitney had an outside shot at getting ready for Game 1 but likely draws in for Game #2. Last season, the former fifth overall pick scored two goals and 27 points over 35 games, leading to an inflated ADP. He should produce around 40 points for the Oilers but should not be expected to rise to an elite level until fully healthy.
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Evgeny Dadonov, Keaton Ellerby scratched for #FlaPanthers;
Dadonov is an off-man out following the team's offseason shopping spree. Last season, he scored eight goals and 17 points through 36 games. Expect him to draw back into the lineup sooner rather than later.
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Nikita Nikitin skating with Roman Polak.
Nikitin scored a goal and nine points through 41 games last season, playing on the bottom pairing and occasionally on the PP. Look for him to rotate into the sixth d-man slot.
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Backstrom will start the opener for the fifth straight season.
Through 12 career games against the Blue Jackets, Backstrom holds a 7-3-1 record with a 2.27 GAA and .919 SV%.
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Fairly safe bet that Pekka Rinne will be in net tonight. Lindback was last off and believes Peks will start. #Preds
Rinne holds a 8-5-2 record with a 2.02 GAA, .926 SV% and one shutout over 15 career starts against the Blues.
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Staal is skating this morning
Staal is expected to play tonight following his bout with dehydration. Look for him to center the second line.
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Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak was 4-0-1 with three shutouts in his last five starts against Nashville.
He has a 0.60 goals-against average and a .978 save-percentage in that stretch. [St. Louis Post-Dispatch]
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Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, who will start Ryan Miller in goal.
Over six career appearances, Miller holds a 3-1-1 record with a 2.44 GAA, .929 SV% and one shutout.
Havlat not playing tonight but participating in #SJSharks morning skate.
Havlat remains very close to returning but needs to improve his strength. The winger scored 22 goals and 62 points in 78 games with the Wild last season. Tommy Wingels will take his place on the second line.
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Pyatt in for Blair Jones as part of 14-forward rotation.
With four goals and 12 points over 101 career NHL games, Pyatt is likely not fantasy hockey relevant.
Morrison is cleared to play, just isn't quite up to speed. He's still technically on IR though.
When Morrison returns, he should center the top line with Jarome Iginla and Alex Tanguay. Last season he scored nine goals and 43 points over 66 games in that role. He should produce slightly less, regressing with age.
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#CBJ C Ryan Johansen a healthy scratch tonight vs #mnwild.
Johansen likely will grow into the lineup. Look for Maksim Mayorov to take his place in the lineup.
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