#Habs Pacioretty might be game-time decision
Pacioretty left yesterday's game after taking a puck off of his ankle. He will be a game-time decision, so monitor his status prior to puck-drop.
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Max Pacioretty News
Max Pacioretty will play tonight.
Pacioretty got cut near his ribs in Montreal's last game but will be good to go tonight. He is still looking for his first goal of the year but has 8 assists in 10 games.
Look for Max Pacioretty to be in #Habs lineup today, 7 1/2 days after his appendectomy. Not confirmed but a pretty safe bet.
Pacioretty was expected to miss 3 to 4 weeks after his appendectomy, but it looks like he has made a speedy recovery and could play today. Monitor his status before game-time.
Max Pacioretty skated this morning. Not playing today.
Pacioretty wasn't expected to be back this fast anyways but it seems like he's making a speedy recovery from his emergency appendectomy and should return soon.
Pacioretty was with Blunden on a fifth line at #Habs skate. Reminder, Pacioretty had surgery six days ago.
This is pretty remarkable considering he had emergency surgery just 6 days ago. He was in practice with a no-contact jersey on so it looks like he could be back much sooner than originally expected.
Max Pacioretty to Miss Three to Four Weeks After Emergency Appendectomy, Leaving Canadiens Short-Handed.
This is unfortunate for Pacioretty's fantasy owners because he was off to a solid start to the season with 4 assists in 3 games.
Hot Streak
Who's Hot: Though Pacioretty has never scored against the Caps (0 goals, 3 assists), 10 of his 15 season goals have come at Bell Centre. The winger had 3 goals and 2 assists against Ottawa and New York over the weekend.
Line Change
Pacioretty said he was good to go. I would expect him in the line up
Sounds like Pacioretty is over the flu. He scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Bolts.
Line Change
#canadiens Max Pacioretty sur la glace ce matin. On the ice.
Sounds like Pacioretty is over the flu. He scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Bolts.
#habs pacioretty home with the flu
The winger gets the flue in the middle of picking up his pace. He scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Bolts.
Call up / Send down
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Jason Williams and defenseman Alexandre Picard to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
With Deryk Engelland back from suspension, the Pens can send Picard back down to the minors.
Call up / Send down
Penguins recall Tangradi and Picard.
Picard will be insurance should Zbynek Michalek not be able to play tonight.
Call up / Send down
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-assigned forward Jason Williams and defenseman Alexandre Picard to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
Picard had one assist over 11 games. He has no fantasy hockey value.
Line Change
Plekanec sera avec Pacioretty et Gionta.
Pacioretty returns to the lineup and will play on the top line. The sniper still leads the team with 10 goals and is second to only Tomas Plekanec with 19 points. If he's for whatever reason available in your fantasy hockey league, grab him immediately.
Line Change
Pacioretty-Engqvist-Gionta
Pacioretty returns to the lineup and is expected to play on the top line. The sniper still leads the team with 10 goals and is second to only Tomas Plekanec with 19 points. If he's for whatever reason available in your fantasy hockey league, grab him immediately.
Call up / Send down
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Alexandre Picard from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
Picard coming back to the big team is an indication the team needs a depth defender. Currently Kris Letang, Deryk Engelland and Zybnek Michalek are all questionable with various injuries.
Call up / Send down
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defenseman Simon Despres from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, and re-assigned defenseman Alexandre Picard to WBS, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
Picard played well in his game against the Rangers but is sent down so the Pens can take a look at their top prospect. He holds no fantasy hockey value.
Call up / Send down
The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defensemen Alexandre Picard and Robert Bortuzzo from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero.
Sounds like Kris Letang will not play tonight and one of Bortuzzo and Picard draws in.
Suspension
#canadiens Max Pacioretty suspendu pour 3 matchs. 3 game suspension.
Pacioretty will miss three consecutive games, meaning he is useless for head-to-head leagues.
Call up / Send down
#penguins sent down Alexandre Picard in the AHL.
Picard goes back to the AHL with the Pens getting Michalek back into the lineup. He loses whatever remote fantasy hockey he could have by going to the minors.