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Downie will be a game-time decision.
Downie has been a healthy scratch for the last two games, but may return tonight. Head coach Craig Berube reiterated that he needs more intensity from Downie.
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Downie out; Jay Rosehill in.
Downie will be a healthy scratch tonight vs. the Rangers, after head coach Craig Berube said that his effort level shift-to-shift needs to be higher. Downie has not recorded a point in his last 10 games and is a minus-4 over that span. Tye McGinn will move to the third line, like he did in the third period on Saturday and Rosehill will slot in on the fourth line.
Downie (upper-body) will play tonight in Edmonton.
Downie missed the last two games after suffering an upper-body injury last week. Downie has two goals and 10 assists in 20 games since being traded to the Flyers. He will likely slot in on the fourth line with Adam Hall and Zac Rinaldo.
Downie will be out 7-10 days with an upper-body injury.
Downie has two goals and 10 assists in 20 games since being traded to Philly. Vincent Lecavalier who is returning from a back injury will slide into the lineup for Downie.
The Flyers confirm that Downie (concussion) will play tonight.
Downie will play with a cage on tonight and will replace Michael Raffl on the third line with Matt Read and Sean Couturier.
Downie (concussion) is expected to return to the Flyers lineup tonight; Michael Raffl (illness) out.
Downie missed four games after suffering a concussion in a fight on November 1. Tonight will be his second game back with the Flyers, he had one goal and six assists in 11 games with the Avalanche. Downie will skate on the third line with Matt Read and Sean Couturier.
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Steve Downie (concussion) is practicing on a line with Sean Couturier and Matt Read, a good indicator he could be back tomorrow vs. Ottawa.
Downie has missed the last four games after being concussed in a fight on his first game back with the Flyers. He had a goal and an assist in 11 games with the Avalanche before being traded to Philly. Monitor his status during Tuesday's morning skate.
Downie (concussion) says a return on Tuesday is "realistic".
Downie will miss his fourth consecutive game tomorrow, but is aiming at returning on Tuesday in Ottawa. He had one goal and six assists in 11 games with the Avalanche, but was injured in his first game with the Flyers.
A very bruised Steve Downie (concussion) is on the ice wearing a bubble helmet for Flyers morning skate
Downie skated on his own on Wednesday, but has joined his teammates today. Downie suffered a concussion less than a week ago and is listed as day-to-day. He is not expected to suit up tonight, but should not be out for long.
Steve Downie does not have a broke orbital bone.
There were reports that he had suffered a broken orbital bone, but that is not the case. Downie suffered a concussion and will be released from hospital tomorrow. The Flyers have not given a timetable for Downie's return.
Flyers' Steve Downie has a broken orbital bone from his 2nd period fight with Capitals' Aaron Volpatti.
The Flyers have yet to establish a timetable for Downie's return. This is a tough break for Philadelphia who just traded for Downie on Thursday.
Steve Downie was still in Pennsylvania Hospital as of last hour. No comment so far from Flyers this morning.
Downie left on a stretcher two-plus hours after his fight, which he asked Volpatti to stop, which means he clearly wasn't in good shape.
Downie suffered a concussion last night in a second period fight with Aaron Volpatti.
Downie was acquired by the Flyers on Thursday and Friday was his first game back with the team. Expect a full update in the coming days.
The Colorado Avalanche have traded Steve Downie to the Philadelphia Flyers for Max Talbot.
Downie was the first round pick of the Flyers in 2005 (29th) overall and spent 2006-09 with the Flyers organization. Downie has had a strong start to the season with one goal and six assists in 11 games. We will have to wait until tomorrow to see where Downie slots into the Flyers lineup.
Downie out for the year with torn ACL.
Done for year = No Fantasy Value.
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No O'Brien or Downie on the ice in warmups...
Downie draws out for tonight's tilt. He scored two goals and 13 points in 20 games for the Avs.
Steve Downie also skating
Downie is banged up but likely stays in the lineup. He has 14 goals and 41 points with 137 PIM in 74 games.
Winger Steve Downie (illness) and Chuck Kobasew (back) also didn't practice. Sacco said Downie is "under the weather today but should be fine for tomorrow."
Expect Downie to stay in the lineup. He has two goals and 10 points in his first eight games with the Avs.
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When the Avalanche takes to the ice tonight to host the Minnesota Wild at the Pepsi Center, right wing Steve Downie will be among those participating.
Look for Downie on the second line with Gabriel Landeskog and Ryan O'Reilly.
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But Downie, who has a reputation for being tough and able to play hurt, skated and took shots on goal as part of the morning skate at the Pepsi Center. The Avs still were awaiting more tests on Downie's shoulder, but coach Joe Sacco indicated he would play if he is medically cleared.
Downie is a game-time decision at this point. The gritty winger has enjoyed his time in Colorado with two goals and seven points in his first six games.