Short Shifts
Notable lineup changes from around the NHL:
Ville Leino will be a healthy scratch for the second straight game. He has not lived up to expectations so far this season. Justin Abdelkader will center the second line. Valtteri Filppula had the cast removed from his broken wrist on Sunday. He is scheduled to return later this month. Wings Lineup
Lightning coach Rick Tocchet juggled his lines at practice Tuesday. Vincent Lecavalier is centering Ryan Malone and Martin St. Louis. Steven Stamkos is between Steve Downie and Paul Szczechura. Alex Tanguay has been demoted to the third line. Lightning Lineup
Ed Jovanovski has been suspended two games for his hit on Andrew Ebbett. David Schlemko will likely pick up the slack in Jovo’s absence. Coyotes Lines
Andrew Ebbett is out with a concussion for the aforementioned hit. Wild Lines
Derek Dorsett is activated and will play in tonight’s game vs. the Panthers. Jackets Lines
Donald Brashear and Wade Redden will dress and play tonight for the Rangers. Waiting on lines. Rangers Lines
Sean Bergenheim and Ric Jackman are out tonight for the Isles from injuries sustained last night. Rob Schremp and Blake Comeau will start and lines will be shuffled. Isles Lines