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Brad Marchand was absent from practice today but Claude Julien expects him to play tomorrow and said he would skate alone today
Marchand is hopeful to rest up before facing the Canucks on Saturday.
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Per warmups, Marchand out, Hamill in. http://bo.st/AbHZga
No word on why Marchand won't play tonight. He has 15 goals and 31 points in 36 games.
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RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has assigned defenseman Derek Joslin and forward Zac Dalpe to the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Dalpe has a goal and an assist over 13 games this season but was clicking with Eric Staal. Expect the top prospect to get another look as the season progresses.
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Ilya Bryzgalov revealed that backup Sergei Bobrovsky would be the team’s starting goalie in Monday’s Winter Classic against the New York Rangers.
In four career starts against the Rangers, Bob has a 1-1-1 record with a 2.22 GAA and .924 SV%.
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In pregame, Staal with Dalpe, Tlusty. Bowman on Sutter line.
Looks like Dalpe is on Staal's line to start the game. The rookie has no points through 10 games.
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Bobrovsky will play vs PGH tomorrow
In five career starts against the Penguins, Bob has a 3-1-1 record with a 2.17 GAA and .926 SV%.
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Dalpe in red along with Tlusty.
Dalpe mainly played on the first line last night but it seems like he's been moved to the third. The top prospect has no points through 10 games.
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RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team will recall forward Zac Dalpe from the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Dalpe, 22, has skated in nine NHL games for the Hurricanes this season, averaging 6:07 of ice time per game. The Paris, Ont., native has scored four goals and added four assists in 18 AHL games for Charlotte this season. -CarolinaHurricanes.com
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Bobrovsky in net
Bob won his only career start against the Stars, stopping 28 of 30 shots.
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The Flyers, who skated five guys this morning, appear to be going with Sergei Bobrovsky in net.
Nothing from the Flyers sources yet so stand by for a confirmation.
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#flyers Sergei Bobrovky vs #canadiens.
in four career starts against the Habs, Bobrovsky has a 3-1-0 record with a 2.26 GAA and .927 SV%.
The trainers assured Kulikov and Dineen that they would be able to keep the wound clean to guard against infection.
“He’s a tough kid,” Dineen said. “He’s shown us numerous times that his will to play is large.”
Despite the nasty gash, the young defender was able to draw into the lineup. Last night he landed a hit, took a shot on goal and finished with a minus-1 rating in the team's 2-1 loss to the Kings. Expect him to stay in the lineup moving forward.
#FlaPanthers D Dmitry Kulikov out for some time with deep cut on right leg. Stitched up at RBC Center
Despite the injury, Kulikov will travel with the team on their two-game, West Coast swing. The former 14th overall pick has a goal and 15 points in 23 games but was held scoreless tonight. He is expected to play within the next two games.
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#Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette announces Sergei Bobrovsky will start in net today vs Rangers
In three career appearances against the Rangers, Bob holds a 1-0-1 record with a 2.28 GAA and .918 SV%.
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#FlaPanthers Kevin Dineen would say if Dmitry Kulikov will play v #TBLightning but Kuli said he would; out warming up now
Kulikov warming up is certainly a good sign he will play tonight.
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#Flyers Lavy says Bob is in goal today against Montreal
In three career starts against the Habs, Bob holds a 2-1-0 record with a 2.68 GAA and .920 SV%.
"I hope so. I think if it was his choice he would have played last night, but I think we’re also very optimistic he’ll be back.”
After missing Wednesday's game with a late scratch, Kulikov sounded like he would definitely only miss one game. However, that sounds somewhat in question now. Stay tuned for a further update on his status.
#FlaPanthers say D Dmitry Kulikov day-to-day with lower body; it's only a sore groin. He'll be back Friday v #TBLightning
If you own Kulikov, remember to put him back in your lineup. The Russian defender scored a goal and 15 points over 20 games.
Hmm. Dmitry Kulikov scratched tonight. Gudbranson playing. Guessing Kuli's hurt #nhl #flapanthers
No word on the extent of Kulikov's injury. Stay tuned for a further update.
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The Canes today reassigned forwards Zach Boychuk and Zac Dalpe to the Checkers.
Dalpe did not really get a shot at a scoring line and will return to Charlotte for extra seasoning. He loses all of his immediate fantasy hockey value but remains a name to know in the future.