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MJ90-Backstrom-Ovie
Johansson gets another crack at the top line. In his third season, MJ hopes to improve on the 46 points in 80 games he earned last season.
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Call up / Send down
Rookie Gustav Nyquist staying in AHL - for now.
Nyquist is likely going to have to wait for an injury to the top 6 before getting the call this season.
In fact, Bogosian may begin skating this week. But his return date remains unknown, he'll remain on the injured reserve list (and still get paid) and it's not out of the question he'll miss the first month of season when it gets going.
Expect Bogosian to rejoin the Jets partway through the season.
Goalie Start
Fleury stole Gm 5
Fleury and the Pens look to continue the momentum for Game 6.
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Fleury was good enough in Game 4. Will he be in Game 5?
No surprise Pens go back to Fleury after getting the win in Game 4.
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#Pens coach Bylsma: Fleury will be in net for Game 4
Despite a 10.20 GAA and .798 SV%, Fleury will start for the 0-3 Pens.
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Will Fleury flat-out dominate, because that's now critical?
Despite the poor Game 2, Fleury will be back in.
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The Penguins will have an opportunity to even the series in Game 2 at 7:38 tonight at Consol Energy Center. If Fleury performs at -- or above -- the level he reached Wednesday, their chances of doing that should be reasonably good.
Unless something drastic happens, Fleury is expected to start every game.
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Nyquist will make his NHL playoff debut Friday night at Bridgestone Arena, where he'll play on the Red Wings' third line in the spot vacated by Darren Helm, who was lost for the season in Game 1 after suffering a cut on his left forearm that required surgery.
Nyquist had one goal and 6 assists in 18 games with the Red Wings this season. He was much more effective in a top 6 role alongside Pavel Datsyuk.
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Bylsma said lineup and starting goaltender will be game-time decision. Have crazy hunch Fleury will be in goal, though.
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#Caps forward lines: 26-83-90
Johansson moves from the top line to the third.
Goalie Start
#Pens coach Bylsma: Marc-Andre Fleury will start in goal.
In five starts against the Flyers this season, Fleury has a 1-3-1 record with a 3.57 GAA and .866 SV%.
From #mnwild morning skate: Spurgeon, Kassian and Bouchard all skated before team took the ice.
Spurgeon should start next year at 100 percent. He finishes the season having scored three goals and 23 points in 70 games.
Call up / Send down
The #Amerks playoff hunt continues in Ham. tonight w/ the help of Foligno and Tropp. Stay tuned to http://amerks.com for the game preview
Foligno heads back to the minors with the Sabres out of the playoff hunt. He scored six goals and 13 points in 14 games.
Mats Zuccarello just had stitches out, still in a cast. No timetable for return but hopes to play again if Rangers have long playoff run.
Zuccarello remains out indefinitely but could return in late May/June. He scored two goals and an assist in 10 games this season.
Goalie Start
Expecting Marc-Andre Fleury to start for #Penguins tonight vs. Rangers.
In five starts against the Rangers this season, Fleury has a 3-2-0 record with a 2.01 GAA, .929 SV% and one shutout.
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Probable goaltenders: Marc-Andre Fleury for Penguins
In three starts against the Bruins this season, Fleury has a 2-1-0 record with a 2.02 GAA and .935 SV%.
Goalie Start
Marc-Andre Fleury will be in net for the #Pens.
In four starts against the Flyers this season, Fleury has a 1-2-1 record with a 3.21 GAA and .881 SV%.
Line Change
Nyquist on a line with Franzen and Datsyuk.
Nyquist moves back onto a scoring line. The rookie has a goal and seven points through 14 games.
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Nyquist said he is playing tonight.
Look for Nyquist to stay on the fourth line. He has a goal and seven points in 13 games.