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Ullstrom-Cizikas-Niederreiter
Cizikas is healthy and back on the third line. The rookie has three assists in seven games.
New York Islanders News
Goalie Start
Sacco said white-hot goalie Semyon Varlamov will make his fifth consecutive start.
In three career starts against the Ducks, Varly has a 1-0-1 record with a 2.50 GAA and .902 SV%.
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Palmieri skating on top line with Ryan and Getzlaf.
Palmieri skated on the top line this morning and probably plays there tonight. He has a goal and an assist in 11 games.
Clutterbuck ?able for tomorrow.
The grinding winger has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.
Call up / Send down
#Ducks recall Kyle Palmieri from Syracuse (AHL).
Palmieri coming up could be insurance for Corey Perry. He has a goal and an assist in 11 games.
Cal Clutterbuck on the #mnwild ice wearing Do Not Think About Touching sweater
Clutterbuck is still dealing with concussion-like symptoms but getting back on the ice is a good sign. The grinding winger has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.
Goalie Start
Joe Sacco will wait until this morning to announce tonight's starter against the Anaheim Ducks at the Pepsi Center, but all signs point toward Varlamov.
In three career starts against the Ducks, Varly has a 1-0-1 record with a 2.50 GAA and .902 SV%.
Minnesota could have Stoner and Clutterbuck in lineup. Both skated this am. Stoner closer..Clutterbuck does have Upper body inj.
Clutterbuck is still dealing with concussion-like symptoms but getting back on the ice is a good sign. The grinding winger has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.
Martin and Cizikas are out with the flu. nyisl.es/9zUED
Seems like Cizikas is out tonight. The rookie has three assists in seven games.
Winger Cal Clutterbuck (illness) didn't practice today. He is very doubtful for tomorrow, though he may skate Sunday morning to see how he feels.
Clutterbuck clearly won't play tomorrow as he deals with concussion-like symptoms. The grinding winger has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.
Jurcina and Martin will be scratched
Sounds like Martin could miss a game or two due to an illness. through 67 games, he has seven goals and 14 points with 314 hits and 99 PIM.
Goalie Start
Goalie Semyon Varlamov will get another start in the matinee against the Oilers.
In five career starts against the Oilers, Varlamov has a 2-3-0 record with a 2.63 GAA and .905 SV%.
Martin is not practicing due to illness #isles
Sounds like Martin could miss a game or two. through 67 games, he has seven goals and 14 points with 314 hits and 99 PIM.
No Clutterbuck
Clutterbuck clearly won't play tonight as he deals with concussion-like symptoms. The grinding winger has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.
Clutterbuck did not practice today.
Not a good sign for the ailing Clutterbuck. The grinding winger has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.
Goalie Start
Varlamov will start tomorrow's game
In two career starts against the Preds, Varlamov has a 1-1-0 record with a 2.88 GAA and .880 SV%.
The sick #mnwild forward is Cal Clutterbuck; doesn't sound like he's likely to play tonight.
Take Clutterbuck out of your roster tonight as the sick forward is unlikely to play. He has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.
Goalie Start
Semyon Varlamov will start in goal for Colorado.
In three career starts against the Wild, Varlamov has a 3-0-0 record with a 1.00 GAA, .963 SV% and one shutout.
Goalie Start
CENTURY MARK: Semyon Varlamov is expected to appear in his 100th career game tonight...4-1-0 in his last five starts (0.81 GAA, .973 %).
In three career starts against the Wild, Varlamov has a 3-0-0 record with a 1.00 GAA, .963 SV% and one shutout.
Goalie Start
Varlamov in net for Avs, against Matt Hackett
In 2 career starts against Minny, Varlamov is 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .942 SV%