Macarthur and armstrong flank connolly on a line this morning at leaf practise.
MacArthur gets moved onto Connolly's line. He has nine goals and 12 points through 22 games but hasn't registered a point in three games.
Ottawa Senators News
Claude felt better this morning. He will be evaluated again tomorrow morning.
Giroux was held out of the lineup for precautionary reasons but it remains to be seen if he will play as soon as Tuesday.
Giroux was shaken up in a collision with teammate, Wayne Simmonds. Giroux had fallen to the ice, and the big winger attempted to jump over Giroux to avoid him. But Simmonds’ knee hit Giroux in the head, and Philadelphia’s MVP stayed on the ice for a few moments before skating slowly to the bench.
Absolutely brutal news on the universally owned Giroux. Not only was the Hearst, Ontario native leading the League in points, he already posted two helpers prior to getting hurt. Expect a further update on his status.
Goalie Start
If the Senators are going to beat the Canucks tonight, they need Craig Anderson, and they need him to be stellar.
In 14 career starts against the Canucks, Andy has a 3-9-1 record with a 3.34 GAA, .887 SV% and one shutout.
Mac n' the USSR back together (MacArthur, Kulemin Grabovski).
Sounds like MacArthur will get back into the lineup on the second line. He has nine goals and 12 points through 21 games.
Line Change
#CBJ C Derick Brassard is in top 6 tonight, w Vermette and Johansen.
Brassard draws back into the lineup and will play on a scoring line. The Hull, Quebec native has two goals and four points in 19 games, carrying a minus-10 rating.
MacArthur wearing the do-not-hit-me jersey at practice today
Not practicing with contact is a sign that MacArthur may miss a few more games. Prior to getting hurt, he scored nine goals in 21 games, which is good for third on the team.
Last 10 Games for Giroux (including tonight) 6goals, 10 assists! Tonight his 3rd 3 Point Game in last 10 GM's. Kid is unreal!
If you drafted Giroux, you are a savvy fantasy hockey GM. He should be owned in 100 percent of leagues.
With six defensemen on ice, of course, that means Michael Del Zotto is practicing.
Despite a scary injury at the end of Monday's game, Del Zotto is practicing which means he is OK for the next game.
MacArthur out with upper-body injury tonight.
Stay tuned for a further update on the wounded winger.
Goalie Start
Coach MacLean announces Craig Anderson will start tomorrow vs the Capitals
Over nine career starts against the Caps, Anderson has a 4-4-1 record with a 2.66 GAA, .917 SV% and one shutout.
Line Change
#CBJ Fs Derick Brassard and Cody Bass and D John Moore (ill) will be scratched tonight in Montreal.
Brassard is scratched yet again as the team gets fully healthy. Hard to justify rostering a player with only two goals and four points.
Now, Del Zotto down on the ice at 16:15 of the third period, crashes into back boards with Steckel crashing into him.
Del Zotto crashed into the board in a chase over an icing and was stung by the hit. He is OK so feel comfortable keeping him in your starting lineup.
Line Change
No ill effects here for @DP_57. He's got a burst on everyone. #stlblues
Great to hear that Perron is OK after his first game back. The sniper now has goals in consecutive games and should get a look in all formats.
Goalie Start
Craig Anderson will be in goal for the Sens against Tampa Bay on Monday.
Over seven career appearances against the Bolts, Anderson holds a 3-1-2 record with a 1.36 GAA, .946 SV% and two shutouts.
Line Change
perron with berglund and dagostini
Perron draws into the lineup for the first time since November 4th, 2010. As one of the feel good stories of the year you can only hope he gets back to full speed.
Goalie Start
Coach MacLean also announced Craig Anderson as his starting goaltender against the Capitals.
In seven career appearances against the Caps, Andy sports a 5-1-0 record with a 2.64 GAA and .918 SV%.
Line Change
Perron, who has missed 97 games due to a concussion suffered Nov. 4, 2010 vs. San Jose, will return to the lineup Saturday when the Blues host the Chicago Blackhawks at 7 p.m. at Scottrade Center.
Perron draws back into the lineup for the first time in over a year. He is expected to play with Patrik Berglund and Chris Stewart. Grab him now in case he continues where he left off.
Goalie Start
Craig Anderson to start in goal vs Stars.
Over six career appearances against the Stars, Anderson holds a 3-1-0 record with a 3.38 GAA, .902 SV% and one shutout.
Perron doing work with power-play unit. #stlblues
Perron continues to progress but when he gets back into the lineup is anyone's guess. Despite rumors he may return to the lineup on Saturday, the decision is up to him.