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.
Ottawa Senators News
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.
There has been some thought that Perron could play this weekend but he has yet to give that indication to GM Doug Armstrong. Perron was also hit by the flu bug that recently made its way around the Blues dressing room.
Similar to Sidney Crosby, Perron will return to the lineup when he feels ready to get back into a game. Reports continue to be positive on the young sniper but how he produces is anyone's guess.
Line Change
C Derick Brassard is back in the lineup tonight. Arniel has settled into a rhythm on the fourth line.
Brassard draws back into the lineup and will play on the fourth line. With two goals and four points in 17 games he holds no fantasy hockey value.
Goalie Start
Craig Anderson will start in goal tomorrow vs WPG.
In 10 career appearances against the Jets organization, Anderson holds a 6-1-2 record with a 2.29 GAA and .935 SV%.
Line Change
It's purely a guess on @DP_57 being in lineup Saturday. But it makes sense ... couple more good practices, last line change at home, etc.
Might be time to make a speculative add of David Perron. The super-talented winger has been impressive during practice and could break out if fully healthy.
Goalie Start
MacLean announces Craig Anderson will start tomorrow vs the Hurricanes.
In five career appearances against the Canes, Anderson holds a 3-0-2 record with a 3.10 GAA and .917 SV%.
@DP_57 will not be making his return to the line up tonight. Closer but not there just yet. #blues and #flames tonight at 6:30 pregame
An earlier report from Sportsnet suggested Perron would get back into the lineup for the first time in over a year. It appears those reports were false but the winger is close to returning.