McCann (lower-body) will return to the Panthers lineup on Sunday.
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Grubauer will start Thursday in Colorado.
Grubauer stopped all six shots that he faced in relief of Braden Holtby on Tuesday. He will get a rare opportunity to start with a fresh team in front of him and that should help his search for his first win of the season. He has been one of the best spot-start options in the NHL over the years, but has struggled mightily this year—a meeting with the Avalanche could be the remedy he needs.
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Grubauer is in the starter's crease at the Capitals' morning skate.
Grubauer stopped all six shots that he faced in relief of Braden Holtby on Tuesday. He will get a rare opportunity to start with a fresh team in front of him and that should help his search for his first win of the season. He has been one of the best spot-start options in the NHL over the years, but has struggled mightily this year—a meeting with the Avalanche could be the remedy he needs.
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Hayden will draw into the Blackhawks lineup on Sunday.
McCann (lower-body) is doubtful to play Friday in Buffalo.
McCann returned to the lineup on Saturday after a five-game absence but missed Tuesday’s game in Carolina and is expected to miss a second straight game as he continues to deal with a lower-body injury. Dryden Hunt has been recalled from Springfield (AHL) and is expected to take his spot in the lineup.
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Grubauer will start Tuesday in Buffalo.
Grubauer allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Capitals’ loss in Calgary on October 29th. Grubauer hast a 4.08 GAA and .876 SV% in four starts and one relief appearance so far this season—he is still searching for his first win of the season. He’ll have a good opportunity to do so tonight, against the 4-8-2 Sabres who come in very banged up
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Grubauer is expected to start Tuesday in Buffalo.
Grubauer allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Capitals’ loss in Calgary on October 29th. Grubauer hast a 4.08 GAA and .876 SV% in four starts and one relief appearance so far this season—he is still searching for his first win of the season. He’ll have a good opportunity to do so tonight, against the 4-8-2 Sabres who come in very banged up.
McCann (lower-body) will return to the Panthers’ lineup on Saturday.
McCann has missed the last five games with a lower-body injury, but will play tonight vs. the Rangers. McCann will centre the third line with Jamie McGinn and Nick Bjugstad on his wings.
McCann (lower-body) will not return to the Panthers lineup on Thursday.
McCann will miss his fifth straight game with a lower-body injury, but has not been ruled out for Saturday’s game vs. the Rangers. McCann had a nice start to the season, collecting two goals and three assists (five points) in seven games, providing the Panthers with plenty of secondary offence.
McCann (lower-body) practiced on Wednesday; has yet to be cleared to play on Thursday.
McCann has missed the last four games, but returned to the ice on Wednesday and could be back in the lineup tomorrow. McCann has not been cleared, but practicing today is a good sign he is close to a return. Monitor his status tomorrow morning.
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McCann (lower-body) missed Monday’s practice; doubtful for Tuesday’s game in Montreal.
McCann was forced to leave Saturday’s game in Washington with a lower-body injury and likely will not play on Tuesday. McCann has had a really nice start to 2017-18, posting a two goals and three assists (five points) in seven games. If McCann can’t play, look for Denis Malgin to draw in as the third line centre.
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Call up / Send down
The Predators have recalled Frederick Gaudreau from Milwaukee (AHL).
The 24-year-old forward had a nice postseason for the Predators last season, picking up three goals in eight playoff games. Gaudreau has also had a nice start to his AHL season, registering four points (1G / 3A) in three games with the Admirals. He comes up to take Yannick Weber’s roster spot and could make his season debut on Tuesday.
Eberle (undisclosed) is questionable for this weekend's games after missing Friday's practice.
Eberle was banged up in the Islanders practice on Thursday and missed Friday’s session as a result. After the skate, Eberle told reporters that he should be OK for the weekend games but monitor his status during today’s morning skate to be sure.
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Grubauer will start Saturday in Philadelphia.
Grubauer allowed four goals on 40 shots in the Capitals’ overtime loss in Tampa Bay on Monday. Grubauer was a busy man in his season debut and could be the same again tonight as he faces a Flyers team that is tied for 13th in shots on goal per game (33.3) so far this season. Grubauer is one of the best spot-start options in the NHL and that doesn’t change tonight.
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Grubauer will be between the pipes in Tampa Bay.
Grubauer has been one of the most reliable backups in the NHL over the years and comes into 2017-18 having gone 13-6-2 with a 2.04 GAA, .926 SV% and three shutouts last season. Grubauer’s first start will come against a Tampa Bay team that is playing for the third time in four days and had two totally different results in their first two contests.
The Predators re-signed Frederick Gaudreau to a three-year deal worth $2.0M ($667K AAV).
The Capitals re-signed Philipp Grubauer to a one-year deal worth $1.5M
The Islanders have acquired Jordan Eberle from the Oilers for Ryan Strome.
Eberle scored 20 goals with 31 assists (51 points) in 82 games with the Oilers last season. The 27-year-old winger struggled in the playoffs, collected just two assists in 13 games before the Oilers were bounced. Eberle has averaged 24 goals and 32 assists (56 points) over that last four seasons and could see ample playing time with John Tavares in 2018.