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Looks like Jeff Petry is going to be able to go tonight.
Sounds like Petry will play after all, making Alex Plante a healthy scratch for the Oilers.
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Petry feeling "under the weather" leading to Plante's recall from OKC but the move is precautionary, according to Coach Tom Renney
Consider Petry a game-time decision for tonight's game. The former collegiate standout scored a goal and five points in 15 games and was paired with Ryan Whitney last night. If he can't go, look for Alex Plante to enter the lineup.
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That means Bogosian will be in the Jets’ lineup as they face the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday at RBC Center (6 p.m., TSN Jets, TSN 1290).
Bogosian will play despite delivering a questionable hit on Wednesday evening. While the former highly-touted defenseman has been solid by the Jets' standards, his six assists are a letdown to fantasy hockey owners who expected more.
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Johansson moves back up to the top line with Ovechkin and Johansson. The sophomore scored six goals and 11 points over his first 16 games this year. He should produce well offensively with the Great 8.
Zach Bogosian, one of Winnipeg’s ice-time leaders, will miss Tuesday evening’s team skills competition with an undisclosed injury.
Bogosian could miss Thursday's game against the Washington Captials. The former 3rd overall pick scored five assists through 18 games prior to the injury.
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Johansson moves down to the third line for today's practice. He scored six goals and 10 points over his first 14 games this season.
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For now, the adjustment for Ovechkin again could turn to skating with Johansson.
Johansson is slated to play on the top line tonight. He scored five goals and eight points through 12 games this season.
Johansson had a "maintenance day," according to team spokesman Sergey Kocharov, who added that the center will make the trip with the Caps to Newark, N.J. Johansson has five goals and three assists this season.
Johansson missed today's practice but will likely play tomorrow. Through 12 games he scored five goals and eight point on pace to trump his previous career highs.
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Struggling #mnwild D Marek Zidlicky taken off first power-play unit tonight
Spurgeon hasn't fared too much better than Zidlicky this season as the Wild have struggled to activate their defensemen.
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Sutton can't play vs blues pending hearing. Jeff petry takes his spot
Look for Petry on the bottom pairing during the Oilers next game.
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Defenceman Jeff Petry has been recalled from Oklahoma City. Details to follow.
No word on who Petry replaces in the lineup or whether he is just insurance for another injured defenseman. While in the AHL, he registered an assist over two games.
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I expect the Oilers to announce the assignment of Jeff Petry to OKC by the end of the day.
Considering the Oilers dressed seven defensemen and still scratched Petry, the writing was on the wall. Expect him to come back should the team have any injuries.
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Jeff Petry is a scratch tonight. Peckham back in.
Petry stays out of the lineup despite the team dressing seven d-men. Through three games, the former collegiate standout has no points with eight shots on goal.
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Mats Zuccarello has been sent back down to Connecticut (AHL).
With no points and only one shot on goal through his first three games, the Rangers will sent Zuccarello back down to the AHL for some added seasoning.
And he did. In addition to his goal, Johansson assisted on a goal by linemate Troy Brouwer, drew a penalty with an inside-out move in the first period and made a perfect centering pass to Brouwer that resulted in another Tampa penalty.
Johansson's benching was an attempt to wake up the sophomore center. The recently-turned 21-year-old certainly proved himself worthy of a scoring-line role.
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Boudreau says Johansson back in #Caps lineup
Look for Johansson to center the second line and the second PP unit.
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Welcome back to normal, Marcus Johansson. At the Capitals' Sunday practice, it looked like he would be back in the lineup for Monday night's game against the Lightning.
Certainly sounds like the team will rotate Johansson and Perreault for the time being. Look for Johansson to draw into tomorrow's game.
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Certainly appears that Marcus Johansson is healthy scratch tonight for #Caps.
After centering Alex Ovechkin most of the preseason, Johansson is beaten out of a job by Matthieu Perreault. Last season he scored 13 goals and 27 points last season, moving between the first and third line pivot. He should at least climb to the 40-point level this season.
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“I think he wants to change something to get something to happen,” Johansson said. “He wants to try something new. He's the coach, so he decides.”
Doesn't sound like Johansson has fallen completely out of favor. Last season he scored 13 goals and 27 points last season, moving between the first and third line pivot. He should at least climb to the 40-point level this season.
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That meant Marcus Johansson moving to first-line left wing. Everything else is similar.
Sounds like Johansson is still in the doghouse. Last season he scored 13 goals and 27 points last season, moving between the first and third line pivot. He should at least climb to the 40-point level this season.