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#isles lines tonight: Martin-Cizikas-Pandolfo
Cizikas is bumped down to the fourth line for tonight's game. The rookie has three assists in eight games.
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Goalie Start
Semyon Varlamov will start in net for the Avs against Buffalo's Ryan Miller.
In three career starts against the Sabres, Varlamov has a 2-0-1 record with a 1.98 GAA, .929 SV% and one shutout.
Goalie Start
Young goaltender Semyon Varlamov, who is 7-2 in his last nine starts with a 1.32 goals-against average and .955 save percentage, is scheduled to get his sixth consecutive start.
In three career starts against the Sabres, Varlamov has a 2-0-1 record with a 1.98 GAA, .929 SV% and one shutout.
Setoguchi (maintenance morning) and Clutterbuck both expected to play, Yeo said.
Good news for Clutterbuck as he returns to the lineup. The grinding winger has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.
Clutterbuck looks like he'll return with Christensen and Palmieri.
Good news for Clutterbuck as he returns to the lineup. The grinding winger has 14 goals and 22 points in 61 games.
Line Change
Martin-Reasoner-Pandolfo.
Martin gets back in after a battle with the flu. Through 67 games, he has seven goals and 14 points with 314 hits and 99 PIM.
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Ullstrom-Cizikas-Niederreiter
Cizikas is healthy and back on the third line. The rookie has three assists in seven games.
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.