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Price expected to start for the Habs.

Price stopped 37 of 38 shots in the Habs 2-1 shootout win over the Flames on Tuesday. Price is sizzling right now having won five in a row and allowing just three goals on 101 (.970 SV%) shots in his last three starts. Tonight, he takes on the Canucks who rank sixth in scoring (3.33 G/PG) but Price is a must-start in all formats.

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Skinner is skating on the Hurricanes top-line this morning.

Skinner was moved up to the top-line with Eric Staal and Alex Semin in Hurricanes practice this morning. The Canes don't play until Saturday, so we will see if this stays this way before their meeting with the Coyotes. They are still searching for their first win of the year, so no changes will hurt right now.

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Price will start on Tuesday after Tokarski went on Monday.

Price sat the first game of the Habs' back-to-back but gets the nod tonight in Calgary. He stopped 34 of 35 shots in a win over the Rangers in his last start and enters play tonight riding a four-game winning streak; while stopping 118 of 126 shots (.937 SV%). He is a must-start every night he is between the pipes.

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The Blue Jackets have sent Alexander Wennberg to Springfield (AHL).

Wennberg, 20, appeared in seven games with the Blue Jackets this season, registering his first NHL point (assist) in his NHL debut on October 9 at Buffalo. He recorded 16 goals and five assists for 21 points with eight penalty minutes in 50 games with Frolunda of the Swedish Hockey League in 2013-14. The Stockholm, Sweden native was the club’s first pick, 14th overall, in the 2013 NHL Draft.

Alexander Wennberg
Price starts in goal on Saturday.

Price stopped 27 of 28 shots in a 2-1 OT win vs. the Red Wings on Tuesday. With three games off between games, the Habs will come back with Price tonight vs. the Rangers. He has won three straight and now sits at 5-1-0 with a 2.96 GAA and .902 SV% on the year. Tonight will mark the first time he has faced the Rangers since being injured in game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

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As expected, Skinner (concussion) will make his season debut on Tuesday.

Skinner missed the first four games of the season with a concussion he suffered in the preseason, but he will play tonight vs. the Jets. Skinner is an elite goal scorer and that was evidenced by his 33 goals in 71 games last season. He will skate on a line with Victor Rask and Elias Lindholm in his season debut.

Jeff Skinner
Price will start on Tuesday vs. the Red Wings.

Price allowed two goals on 34 shots in a 3-2 win over the Avalanche on Saturday night. It was Price's second straight win and fourth of the season as he moved to 4-1-0 with a 3.38 GAA and .890 SV%. Tonight, he faces a Detroit team who are 25th in scoring with just 2.20 G/PG, but who are holding opponents to just 1.40 G/PG (2nd in NHL).

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Price starts vs. the Avalanche on Saturday.

Price allowed four goals on 29 shots but it was enough to get the 6-4 win over the Bruins on Thursday. Price has had a difficult time keeping the puck out of his net to start the season (3.75 GAA / .874 SV%) but the Habs are getting the job done in front of him which has led to a 3-1-0 record.

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Skinner (concussion) has been removed from injured reserve.

Skinner missed his fourth straight game after suffering a concussion in the preseason, but the Hurricanes are off until Tuesday so he has time to rest and will should be in the lineup against the Jets. As a corresponding roster move, the sent Brody Sutter and Patrick Brown back to the AHL.

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Price will be between the pipes for the Habs.

Price was yanked after he allowed four goals on 23 shots in Monday's loss to the Lightning. The Habs will give him the chance to rebound right away tonight vs. the Bruins. Price only made one starts against Boston last season; he stopped 32 of 33 shots in a winning effort. The Bruins are coming off a shootout win and should be a tired group tonight.

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Skinner (concussion) is skating this morning, but not taking line rushes.

Typically a player who is available for the evening's game will take part in line rushes with the line that he will play with that night, with Skinner not taking part, it suggests he is not ready to return to the lineup on Thursday. Expect an update following the morning skate.

Jeff Skinner
Skinner (concussion) will travel with the team, decision on his status will come Thursday.

Skinner was a full participant in Hurricanes practice this morning and skated on the third line with Brad Malone and Patrick Brown. He will probably take part in the morning skate and the Hurricanes will see how he feels before deciding whether or not he will play against the Rangers.

Jeff Skinner
As expected, Skinner (concussion) is skating this morning--in a no-contact jersey.

This is the first time that Skinner has joined his teammates for a practice since suffering a concussion in the preseason. He will not play tonight, but is targeting Thursday for a return. Monitor his status leading up to Thursday's contest.

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Skinner (concussion) skated by himself Monday and could be ready to play on Thursday.

Skinner has not played this season, but the Hurricanes expect him to be on the ice with the team on Tuesday and possibly make his season debut on Thursday. Eric Staal was injured over the weekend, so getting Skinner back in the lineup will be huge for the Hurricanes.

Jeff Skinner
Price starts in goal for the Canadiens.

Price allowed three goals on 32 shots for his second straight win on Saturday. He is sitting at 2-0 despite a pedestrian 2.91 GAA and .898 SV% through two starts. He will look to stay undefeated tonight when he takes on the Lightning. Price was 1-1-2 with a sensational 1.42 GAA and .956 SV% vs. Tampa Bay last year.

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