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Skinner (upper-body) could possibly play Friday head coach Kirk Muller says.

It was Muller earlier in the week who said that Skinner would be out a couple of more weeks, but this is very encouraging news. Skinner has missed the last eight games after a hot start. He had three goals and nine points in the first 10 games. If Skinner is unable to go tomorrow, his next chance to return would be Saturday vs. the Blues.

Jeff Skinner
Price starts for the Habs.

Price allowed two goals on 26 shots in a win over the Islanders on Sunday. The win was his seventh of the season and first since October 29. Price has had a strong start to the season posting a 2.20 GAA and .929 SV% in 15 starts. Tonight he catches a break with the Lightning playing their first game without Steven Stamkos.

Carey Price
Skinner is getting second opinion on his upper-body injury.

Skinner has been out since October 24th, but was expected to potentially return this week. He was not on the ice with the Hurricanes this morning, hopefully the second opinion does not reveal a serious injury for Skinner. He had three goals and six assists (nine points) in his first 10 games.

Jeff Skinner
Price gets the start for the Habs on Tuesday.

Price stopped 21 of 25 shots in a loss to the WIld on Friday. It was only the second time this season Price has given up more than three goals in a start. He's currently sitting at 6-6-0 with a 2.19 GAA and .932 SV% through 12 starts. Price has a tough matchup tomorrow vs. St. Louis.

Carey Price
The Washington Capitals have recalled defenseman Dmitry Orlov from the Hershey Bears (AHL).

Orlov, 22, registered two points (one goal, one assist) against the Norfolk Admirals (AHL) last night. He leads the Bears with eight points (two goals, six assists) this season. Orlov tallied an AHL career-high four points (one goal, three assists) on Oct. 19 in the Bears’ 4-0 win over the St. John’s IceCaps.

Dmitry Orlov
The Hurricanes have placed Jeff Skinner on IR retroactive to October 24, so he'll be eligible to return at any time.

Skinner has missed Carolina's last two games with an upper-body injury. He has already been ruled out for Friday and Saturday's games against the Lightning and the Rangers. Consider Skinner questionable to return on Tuesday.

Jeff Skinner
Price will start for the Habs.

Price allowed two goals on 37 shots in a tough loss to the Sharks on Saturday. Price did all that he could, but the Habs couldn't find a way to beat Antti Niemi. Price has a 2.12 GAA and .937 SV% in 10 appearances but has been held to just five wins. He has a decent matchup vs. a Stars team who is averaging 2.64 goals per game.

Carey Price
Price is expected to get the start in goal for the Habs.

Price allowed two goals on 37 shots in a tough loss to the Sharks on Saturday. Price did all that he could, but the Habs couldn't find a way to beat Antti Niemi. Price has a 2.12 GAA and .937 SV% in 10 appearances but has been held to just five wins. He has a decent matchup vs. a Stars team who is averaging 2.64 goals per game.

Carey Price