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Price will start for the Habs.

Price allowed two goals on 27 shots in a dominant 5-2 win over the Islanders. The win pushed his record to 5-1-2 in March despite posting a 3.20 GAA and .891 SV%. He gets the nod tonight vs. Buffalo who he is 1-0-1 against this season, he should be a great start.

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Price starting

Price has won each of his last two starts against two teams (CAR and TBL) that rank in the top 5 in the NHL in scoring. in those two starts he posted a 2.50 GAA and .924 SV%. He has a good matchup against a Senators team who have lost five of their last six games. Start him with confidence.

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The Los Angeles Kings officially recalled top prospect Tyler Toffoli from the Manchester Monarchs on Sunday afternoon. Toffoli, 20, ranks second in the American Hockey League with 28 goals scored and second on the Monarchs with 48 points (28-20=48; +20). The 28 goals lead all rookie skaters.

Los Angeles’ second round draft pick in 2010, Toffoli broke out with a 107-point campaign as an 18-year old with the Ottawa 67’s in 2010-11, tying for the Ontario Hockey League scoring lead while leading the league in goals scored with 57. He followed that up with a 100-point season (52-48=100) in 2011-12, leading the league in goals for the second straight year with 52.

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Carey Price will be in net against the Hurricanes.

Price has allowed 12 goals in his last two starts. It won't be an easy game tonight for Price as he will play the Carolina Hurricanes and their red-hot first line of Eric Staal, Alex Semin and Jiri Tlusty who have combined for nine goals and 15 assists in their last four games.

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Michel Therrien confirmed that Carey Price will be in nets tomorrow to face the Islanders.

Price had his worst outing of the year on Saturday allowing seven goals on 36 shots in a 7-6 overtime loss to the Penguins. He has a much easier matchup tomorrow vs. the Islanders. Start with confidence.

Carey Price
Price will start tonight for the Habs.

Price has been great this season, his 1.90 GAA is fifth in the NHL while his .924 SV% is good for eighth. The Canadiens are first in the Eastern Conference and they will look to stay there with a win over the Penguins today. It is a tough matchup for Price.

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#Canes head coach Kirk Muller confirms Jeff Skinner, Tim Brent, Tim Gleason and Jamie McBain back in the lineup tonight vs. #Pens.

Skinner hasn't played since February 14 when he suffered a concussion. He will be back in the lineup tonight when Carolina takes on Pittsburgh. Skinner will be back on a line with Jordan Staal who is making his return to Pittsburgh tonight. Skinner had seven goals and seven assists in 13 games before getting injured.

Jeff Skinner
Price will start tonight for the Habs.

Price stopped 40 of 41 shots that he's faced in his last two starts. He has a solid matchup tonight against Toronto, one of Montreal's biggest rivals. When these two teams get together anything can happen, but Price has earned the trust of fantasy owners and is a must-start regardless of matchup.

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#Canes Jeff Skinner is taking the morning skate, but he is Wearing the no contact jersey.

Skinner suffered a concussion on February 14th vs. Toronto and is out indefinitely. He has a history of concussion problems and this injury wil l likely be dealt with very carefully. He skated with a non-contact jersey today at practice, however the practice was only seven minutes long. There is no timetable for Skinner's return so monitor his status after the weekend

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Price gets the nod tonight for Montreal.

Price has won three straight entering play tonight. He has the Habs sitting atop the Eastern Conference and is a must-start in all formats. He has a fantastic matchup tonight vs. the Islanders as long as Montreal can slow John Tavares down... Easier said than done.

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