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Goalie Start
Nedeljkovic will start Friday vs. Florida.
After taking the reigns on the Penguins' crease for most of December, Nedeljkovic will start on Friday for the first time in six games. Nedeljkovic has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.66 GAA and .916 SV% in 15 games (8-3-2), but allowed three goals on nine shots (.667 SV%) before being pulled in his last outing, a 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on January 11th. The Penguins are +116 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers club that has outscored their opposition 10-3 in their last two games (2-0-0).
Goalie Start
Nedeljkovic was the first goalie off of the ice at the Penguins' morning skate.
After taking the reigns on the Penguins' crease for most of December, Nedeljkovic will likely start on Friday for the first time in six games. Nedeljkovic has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.66 GAA and .916 SV% in 15 games (8-3-2), but allowed three goals on nine shots (.667 SV%) before being pulled in his last outing, a 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on January 11th. The Penguins are +116 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers club that has outscored their opposition 10-3 in their last two games (2-0-0).
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Dellandrea will be a healthy scratch on Thursday.
Dellandrea will be the odd-man out on Thursday as Craig Smith draws back into the lineup. Dellandrea has one goal and two assists in 21 games this season.
The Sabres activated Skinner off injured reserve on Tuesday.
Skinner has not played since January 9th, missing the last five games, but will likely to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. On Monday, he was a full participant in practice, including partaking in drills with the top powerplay unit. Before his injury, Skinner was riding a hot streak with eight points (3G / 5A) in his last five games.
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Gaudette will be a healthy scratch Tuesday vs. Calgary.
Skinner (upper body) appears ready to return Tuesday in Anaheim.
Skinner has not played since January 9th, missing the last five games, but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. On Monday, he was a full participant in practice, including partaking in drills with the top powerplay unit. Before his injury, Skinner was riding a hot streak with eight points (3G / 5A) in his last five games.
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Dellandrea will draw back into the Stars' lineup Tuesday.
Dellandrea played his first game in three weeks on Saturday and recorded one assist in 15:01 time-on-ice, but returned to being a healthy scratch on Sunday. On Tuesday, he will draw back into the lineup and play on the fourth line with Radek Faksa and Sam Steel.
Skinner (upper body) is expected to travel with the Sabres' one their upcoming road trip.
Skinner has not played since January 9th, missing the last five games, but will likely return to the lineup during the Sabres' upcoming road trip. On Monday, he was a full participant in practice, including partaking in drills with the top powerplay unit. Before his injury, Skinner was riding a hot streak with eight points (3G / 5A) in his last five games.
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Dellandrea will be a healthy scratch Sunday vs. the Islanders.
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Marchment (illness) return Sunday vs. New York.
Send Down
The Sabres have loaned Eric Comrie to Rochester (AHL).
Comrie served as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's backup on Saturday while Devon Levi got some game action in the AHL. With the Sabres set to leave for a California road trip, Comrie returns to Rochester, and Levi is back with the Sabres. Comrie has gone 2-1-0 with a 1.67 GAA and .951 SV% in three AHL games since clearing waivers.
Leason (upper body) will draw back into the Ducks' lineup Saturday vs. San Jose.
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Dellandrea will draw back into the Stars' lineup Saturday vs. New Jersey.
Marchment (illness) will be out Saturday vs. New Jersey.
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Sherwood will draw back into the Predators' lineup Saturday vs. Arizona.
Skinner (upper body) will be out Saturday vs. Tampa Bay after originally being a game-time decision.
Skinner (upper body) is a game-time decision Saturday in Tampa Bay.
Comrie has been recalled from Rochester (AHL).
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Barre-Boulet is listed as a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the Wild.
Barre-Boulet will be the odd-man out on Thursday as Waltteri Merela will draw into the lineup. Barre-Boulet has six goals and three assists in 31 games this season.
