Player Info

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Teppo Numminen left yesterday's game in the first period with a bruised ankle, according to the Arizona Republic. X-rays were negative, but he may not be able to play tonight.


Tom Barrasso will make his first start for the Blues tonight, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.


Espen Knutsen is doubtful for tonight's game due to the groin injury he sustained last Tuesday.

Mike Leclerc underwent minor surgery yesterday to repair a torn bursa sac in his right elbow, according to the LA Times. He will miss tonight's game.

Jose Theodore is expected to start in goal for the Canadiens tonight, according to the Montreal Gazette.

The Buffalo News reports that Miroslav Satan will play tonight after missing three games with a bruised hip.

Sergei Samsonov had his ailing wrist examined yesterday and was told he has no damage beyond a sprain, according to the Boston Herald. He is not expected to return before this weekend at the earliest.

 

[the mugs]

Samsonov / McClaren???

Samsonov / McClaren???

from the Boston Herald...

Sergei sits again

Samsonov missed his 10th game with a right wrist injury and will not play tonight. Samsonov was examined by a hand specialist yesterday and it was confirmed he has no damage beyond a sprain.

``It's just not right yet,'' said Samsonov's agent, Neil Abbott. ``A sprain can be eight weeks. I don't think he'll play before this weekend, at least, and maybe not even then. It could be next week.''

After tonight, the B's host the Islanders on Thursday and visit Philadelphia in a big conference showdown Saturday. Abbott predicted an outcome to the McLaren situation that will satisfy both sides.

``They'll get something done,'' he said. ``Kyle will be on a team he's happy with and the Bruins will get a good player for him.''

 

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Phoenix Coyotes vs. Carolina Hurricannes

Phoenix - Probably DesRochers, he relieved Boucher last night and stopped all 13 shots he faced.

Carolina - Weekes should get the nod, he has been hot, 1.52 goals-against average over the past nine games.

Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres

Boston - Shields should start tonight. Ftorek has been rotating goalies since Grahame's return from injury. Then again, you never know with Ftorek.

Buffalo - Ruff didn't say who would start, but Noronen could get the nod. Biron has been shakey to say the least.

Ottawa Senators vs. N.Y. Islanders

Ottawa - Martin Prusek will make his first NHL start this season in New York.

N.Y. Islanders - Osgood slowly coming around, should get the nod.

Anaheim Ducks vs. New Jersey Devils

Anaheim - Giguere should start, he has been hot and got a shutout his last start.

New Jersey - ?????

Nashville Predators vs. Detroit Red Wings

Nashville - Unknown.

Detroit - Curtis Joseph is over the flu and will start against the Predators..

L.A. Kings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

L.A. - Potvin will start tonight against the Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre.

Toronto - Probably Belfour - Kidd started last game and lost 6-3.

Dallas Stars vs. Montreal Canadiens

Dallas - Unknown.

Montreal - theodore

Edmonton Oilers vs. Minnesota Wild

Edmonton - Salo might start, Markkanen has started the last two games.

Minnesota - Roloson should start. Both goalies have not started back-to-back games since Fernandez did it October 17..

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Colorado Avalanche

Columbus - Denis has started every game for the Jackets this year.

Colorado - Patrick Roy.

St. Louis Blues vs. Vancouver Canucks

St. Louis - Tom Barrasso will make his first start with the Blues tonight against Vancouver after a deliberate two weeks of preparation.

Vancouver - Coutier get the nod.

 

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The Denver Post reports Knutsen (groin) is doubtful for Tuesday's game. He will continue to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.

 

[Theboundbook]

Thanks for the good info. Appreciate it.

 

[ddubs]

Sabres' official websites says Noronen is in goal tonite.