| Rick Nash, LW, Columbus Blue Jackets | Thursday 1/17, 11:59 PM CT |
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| Rick Nash was back to his dominant ways in Thursday's win at Phoenix, collecting two goals, an assist and 10 shots. Nash also had the game-winning score with just 22 seconds remaining. |
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| Scott Walker, RW, Carolina Hurricanes | Thursday 1/17, 11:57 PM CT |
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| Scott Walker dressed at Ottawa Thursday and saw 17 minutes of playing time. The oft-injured Walker is coming back from a knee injury. |
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| Bret Hedican was back in uniform Thursday, playing 17 minutes in the loss to the Senators. He missed the previous nine games with a knee injury. |
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| Matt Cullen, C, Carolina Hurricanes | Thursday 1/17, 11:55 PM CT |
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| Matt Cullen returned to action Thursday and played over 15 minutes in the loss at Ottawa. He missed nine of the previous 10 games with post-concussion issues. |
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| Daniel Alfredsson left Thursday's game with a hip injury in the second period, the AP reports. "I don't think it's too bad," said teammate Jason Spezza. "I think it's more precautionary, but hopefully he's not out for an extended period." |
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| Joni Pitkanen left Thursday's game in the first period after suffering a groin injury. It's not clear how long this could keep him out; he's been battling injuries off-and-on for most of the season. |
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| Chris Pronger left Thursday's game in the first period with a bruised knee. Consider him day-to-day for now. |
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| Dallas Drake (knee) missed his second straight game Thursday, as expected. He might be able to rejoin the action on the road trip which begins Saturday. |
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| Mark Bell, LW, Toronto Maple Leafs | Thursday 1/17, 9:26 PM CT |
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| Mark Bell will miss eight weeks while recovering from facial surgery, according to the AP. He fractured bones in his face during a game earlier this month.
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| The Flames signed free agent Curtis Joseph to a one-year contract on Thursday. The AP reports that the deal is worth $1.5 million. Joseph logged an 18-31-2 record while playing for the Coyotes last season.
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| Paul Stastny, C, Colorado Avalanche | Thursday 1/17, 9:17 PM CT |
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| Paul Stastny underwent surgery to remove his appendix on Thursday. The AP reports he will miss up to three weeks while recovering from the surgery. He has 17 goals and 32 assists this season.
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| Manny Legace suffered an arm injury during the first period of Wednesday’s 6-1 loss to the Blackhawks. Although he left the game after the period, head coach Andy Murray told the AP that he expects Legace to start when the Blues play again on Saturday.
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| Patrick Lalime stopped 32 shots during Wednesday’s 6-1 win over the Blues. The AP reports that Lalime will start a third straight game when the Blackhawks play again on Friday.
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| Sean Avery, LW, Dallas Stars | Thursday 1/17, 10:39 AM CT |
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| Sean Avery returned to action on Wednesday after missing time with an injured wrist. The AP reports that the team is 30-18-8 in games in which he has played since he was acquired last year.
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| John Madden, C, New Jersey Devils | Thursday 1/17, 10:20 AM CT |
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| John Madden was unable to play in Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to the Islanders. The AP reports that he was nursing a lacerated ankle. Madden had not missed a game since 1999.
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| Mark Parrish was unable to play in Wednesday’s loss to the Flames. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that he was nursing a sore back.
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| Derek Boogaard was slated to play in Wednesday’s game against the Flames, but he suffered a setback with his back injury, head coach Jacques Lemaire told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He has missed 22 of the last 24 games.
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