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| Not surprisingly, Vincent Lecavalier has been ruled out of Saturday's season finale after suffering a shoulder injury Thursday, according to the Canadian Press. Tampa Bay coach John Tortorella was not happy about the hit on his star. ''It's an absolute cheap shot,'' he said. ''We have stick fouls - stick foul after stick foul - and then I see that. It's a guy in a vulnerable position. It's an interference if the puck isn't anywhere near him, and that isn't called. It's an absolute cheap shot.'' Vinny ends the year with 92 points in 81 games. |
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| Tomas Kopecky limped off the ice in the second period of Thursday's game after having his legs taken out from under him, according to the Canadian Press. He went to the hospital for tests. We'll update you on Kopecky's status, but you shouldn't be playing him, anyway. |
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| Antoine Vermette recorded his first career hat trick while also adding an assist in Thursday's 8-2 romp over Toronto. The 25-year-old has had a solid fantasy season, recording over 50 points for the first time in his career. |
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| Andrew Raycroft will get the start for the Leafs in Saturday's season finale, according to the AP. Raycroft has had a brutal year, posting a .873 save percentage and 3.98 GAA. Needless to say, you need to avoid him in fantasy at all costs. |
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| Cory Stillman returned for the Sens Thursday after missing a pair of games with a leg injury, according to the AP. Stillman played just 12 minutes but managed to record an assist. |
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| Alexander Ovechkin scored his 64th and 65th goals Thursday, breaking the NHL record for left wingers that had previously been held by Luc Robitaille, according to the AP. Ovechkin also tied Peter Bondra's team record with his 22nd power-play goal. It would be a shame if we didn't get to watch Alex in the playoffs this year. The Caps are currently sitting in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. |
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| It was a shoulder injury that knocked Vincent Lecavalier out of Thursday's game, according to Sports Network. With only one game remaining on the Lightning's schedule, Vinny's season is almost surely over. |
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| Vesa Toskala, G, Toronto Maple Leafs | Thursday 4/3, 9:52 PM CT |
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| Hopefully those that own Vesa Toskala didn't have the goaltender in their lineup Thursday. The netminder allowed a whopping eight goals to Ottawa, stopping just 29 of 37 shots. Toskala has been pretty solid this year considering Toronto's deficiencies on defense, but every once in a while he'll put up a stinker like this. |
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| Daniel Alfredsson left Thursday's game in the first period after taking a shot to the head from the Maple Leafs' Mark Bell, according to SportsTicker. The captain's return to the game is questionable. Alfredsson has been battling numerous ailments lately, but the Sens can't afford to be without him as they try to wrap up a playoff spot. |
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| Brendan Shanahan sat out Thursday's game because of a leg strain, according to the AP. However, coach Tom Renney said he expects Shanahan to be back in the lineup Friday. Expect the Rangers to limit Shanny's ice time over the final two games to ensure that he'll be good to go come playoff time. |
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| Vincent Lecavalier left Thursday’s game in the third period with an undisclosed injury, according to SportsTicker. The center was checked into a teammate in the neutral zone and fell to the ice awkwardly, appearing to land on his left wrist. He was in obvious pain before heading to the locker room. Lecavlier will undergo X-rays and will almost surely sit out the Lightning's season finale on Saturday. |
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| Henrik Lundqvist put together another stellar effort Thursday night, stopping all 25 Islanders shots in a 3-0 victory. The netminder now has a league-leading 10 shutouts on the season and also boasts 36 wins, a 2.23 GAA and .912 save percentage. |
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| Mikhail Grabovsky will sit out Thursday's game due to the flu, according to TSN.ca. Grabovsky should be good to go in Saturday's season finale, but either way you shouldn't be playing him. |
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| Jaroslav Spacek will return to the lineup against the Canadiens for the first time in 10 games, this according to the Buffalo News. Spacek, who has been out because of a chest injury, is ready to go, albeit with some limitations. "The shots, especially the one-timers and slap shots, that’s what bothers me the most,” Spacek said. “It’s a little bit sore, but I can play with it.” Spacek may have only 31 points on the year, but 21 of them have been with the man-advantage so he certainly deserves to be active on every team that he is currently taking a roster spot on. |
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| Evgeni Nabokov will be on the bench for the Sharks on Thursday night when they take on the Kings, this according to the AP. “I wouldn’t play him just to tie Brodeur’s record,” head coach Ron Wilson said. “The plan now is for (backup Brian) Boucher to play in LA and (Nabokov) in Dallas. (The plan has) been in place for a while." Nabokov has to be at the top of playoff goalies this spring, perhaps the top goalie, but it's a smart move for the Sharks to give him a bit of a rest for what they hope will be a long playoff run. |
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| Cristobal Huet continues to do everything he can to help the Caps to make the playoffs as he has gone 9-2-0 with a 1.75 GAA and a .933 save percentage since joining the squad, this according to the Montreal Gazette. Carey Price has gone 10-3 for the Canadiens since the trade, so it appears that this is one of the rare moves that helped both clubs. |
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| Dan Ellis, G, Nashville Predators | Thursday 4/3, 3:20 PM CT |
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| Dan Ellis will make his 11th straight start in net for the Predators on Thursday, this according to the Tennessean. This is a huge game for Nashville in its push for the playoffs, and for Ellis personally as he allowed three goals on seven shots in his last outing. What made that last outing so surprising is that it came on the heels of being named the second star of the week in the NHL for the week ending Match 30th. |
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| Martin Gerber will make his 16th straight start in net for the Senators on Thursday, this according to the Ottawa Citizen. With their recent stretch of ineffective play, the Senators need three points in their final two games to guarantee a playoff spot. |
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| Craig Conroy is expected to miss another game on Thursday night due to his upper-body injury, according to TSN.ca. He has scored 34 points over 79 games this season. |
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| Evgeni Malkin was named the Penguins Player of the Year, this according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. With one game left on the year, Malkin has exceeded most pundits expectations with 47 goals and 106 points, second best in the league, including 40 points on the power-play. |
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| Vesa Toskala, G, Toronto Maple Leafs | Thursday 4/3, 3:10 PM CT |
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| Vesa Toskala will start in goal for Toronto on Thursday as they battle Ottawa, according to TSN.ca. He is 6-4 over his last 10 games. |
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| Michael Ryder is out for Thursday action with a leg injury, according to TSN.ca. He has scored 31 points over 70 games this season. |
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| Brendan Shanahan is questionable for Thursday action, according to the NY Post. He is nursing an upper leg strain, and has registered 46 points over 71 games this season, and remains a leader on the ice for the Rangers. |
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| Daniel Alfredsson is expected to play tonight against Toronto, according to the Ottawa Citizen. His exact ailment was never specified, but he was reportedly battling various things. He has generated 87 points over 69 games played this season. |
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| Cory Stillman is questionable for Thursday action due to his bruised leg, according to the Ottawa Citizen. He has racked up 64 points over 77 games this season, and his services would be missed if he ultimately cannot play. |
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| Marc Savard is suffering from a broken bone in his back, and is doubtful to play on Friday against Ottawa, according to the Boston Globe. The Bruins' top center has scored 78 points over 74 games this season and his services will be missed. |
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| Manny Legace has been slowed by a hip flexor injury but he is expected to start in goal against Nashville on Wednesday, according to the St. Louis Dispatch. He holds a 26-25 record over 65 games played this season. |
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| Kyle Brodziak will be out of action on Thursday due to a broken ring finger, according to the Edmonton Journal. He has scored 31 points over 80 games this season. |
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| Brad Stuart, D, Detroit Red Wings | Thursday 4/3, 8:08 AM CT |
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| Brad Stuart is on schedule to return for the first game of the playoffs, according to the Detroit News. He was shut down for the remainder of the regular season due to a broken finger and this is good news for him and the team. |
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| Tomas Holmstrom should return for the start of the playoffs, according to the Detroit News. He is nursing an abdominal strain and could be shut down for the remainder of the regular season to build his strength up for the postseason. |
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| Sergei Zubov will be on the shelf for Thursday action, according to the Dallas Morning News. He is suffering from groin and foot ailments, and his intensity will be missed on the ice. |
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| Brad Richards will be a game-time decision for Thursday action, according to the Dallas Morning News. He has sat out the last two days of practice due to soreness. He has scored 62 points over 74 games this season and his services would be missed. |
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