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Anders Lee makes his NHL debut, Reasoner out.
Lee just signed with the Islanders after finishing up his Junior year at the University of Notre Dame with 38 points in 40 games.
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Projected starting goaltenders:COL- Semyon Varlamov (2012-13 stats: 10-17-3, 2.99 GAA) and NSH- Pekka Rinne (2012-13 stats: 13-10-7, 2.33 GAA)
Varlamov was pulled after giving up three goals on 13 shots in yesterday's game vs. the Red Wings. He will likely be back in goal tonight because he is the clear #1 goalie in Colorado and he did not last long last night. He is still looking for his first win on the road this season.
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In goal, the Avs' Semyon Varlamov will oppose the Wings' Jimmy Howard.
Varlamov played amazing, making some spectacular saves in a 34-save shutout performance vs. the Predators on Saturday. He will get the nod tonight on the road vs. the Red Wings. He is 0-11-2 with a 3.64 GAA and .889 SV% away from the Pepsi Center this season.
Anders Lee has signed a two-year deal with the #Isles and will be in Newark for morning skate.
Lee just finished up his junior year at the University of Notre Dame. He had 20 goals and 18 assists in 41 games this season. He totaled 61 goals and 55 assists (116 points) in 125 games at Notre Dame. It is unlikely that he will play for the Isles tonight, but tomorrow is a possibility.
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Rinne vs. Varlamov today for the #Preds and #Avs
Varlamov allowed two goals on 18 shots in his last outing in a 4-1 loss to LA. He has a good matchup this afternoon vs. the Predators.
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Semyon Varlamov in net.
Varlamov lost to Calgary last night and has a difficult matchup vs. the Canucks tonight. Looks elsewhere.
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Varlamov will start for the Avs.
The Avs have lost six of their past seven games. Varlamov allowed four goals on 15 shots and was puled early in the second in his last start. He has a good chance to get the Avs back in the win column
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Semyon Varlamov is expected to get the start in goal for the Avs.
The Avs have lost six of their past seven games. Varlamov allowed four goals on 15 shots and was puled early in the second in his last start. He has a good chance to get the Avs back in the win column tonight.
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Sacco said Semyon Varlamov will start in goal.
Varlamov allowed three goals on 32 shots in his last start. He has a solid matchup tomorrow vs. the Stars.
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Semyon Varlamov will start in goal.
Varlamov was lit up for five goals on 32 shots vs. the Blackhawks. It has come to be expected that a goalie facing Chicago is a dangerous fantasy play, so hopefully you left him on your bench on Monday. He will be back between the pipes today with a much easier matchup vs. the Stars. However Varlamov is just 2-5-1 with a 3.10 GAA and .906 SV% in March, so start with caution.
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Semyon Varlamov, whose save percentage has been under .900 in each of his last three appearances, will start in goal.
Varlamov relieved J.S. Giguere in the Avalanche's last game, he gave up two goals on 12 shots. Varlamov has seen 712 shots this season which is fourth amongst NHL goalies and he has stopped 648 (.910 SV%) of them. He has seen a lot of rubber this season because the Avs are not great defensively. They will face the Blackhawks for the first time since they ended their long point streak tonight.
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Varlamov will start in goal against the Wild.
Varlamov allowed four goals on 31 shots vs. Edmonton in his last start. He will start tonight against a Minnesota team he is 0-1-0 against with a 4.10 GAA and .886 SV% against this season.
Boudreau said he believes Palmieri will be ready to play tomorrow vs. Dallas.
Palmieri has missed the Ducks last five games with an upper-body injury. He had seven goals and three assists at the time of the injury. He will likely slot into the Ducks fourth line with Patrick Maroon and Peter Holland.
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Semyon Varlamov will again be in net for Colorado.
Varlamov has won two in a row vs. two tough opponents (Chicago and San Jose). He will be back between the pipes tonight vs. Edmonton who are also coming off of a win vs. Chicago.
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Semyon Varlamov will start in goal against the Sharks.
Varlamov became the first goalie to beat the Blackhawks in regulation this season when the Avs beat them 6-2 on Friday. He is 1-1-1- with a 2.31 GAA and .921 SV% so far in March and will look to better those numbers tonight vs. San Jose. He has two starts vs. the Sharks already this season going 0-1-1 with a 3.43 GAA and .910 SV%.
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Semyon Varlamov will start in goal for the Avs. Corey Crawford will start in goal for the Blackhawks, who are 21-0-3.
Varlamov has lost four of his last five starts posting a 2.93 GAA and .904 SV%. He has the toughest matchup possible tonight against the Blackhawks, but they have to lose in regulation eventually... Could Varly be the one to do it? Erik Johnson is back tonight and Ryan O'Reilly has a few games under his belt now, why can't it be Colorado? That being said you would be rolling the dice if you start Varlamov tonight.
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Varlamov to start Wed at Chicago.
Varlamov is 6-8-3 with a 2.79 GAA and .910 SV% this season. He has a very tough matchup vs. the Blackhawks on Wednesday. I would look elsewhere.
#NHLDucks winger @kylepalmieri will miss tonight's game at PHO, but could be back Wednesday vs. Coyotes, Coach Bruce Boudreau said.
Matt Beleskey will likely take Palmieri's spot on the Ducks first line with Getzlaf and Perry. Brandon McMillan will enter the lineup in place of Palmieri.
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Varlamov is the Avs starter.
Varlamov is 6-8-2 with a 2.84 GAA and .908 SV% this season.
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The Avs had yet to call up a replacement goalie as of Saturday night.
With Giguere out on bereavement, Varlamov is the expected starter.