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Wed, May 22Recent News
- Lundqvist made 32 saves in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Boston.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: After yielding five goals in Sunday's loss, Lundqvsit bounced back with a sharp performance in the loss. He stopped several breakaway's early to keep the game tied after the first 20 minutes. Unfortunately, a bad bounce led to the Rangers ultimate demise in game 3 and they now face elimination Thursday night.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Boychuk scored a goal in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Rangers.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Boychuk, who had just one goal and six points in 44 regular season games, now has four goals in 10 playoff contests to date, which gives him 10 goals in 55 career postseason games overall. While Boychuk earns most of his keep with his rugged presence -- he leads the playoffs with 37 blocked shots and is tied for fifth with 41 hits -- on the Bruins' blueline, it's not a complete fluke that he has found a scoring touch, given that he possesses a booming shot.
Wed, May 22Recent News
- Stepan was held scoreless despite a team-high five shots on goal in Tuesday's 2-1 to Boston(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: After having a breakout year (44 points in 48 games) during the lockout shortened regular season, Stepan has been held in check during the playoffs, registering a plus-3 and just three goals in 10 games.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Demers (foot) will not play in Tuesday's Game 4 against the Kings, CSN's Kevin Kurz reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The Sharks were hoping that Demers would be able to play in their second-round series, but he will remain sidelined for the time being.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Richards skated just 8:10 over 10 shifts in Tuesday's Game 3 loss to Boston.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: He wasn't hurt; the ineffective Richards just spent a lot of time on the bench. He's been absolutely horrid -- and, worse, uninvolved -- in the playoffs following a disappointing regular season, and could be playing his way out of New York. At this point, the best news about Richards would be that he's been playing through an injury.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- The Boston Globe believes that it's unlikely that Redden (undisclosed injury) will suit up Tuesday against the Rangers.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Though Redden practiced Monday and is with the team in New York, for now it looks like the Bruins will go with the same lineup Tuesday that they went with in Sunday's Game 2 win over the Rangers.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Rask stopped 23 of 24 shots Tuesday to give Boston a 3-0 lead over the Rangers in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Though Rask wasn't challenged very often in this one, he was sharp against the Rangers' few quality opportunities. He seems to be getting better and better as he goes along -- a scary sign for the opposition.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Paille assisted on Boston's first goal and scored the second in Tuesday's 2-1 Game 3 win over the Rangers.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The fourth line of Paille, Shawn Thornton and Gregory Campbell has been dominant along the boards in this series, and this time it produced some offense. Most often, though, Paille's contributions don't show up in the box score.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Kreider left Tuesday's Game 3 against Boston in the third period after taking a stick underneath his visor.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: He was treated on the bench before heading to the locker room. It didn't look like a major ding, so Kreider probably shouldn't miss much time.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Neil (upper body), who left Sunday's Game 3 victory over the Penguins during the second overtime period, practiced Tuesday.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The report adds that Neil is cleared to play in Wednesday's Game 4, suggesting that the pesky forward could have returned to Game 3 with more time.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Niemi stopped 22 of 23 Tuesday to even the Sharks' second-round series with Los Angeles at two games apiece.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: After allowing six goals in the two games in Los Angeles to start the series, Niemi's got consecutive one-goal outings going for him.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Poti said he will not be returning to the Capitals, stating that he never felt he was in the Caps' plans this season.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Poti returned to the NHL this season after missing two years due to a fractured pelvis and multiple groin injuries. Poti is confident in his ability to play next year, despite being limited to 16 games this year due to neck and back injuries.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Wolski signed a contract with the KHL's Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod, the Capitals announced Monday.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The Caps signed Wolski last summer. He did not make any playoff appearances and played in just 27 games for Washington this season. After playing with five NHL teams, Wolski has made the move to the KHL at age 27, and he's unlikely to return to North America anytime soon.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Stralman left Tuesday's Game 3 against Boston after taking a big second-period hit.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: He appeared shaken up after taking a smashing from Milan Lucic and didn't come out for the third period. No word on what the injury is yet, but it's bad news for the Rangers if it's anything serious, as Stralman's been a steady presence on their blue line.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Coach Claude Julien doesn't think that Seidenberg (leg) will be ready to suit up Tuesday against the Rangers.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: With Seidenberg among the Bruins' trio of banged-up blueliners, along with Wade Redden and Andrew Ference, look for Matt Bartkowski, Dougie Hamilton and Torey Krug to continue to fill in on the B's back line in Tuesday's Game 3.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Morrow left Tuesday's practice for an unspecified reason.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: It's unclear what, if anything, is ailing Morrow, but we'll look for additional details regarding his status as Wednesday's Game 4 against the Senators approaches.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Clifford (undisclosed) will play in Tuesday's Game 4 against the Sharks, Helene Elliott of the LA Times reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Clifford missed the Kings' previous four games, but he will return to action Tuesday night with the Kings looking to go up 3-1 on the Sharks.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- After Couture missed practice Monday, coach Todd McLellan confirmed that Couture will be in the lineup for San Jose's game on Tuesday, CSN Bay Area reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Couture missed most of the second period in Game 3, but was back in the lineup by the end of the game and scored the game-winner. Despite a couple shake-ups, Couture will remain on a line with Joe Pavelski and Patrick Marleau.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Ference, who hasn't played since Game 5 of the team's first-round series against the Leafs due to a lower-body injury, is not listed in the lineup for Tuesday's Game 3 against the Rangers.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Once again, the B's will roll without three of their regular blueliners, with Ference, Dennis Seidenberg and Wade Redden about to sit out Tuesday's game with various injuries.
Tue, May 21Recent News
- Greene (lower body) will play in Tuesday's Game 4 against the Sharks, Helene Elliott of the LA times reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Greene has not played in a game since Apr. 24, but he will take the ice Tuesday night as the Kings aim to go up 3-1 against the Sharks.
Mon, May 20
- Beauchemin underwent successful reconstructive surgery on a ligament in his right knee last Thursday, the Globe and Mail reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The 32-year-old played for a month with the torn ligament in his knee, but following the Ducks' elimination from the playoffs last week, he decided to go under the knife. Beauchemin, who put up 24 points (6G, 18A) and a plus-19 rating during the regular season, hopes to return in time for the start of next season.
Mon, May 20
- Handzus will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals despite not practicing in the Monday morning skate, ESPN Chicago reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Handzus has missed most of the practices recently, but has still skated in the first two games of the Western Conference semifinals. The Blackhawks have not reported any injury for Handzus, but his play has not been up to par in the series against Detroit.
Mon, May 20
- St. Louis has been named a finalist for the Lady Byng Trophy, given each year to the player who has best exhibited the combination of sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and skill. He is up against Patrick Kane of the Blackhawks and Matt Moulson of the Islanders.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: He is already a two-time Lady Byng winner (2009-10, 2010-11) and a finalist for the award four other times. This year, he led the NHL with 43 helpers and 60 points in 48 games to win his second-career Art Ross Trophy, all while spending just 14 minutes in the penalty box.
Mon, May 20
- Hemsky is not expected to be back in Edmonton next season, according to the Edmonton Journal.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Hemsky is due to make $5 million next season and with his history on injuries and games missed it is unlikely the Oilers would want to pay him that amount. Problem is, neither will another team. The Oilers would probably have to eat a certain portion of the contract in order to deal him.
Mon, May 20
- Andersson picked up an assist against the Blackhawks in Game 3 on Monday. He also was a plus-1 and had two penalty minutes.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Andersson, a rookie with limited NHL experience, has tallied assists in back-to-back games, giving him four in 10 playoff contests.