Murray underwent another MRI that revealed no structural damage to the knee, but he remains out of the lineup for the next little bit. The week-to-week tag means there will not be daily updates on Murray until he gets closer to 100 percent.
Perry, who has missed the last three games, was placed on IR on Sunday and it now sounds like he is going to miss a few more games with a viral infection. We will wait for official word from the Ducks after the testing results come in.
Smith stopped 32 of 33 shots in the Coyotes 1-0 loss to the Islanders on Saturday. Smith had won each of his previous two starts, but despite the loss it was another strong showing for Smith in what has been a rough start to the year. Tonight, he faces a Dallas team who have lost seven in a row.
After spending last week on the Hurricanes’ third-line, Skinner is skating with Eric Staal and Alex Semin at the game day skate. Skinner has picked up a goal and assist in his last two games and should be able to keep it going tonight on the top-line.
Perry will miss his third consecutive game when the Ducks take on Vancouver at Honda Center. He can be eligible to return for Wednesday's home game against the Kings. Perry has 11 goals to lead the Ducks, which also tie him with Rick Nash of the New York Rangers for the NHL lead. They placed Perry on IR to make room to call-up defenseman Mat Clark from Norfolk (AHL) to help fill holes on the blue line.
Perry is expected to miss his third straight game with the flu when the Ducks welcome the Canucks on Sunday. Perry must have some pretty bad flu symptoms, because he has not been on the ice in five days.
Perry has missed the last two games and was not at Ducks’ practice on Saturday. He is struggling with the flu and it does not seem likely that he will play tomorrow vs. Vancouver. After Sunday, the Ducks are off until Wednesday, so there is a good chance he will be back for that clash with the Kings.
Smith stopped 37 of 39 shots in a 3-2 shootout win over the Ducks last night. Smith struggled to kick-off the year, but has now put back-to-back wins together while stopping 65 of 69 shots (.942 SV%). He will face the 8-5-0 Islanders tonight—they rank sixth in scoring with 3.00 goals per game.
Perry missed Wednesday’s game with the flu and has not skated for the last two days. He has to be considered doubtful for tonight’s meeting with the Coyotes. We will get an update after the morning skate.
Smith surrendered two goals on 30 shots in the Coyotes’ 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. The W snapped a three-game losing streak for Smith and marked his third of the season. Smith’s 3.63 GAA and .880 SV% leave little to be desired right now, but there are signs of improvement, but that still doesn’t mean you start him tonight in Anaheim.
Perry missed Wednesday’s game with the flu and did not practice this afternoon, which puts his status for Friday’s game in a bit of doubt. Monitor his status during tomorrow's morning skate.
Murray’s IR move is retroactive to November 1st, which means he is eligible to return on November 8th. Murray is listed as day-to-day after re-aggravating a knee injury that caused him to miss the first seven games of the season.
Henrique suffered an undisclosed injury in Tuesday's game and will sit tonight against the Blues. Mike Sislo has been recalled from Albany and will slide into the lineup for Henrique.
There was no word earlier in the day that Perry wouldn’t play, but he is a late scratch tonight vs. the Islanders. Expect Dany Heatley to draw into the lineup. Consider him day-to-day.
Smith allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Coyotes loss so the Hurricanes on Saturday. Smith has lost five of his last six starts and he sits at 2-6-0 with a 3.84 GAA and .873 SV%. His fantasy value is at an all-time low right now and he could make for a low-risk, high-reward pick-up right now.
Murray's setback is presumably related to his knee injury that forced him to miss the start of the season. Murray had played in the last four games after missing the first seven, but it looks like he could be out for a bit again. The troubles with his knee continue.
Murray missed Monday's practice for a "maintenance day", but his absence again this morning suggests it is more and that he might not be in the lineup tonight vs. the Hurricanes. Frederic St. Denis will replace Murray if he can not go.
Smith allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Coyotes 2-1 loss to the Panthers on Thursday. He has lost four of his last five starts with a 3.53 GAA and .885 SV%. His struggles make him a risky fantasy start right now, but against the winless Hurricanes he should be able to pick up a W.
Smith allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Coyotes 2-1 loss to the Panthers on Thursday. He has lost four of his last five starts with a 3.53 GAA and .885 SV%. His struggles make him a risky fantasy start right now, but against the winless Hurricanes he should be able to pick up a W.
Skinner was moved up to the top-line with Eric Staal and Alex Semin in Hurricanes practice this morning. The Canes don't play until Saturday, so we will see if this stays this way before their meeting with the Coyotes. They are still searching for their first win of the year, so no changes will hurt right now.
