Team News - Edmonton Oilers

PhoenixCoyotes.com 2012-02-16T15:18:30.000Z

Goalie Start

Mike Smith, who on Monday was named the NHL’s First Star of the Week, will start in goal looking for his career-high sixth win in a row.

In nine career starts against the Kings, Smith has a 6-2-1 record with a 1.55 GAA, .944 SV% and one shutout.

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@NHL_Oilers 2012-02-16T14:50:03.000Z

Injury

While Nugent-Hopkins (shoulder) practices with the team in a non-contact jersey

Ten days into Nugent-Hopkins's 7-10 day prognosis, the rookie is still not taking contact. The current first overall pick scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.

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CSN Bay Area 2012-02-15T18:26:28.000Z

Injury

TAMPA - Jason Demers is improving, but he won’t be in the lineup when the Sharks face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.

Sounds like Demers should return in a week or two. He has two goals and 11 points in 35 games.

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Dan Tencer 2012-02-15T13:03:41.000Z

Injury

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is skating with the team this morning, but after missing a string of practices, there's virtually no chance he plays.

Getting back on the ice is a good sign for the injured Nugent-Hopkins. The current first overall pick scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.

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Dan Tencer 2012-02-14T13:27:23.000Z

Injury

Nugent-Hopkins (shoulder) and Corey Potter (groin) missing another practice today.

Not good news for the Oilers as their stud prospect will miss even more playing time. The current first overall pick scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.

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Dan Tencer 2012-02-13T13:29:22.000Z

Injury

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins didn't return to practice today with the Oilers in Sherwood Park.

Not good news for the Oilers as their stud prospect will miss even more playing time. The current first overall pick scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.

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Tom Gulitti 2012-02-13T13:15:57.000Z

Line Change

Today's Devils' lines: Parise-Henrique-Kovalchuk;

Henrique practiced on the top line this morning and figures to play there. The rookie scored 14 goals and 35 points in 47 games.

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David Pollak 2012-02-12T11:50:30.000Z

Injury

Demers says lower body all fixed and just a matter of getting his lungs back. McLellan says Demers/Wingels will both play on trip.

The Dorval, Quebec native has two goals and 11 points through 35 games. Expect his current nagging injury to keep him from 100 percent.

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Kevin Kurz 2012-02-12T10:38:25.000Z

Injury

Demers still not skating after was originally told he was supposed to start skating middle of last week. Setback? Will ask after practice

The Dorval, Quebec native has two goals and 11 points through 35 games. Expect his current nagging injury to keep him from 100 percent.

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PhoenixCoyotes.com 2012-02-11T14:54:15.000Z

Goalie Start

That means goaltender Mike Smith, who owns a 3-1-0 record and a 1.68 goal-against average vs. Chicago, will start for the Coyotes.

In four career appearances against the Blackhawks, Smith has a 3-1-0 record with a 1.69 GAA, .939 SV% and one shutout.

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Tom Gulitti 2012-02-11T12:48:05.000Z

Line Change

Devils' lines in warm-ups: Sykora-Henrique-Clarkson;

Henrique moves up to the second line. The rookie has 14 goals and 35 points in 46 games.

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PhoenixCoyotes.com 2012-02-09T16:21:28.000Z

Goalie Start

Mike Smith is expected to start in goal for the Coyotes and set a new career-high for games played in an NHL season at 43.

Smith won his only career start against the Flames, stopping 22 of 24 shots faced.

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Mark Emmons 2012-02-09T15:16:49.000Z

Injury

But no Jason Demers, either.

The Dorval, Quebec native has two goals and 11 points through 35 games. Expect his current nagging injury to keep him from 100 percent.

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Dave Vest 2012-02-07T20:06:21.000Z

Goalie Start

Mike Smith is expected to start in goal for the #Coyotes.

Smith, who was drafted by Dallas in 2001 and then played his first 44 NHL games for the Stars, stopped 87 of the 90 shots he faced in the first three games between these teams this season. -PhoenixCoyotes.com

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PhoenixCoyotes.com 2012-02-07T20:06:26.000Z

Goalie Start

Mike Smith is expected to start in goal for the Coyotes.

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@NHL_Oilers 2012-02-07T12:51:40.000Z

Injury

Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will be out of the lineup for 7-10 days with a sprained shoulder.

Not good news for the Oilers as their stud prospect will miss even more playing time. The current first overall pick scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.

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AZ Central 2012-02-06T10:53:12.000Z

Goalie Start

His challenge Monday is even tougher.

In seven career starts against the Red Wings, Smith has a 1-4-2 record with a 2.78 GAA and .909 SV%.

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Tom Gulitti 2012-02-05T12:51:46.000Z

Line Change

Henrique centering Ponikarovsky and Bernier in warm-ups.

Henrique will start tonight's game on the third line. The rookie has 13 goals and 34 points through 43 games.

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Fire & Ice 2012-02-05T11:35:42.000Z

Line Change

Rookie center Adam Henrique will be back in the Devils’ lineup today against Pittsburgh after missing the last three games with a groin strain.

Getting Henrique back in the lineup is great news for the Devils. The rookie has been centering the top line for most of the season, scoring 13 goals and 34 points through 43 games. Look for the Devils to ease him back into the lineup.

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