Henrique out today with minor groin strain.
Keep Henrique on your bench for tonight's game. The rookie has 13 goals and 34 points in 40 games.
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A Devils spokesperson said Henrique is “resting”.
Sounds like Henrique is recovering from a few bumps and bruises. The rookie has been arguably the team's best player, scoring 13 goals and 34 points. Check back for a further update on his status.
Goalie Start
Goalie Mike Smith, who stopped 27 shots in the game vs. LA, will be back in goal for the Coyotes, who have lost six of their past seven games (1-4-2). Smith has won both of his career games against the Islanders, stopping 66 of 68 shots in those games.
Henrique, who had a goal and an assist, had a bit of a scare in the first period when he took a Kurtis Foster power-play point shot off his right foot/ankle. He went to the locker room briefly, but returned to take a regular shift for the remainder of the game,
Considering Henrique was still production through this injury, fantasy hockey owners should not be worried. The rookie has 11 goals and 30 points in 37 games. Expect him to stay in the lineup and center the top line.
Goalie Start
Goalie Mike Smith made 27 games in Tuesday's game, his first after missing six games because of a lower-body injury. Smith, who has stopped 57 of 61 shots in two games LA this season, is expected to be back in goal tonight. For his career, Smith owns a 6-2-2 record and a 1.62 goals-against average vs the Kings.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will be out of the #Oilers line-up for the next 3-4 weeks with a left shoulder injury.
Bad news for RNH owners, who will have to replace him until February. The League's top rookie has scored 13 goals and 35 points through 38 games.
Call up / Send down
The Colorado Avalanche yesterday reassigned forward Brad Malone to the Lake Erie Monsters, ending his first stint with the club at nine games.
Malone has no fantasy hockey value while in the minors.
RNH feeling better but not expected to play rest of the trip. Not sure if he will be sent home or stay through StL and Dallas..Tom Renney
The League's top rookie has scored 13 goals and 35 points through 38 games.
Goalie Start
Goalie Mike Smith leads the team out for warm ups here in St Louis. He starts for #coyotes.
In four career starts against the Blues, Smith has a 2-2-0 record with a 3.46 GAA and .877 SV%.
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today the Coyotes have activated goaltender Mike Smith off injured reserve.
Starting to look like Smith will start. He's been sidelined since December 20th with a lower-body injury.
RNH out at least 2 games with left shoulder injury.He will be re-evaluated.
The League's top rookie has scored 13 goals and 35 points through 38 games.
Goalie Start
After Tuesday's morning skate, Coyotes Head Coach Dave Tippett said there's a chance starting goalie Mike Smith, who has missed the past six games because of a lower-body injury, could be back in goal tonight
In four career starts against the Blues, Smith has a 2-2-0 record with a 3.46 GAA and .877 SV%.
Nugent-Hopkins hurt his left shoulder when he lost his balance and crashed into the boards in Chicago.
The recall of Josh Green indicates RNH will miss some playing time. The League's top rookie has scored 13 goals and 35 points through 38 games.
"Looked good out there. Took shots, took practice. Won't play tomorrow... hope is that he plays on this trip at some point"
Smith continues to progress with the hope that he plays within the next week or so. Check back for a further update from the team.
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Malone, Hunwick scratched.
Malone has two assists through nine games.
Line Change
Rookie forward Brad Malone likely will be scratched after making his NHL debut Dec. 9 and playing eight ensuing games.
Malone has two assists through nine games.
Mike Smith also out but practiced on own.
Smith has practiced all three days this week and likely gets back into the crease within the next couple of days.
Mike Smith on ice for firsrt time since injury.#coyotes
Smith has been on the ice all week which is a positive sign. Considering Jason LaBarbera has allowed three-or-more goals in each of his last three starts, the Coyotes will be happy when Smith returns.
The Coyotes also placed goaltender Mike Smith on Injured Reserve with a lower-body injury, retroactive to Tuesday, December 20.
Smith definitely will not play tonight. He is eligible to come off of IR tomorrow but likely spends a few more days on it.
Meanwhile, Coyotes Head Coach Dave Tippett on Friday said Smith’s injury does not appear to be a long-term injury.
While Tippett gave that vague update, it seems like Curtis McElhinney was recalled to get some action. Sounds like Smith will at least miss another week. Prior to getting hurt, the Kingston, Ontario started 28 of 34 games.
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