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Josh Anderson(Right Wing)(RW)|Montreal Canadiens MTL

Injury

Anderson (knee) will return to the Blue Jackets lineup on Thursday.

Anderson will play for the first time since February 26th tonight vs. the Penguins. This is a massive boost for the Blue Jackets heading into the playoffs, as Anderson was on a 24-goal, 15-assist pace before he got hurt.

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Brian Hedger 2019-05-15T00:20:00.276Z

Jonathan Bernier(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Bernier will start Thursday in San Jose.

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Mike Chambers 2018-04-05T21:38:33.952Z

Scott Darling(Goalie)(G)|

Goalie Start

Darling will start Thursday in Philadelphia.

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Michael Smith 2018-04-05T21:33:07.944Z

Evander Kane(Left Wing)(LW)|Vancouver Canucks VAN

Injury

Kane (undisclosed) is not expected to play Thursday; says he'll be ready for the playoffs.

Kane will miss his second straight game, but he says he will be ready to go for the playoffs. With a postseason berth already looked up, the Sharks can afford to play it safe with Kane.

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Curtis Pashelka 2018-04-05T19:52:24.624Z

Darren Archibald(Left Wing)(LW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Archibald (illness) will be back in the Canucks lineup on Thursday.

Archibald missed Tuesday’s game vs. the Golden Knights, but will be back in tonight vs. the Coyotes. Archibald has four goals and four assists (eight points) in 25 games this season.

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@Canucks 2018-04-05T19:11:18.300Z

Ben Hutton(Defenseman)(D)|Vegas Golden Knights VGK

Injury

Hutton (foot) will be back in the Canucks lineup on Thursday.

Hutton has been out since March 14th, but will be back in tonight vs. the Coyotes. Hutton has had a tough season, picking up just six assists and is running out of time to pick up his first goal.

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@Canucks 2018-04-05T19:09:58.238Z

Zach Whitecloud(Defenseman)(D)|Calgary Flames CGY

Line Change

Whitecloud will make his NHL debut on Thursday.

Whitecloud turns pro after two years at Bemidji State University—he had four goals and 15 assists (19 points) in 36 games this season. There’s no word on who Whitecloud will replace in the lineup.

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Steve Carp 2018-04-05T19:08:17.042Z

Jacob Markstrom(Goalie)(G)|New Jersey Devils NJD

Goalie Start

Markstrom will start Thursday vs. the Coyotes.

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@Canucks 2018-04-05T18:53:19.179Z

Luke Glendening(Center)(C)|Philadelphia Flyers PHI

Injury

Glendening will miss the last two games of the season with an upper-body injury.

Glendening left Tuesday’s game with an upper-body injury and will end the 2018 season the same way he ended the 2017 season, with an injury. Glendening finishes the season with 19 points (11G / 8A) in 68 games.

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Dana Wakiji 2018-04-05T18:16:34.084Z

Martin Jones(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Jones will start Thursday vs. the Avalanche.

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Curtis Pashelka 2018-04-05T18:02:18.489Z

Jon Gillies(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Gillies will start Thursday in Winnipeg.

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Scott Billeck 2018-04-05T17:46:05.211Z

Jonathan Quick(Goalie)(G)|New York Rangers NYR

Goalie Start

Quick was the first goalie off of the ice at the Kings morning skate.

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Jon Rosen 2018-04-05T17:45:25.691Z

Darcy Kuemper(Goalie)(G)|Los Angeles Kings LAK

Goalie Start

Kuemper will start Thursday in Vancouver.

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Dave Vest 2018-04-05T17:44:28.424Z

Josh Morrissey(Defenseman)(D)|Winnipeg Jets WPG

Line Change

Morrissey will be back in the Jets lineup on Thursday.

Morrissey was given some rest the other night but will draw back in tonight vs. the Flames. Morrissey has scored a goal in his last two games, to give him seven goals and 19 assists (26 points) in 79 games this season.

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Jamie Thomas 2018-04-05T17:26:24.234Z

Jacob Trouba(Defenseman)(D)|Anaheim Ducks ANA

Line Change

Trouba will be back in the Jets lineup on Thursday.

Trouba was given some rest the other night but will draw back in tonight vs. the Flames. Trouba has two assists in his last two games since returning from a five-game absence and has totalled 24 points (3G / 21A) in 54 games this season.

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Jamie Thomas 2018-04-05T17:24:56.045Z

Adam Lowry(Center)(C)|Winnipeg Jets WPG

Line Change

Lowry will be back in the Jets lineup on Thursday.

Lowry was given some rest the other night but will draw back in tonight vs. the Flames. Lowry has picked up five assists in his last four games to give him 20 points (8G / 12A) in 43 games this season.

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Jamie Thomas 2018-04-05T17:23:38.649Z

Blake Wheeler(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Line Change

Wheeler will be back in the Jets lineup on Thursday.

Wheeler was given some rest the other night but will draw back in tonight vs. the Flames. Wheeler has played very well as of late and all season, scoring 22 goals and is tied for the NHL lead with Claude Giroux at 67 assists (89 points).

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Jamie Thomas 2018-04-05T17:22:26.223Z

Mark Scheifele(Center)(C)|Winnipeg Jets WPG

Line Change

Scheifele will be back in the Jets lineup on Thursday.

Scheifele was given some rest the other night but will draw back in tonight vs. the Flames. Scheifele has been hot as of late and has 23 goals and 37 assists (70 points) in 58 games this season.

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Jamie Thomas 2018-04-05T17:17:04.893Z

Marian Gaborik(Right Wing)(RW)|Free Agent FA

Injury

Gaborik underwent surgery on a herniated disc and is expected to be out for eight weeks.

Gaborik has had a tough time with injuries in recent years and 2018 is no different, as he’ll finish the year with two months of rehab following surgery on his back.

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John Shannon 2018-04-05T17:13:03.493Z

Jon Gillies(Goalie)(G)|Free Agent FA

Goalie Start

Gillies is in the starter's crease at the Flames morning skate.

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Derek Wills 2018-04-05T17:11:24.494Z

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