Despite practicing for two consecutive days on the top line, Semin is not confirmed to play tonight. Stay tuned for a further update on his status.
If you own Semin, slot him into your lineup for tonight's game. The enigmatic winger is expected to suit up on the top line with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom.
Not only did Semin take line rushes this morning, he was placed on the top line. If this line change can't get him going, it's hard to imagine what will.
Semin will not play tonight so make sure to keep him out of your lineup tonight. He likely needs a few practices to get his strength back and could play in the next game.
Semin practiced yesterday but was held out of shooting drills and line rushes. He likely needs a few practices to get his strength back and could play over the next two games.
Looks like Semin is now injured, which explains tonight's healthy scratch. If you own him, he should stay in on your team's bench tonight.
New coach, same result as Semin once again finds himself watching from the press box. The enigmatic scorer has five goals and 10 points in 23 games.
Semin moves back to the left side where he will play his natural position. The enigmatic winger has struggled most of the season with only five goals and 10 points through 23 games. He's currently on pace for this lowest totals since his rookie year.
Alexander Semin moves back up to a scoring line for tonight's game.
Semin draws back in and will start the game on the third line. Start him at your own risk and expect at least 2 PIM.
Semin draws back into the lineup after missing one game. His nine points rank seventh on the team as he continues to be an enigma.
No Semin tonight. Bench him.
While not officially confirmed until warmups, Semin appears to be a healthy scratch tonight against the Coyotes. He should be benched across all formats.
Semin continues to stay in coach Bruce Boudreau's doghouse. He scored four goals and nine points in 18 games.
Semin moves up to the top line with Marcus Johansson and Alex Ovechkin. The Russian native scored four goals and nine points through 17 games playing mostly on the second line. This line change may get him going.
Semin only played 8:25 in last night's tilt after taking yet another minor penalty. One would imagine his trade value at an all-time low so try to take advantage of hasty owners.
Sounds like coach Bruce Boudreau is finally holding his more talented players accountable. This move will either decrease the production of the chosen few or wake them up. In any event, look for the deserving, hard-working players to get a try until Semin shapes up.
Semin has looked good with Marcus Johansson. While he holds a three-game point streak, those points are his only production over the season.
The former 40-goal scorer only managed 28 goals in 65 games last season. If he has his playing time decreased, he could struggle to top 30 goals over a full season. In addition, Semin has never played over 77 games in a regular season campaign.
