Apr 19, 2016
Ice Chips: Ducks' Andersen to start Game 3
Keep updated on all the injury news and roster moves from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips. Frederik Andersen will get the start between the pipes for Ducks in Tuesday's Game 3 against the Nashville Predators.
TSN.ca Staff
Keep updated on all the injury news and roster moves from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips.
Anaheim Ducks
Frederik Andersen will get the start between the pipes for Tuesday's Game 3. John Gibson has started the first two games, both losses, for the Ducks. Forward Shawn Horcoff is expected to make his series debut as well - Adam Vingan, Tennessean
Chicago Blackhawks
Forward Andrew Desjardins and possibly defenceman David Rundblad could be in the lineup for Tuesday's Game 4 against the St. Louis Blues. - Chicago Sun-Times
Columbus Blue Jackets
Blue Jackets sign 2015 first-round pick (29th overall) defenceman Gabriel Carlsson to a three-year entry level contract. - Team Release
Dallas Stars
Defenceman Kris Russell missed practice Tuesday due to an illness and his status is unclear for Wednesday's Game 4 against the Wild. Captain Jamie Benn had a maintenance day and did not take part in Tuesday's skate. - Dallas Morning News
Detroit Red Wings
Goalie Petr Mrazek will get the start for the Wings again in Game 4. - Ansar Khan, Michigan Live
Florida Panthers
Defenceman Steven Kampfer (ankle) and forward Vincent Trocheck (foot) are questionable for Wednesday's Game 4 against the New York Islanders. - Sun Sentinel
Minnesota Wild
Forward Thomas Vanek (upper-body) skated with teammates during the team's optional skate on Tuesday, but is still unlikely to return for the Wild's opening round series against the Dallas Stars. Fellow forward Zach Parise (back) skated on his own Tuesday as well. Head coach John Torchetti will update his status on Wednesday. - Star Tribune
New York Rangers
Captain Ryan McDonagh practiced with his team for a second straight day as he works his way back from a hand injury suffered late in the season. The 26-year-old will meet with doctors Tuesday afternoon before a decision is made regarding his status for Game 3 against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, who hasn't played in these playoffs due to a head injury, did not participate in the morning skate Tuesday and will not play in Game 3 against the Rangers. Matt Murray (concussion) was on the ice as well as Jeff Zatkoff, who's started both games for the Pens in the playoffs so far. - Team Tweets
Washington Capitals
Goalie Braden Holtby left Tuesday's practice with an apparent left knee injury after colliding with a teammate. Head coach Barry Trotz expects his starting goalie to play in Wednesday's Game 3. Holtby, 26, has been stellar so far in the playoffs, posting a 3-0 record with a 0.67 goals-against average and a 0.978 save percentage. He's also posted a shutout as the Caps lead the Flyers 3-0 in the series. - Tom Gulitti, NHL.com
Defenceman Brooks Orpik will not play in Game 4. He left Monday's game following a hit by Ryan White in the second period. - Tom Gulitti, NHL.com