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Tonight will be the Bruins' first game against the Flyers since defenseman Randy Jones slammed Patrice Bergeron into the TD Banknorth Garden end boards, putting the alternate captain's career at risk with a Grade 3 concussion and a broken nose.
Flames head coach Mike Keenan wants the NHL to suspend Avlanche forward Scott Parker for his cross-check against Dion Phaneuf in Saturdays game at Pepsi Center. Keenan told Calgary reporters, "This should be a major suspension to this guy".
The Stars power play has gone 10-for-21 in the last seven games.
Red Wings injured winger Tomas Kopecky is hoping to return to practice today, while Matt Ellis sat out Saturday night's game with a head injury.
Despite sitting out the second half of the Rangers Friday game at Florida, Martin Straka played yesterday with no apparent difficulty, and logged 20:35 of ice time.
Even with a right knee devoid of noticable cartilage, the Flyers Darian Hatcher probably will be back on the ice this week, possibily for tonight's game against the Bruins.
Blues left winger Martin Rucinsky sat out Sunday with a bruised right hand, which he injured blocking a shot in Friday's win over the Canucks.
The Lightning will have an update today on forward Ryan Craig, who left Saturday's game with a left knee injury and was scheduled for an MRI Sunday.
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