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WPG@BUF: Niederreiter scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen | Winnipeg JetsWPG@BUF: Niederreiter scores goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
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Erik Johnson - Won't play SundayJohnson (illness) won't play Sunday versus the Jets, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
ImpactJohnson will miss his third straight contest. In 50 appearances this season, he has provided three goals, 40 shots on net, 68 blocked shots and 93 hits. Johnson's next opportunity to play will come Wednesday versus Toronto.
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - Starting again SundayLuukkonen will protect the home net Sunday against Winnipeg, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.
ImpactLuukkonen is coming off a 22-save effort in Saturday's 7-2 win over Vegas. He has won five of his past six outings, stopping 161 of 173 shots during that stretch. Luukkonen has a 19-15-2 record this campaign with four shutouts, a 2.44 GAA and a .914 save percentage through 37 games played. The Jets sit 17th in the league this season with 3,08 goals per contest.
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Leaky defense puzzling Golden Knights with Blue Jackets up nextThe Vegas Golden Knights rode a solid veteran defense and strong goaltending to the Stanley Cup championship last season.But coach Bruce Cas...
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With trade talks increasing, Okposo, Girgensons shine in what could be their final week with Sabres
Sabres captain Kyle Okposo and teammate Zemgus Girgensons prefer not discussing whether theyāre open to being dealt in the week leading up to the NHLās trade deadlineMARCH 3ā¢ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicolas Roy - Notches power-play assistRoy provided a power-play assist, three shots on goal, four hits and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Sabres.
ImpactRoy has gotten on the scoresheet in three straight games (one goal, two assists). The 27-year-old continues to play on the third line and second power-play unit, offering solid depth scoring. For the season, he has 34 points -- five shy of his career high -- with 85 shots on net, 53 hits and a plus-8 rating over 52 appearances.
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