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Friday, 08 April 2011 13:22

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

The Penguins will start Marc-Andre Fleury (above) in net for tonight's much anticipated re-match with the Islanders. (PG+) He has a 35-20-5 record this season along with a 2.31goals against average, .918 save percentage and three shutouts. In his career against the Islanders, Fleury is 12-4-4 with a 2.46 goals against average, .920 save percentage and two shutouts.

Not surprisingly, it looks like Eric Godard will be back in the lineup. The enforcer has not played since the fight-filled game between these two teams Feb. 11. In 17 games this season, he has one assist and 88 penalty minutes. The team's top four lines at practice today:

For the Islanders, they will start backup goaltender Al Montoya. He has a 9-5-4 record this season along with a 2.37 goals against average, .921 save percentage and one shutout. He has never faced the Penguins.

With defenseman Jack Hillen unlikely to play due to a shoulder injury, the Islanders signed defenseman Jamie Doornbosch of the OHL's Kitchener Rangers to an amateur tryout contract.

(Photo: Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

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written by djbst75, April 08, 2011 - 03:59 PM

I hope we kill em tonight figuratively not literally..

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written by Boom Shaka, April 08, 2011 - 04:05 PM

Agreed; eventhough I'd like to see Gillies face get beat in, nothing would make me happier than the warm and fuzzy feeling you get from beating a clearly inferior team on the scoreboard...

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written by Strohs58, April 08, 2011 - 04:31 PM

Would like to see Engelland, get the start over Niskanen...and not just for this game.

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written by philmatt24, April 08, 2011 - 04:44 PM

I'd rather the Pens made a statement about NOT wanting violence / fighting / retribution by leaving Godard out of the lineup. Forever. But specifically tonight. And if the Isles try to start anything, just skate away. It's not worth risking injuries or suspensions heading into the playoffs.

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written by leahbackus, April 08, 2011 - 06:35 PM

Why, why, WHY mess with the third line by putting Asham in there? It's been working so well the last few games. I disapprove.

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