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Roster and Goalie Notes: Crosby, Ward, Devils, Leafs, Hurricanes, Capitals and Sabres
Mark Easson
Shelly Anderson: Anderson is hearing Sidney Crosby’s jaw may not be healing fast enough for him to start playing before the playoffs.
Stephen Whyno: Capitals Joel Ward didn’t skate again today. Adam Oates gave no update on his status.
Tom Gulitti: Devils lines: Ponikarovsky-Loktionov-Kovalchuk; Elias-Zajac-Clarkson; Zubrus-Josefson-Sullivan; Carter-Gionta-Bernier.
David Alter: Maple Leafs lines: JVR-Bozak-Kessel, Lupuk-Kadri-Kulemin, McClement-Grabo-Komarov, MacArthur-Colborne-Frattin, McLaren-Hamilton-Orr.
Tom Gulitti: Martin Brodeur will start in net for the Devils. Rich Chere: Johan Hedberg will get the start for the Devils on Thursday against the Penguins.
Michael Smith: Dan Ellis will start in net for the Hurricanes.
George Richards: Jacob Markstrom will start in net for the Panthers.
Adam Vingan: Braden Holtby will start in net for the Capitals.
John Vogl: Ryan Miller will start in net for the Sabres.