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Boyle a game-time-decision, Bishop in net

[DIRK SHADD | Times ]

Veteran center Brian Boyle did not participate in today's morning skate and is a "game-time decision" tonight, coach Jon Cooper said.

Boyle appeared fine in Thursday's practice, but Cooper said the forward "woke up not feeling great."

"This isn't a long-term thing," Cooper said. "Must just be (out) tonight, if at all."

Goalie Ben Bishop will be in net, making his eighth consecutive start to open the season. There's also a chance Bishop will play Saturday in the back-to-back against the Blackhawks. A lot will depend on how tonight goes, and how Bishop feels Saturday morning.