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Defenseman Andreas Holmqvist scored a second period goal today as Linkopings defeated Mora IK 3-1. Through 14 games Holmqvist has 2 goals and 5 points with a +6 rating. Goaltender Fredrik Norrena took the game off as Linkopings started backup Jonas Fransson.

Chiefs fall in OT.

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Brady Greco scored his first professional goal. Unfortunately, ECHL.com's scoresheet doesn't tell much else, other than the fact David Currie was in net. Will post a full box score when it becomes available.

Update
Some 36 or so hours later ECHL.com finally has the box score. Zbynek Hrdel also had an assist on the game on top of Brady Greco's goal.

Hard to believe the Lightning actually trailed in this game early in the third.

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Tarnasky and Artyukhin were effective in limited ice time. Artyukhin with his first NHL point assisting on Andreychuk's game winning goal. Paul Ranger returned with 13:57 of ice time, 1 takeaway, 3 giveaways, 2 blocked shots and a -1 rating. I thought he struggled a bit at times. It might be considered natural that he wasn't as aggressive as usual given what he's been through. Artyukhin and Tarnasky each got a shade under 5 and a half minutes of ice time, both +1, and Evgeny landed 2 hits on the game.

Game sheet at NHL.com.

Today, the Springfield Falcons have announced that they have recalled Adam Henrich from Johnstown of the ECHL. Also,as expected, the Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled Nick Tarnasky and Evgeni Artyukhin. Both are likely to dress for tonight's game against the Devils.

Fran Sypek speculates that with Brady Greco being sent down to Johnstown of the ECHL that defenseman Todd Rohloff is likely close to returning to the lineup for the Falcons.ff was injured in Springfield's season opener when a hit from behind led to an awkward legs first spill into the end boards. Greco will be a welcome addition to a Johnstown club that is in need of a competent puckmoving defenseman.

Evgeny Artyukhin and Nick Tarnasky are slated to be recalled tomorrow for the Lightning's game against the New Jersey Devils. They could be joined in the lineup by defenseman Paul Ranger who returned to practice Monday after suffering a hairline jaw fracture and a concussion at the point of Eric Boulton's elbow in Atlanta.