Predators D Hal Gill says he's game-time decision for Game 5, Trotz later declares Gill out
2012-04-20 13:21:00
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Predators coach Barry Trotz says defenceman Hal Gill will not play in Game 5 of the NHL playoffs against Detroit.
Gill has yet to play in the first-round series after blocking a shot by Sheldon Souray in a win against Dallas on April 5, but he went through his first full practice Thursday. He skated Friday morning and told reporters he expected to be a game-time decision without having talked with Trotz or the team's trainers.
Trotz followed up a few minutes later by saying he did not expect Gill to play in Friday night's game. Asked if that meant Gill is out for Game 5, Trotz said yes.
The Predators lead Detroit 3-1.
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"We're playing the defending champs and you can tell they're not going to beat themselves. That team, just from them going all the way, you can see it over there. There's no panic…You can tell that's a machine over there and we've got to be at our best."
- San Jose's Scott Gomez on the Los Angeles Kings. Los Angeles leads the series 2-1.
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