his fourth consecutive game tomorrow, according to Crawford. LaBarbera said he’s nowhere near fatigued. He started 20 consecutive games for Manchester last season, including three in three days and four in five.

Crawford gave most of the big-minute players the option of taking today off from practice. Brown, Cammalleri and Visnovsky were among the players who took him up on the offer. Blake opted to skate anyway. Crawford said he wants everyone to be totally energized tomorrow night.