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Canadiens' Laine returns to practice, closing in on debut and impacting roster

There was Patrik Laine in a non-contact jersey, back on the ice with his Canadiens teammates for the first time since suffering the severe left-knee sprain that put him in a heavy brace and on crutches for weeks. Eric Engels tells us what it means.

Former Devil Michael McLeod signs with second KHL team

Oilers Takeaways: Odds catch up with Edmonton in OT loss to Maple Leafs

You can only blow so many third period leads and win in overtime, and finally, the odds caught up with the Edmonton in a 4-3 OT loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, writes Mark Spector.

Quick Shifts: Matthews' injury highlights Maple Leafs' big trade need

In this edition of Quick Shifts, Luke Fox covers the Maple Leafs' need to make a trade, why Sandin cracked Nylander’s visor, Roberto Luongo's reveal of the Red Wings’ big “what if?” offer sheet, why 37 punches are hard to count and eight more NHL goodies.

‘Struggling’ for stability, Canucks trying to find answers for home-ice wobbles

Oilers' Stuart Skinner hates his stats but learning to love his game

For a goalie behind a slow-starting Edmonton Oilers team to have a slow-starting stats line should not surprise. But what might be a surprise is how Stuart Skinner feels about it. Mark Spector explains.

Rasmus Andersson super-motivated to crack Sweden's 4 Nations squad

Flames D-man Rasmus Andersson has some extra motivation for this season. Eric Francis takes a look at what that means to Sweden for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Back at MSG, UFC uber-prospect Bo Nickal seeks challenge and redemption

Maple Leafs have succeeded at playing low-event hockey, but should that be their goal?

The Maple Leafs are playing the type of game their coach and GM want them to play. But, given the results, is it the right style for this roster? Justin Bourne weighs in.