Hockey

Patrik Laine to return from knee injury, make Canadiens debut against Islanders

MONTREAL — Patrik Laine’s long-awaited Montreal Canadiens debut — and first game in nearly a year — has arrived. The Finnish winger is back from a knee injury as the Canadiens host the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

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'Going to take a little time': Leafs' Matthews still getting up to speed after injury

TORONTO — Auston Matthews spent nearly a month on the sidelines.

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Kings look to keep win streak alive, host the Stars

Dallas Stars (16-8, in the Central Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (14-8-3, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings play the Dallas Stars with a three win streak on the line.

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Bratt’s 4-point night helps Devils beat Rangers 5-1

NEW YORK (AP) — Jesper Bratt had a goal and three assists, Jack Hughes scored twice and Jacob Markstrom made 39 saves as the New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 5-1 on Monday night.

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Dadonov and Benn score as Stars beat Utah 2-1 for 3rd straight win

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Evgeni Dadonov and Jamie Benn each scored to help the Dallas Stars beat the Utah Hockey Club 2-1 on Monday night for their third straight win. Casey DeSmith stopped 34 shots for Dallas, which has won eight of its last 11 games.

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Matthews scores first goal since return from injury, Maple Leafs beat Blackhawks 4-1

TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews scored his first goal since returning from injury as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Monday night.

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Matthews scores first goal since return from injury, Maple Leafs down Blackhawks

TORONTO — Auston Matthews scored his first goal since returning from injury as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Monday.

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Jesper Bratt has goal and 3 assists, Jack Hughes scores 2 as Devils beat reeling Rangers 5-1

NEW YORK (AP) — Jesper Bratt had a goal and three assists, Jack Hughes scored twice and Jacob Markstrom made 39 saves as the New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 5-1 on Monday night.

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With Bobrovsky and his wife expecting a baby, Panthers recall Driedger from AHL's Charlotte

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers are keeping starting goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky at home to start a two-game road trip and sending standout rookie Mackie Samoskevich down to the minors. There's an excellent reason for both moves.

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NHL fines Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner $2,000 for embellishment

NEW YORK (AP) — Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has been fined $2,000 for embellishment during a recent game against the New York Rangers, the NHL said Monday. Skinner was issued a warning after a diving/embellishment incident in an Oct.

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