It looks like Leafs captain, John Tavares, will make his return in Philadelphia as the Leafs are set to take on the Flyers on Saturday Night. With the Leafs going 2-2-2 in 6 games without JT, his return is much anticipated and should come with a huge sigh of relief as the Leafs inch closer to a 100% healthy lineup for the first time this season. Only Hyman and Muzzin (day to day) remain sidelined. Muzzin is practicing with the team today - in a red "no contact" sweater. He was injured in Toronto's game against the Washington Capitals earlier in the week after taking a hit from the Caps' resident juggernaut, Tom Wilson.
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The Leafs have also sent forward Nic Petan to the Marlies of the AHL. Petan, who was acquired at the trade deadline last season, has played in just four games for the Leafs this season, and has one assist.
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Evgeni Malkin is expected to be back tomorrow against Edmonton. Sam Lafferty has been sent down to the AHL to make room on the roster, and Malkin is practicing on the 2nd line.
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Max Pacioretty reached the 500 point mark Thursday night with an assist in the Golden Knights' game against his former team, the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs would spoil the party by winning 5-4 in overtime.
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Victor Hedman is not on the ice for the Bolts at practice this morning, but winger Patrick Maroon is. Neither player will suit up in tonight's contest though, as they have been placed on Injured Reserve, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com
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After his shocking demotion to the AHL last month, the Vancouver Canucks have recalled Sven Baertschi from the Utica Comets. Michael Ferland has been placed in concussion protocol
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The Oilers have recalled forward Colby Cave from the Condors, while assigning defenceman William Lagesson to the AHL.
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Winnipeg had called up forward CJ Seuss from the AHL
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Washington's John Carlson, Boston's David Pasternak and Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl have been named the NHL's "Three Stars” for the month of October.
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And Sabres forward Victor Olofsson is the league's Rookie of the Month. He had six goals and 4 assists in 13 games.
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Nikita Gusev will be a healthy scratch again against the Flyers.
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AHL Goalie of the Month? The guy who'll be taking over for Henrik Lundqvist sometime next year.
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