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Mitch Dunning back home; full recovery expected, NHL says Mitch Dunning back home; full recovery expected, NHL says

Referee Mitch Dunning, who was stretchered off the ice following a violent collision with Avs defenseman Josh Manson, was back home and expected to make a full recovery, the NHL said.

Boston Bruins fire coach Jim Montgomery after 20 games Boston Bruins fire coach Jim Montgomery after 20 games

The Boston Bruins, off to an 8-9-3 start and currently outside of a playoff seed in the clogged Eastern Conference, fired coach Jim Montgomery, the team announced Tuesday, while elevating associate coach Joe Sacco to interim head coach.

Blues' Robert Thomas to return after missing 12 games Blues' Robert Thomas to return after missing 12 games

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas is returning to the lineup for Tuesday night's contest against the Minnesota Wild after missing 12 games with a fractured right ankle.

Canucks leading goal scorer J.T. Miller taking leave Canucks leading goal scorer J.T. Miller taking leave

Canucks leading goal scorer J.T. Miller is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is week-to-week with lower leg injury Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is week-to-week with lower leg injury

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is week-to-week after injured his lower leg following a collision with Utah's Jack McBain during Monday's game.

Sources: Chytil rejoining Rangers after concussion concerns Sources: Chytil rejoining Rangers after concussion concerns

Rangers center Filip Chytil is rejoining the team on their road trip this week after it was determined he did not sustain a concussion during Thursday's game against the Sharks, sources told ESPN.

Alex Ovechkin scores twice, leaves Capitals' win with injury Alex Ovechkin scores twice, leaves Capitals' win with injury

Washington captain Alex Ovechkin scored twice, taking the overall NHL lead with 15 goals this season, before leaving because of a lower-body injury in the surging Capitals' convincing 6-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night.