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Maple Leafs send Matthews to Germany for injury treatment
Toronto general manager Brad Treliving said following Tuesday's practice that Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, out since Nov. 5 with an upper-body injury, is in Germany to see a doctor, the center has worked with in the past, "as a general checkup."
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
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
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 is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons.
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
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.
Toronto general manager Brad Treliving said following Tuesday's practice that Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, out since Nov. 5 with an upper-body injury, is in Germany to see a doctor, the center has worked with in the past, "as a general checkup."
Mitch Dunning back home; full recovery expected, NHL saysReferee 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 gamesThe 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 gamesSt. 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 leaveCanucks 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 injuryCapitals 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 concernsRangers 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.