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Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving is not pleased with the NHL's decision to suspend Milan Lucic two games for roughing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kole Sherwood."I've got the utmost respect for George Parros and the department of player safety," Treliving said. "They do a great job. But on this one, we vehemently disagree."Lucic landed a heavy sucker punch on Sherwood after the Jackets rookie tried to poke home a loose puck under goaltender David Rittich before the whistle. Lucic continued to get shots in after knocking Sherwood to the ice."I saw a player who poked, jabbed, whacked, speared, whatever you want to call it, the goaltender," Treliving said. "I think 31 teams around the league, if you do that to anybody, there is going to be a reaction."Lucic received a double minor for roughing on the play. Treliving added he thought the on-ice officials handled the play correctly.Lucic's history played a part in the league's decision. This is the fourth suspension of his career and he's been fined an additional five times. He's been suspended once and fined once for punches to the face of unwilling opponents since January 2016."We support our player 100 percent," Treliving continued. "We want our players to support each other, back each other up, and we felt that's what Milan was doing in this case."Lucic has three points in 16 games this season and sits third in the league with 30 penalty minutes. Treliving acquired the 31-year-old enforcer along with a conditional third-round pick from the Edmonton Oilers this summer in exchange for James Neal.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Montreal Canadiens have called up forward Ryan Poehling and placed forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi on injured reserve, the team announced Sunday.Poehling, who scored a hat trick and shootout winner in his NHL debut last year during Montreal's regular-season finale, has potted three goals and five points in 13 games with the Canadiens' AHL affiliate this campaign.Kotkaniemi, the third overall pick of the 2018 NHL Draft, hasn't played since Oct. 30 due to a groin injury. He missed the Canadiens' games on Friday and Saturday and will sit out at least one more contest.The Finnish sophomore has notched two goals and one assist in 12 games this season.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Ryan Reaves and Evander Kane simply can't stop taking shots at each other.The forwards have gone back and forth over the past several years, creating one of the best player rivalries in hockey. There have been numerous altercations on the ice between them, and Kane said he felt like he was fighting "The Muffin Man" after the two squared off during the playoffs last spring."It might be longer than nine years, we didn't like each other in junior," Reaves said of the rivalry's origin on Sportsnet's After Hours on Saturday. "It kind of started early in my career, him running around and then I challenge him and he always tells me he's gonna beat me up but would never fight me."It was just that constant him chirping, chirping, chirping, and never doing anything about it."Kane responded to Reaves' comments on Twitter, saying the two never played against each other in the WHL.

Calgary Flames forward Milan Lucic has been suspended two games for sucker-punching Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kole Sherwood after the whistle during Saturday's contest, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced on Sunday.After freezing the puck, Flames goalie David Rittich was poked by Sherwood as the whistle blew. Lucic took exception and sucker-punched the Blue Jackets forward behind the net before falling on top of him.Lucic received a double-minor for roughing, and he played the rest of the game. Sherwood also returned to finish the contest.The Flames veteran has been suspended three times and fined five times in his career. Since January 2016, he's been fined once and suspended once for similar incidents of sucker-punching opponents in the face.Lucic will miss Calgary's games on Sunday against the Washington Capitals and on Tuesday versus the Arizona Coyotes.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Warning: Story contains graphic imageOttawa Senators forward Scott Sabourin suffered a fractured nose Saturday but is expected to be released from the hospital Sunday, general manager Pierre Dorion announced.Sabourin had to be stretchered off after he landed face-first on the ice following a collision with David Backes of the Boston Bruins early in Saturday's contest. Sabourin was tended to for several minutes, gave a thumbs-up as he was taken off the ice, and was then transported to a Boston-area hospital.The 27-year-old gave his Instagram followers a glimpse at his condition Sunday morning.(Courtesy: @s.sab92)Sabourin has appeared in 11 games for the Senators this season, his first in the NHL after playing parts of seven AHL campaigns.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Warning: Story contains graphic imageOttawa Senators forward Scott Sabourin was stretchered off the ice just over three minutes into Saturday's contest against the Boston Bruins.Sabourin collided with Boston forward David Backes and hit his head on the ice as he fell.He was tended to for several minutes by medical staff and gave a thumbs-up as he was taken off the ice. Sabourin is responsive and has movement in his extremities, according to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston. The team later announced he was transported to hospital for evaluation.Sabourin shared a gruesome but encouraging selfie in an Instagram story Sunday morning:(Courtesy: @s.sab92)The 27-year-old made his NHL debut this season after several years in the minors. He's chipped in two points for the Senators while averaging just under seven minutes of ice time.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Dustin Byfuglien situation appears to have hit another complication.The veteran blue-liner and the Winnipeg Jets are likely headed to arbitration to settle the ongoing saga, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday's "Headlines" segment.Byfuglien was suspended by the team without pay to begin the season as he contemplated retirement despite having two seasons left on his contract. However, he recently underwent ankle surgery to repair unresolved issues from an injury suffered last season.If Byfuglien had no intention of retiring but was deemed unfit to play to begin the season due to a hockey-related injury, he likely would've been placed on long-term injured reserve and been able to collect his salary."It’s emotional, it’s heated, and it’s likely going to arbitration," Friedman said. "... But, from what I understand, (the Jets) feel in the exit physical at the end of last year, Dustin Byfuglien was deemed fit to play. He didn’t let anyone know that he had injuries with his ankle all summer, and made it clear at the beginning of the year he was ready to retire."However, Byfuglien - his representatives at Octagon and I assume the Players’ Association, too - their position is Byfuglien was hurt going into the playoffs, everybody knew that, he was playing injured, he took all summer off to heal, he went to Winnipeg because he planned to play, his ankle acted up again when he started skating, and they feel it’s a legitimate hockey injury."As part of the surgery, (they) discovered a broken bone in his foot, but there’s also dispute over when that injury occurred and when everybody knew this. So, laying it out that way right now, I think now everybody has a better understanding of why an arbitrator, as we sit here tonight, is probably going to have to decide this."Byfuglien has already missed out on roughly $1.4 million of his salary this year, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston added.The Jets, meanwhile, have severely missed their minutes leader from the last four seasons. In addition to Byfuglien, the offseason departures of Jacob Trouba, Tyler Myers, and Ben Chiarot have left Winnipeg's blue line shorthanded. Josh Morrissey is the only holdover to play more than 25 games for the Jets last year.Winnipeg enters Saturday ranked 21st in goals allowed after finishing in the top half of the league the last two campaigns.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Calgary Flames forward Milan Lucic will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Sunday for sucker-punching Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kole Sherwood on Saturday.Lucic took exception to Sherwood jabbing at a loose puck under goaltender David Rittich. The whistle had not been blown at the time Sherwood attempted to jam home the rebound.Lucic landed the initial blow, then got in a few more shots as he trampled Sherwood to the ice. He was handed a double minor for roughing on the play.Sherwood left the game to undergo concussion protocol but eventually returned.Lucic entered the evening sitting third in the NHL with 26 penalty minutes.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Evgeni Malkin is officially back.The Pittsburgh Penguins star suited up against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon after head coach Mike Sullivan confirmed he would return pregame.Malkin was held off the scoresheet, but he registered six shots on goal while logging 19:45 of ice time.The 33-year-old forward, who missed 11 games with an apparent leg ailment, was activated off injured reserve on Friday after practicing in full capacity.Malkin was hurt during the Penguins' second game of the season on Oct. 5 versus the Columbus Blue Jackets.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

On Saturday, the Nashville Predators officially revealed the jerseys they'll wear at the upcoming Winter Classic.

Quinn Hughes will miss Saturday night's game against the San Jose Sharks, reports Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.The Vancouver Canucks defenseman suffered an apparent ankle injury Friday against the Anaheim Ducks when he fell awkwardly after getting his skate caught in the ice.Hughes was ruled out for the rest of that contest with what the club classified as a "lower-body" ailment.The 20-year-old phenom is traveling on the Canucks' road trip but the team recalled fellow blue-liner Oscar Fantenberg earlier Saturday.Hughes leads all Vancouver rearguards and ranks second behind Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche for the league lead among rookies with 10 points in 13 games this season.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

John Tavares says his broken finger hasn't gotten worse, and he's simply playing it safe by sitting out Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers."To say (I'm) not a little disappointed, I'd be lying, but (I've) got to be smart and make sure I put myself in a good spot when I come back, (so) that I can come back and play my game, and also make sure that the long term ... is in good shape," the Toronto Maple Leafs captain told the assembled media, including TSN, after Saturday's morning skate.Earlier on Saturday, Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock told reporters, including TSN's Mark Masters, that Tavares wouldn't make his much-anticipated return from a broken finger against the Flyers.Tavares said there's been no setback in his recovery. He also explained that he consulted with the team's medical staff Saturday morning and they all felt it would be best to take advantage of the next three days before Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Kings, for which he's hopeful to be ready.The 29-year-old returned to practice Wednesday and took part in Friday's session before joining the club on its trip to Philadelphia.Saturday's contest will be the seventh he's missed after suffering the injury Oct. 16 against the Washington Capitals.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes suffered a lower-body injury Friday against the Anaheim Ducks and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest, the team announced.The 20-year-old phenom went down awkwardly and appeared to twist his ankle after getting his skate caught in the ice.Hughes will stay with the team as it completes its California road trip. The Canucks are hopeful he'll be able to suit up Saturday against the San Jose Sharks, according to Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre.Hughes, the seventh overall pick in the 2018 draft, has 10 points in 13 games this season - the most among Canucks defensemen and tied for the most among all rookie skaters entering Friday.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded goaltender Louis Domingue to the New Jersey Devils for a conditional seventh-round pick, the team announced Friday.Tampa Bay will receive New Jersey's seventh-round selection in 2021 if Domingue plays seven games or one playoff contest for the Devils this season, or if he's traded before the 2020 draft.Domingue went 21-5-0 with the Lightning last season, sporting a .908 save percentage and a 2.88 goals-against average. He has one year remaining on his contract carrying a $1.15-million cap hit.The 27-year-old has played exclusively in the AHL this campaign after Tampa Bay signed veteran Curtis McElhinney in free agency to back up Andrei Vasilevskiy.The Devils' tandem of MacKenzie Blackwood and Cory Schneider have combined for a disappointing .859 save percentage and a 3.96 goals-against average this season entering Friday.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews isn't phased by the negative criticism the team has received throughout a subpar opening month to the season."We're 14-to-15 games in and the world's crashing down on us but we're staying positive in this room," Matthews told the assembled media Friday, including TSN."It's early. We're still meshing together (with) new guys and new faces, so like I said, we want to take another step here in November and continue to put our best foot forward."A busy offseason saw the Leafs undergo their largest roster turnover with this core group of players, but with nine of their 14 games in November coming away from Scotiabank Arena, forward Mitch Marner hopes the club can mesh during its time on the road."We're more traveling this time around and we're going on road games, we're getting time with each other on the road," Marner said."I think it's good we're going to get some time to hang out on the road ... We haven't been able to really do that over this past month and it's always big for your team (to) get chemistry going early. We still have a lot of new guys on this team and this month's going to be big for us."With team captain John Tavares and forward Zach Hyman nearing a return, Toronto is inching toward having all its regulars healthy for the first time this season.The Leafs will look to begin November on the right note when they travel to Philadelphia to clash with the Flyers on Saturday.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have activated Evgeni Malkin off of injured reserve, the team announced Friday.Malkin - who's missed the Penguins' last 11 games with a leg injury - is likely to make his return to the lineup Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers."He looks good. He's participating in practice in a full capacity," head coach Mike Sullivan said earlier Friday. "We will see how he responds after today's practice, but it's certainly encouraging (for him to play tomorrow)."The 33-year-old was hurt in the Penguins' second game of the season Oct. 5 and was expected to miss at least a month. Pittsburgh has weathered the storm during his absence, compiling a 7-4-0 record over that span.Malkin has one goal in the two games he's appeared in this season.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Flyers forward Nolan Patrick remains week-to-week as he recovers from a migraine disorder, general manager Chuck Fletcher said Thursday."There's no change in his status," Fletcher said, according to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia. "We just continue to work with him and hope that he continues to improve."Patrick was diagnosed with the disorder in late September and has yet to play this season."We're hopeful. It's a tough situation," Fletcher added when asked if he believes Patrick will play in 2019-20. "I can't predict what will happen."The 21-year-old has recorded 26 goals and 61 points over 145 games since being taken second overall by the Flyers in 2017.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman remains out Friday with a lower-body injury, but head coach Jon Cooper is optimistic that he'll play in next weekend's Global Series in his home country."He'll be out tonight, but we're hopeful for the game in Sweden," Cooper said, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Diana Nearhos. "So is everybody in the country of Sweden."The Lightning are slated to take on the Buffalo Sabres in a two-game set next Friday and Saturday in Stockholm. The series sets up the much-anticipated matchup between Hedman and fellow countryman and 2018 first overall selection Rasmus Dahlin.Hedman exited Tuesday's contest against the New York Rangers with a lower-body injury and didn't play the following night against the New Jersey Devils.The 6-foot-6 rearguard has tallied two goals and nine points over 11 contests this season while logging 21:39 of ice time per game.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.Can you believe it's already November? The first month of the NHL season absolutely flew by, and now we have a big enough sample size to really get a good feel for what to expect from teams on a nightly basis.Here's your guide to betting the first weekend of November games:Game bettingTampa Bay Lightning at New York Islanders (Friday)This will be the third game in four nights for the Lighting away from home. They've played things closer to the vest in this situation in the past, allowing just six goals in their last six games in this spot, while allowing two or fewer in 13 of their last 15. They tend not to score a ton either, with those games averaging 4.33 total goals. The Islanders play good defensive hockey on home ice as well, so look for this game to go under the current total of six.Winnipeg Jets at San Jose Sharks (Friday)San Jose has played nine of its first 13 games on the road and is off to a miserable start. The Sharks should be playing with plenty of urgency after returning from their east coast trip as they battle a Jets team that has struggled on defense. San Jose absolutely needs this game and the intensity should reflect that. Back them at a relatively short price.Toronto Maple Leafs at Philadelphia Flyers (Saturday)Both teams should play with some desperation here - the Leafs are losers of four of their last five, and the Flyers are losers of two straight. Philadelphia has been excellent at home this season, scoring in bunches and winning three of four, while Toronto has been uninspiring on the road. The Flyers have not lost at home to the Leafs since the 2015-16 season, a streak that should continue here.St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild (Saturday)The Wild have been one of the more disappointing teams through the season's first month, but playing nine of their first 13 games on the road, especially for a team that typically thrives at home, isn't a winning recipe. Minnesota has won all three of its home games over the past two weeks and we should get them at a great price here as likely underdogs. After losing 2-1 to the Blues on Wednesday in St. Louis, the Wild look to return the favor Saturday night.Colorado Avalanche at Arizona Coyotes (Saturday)After allowing just six goals through its first four home games, Arizona lost 4-1 to Montreal on Wednesday. The Coyotes, winners of six of their last eight, will have two days off to get set for a visit from the Avalanche, who play the night before in Colorado and will be without stars Gabriel Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen. The Avs have lost their last five games on the road after playing at home the previous night. The Yotes are certainly worth backing in this spot at a likely short price.Chicago Blackhawks at Anaheim Ducks (Sunday)Facing John Gibson in the second game of a back-to-back away from home will not help Chicago solve its scoring issues. The Blackhawks are in Los Angeles on Saturday night for a game they should win before flying to Anaheim to play Sunday. They've been shut out in their only two road games so far this season (Saturday's result pending) and should have an equally tough time scoring against the Ducks, who continue to impress. Back Anaheim to close out the weekend with a win.Game propsBuffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals (Friday)Two of the Eastern Conference's best teams through October meet in Washington as the Capitals host the Sabres. Buffalo's firepower has dried up a bit over the past week, and while this is a talented team, regression is inevitable. The Sabres have scored just 15 goals in their last nine visits to Washington, so look to play their team total under 2.5.Montreal Canadiens at Dallas Stars (Saturday)Carey Price will return for the Canadiens, who play their third game in four nights amidst a Western Conference road trip. Coach Claude Julien will put an emphasis on a strong defensive game, which falls right in line with how the Stars have been playing. The first period under 1.5 goals seems like a strong situational play.New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes (Saturday)The Devils haven't done much winning this season, nor have they been able to score away from home. The team has just two goals in their three away games and visit a Hurricanes club that's allowed just six goals in their last four home contests. Until New Jersey proves it can score away from home, continue profiting with the under on their team total.Player propsWinnipeg Jets at San Jose Sharks (Friday)Evander Kane has been a power-play specialist for the Sharks this season and, in what should be a high-scoring game, has a great opportunity to add to his goal tally against the league's worst penalty kill.Chicago Blackhawks at Los Angeles Kings (Saturday)The Kings have allowed at least five goals in each of their last four games and have allowed a league-high 54 tallies this season. Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Strome were outstanding in a 5-1 win over Los Angeles last week, each recording three points, and should have their way again on Saturday. Back either to score, but my money is on DeBrincat.Alex Moretto is a sports betting writer for theScore. A journalism graduate from Guelph-Humber University, he has worked in sports media for over a decade. He will bet on anything from the Super Bowl to amateur soccer, is too impatient for futures, and will never trust a kicker. Find him on Twitter @alexjmoretto.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Doug Gilmour is back with the franchise.Gilmour announced Friday in an open letter on The Athletic that he's leaving his role as team president of the Ontario Hockey League's Kingston Frontenacs to join the Leafs as a community representative."I'm thrilled to be returning to Toronto in a formal capacity at a time when there is so much excitement for a team stacked with incredible talent," Gilmour said.The 56-year-old is joining former Leafs legends Darryl Sittler, Wendel Clark, Curtis Joseph, and Darcy Tucker in the community role.Gilmour spent 11 seasons with the Frontenacs. He was initially hired as head coach and served as general manager before assuming the role of president.As a player, the Ontario native spent seven seasons with the Maple Leafs, serving as captain from 1994-97. In 393 games with the club, he tallied 131 goals and 452 points. During the 1992-93 campaign, Gilmour set single-season franchise records for assists (95), and points (127) while also capturing the Selke Trophy.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

There were some stunning goals scored across the league in the first month of the 2019-20 season. With five months left in the campaign, it might be hard to top some of these highlight-reel markers.5. Connor McDavid's otherworldly speedEverybody knows Connor McDavid is fast, but sometimes his speed catches everyone off guard, including NHL defensemen. The Edmonton Oilers superstar blew by Philadelphia Flyers blue-liner Justin Braun, outmuscling him before scoring in style.

The Nashville Predators have signed forward Austin Watson to a three-year contract worth $4.5 million, the team announced Thursday.Watson's current contract, which pays him $1.1 million this season, was set to expire at the end of the campaign."Austin is the ultimate team player and we look forward to continuing to see him thrive and be an impactful member of our team," general manager David Poile said. "The Predators organization continues to support Austin and his family and are pleased to take this next step forward with them. His hard work, coupled with a caring environment, has him in a good place to be successful on and off the ice. Austin sticks up for his teammates and does whatever is necessary to help this team win hockey games."Watson was suspended for 27 games - though the ban was ultimately reduced to 18 contests - last September after pleading no contest to a domestic assault charge. He was reinstated by the NHL and NHLPA in March after going through the follow-up care phase of the Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program.The 27-year-old winger was drafted 18th overall by the Predators in 2010. He's notched 65 points over 265 games for his career.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi is dealing with a groin injury and won't play Thursday versus the Vegas Golden Knights, head coach Claude Julien announced.The sophomore pivot is only expected to be out day-to-day, according to Sportsnet's Eric Engels.Kotkaniemi has struggled so far in 2019-20, tallying just three points in 12 games, including only one in his last nine. The 19-year-old Finn was drafted third overall by the Canadiens in 2018 and registered 34 points in his rookie campaign.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff discussed Thursday the situation surrounding inactive defenseman Dustin Byfuglien, who has been away from the team for the opening stages of the season and recently underwent ankle surgery."It's a complicated issue," Cheveldayoff told reporters. "I'm here to speak but there's really not much that I can enlighten beyond what's been talked about as it stands right now."He added: "Going back to the start of training camp, that's when we met with Dustin and those are all pretty well-documented stuff and obviously over the course of time here, he has had an ankle surgery here now and we're dealing with that. So with respect to really anything else that I can comment on, that's pretty much where it's at, at this point in time. We're in constant conversations with his agents and that's where we're at."Byfuglien didn't attend training camp and was reportedly contemplating his future in the sport after being granted a personal leave. The team subsequently suspended him, but the ban was strictly for financial reasons, as he was made aware it was done so the Jets could remove his $7.6-million cap hit from their books.The 34-year-old blue-liner reportedly underwent the ankle procedure last week to repair an unresolved injury he suffered during the 2018-19 season, and his recovery could take more than four months, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.The NHL Players Association is in discussions with Byfuglien's agent, Ben Hankinson, to review the situation. If it's determined Byfuglien was injured playing hockey, the financial aspect of the issue could become more complicated, Dreger added.Byfuglien has played 14 NHL seasons and was held back by injuries last year. He managed to produce 31 points in 42 games and led all Jets skaters in ice time at 24:22 per contest.The Jets have felt the effects of his absence to start the campaign. The club is 6-7-0 and sits three points outside the playoff cutline.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin is hiring a lawyer to investigate how his name became associated with a company called Mark.Space and its financial losses, the player's agent, J.P. Barry, said, according to TSN's Rick Westhead.Russian website Sports.ru reported on Oct. 29 that Malkin invested $4 million in Mark.Space, a virtual reality startup. After delays in development, the company reportedly used an initial coin offering (ICO) - which uses cryptocurrency to crowdfund projects - to raise an additional $10 million by attaching Malkin's name to the project.That money has since been lost, according to Sports.ru.Malkin is discussing with lawyers why his name was included in the report by Sports.ru and plans to hire someone to investigate its claims.Barry said Malkin invested around $2 million in a clothing company that was run by his long-time friend. That company sold clothing online but Malkin wasn't aware it was in the cryptocurrency industry, his agent said."This is about two (business) partners going at each other and (Malkin) now has to figure out what happened," Barry said. "A lawyer will have to go in and get all the documents and figure out what happened with the company."Barry said neither he nor Malkin was contacted at any point by Sports.ru to comment on its findings prior to the report being published."No, the internet - it's garbage," Malkin told Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now. "I don't like the internet. ... Right now, it's garbage for me. I know I'm a good guy. I don't know what to say about that, because it's a little bit crazy for me, but I know it's nothing bad."Malkin, who has been out with a lower-body injury since Oct. 5, returned to practice Monday and is hopeful to play Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Letestu will miss at least six months after being diagnosed with myocarditis, a virus that attacks the heart, head coach Paul Maurice confirmed Thursday to Jets reporter Mitchell Clinton.Letestu's long-term health is not in question, but the 34-year-old will only be able to take part in light physical activity.The veteran forward inked a one-year, $700,000 pact with the Jets in July and has appeared in seven games for the club this season.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Inactive Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien recently underwent surgery on his ankle, general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff confirmed on Thursday.The procedure was needed to repair unresolved issues from a high ankle sprain the blue-liner suffered last season, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.Byfuglien didn't attend training camp and was reportedly contemplating his future in the sport after being granted a personal leave from the team.He was then suspended by the team without pay, which head coach Paul Maurice confirmed was a procedural decision that Byfuglien was aware of. The Jets were able to remove Byfuglien's $7.6-million cap hit from their books until his potential return to the club, though McKenzie reports it's too early to determine whether the defenseman will play this season.Byfuglien's recovery is expected to carry into the new year, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.Former Jets blue-liners Jacob Trouba, Tyler Myers, and Ben Chiarot found new teams over the summer, which, in combination with Byfuglien's surprising absence, has led to Winnipeg's depth issues on the back end. The Jets have struggled out of the gate to a 6-7 record and rank 24th with 44 goals against through 13 contests.Despite being limited to only 42 games in 2018-19, Byfuglien registered 31 points and led all Jets skaters in 24:22 of ice time per night.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

T.J. Oshie is hoping the Washington Capitals' rather unconventional championship tradition lives on in the wake of the Washington Nationals' World Series victory Wednesday night.

New Jersey Devils star Taylor Hall was rather miffed by the chorus of boo birds coming from the Prudential Center crowd during Wednesday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning."We’re kind of battling our own fans right now," Hall said, according to The Trentonian's Mike Ashmore. "We were 1-for-3 on the power play and we are getting booed. It’s a tie game, we are getting booed."That’s a tough environment to play in sometimes, especially when you are at home ... If you’re playing at home, you want to feed off the energy of the crowd and not let that affect you, but sometimes it does.”Hall, whose two assists in the contest pushed his point total to nine in 10 games this season, is playing in the final year of his current deal and is scheduled to become one of the league's most coveted unrestricted free agents on July 1.The 27-year-old became the first player in Devils' history to capture the Hart Trophy after his career-best 93-point campaign in 2017-18.Following an exciting offseason, the Devils sit in last place in the Metropolitan Division with only two wins over their first 10 games.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

P.K. Subban was his own harshest critic after the New Jersey Devils fell 7-6 in overtime to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night.The veteran blue-liner logged 24 minutes, but he was held off the scoresheet and finished as a minus-2 during the loss. That's not his worst statistical effort, but Subban still took the blame for the loss."For our team we played so well all game. We should have won this game. I feel like a lack of me playing up to the level I'm capable of really hurt us today," Subban told reporters postgame."Today I looked like a rookie on the ice, to be honest with you."The Devils took an early lead, and they led 5-3 in the third period before Tampa scored three unanswered goals. Kyle Palmieri netted the equalizer with seven seconds left in the final frame, but Tyler Johnson's overtime winner spoiled a New Jersey effort that featured a 42-23 shot advantage."It's frustrating. Personally, I should have been minus-4 today. I don't know if I was or not. They brought me in to do a job, so, I didn't do my job today," Subban said.Despite his critical self-assessment, Subban's underlying results in Tuesday's affair indicate he was a victim of some poor luck. The Devils controlled 63% of the shot attempts and 67% of expected goals with Subban on the ice at five-on-five, according to Natural Stat Trick. However, New Jersey was outscored 4-1 with No. 76 on the ice.The Devils acquired Subban in a draft-weekend blockbuster this past summer in exchange for Steven Santini, Jeremy Davies, and two second-round picks. The 30-year-old had recorded four points in nine games entering Tuesday's contest.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Kirby Dach isn't going back to junior this season.Dach will stay in the NHL for the duration of the campaign, according to Carter Baum of the team's website.The third overall pick in June's draft will remain with the Chicago Blackhawks for the foreseeable future, head coach Jeremy Colliton confirmed on Wednesday.“He’s been a bright spot for us," Colliton said. "... He immediately showed he was comfortable in this league.”Dach has recorded a goal and an assist across six contests since being called up on Oct. 19. The 18-year-old was summoned following a three-game conditioning stint with the AHL's Rockford IceHogs.He racked up 73 points with the WHL's Saskatoon Blades in 2018-19.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Defenseman Martin Marincin is the latest expendable depth player for the Toronto Maple Leafs."Jake Muzzin’s health could change this, but Toronto would move Martin Marincin," Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman wrote in Wednesday's edition of "31 Thoughts."Marincin has been a frequent healthy scratch and has played only six games for the Maple Leafs this season, collecting no points while averaging 11:06 in ice time.Muzzin left Tuesday's loss to the Washington Capitals with a leg injury, and Leafs head coach Mike Babcock had no update on his status Wednesday, according to TSN's Kristen Shilton. The Toronto back end was bolstered by the return of Travis Dermott, who made his season debut on Tuesday.Marincin has spent parts of five campaigns with Toronto and has notched 19 points in 122 contests over that span. The Leafs re-signed the 27-year-old to a one-year deal at the league minimum of $700,000 in June.Friedman reported earlier in October that Toronto was looking to trade forward Nic Petan to give him a better opportunity to play and to clear room on the roster for Zach Hyman's impending return.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a broken finger on Oct. 16 against the Washington Capitals.The 29-year-old skated on a line flanked by Mitch Marner and Trevor Moore, but head coach Mike Babcock says it's unclear when Tavares will return to game action.“I can’t tell you when he’s playing. I just know we’re doing everything, and he’s doing everything, to be ready when he gets his opportunity," Babcock said following Wednesday's practice, according to The Athletic's Jonas Siegel. "The doctors will check that out and decide when he’s available.”The Leafs don't play again until they meet the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, and Tavares says he'll have a better idea of his status for that contest after practice on Friday, according to the Toronto Sun's Terry Koshan.Tavares was originally slated to be out for at least two weeks.The Ontario native tallied three goals and seven points in eight games before his injury. Tavares led the Leafs and finished third in the NHL with a career-high 47 goals in 2018-19.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Welcome to Puck Pursuit, a weekly NHL podcast hosted by John Matisz, theScore's national hockey writer.Subscribe to the show on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.Former NHL defenseman Bryan Berard joins this week's episode to discuss a wide range of topics:

The inescapable storyline leading up to Tuesday's tilt between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals was Alex Ovechkin's pregame comments, in which he said his opponent needs to learn to "play differently" if it plans on winning a Stanley Cup.After the Capitals' 4-3 victory, during which Ovechkin recorded four points, Leafs head coach Mike Babcock was asked what he thought about the player's statement."Well, I don't know if he's wrong," Babcock said. "I think he knows because he lived it. If you look at Steve Yzerman, he lived it. A lot of guys live it until they're 30. You've got to decide whether you wait until you're 30 or do you want to figure it out now? It's the ultimate team game and you've got to sacrifice individual rights for team rights."Ovechkin's list of individual accomplishments was largely overshadowed by a lack of playoff success prior to winning the Stanley Cup in 2018. The Capitals hadn't made it out of the second round since drafting Ovechkin until they won it all two seasons ago."He lived it," Babcock said. "He was the guy. Then he figured it out. 'This is what we've got to do to win.'"Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews was also asked about Ovechkin's comments and agreed that playoff growing pains can help a team."Yeah, I mean, how many times did they lose to Pittsburgh before they finally broke through?" Matthews said, according to TSN's Mark Masters. "You learn from those experiences."Ovechkin's stellar performance Tuesday night continued his dominance versus the Maple Leafs, as he scored his 40th and 41st goals in his 50th game versus Toronto.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman suffered a lower-body injury Tuesday night against the New York Rangers and is considered day-to-day, the team announced.Pat Maroon, who departed midway through the game, and Anthony Cirelli, who didn't play Tuesday, are also both considered day-to-day with upper-body injuries.Head coach Jon Cooper said postgame that he's unsure if Hedman will be able to play Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils, according to The Athletic's Joe Smith. Cooper also added that he's hopeful Cirelli's injury isn't long term and that Maroon "checked out" OK.Hedman entered the evening with nine points in 10 games and led the Lightning in ice time. Cirelli has just four points but has been an effective two-way center for the Bolts. Maroon, meanwhile, has three points in 10 games with Tampa after signing a one-year deal as a free agent this offseason.The Lightning lost 4-1 to the Rangers in the shorthanded effort.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Muzzin suffered a leg injury in the first period of Tuesday's contest versus the Washington Capitals and didn't return.After the 4-3 overtime loss, Mike Babcock said Muzzin suffered a charley horse, according to TSN's Mark Masters. The head coach didn't provide a potential recovery timeline.Muzzin took a hard hit against the boards from Tom Wilson and left the game in discomfort.

Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.Nearly a month into the season, the NHL landscape is taking shape. We have enough of a sample size that slow starts are cause for legitimate concern, while hot ones provide valid reason for optimism. As a result, Stanley Cup odds are also on the move.Let's look at some of the biggest risers and fallers as October ends.Edmonton Oilers (20-1)Previous odds (Oct. 8): 50-1Any value on the Western Conference co-leader is gone as the Oilers' odds have shortened to 20-1 courtesy of their 8-3-1 start. Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid are on pace for 143 points each, while James Neal has already exceeded his goal total from last season. Still, this feels like a great time to sell high on Edmonton.The power play is scorching, but per 60 minutes of five-on-five play, the Oilers are 26th in the NHL in Corsi For, 29th in Fenwick For, 30th in shots for, and 25th in expected goals for (courtesy of Natural Stat Trick). Those rankings would be even worse if not for the heroics of their top line. Edmonton has minimal talent outside of its big four forwards, and that lack of depth will eventually prove its undoing.

New Jersey Devils forward Nikita Gusev will be a healthy scratch Wednesday but will be given a special learning opportunity with club legend Patrik Elias in the press box."(Elias) knows the difference between the leagues. He knows the differences of coming over as a European player to here," head coach John Hynes said Tuesday. "... Patty was a cerebral offensive player, but he was very good on both sides of the puck.""... Because Patty's been around with us so long, he knows how we want to play and he knows some of the adjustments it takes for a young player."The 27-year-old Gusev led the KHL in scoring last season and has three goals and one assist in nine games to kick off his NHL career."It's been a lot of hockey for him since he's come in," Hynes added. "... He's a veteran player with tons of experience, but he's a rookie in the NHL. That's something we want to help him work through."Elias spent 20 seasons with the Devils between 1995 and 2016 and played in the Russian Superleague during the lockout in 2004-05. He amassed 408 goals and 1025 points in 1240 games with New Jersey.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Brent Seabrook isn't thrilled about having to watch his team's game from the press box once again.The Blackhawks defenseman will be a healthy scratch for the second consecutive contest when Chicago faces the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night, according to NBC Sports Chicago's Charlie Roumeliotis."I don't think I need rest," the veteran blue-liner said after the morning skate. "I think I feel great. I'm 34. You guys seem to want to write articles about my age and my speed. I feel like I still got a lot to offer in this league and (can) still be a good player for somebody."Seabrook was also forced to sit out the Blackhawks' win Sunday versus the Los Angeles Kings. Tuesday will mark the third time he's been designated a healthy scratch in his 15-year career.He has produced one goal and no assists in nine games this season while averaging 17:39 of ice time. He averaged 19:06 in 2018-19 and has a career mark of 22:01.Seabrook is in the fourth season of an eight-year, $55-million contract. He's spent his entire career with Chicago and helped the club win the Stanley Cup in 2010, 2013, and 2015.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Vancouver Canucks prospect Nils Hoglander got the hockey world buzzing on Tuesday with a spectacular goal while playing for Swedish club Rogle BK Angelholm.The Canucks' 2019 second-round pick fought off his defender by banking the puck off the net before scooping it up for an incredible lacrosse-style tally.

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will be out indefinitely with a lower-body injury, the team announced Tuesday."Landy got hurt over the last couple of games and came to practice Sunday, had some discomfort," Avs head coach Jared Bednar told the media, including the Denver Post's Mike Chambers. "He's going to miss some significant time here, I really don't have a timetable."It's unclear exactly when the 26-year-old Landeskog suffered the injury. He logged more than 20 minutes of ice time in Colorado's most recent game on Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks.The Swedish forward has recorded three goals and seven points in 11 games this season for the Avalanche, who occupy first place in the Central Division.Landeskog's absence comes after it was announced last week that star linemate Mikko Rantanen will be out week-to-week with a reported leg injury.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin offered his blunt assessment on what the Toronto Maple Leafs must change if they want to win a Stanley Cup.“They’re still young group of guys. I hope they’re gonna learn," Ovechkin told the assembled media, including Yahoo Sports Canada, ahead of Tuesday night's contest. "But it’s up to them how they want to do it. If they want to play for yourself or if they want to win Stanley Cup, they have to play differently.”Ovechkin's Capitals eliminated a young Maple Leafs team in the opening round of the 2017 playoffs. Over two years later, Toronto is still searching for its first playoff series victory with its core group and has struggled out of the gate in October.With a 6-5-2 record this season, the Leafs have been mired by slow starts and poor defensive play. The club has conceded the opening goal in 10 of its 13 contests and ranks 24th defensively - allowing 3.38 goals against per game.Auston Matthews, despite already scoring nine goals this season, has received criticism for his subpar defensive play. Ovechkin offered the 22-year-old some words of encouragement when he was asked about the Leafs' blue-chip center."He's still young, he is going to be a great player, and he is right now," Ovechkin said, according to the Washington Post's Samantha Pell. "Again, it is good thing - like, he wants to learn and he wants to be better, so it's nice."Tuesday marks the second of three meetings between the two sides this season. The Capitals defeated the Leafs 4-3 in Washington on Oct. 16.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Nashville Predators inked star defenseman Roman Josi to an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value of $9.059 million, the club announced Tuesday.The deal includes a full no-movement clause for all eight years and $33.75 million in signing bonuses, reports TSN's Pierre LeBrun.Josi will become the third-highest-paid blue-liner in the NHL behind Erik Karlsson ($11.5 million AAV) and Drew Doughty ($11 million AAV) when his new pact takes effect in 2020-21.The 29-year-old captain is in the final campaign of a seven-year, $28-million deal he signed with the Predators in June 2013.Josi is coming off a 56-point season and has already racked up 13 points in the first 11 games of 2019-20 while leading the Predators in ice time.He averaged 52 points over the previous six campaigns.Nashville currently has about $2.5 million in cap space and nine pending unrestricted free agents, including forward Mikael Granlund.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded forward Brendan Perlini to the Detroit Red Wings for defense prospect Alec Regula, the team announced on Monday.This marks the second time Perlini has been traded in as many years. Last season, the Arizona Coyotes traded him and Dylan Strome to the Blackhawks in exchange for Nick Schmaltz.Perlini fell out of favor in Chicago. He's played just one game this season and logged under eight minutes.Perlini, the 12th overall pick in 2014, has recorded 45 goals and 72 points in 200 career NHL games.Regula was the Red Wings' third-round pick in 2018. The 6-foot-4 blue-liner is currently playing with the OHL's London Knights and has tallied 11 points in 10 games this season.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.October has just about come and gone.Some teams will be aiming to stay hot over these final few days, while others will be desperate to generate some momentum heading into November. Here's your betting guide to the final week of October:Game bettingFlorida Panthers at Vancouver Canucks (Monday)Travis Green is likely still wondering how his team blew a 5-1 lead to lose in a shootout against the Capitals on Friday night. The Canucks have had two days off to think about losing me my bet, but they get the chance to right the ship here against the Panthers. Florida is coming off an impressive win in Edmonton last night, but this is a tough spot for it on a back-to-back with travel and backup Samuel Montembeault in net.San Jose Sharks at Boston Bruins (Tuesday)No team has lost fewer games this season than the Bruins, who find themselves in a tricky situation Tuesday as they gear up for their third game in four nights. As high as they're flying right now, this feels like a letdown spot after a perfect weekend, which included a shutout win over the St. Louis Blues in a Stanley Cup Final rematch. The Sharks are reeling through this East Coast trip, but expect a much better effort than they put forward against the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. San Jose will likely be priced close to +200 and offer excellent value.Washington Capitals at Toronto Maple Leafs (Tuesday)The Maple Leafs have been playing .500 hockey through October, and while they've hardly lived up to lofty expectations, they've been relatively easy to predict from a betting perspective. Much has been made about their deficiencies in back-to-backs, but they've consistently followed them up with impressive performances, including wins over Boston and San Jose in their last two attempts. The Capitals are concluding a lengthy five-game road trip, including four stops in Canada, and might lack the intensity of a more desperate Toronto side. Take the Leafs here at what's likely to be a very short price.Tampa Bay Lightning at New Jersey Devils (Wednesday)The Devils have only played nine games this season, fewest among all teams. That's not a comment on their on-ice performances, though it really could be. This will be just the second game in 11 nights for New Jersey, for no good reason. With just two wins thus far, the Devils sit in the NHL's basement, and with so much time off to iron out their issues, there's no excuse for them not to come roaring out of the gate. They face a Lightning team that will have played the night before in New York. The Devils aren't nearly as good as the preseason hype suggested, but this is as good a spot as any to back them so far this season.Edmonton Oilers at Columbus Blue Jackets (Wednesday)Following a 7-1 start, the Oilers head into the week going 1-1-2 over the last eight days. They've lost their last three road games, scoring just one goal. They begin an East Coast swing in Detroit on Tuesday before flying to Columbus for the second half of a back-to-back. The Blue Jackets keep things close at home, as each of their last five contests at Nationwide Arena has been decided by just a goal. Expect another tight game, with the under looking a strong play.Montreal Canadiens at Vegas Golden Knights (Thursday)The Canadiens have lost 10 of their last 13 contests on the road when playing the second game of a back-to-back, as they are here in the infancy stages of their West Coast trip. Keith Kinkaid will also almost assuredly be in net for Montreal, with Carey Price likely to start Wednesday night in Arizona. The price on the Golden Knights will be steep, so you can also look toward the puck line if you aren't willing to lay the juice.Game propsChicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators (Tuesday)Until the Blackhawks prove they can score consistently, you should probably bet against them doing so. They had a five-goal outburst against the lowly Kings on Sunday but have otherwise been starved of goals. Prior to that game, they scored just three times in their previous three outings, and they were shut out in their only road contest this season. Ride their team total under 2.5, especially against a Predators team that's held Chicago to two goals or fewer in each of its last six trips to Bridgestone Arena.Montreal Canadiens at Vegas Golden Knights (Thursday)Doubling up on this game, hit the Canadiens' team total under 2.5 goals. In their last 14 games away to Western Conference teams in the second half of a back-to-back, they've scored two or fewer goals in 12 of them. And, of course, there's also the old adage about Quebec-born goalies elevating their game against the Canadiens. Could a shutout for Marc-Andre Fleury be in the cards?Player propsFlorida Panthers at Vancouver Canucks (Monday)No team is averaging more goals per game this season than the Canucks. They should definitely improve on that against a Panthers club allowing 3.45 goals thus far. (Only six teams have allowed more.) Florida will play its backup and could be tired playing in its second game in as many nights. Elias Pettersson's three goals this season have come in Vancouver's four home contests. Look for him to add to his tally in this one.Edmonton Oilers at Detroit Red Wings (Tuesday)The Oilers boast the league's top power-play unit and will take on the Red Wings and their 29th-ranked penalty kill. Seven of James Neal's 10 goals this season have come with the man advantage. Back him to get on the scoresheet against Detroit.Alex Moretto is a sports betting writer for theScore. A journalism graduate from Guelph-Humber University, he has worked in sports media for over a decade. He will bet on anything from the Super Bowl to amateur soccer, is too impatient for futures, and will never trust a kicker. Find him on Twitter @alexjmoretto.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Winnipeg Jets forward Adam Lowry has been suspended two contests for checking Calgary Flames defenseman Oliver Kylington into the boards during Saturday's contest, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced Monday.Lowry hit Kylington into the glass from behind just before the end of the second period of the Heritage Classic in Regina, Saskatchewan. The 26-year-old received a two-minute minor on the play."Lowry (had) sufficient time to adjust his course to deliver a legal check, minimize the force of this check, or avoid the check completely," the league explained. "Instead, Lowry finishes this check with force, driving Kylington into the glass."The Jets center is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the CBA; he was suspended two games for high-sticking Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg in March.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It appears P.K. Subban and Lindsey Vonn got the last laugh after Gritty tried to steal Subban's fiancee earlier this month.

The Pittsburgh Penguins could have blue-chip forward Evgeni Malkin back as early as Nov. 2 against the Edmonton Oilers.Malkin, who suffered a leg injury during Pittsburgh's second game of the season against the Columbus Blue Jackets, skated in a non-contact jersey at practice Monday."I skated last week every day. I feel good," the 33-year-old said following Monday's skate."I miss the ice, so much. I missed the last three weeks. It's a little bit hard mentally. I try to stay positive and focus and do my best and work hard. I hope I'm back versus Edmonton."The Penguins have managed to weather the storm so far, posting a 6-4-0 record in Malkin's absence.Pittsburgh forwards Bryan Rust and Nick Bjugstad returned to the lineup Saturday against the Dallas Stars as the team continues to recover from its early-season injury woes.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.