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Posted On Tuesday, 01.26.2016 / 1:41 PM

By Matt Kalman -  NHL.com Correspondent /NHL.com - 2015-16 At the Rink blog

At the Rink: Ducks at Bruins

BOSTON -- Boston Bruins forward Matt Beleskey will face his former team for the first time when the Bruins play the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday at TD Garden (7 p.m. ET; TVA Sports, SNO, SNW, FS-W, NESN).

Beleskey spent his first seven NHL seasons with the Ducks, and had an NHL career-best 22 goals last season. He was one of the most coveted unrestricted free agents last summer and signed a five-year, $19 million contract with the Bruins (26-17-5) on July 1.

"It's going to be fun," Beleskey said. "Definitely one I had circled on the calendar. But this is a big two points for us heading into the [All-Star] break and we'll be ready to get those."

The Bruins have won five of their past six games (5-1-0), including a 3-2 win at the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday. Beleskey has eight goals in 46 games for the Bruins, but his contribution is measured in more than points.

"You know we’ve got some skill players but we also need some players that are going to get their noses dirty and be physical," Bruins coach Claude Julien said. "And when he's at his best that's exactly what he is. He's not afraid to go to the net, he's not afraid to finish his checks. He's gritty, gets his nose dirty and it's been a good blend for our hockey club."

Posted On Tuesday, 01.26.2016 / 12:48 PM

By Wes Crosby -  NHL.com Correspondent /NHL.com - 2015-16 At the Rink blog

At the Rink: Devils at Penguins

PITTSBURGH -- A few familiar faces will return to Consol Energy Center when the New Jersey Devils face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday (7 p.m. ET; MSG+, ROOT).

Devils general manager Ray Shero will make his way back to Pittsburgh for the first time since being fired as Penguins GM in May 2014, and he'll be joined by several former Penguins players and employees. New Jersey coach John Hynes, who had coached Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, the Penguins' American Hockey League affiliate, will step behind the Consol Energy Center bench for the first time. Also playing for the Devils will be former Penguins forwards Lee Stempniak and Bobby Farnham.

"I didn't know," Hynes said about whether he figured to ever coach the Penguins. "I think it's one of those things where you always want to be able to concentrate on the job you're in. But at that point, when you're in the American Hockey League, you have some aspirations to go to the National Hockey League. But I didn't really try to overthink it too much."

Posted On Tuesday, 01.26.2016 / 12:36 PM

By Sean Farrell -  NHL.com Correspondent /NHL.com - 2015-16 At the Rink blog

At the Rink: Blue Jackets at Canadiens

MONTREAL -- Montreal Canadiens forward Daniel Carr won't play against Columbus Blue Jackets at Bell Centre on Tuesday (7:30 p.m.; FS-O, RDS, SNE).

Carr sustained a lower-body injury after he was hit by Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin during the first period of Montreal's 5-2 loss in Columbus on Monday.

He left after the first period and Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said after the game Carr would not be available Tuesday.

Neither team held a morning skate Tuesday.

Posted On Tuesday, 01.26.2016 / 11:30 AM

By Eric Goodman -  NHL.com Fantasy Staff Writer /NHL.com - Fantasy Spin Blog

DraftKings daily fantasy value picks for Jan. 26

Each day during the 2015-16 season, NHL.com's fantasy staff will identify one player at each position worth owning in DraftKings daily fantasy hockey contests. Based on factors including but not limited to matchups, line combinations, power-play usage, statistical coverage and recent production, we'll provide you with lower-priced options that can help you build a winning lineup.


Boone Jenner, C, Columbus Blue Jackets

DraftKings price: $4,800

The Blue Jackets visit the Montreal Canadiens in the back end of their home-and-home series Tuesday. Jenner proved to be a great value pick Monday with three assists, three blocked shots and two shots on goal in a 5-2 win. The second-line forward has been dependable against Montreal in his career with five points (two goals, three assists), four blocked shots and 15 SOG in four games.

Posted On Tuesday, 01.26.2016 / 10:15 AM

By Dan Rosen -  NHL.com Senior Writer /NHL.com - Over the Boards blog

Sabres coach Bylsma has good read on rookie Eichel

NEW YORK -- Buffalo Sabres coach Dan Bylsma has a unique way of telling if rookie center Jack Eichel is going to have his legs and his 'A' game on any given night.

He listens.

"[Eichel] can be engaged in the game vocally and that's really to me a big indicator of where he is on the ice," Bylsma said. "Doing it night in and night out is a challenge. Traveling and getting in at 5 in the morning is a challenge. It's a challenge for everybody, but a challenge for young guys that may not be accustomed to play this many games in this rapid succession. [Talking on the bench] translates into him skating. It translates into him using his feet."

Posted On Monday, 01.25.2016 / 11:25 PM

NHL.com - 2015-2016 Situation Room blog

Situation Room Initiated Challenge: ARI @ MIN - 2:47 of Overtime

At 2:47 of overtime in the Coyotes/Wild game, the Situation Room initiated a review under the terms of a Coach’s Challenge to review the “Interference on the Goalkeeper” decision that resulted in a “no goal” call.

After reviewing all available replays and consulting with NHL Hockey Operations staff, the Referee determined that Arizona’s Mikkel Boedker interfered with Minnesota goaltender Devan Dubnyk before the puck crossed the goal line.

Therefore the original call stands – no goal Arizona Coyotes.

Posted On Monday, 01.25.2016 / 9:48 PM

NHL.com - 2015-2016 Situation Room blog

Video Review: BOS @ PHI - 18:06 of the Third Period

At 18:06 of the third period in the Bruins/Flyers game, video review confirmed the referee's call on the ice that Brett Connolly's stick was at or below the height of the crossbar when he deflected the puck into the Philadelphia net. According to Rule 38.4 (vi) "The determining factor is where the puck makes contact with the stick in relation to the crossbar. If the puck makes contact with the portion of the stick that is at or below the level of the crossbar and enters the goal, this goal shall be allowed". Good goal Boston.

Posted On Monday, 01.25.2016 / 9:31 PM

NHL.com - 2015-2016 Situation Room blog

Coach's Challenge: BOS @ PHI - 12:08 of the Third Period

At 12:08 of the third period in the Bruins/Flyers game, Boston requested a Coach’s Challenge to review whether Philadelphia was off-side prior to Wayne Simmonds’ goal.

Review was not conclusive in determining whether Philadelphia was off-side prior to the goal. According to Rule 78.7, “If a review is not conclusive and/or there is any doubt whatsoever as to whether the call on the ice was correct, the On-Ice Official(s) will be instructed to confirm their original call.”

Therefore the original call stands – good goal Philadelphia Flyers.

Since the Coach’s Challenge did not result in the original call being overturned, the Boston Bruins forfeit their time-out.

Posted On Monday, 01.25.2016 / 7:05 PM

By Craig Merz -  NHL.com Correspondent /NHL.com - 2015-16 At the Rink blog

At the Rink: Canadiens at Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS – Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban is in the lineup against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday (7 p.m. ET; RDS, SNE, FS-O).

Subban was a game-time decision after missing the morning skate because of illness, but he extended his regular-season consecutive games streak to 255, the longest on Montreal; he has not missed a game since Jan. 30, 2013.

Subban, who has 33 points (three goals) and is averaging 26:03 of ice time in 48 games, has never missed a game because of injury or illness during his NHL career; the last time he missed a game was because of a contract impasse that kept him out of the first six games of the 2012-13 season. He was a healthy scratch the six other times he has missed a game since his first NHL game during the 2009-10 season.

"He's a guy first of all that keeps himself in great shape to be able to do that, play that many games in a row," Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said.

Posted On Monday, 01.25.2016 / 5:48 PM

By Dan Rosen -  NHL.com Senior Writer /NHL.com - 2015-16 At the Rink blog

At the Rink: Sabres at Rangers

NEW YORK -- Buffalo Sabres forward Matt Moulson has done just about everything in his power this season to make rookie center Jack Eichel feel comfortable, from guiding him on the ice to putting a roof over his head off it.

Sabres coach Dan Bylsma feels it's time for Eichel to return the favor to Moulson, which is the reason why he's putting the two of them on the same line with Zemgus Girgensons against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Monday (7:30 p.m. ET; NBCSN).

Moulson, who is letting Eichel live in his house this season, has no points in his previous 18 games and no goals in his previous 35. Girgensons returns to the lineup after missing the past four games with an upper-body injury.

"[Moulson] played with Jack earlier in the year and I think offered some support to Jack and been there for Jack on that line," Bylsma said. "Now, it's time for maybe Jack to be there for Matt, a guy he is obviously very familiar with and has spent a lot of time with. I think it may be time for Jack to pull Matt out of a long drought."

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