DENVER, Colorado - Tonight will also be the first time JT Compher faces off with former University of Michigan linemate Kyle Connor at the NHL level.
Connor, Compher, and Tyler Motte formed one of the most dangerous lines in NCAA hockey in the 2015-16 season, combining for 154 points in the 38 games Michigan played.
"All three of us can score different ways. Our games complement each other so well. We were playing the right way defensively and that created a lot of offence for us," said Connor, who finished as a Hobey Baker finalist that season. "It'll be fun. He's having some success there, and he's playing well. It's good to see that. It's good competition and it's always fun playing against him. I'm looking forward to it."
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Tonight marks first NHL match up between former Michigan linemates Connor and Compher
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