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BROSSARD — The Montreal Canadiens might be getting some reinforcements soon after Patrik Laine practised with his teammates for the first time since suffering a left knee sprain.

Kris Knoblauch had a lot to process. Handed the keys to an Edmonton Oilers roster stuck in neutral and full of frustration, the rookie NHL head coach must have felt like he was drinking from a fire hose some 12 months ago.

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs have placed Max Domi on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, making him the fifth Toronto forward sidelined with an injury.

VANCOUVER — Cancer. Major injuries. The death of a parent. The Vancouver Canucks have been through it all this season. Yet another key Canucks player was sidelined Tuesday when the club announced that centre J.T.

Minnesota Wild (12-3-3, in the Central Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (10-8-2, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Thursday, 9 p.m.

New York Islanders (7-7-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (7-9-2, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings take on the New York Islanders as losers of three in a row.

Colorado Avalanche (10-9, in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (13-4-1, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay Lightning (10-6-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Florida Panthers (12-6-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (6-12-1, in the Central Division) Chicago; Thursday, 8:30 p.m.

Utah Hockey Club (7-8-3, in the Central Division) vs. Boston Bruins (8-9-3, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins look to end a three-game losing streak when they play the Utah Hockey Club.