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Thursday, 20 October 2011 03:55

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

Penguins

-Chris Kunitz (right) might only have one goal, but he's still been a big part of the team's offense.

-James Neal is Mr. October. (PG+)

-Statistically, Brooks Orpik and Paul Martin have been among the best defensive defensemen in the NHL.

-Penguins executive Bill Guerin. Not a fan of the NBA lockout.

Atlantic Division

-Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur is expected to be sidelined another seven to 10 days due to his right shoulder injury.

-Tonight, Flyers forward Jaromir Jagr faces another team which doesn't care too much for him in the Capitals.

-The Flyers recalled forward Brayden Schenn from Adirondack of the AHL and demoted forwards Zac Rinaldo and Harry Zolnierczyk.

Northeast Division

-Shootout goals by Joffrey Lupul and Matt Frattin gave the Maple Leafs a comeback 4-3 win against the Jets. Phil Kessel had a goal and two assists in regulation for Toronto while Lupul scored two regulation goals. James Reimer made 26 saves in the victory. Dustin Byfuglien recorded two assists for Winnipeg.

-One of Lupul's goals destroyed a camera:

-Check out this rocket of a one-timer by Kessel:

-The Maple Leafs demoted forward Nazem Kadri to Toronto of the AHL.

-Senators defenseman and former Penguin Sergei Gonchar is expected to return to the lineup tonight after missing two games due to a foot ailment.

Southeast Division

-Capitals forward Jay Beagle has not practiced since he was knocked out by Arron Asham last week.

-Lightning defenseman Eric Brewer is dealing with an "upper-body" injury.

-The Hurricanes demoted defenseman Justin Faulk to Charlotte of the AHL.

Central Division

-Bronze statues of Blackhawks legends Bobby Hull (right) and Stan Mikita will be unveiled outside the United Center Saturday.

-The Blue Jackets assigned Mathieu Corbeil to Saint John of the QMJHL.

-The Red Wings signed goaltender Petr Mrazek, a fifth-round pick in 2010, to a three-year entry-level contract.

Northwest Division

-Former Penguins defenseman Corey Potter has found a home with the Oilers.

Pacific Division

-"Oh, my God, I could have lost my eye. I could have broken the bone. A lot of things could have happened without it." - Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin on wearing a visor. He was struck in the face with a puck Tuesday.

-After spending his entire career with the Devils, Sharks defenseman Colin White faces the Devils for the first time.

(Photo: Kunitz-Jamie Sabau/Getty Images; Hull-Sports Illustrated)

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