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Boston Bruins

Brett Connolly has yet to play a game for the Bruins since being acquired from Tampa Bay before the NHL trade deadline. That could change Thursday. After Wednesday’s practice at Ristuccia Arena, Connolly said he feels ready to play. He practiced on the fourth line and shared time with David Pastrnak on the No. 2 power-play unit. – Boston Globe

Chicago Blackhawks

Patrick Kane participated in his first practice with teammates since suffering a broken left collarbone when he took the ice Wednesday at Johnny's IceHouse West. Kane was wearing a white non-contact sweater during the 45- minute practice and stayed on the ice afterward to get more work in. – Chicago Tribune

Montreal Canadiens

Projected lineup vs. Capitals

Pacioretty - Plekanec - Gallagher
Galchenyuk - Desharnais - Parenteau
Prust - Eller - Weise
De la Rose - Mitchell - Smith-Pelly

Markov - Subban
Emelin - Petry
Beaulieu - Gilbert

Price
Tokarski

Columbus Blue Jackets