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• Still sidelined with a migraine disorder, Nolan Patrick took part in Philadelphia Flyers practice on Wednesday. (NBC Philadelphia)
• Bobby Ryan was also back at practice on Wednesday, joining the Ottawa Senators for the first time since November. (Ottawa Sun)
• Detroit Red Wings forward Anthony Mantha calls punctured lung the worst pain he has ever been in. (Detroit Free Press)
• NHL Numbers: Hockeytown, we have a problem (The Hockey News)
• After trip, St. Louis Blues find comfort at home. (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
• The rest of the Calgary Flames defense will have to step up if Mark Giordano is out long-term. (Calgary Herald)
• Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews is impressed by Alex Ovechkin as they both chase the Rocket Richard award. (Sportsnet)
• Is this the end of the NHL line for San Jose Sharks forwards Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau? (Spectors Hockey)
• The Pittsburgh Penguins power play has been both not great and not terrible. (Tribune Review)
• The Boston Bruins reported interest in defenseman Brendan Dillon is warranted. (Bruins Daily)
• Back to basics: The Washington Capitals must play tougher hockey down the stretch. (NOVA Caps)
• What is the level of concern for Sami Vatanen and Nico Hischier injuries? (NJ.com)
• Peter DeBoer is starting the Vegas Golden Knights’ fourth line to drag the group into the game. (Sin Bin Vegas)
• Making one fan’s Tampa Bay Lightning wish come true. (Tampa Bay Times)
• Jake Gardiner: Tempest with the Carolina Hurricanes. (Rotoworld)
• The Vancouver Canucks have problems right now but they are good problems to have. (Canucks Army)
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