Tomas Plekanec scored the game-winning goal for Montreal on Tuesday and he gave the game puck to Jean Beliveau’s widow, Elise:
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Before this season, Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau didn’t have much experience traveling. When he played for Boston College, they were usually not much further than an hour-long bus trip from their opponent. (Calgary Sun)
Scott Laughton has impressed the Philadelphia Flyers since he was called up from the AHL on Nov. 18. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
If you missed Buffalo’s 1-0 victory over Los Angeles, here are the highlights:
What have been the biggest disappointments in the NHL so far in 2014-15? (Puck Daddy)
The AHL Hamilton Bulldogs raised $30,045 for Marcus Cirillo, the son of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo. Marcus’ father was shot and killed on Oct. 22 while performing his ceremonial duty of guarding the National War Memorial in Ottawa. (Hamiltonbulldogs.com)
There was an often empty chair next to the New Jersey Devils’ bench on Monday. This is its story: