\nHabs head coach Martin St-Louis<\/a> was visibly annoyed at his team\u2019s performance on Thursday night, but it wasn\u2019t due to the lopsided score, it was because of the lack of effort from his players.
\nVeteran forward Sean Monahan<\/a> was spotted skating in a regular jersey, the first time he\u2019s hit the ice without a no-contact injury since his lower-body injury on Dec. 5.<\/p>\n
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NYI: New York Islanders fans described legendary goaltender Billy Smith<\/a> with one word. Smith was honoured prior to Friday night\u2019s matchup between the Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins. \t\t
\nBOS: The Boston Bruins are reportedly interested in acquiring a forward, but it does not seem like a deal involving Patrick Kane<\/a> is on the table.
\nPGH: Without bold strokes and sweeping changes, this season is the final chapter of the Pittsburgh Penguins dynasty<\/a>.
\nPHI: There\u2019s a silver lining to the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>\u2018 most recent loss. Unsurprisingly, the silver lining happens to be draft-related.
\nDET: The Detroit Red Wings<\/a>\u2018 newly-discovered swagger is leading to significant success on the ice.
\nWSH: The Washington Capitals and Dmitry Orlov<\/a> have begun contract extension negotiations, but according to those in the know, the discussion has not gone smoothly.
\nVGK: The Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> are missing a net-front presence in their lineup, could they pull off a trade to address the glaring weakness?
\nSJS+: A closer look at some reasonable trade options involving the San Jose Sharks<\/a> and the New Jersey Devils.
\nLAK: The Los Angeles Kings believe recently extended defenceman Mikey Anderson<\/a> will be an important part of their leadership group moving forward.<\/p>\n![\"avatar\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769123358_97_07ba55ead0c73509df880c421e3023e5ac7c7d9f55b4c9b9a5aeeb184bcdf689.png\")
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