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Sabres' Nicolas Aube-Kubel to return from injury to face Panthers Sabres' Nicolas Aube-Kubel to return from injury to face Panthers

Buffalo forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel, who has been sidelined since sustaining a lower-body injury in the season opener on Oct. 4, will play Monday against the visiting Florida Panthers, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.

Ex-Lightning star Steven Stamkos returns to Tampa with Predators Ex-Lightning star Steven Stamkos returns to Tampa with Predators

For the first time in his career, Steven Stamkos will not be stepping onto ice in Tampa as a member of the Lightning but with the Nashville Predators. Stamkos, who was unable to reach a new deal with the Lightning, signed with Nashville for four years.

Panthers captain Barkov returns to lineup in time for Finland trip Panthers captain Barkov returns to lineup in time for Finland trip

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice said captain Aleksander Barkov will return to the lineup to play against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night, and will travel with his team when they take on the Dallas Stars in Barkov's hometown of Tampere, France.

Maple Leafs keep defenseman Jake McCabe with new 5-year deal Maple Leafs keep defenseman Jake McCabe with new 5-year deal

Maple Leafs D Jake McCabe, who was in the final year of a 4-year contract, has signed a new 5-year deal worth an average of $4.5M a year, the team announced Monday.

Flyers' Kolosov first Belarusian-born goalie to start in NHL Flyers' Kolosov first Belarusian-born goalie to start in NHL

Aleksei Kolosov made his NHL debut on Sunday for the Philadelphia Flyers becoming the first Belarusian-born goalie to start an NHL game.

Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway fined $5K for elbowing Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway fined $5K for elbowing

Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway was fined $5,000 by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Sunday for elbowing the Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek.

Islanders agree to 1-year deal with forward Matt Martin Islanders agree to 1-year deal with forward Matt Martin

Free agent forward Matt Martin has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Islanders.