Mathieu Dandenault
When training camp opened last month, it wasn't certain that veteran defenceman Mathieu Dandenault still had a place in the Montreal Canadiens lineup.
But versatility paid off for the 31-year-old, who has reverted to the the position he played when he first entered the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings in 1994-95 - right wing. ''Since I started in the league, it's kind of been my claim to fame,'' Dandenault said Saturday. ''For a coaching staff and an organization, it's good to have a guy who can play everywhere, in case there's injuries or whatever.
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Forward Kyle Wellwood and defenceman Carlo Colaiacovo practised with their Toronto Maple Leafs teammates on Saturday as they hope to be nearing a return from injury.
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Phil Kessel scored three goals for his first career hat trick and the Boston Bruins beat the Los Angeles Kings 8-6 on Friday night in the only meeting between the teams this season.