If you followed Cowan's run with the London Knights last year, you'll know who Kasper Halttunen is. Cowboy is going to have a lot of fun again with this guy back as his triggerman. Cowan's Knights are second in the league before this big add.

Or maybe Cowan doesn't need it as he scored twice last night and is on pace for a career high in goals. His second goal was sweet.

Where is save percentage going as the NHL sees an increase in goal scoring?

Death of the .900 save percentage: Why stopping the puck is so tough for today’s NHL goalies
Save percentage is on track to finish at a 29-year low. What has changed for the masked men?
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Matthews is going to be out for another game as Robertson gets another try in the top six with Nylander at his centre.

And speaking of Nylander, he's trying out a neck guard in practice.

Some perspective for the power play.

And with Taylor Swift in town, Taylor Swift content is abound.

Who are the early Calder candidates, Tony Ferrari weighs in.

And lastly, the Canucks are struggling.

‘Struggling’ for stability, Canucks trying to find answers for home-ice wobbles
After surprising improvement under coach Rick Tocchet the last season-and-a-half, it is newsworthy how the Canucks have been losing on home ice this season. Iain MacIntyre reports on how the players are dealing with it.
Sportsnet.caIain MacIntyre
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