The NHL had one game yesterday, after deciding to move the Winter Classic to New Year's Eve.

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The Sceptres are dark until January 8, for the big game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

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The Leafs play the Islanders today on Long Island with a 7:30 start, and the game is on SNO. You should consider that your preview since I've run out of things to say about the Islanders or the Leafs playing like the Islanders only with talented players.

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Berube has some positive things about Matthews and the last game.

Yesterday Auston Matthews skated as an extra and will not play today.

The Leafs sent Marshall Rifai to the minors on the 31st and then recalled him for practice yesterday, but he skated as the extra and OEL should play.

January 1 is when players on one-years deals can re-sign. Click through to the story, their contend won't make one of those handy cards.

That's all for now, see you later for the game.

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