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Check in throughout the day for the very latest from around the NHL, including injury updates, roster moves, and other breaking news. Boston Bruins Dennis Seidenberg will not face a hearing for his hit last night on Chicagos Jonathan Toews. Seidenberg hit Toews from behind in the second period and was assessed a two-minute boarding penalty. - TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun David Krejci participated in practice for the fourth straight day on Friday. He has missed nine games with a lower-body injury. - Team Twitter Chicago Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews is travelling with the team to Long Island after taking a hit from behind from Bostons Dennis Seidenberg on Thursday night. - Team Release Colorado Avalanche The team assigned Paul Carey and Karl Stollery to Lake Erie (AHL) today. Head coach Patrick Roy said Marc-Andre Cliche will play Saturday, and that Brad Stuart, Patrick Bordeleau, and John Mitchell should all hopefully return during the coming road trip. - Team Twitter Edmonton Oilers The team transferred Jesse Joensuu to Bern of the Swiss League. - Terry Jones, Edmonton Sun Montreal Canadiens Forward Eric Tangradi was assigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL). - Team Release New Jersey Devils Forward Damien Brunner cleared waivers today. He and the team have agreed to terminate his contract, amid reports this week that he will explore playing options in Europe. - Richard Chere, NJ Star-Ledger New York Islanders The team placed F Cory Conacher on waivers today. - TSN Philadelphia Flyers Vincent Lecavalier missed practice after tweaking a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day. - Flyers Official Website Lecavalier has been a healthy scratch for five straight games. St. Louis Blues Head coach Ken Hitchcock said Jake Allen with start in goal on Saturday against the Avalanche. - Team Twitter Toronto Maple Leafs Leo Komarov is still not practicing with the team and will miss his sixth straight game with a concussion on Saturday. Jonathan Bernier got some extra work in at Fridays practice, which suggests that he may start Sunday against his former team, the Kings. James Reimer may get another chance to face the Red Wings on Saturday night. Leafs head coach Randy Carlyle says James Reimer tweaked his groin at practice. Doesnt sound serious, so the goalies will split the back-to-back this weekend. Carter Ashton practiced with the Leafs for the first time since his 20-game suspension started. He has served 16 games so far and is eligible to return to action on Dec. 20. - Jonas Siegel, TSN 1050 Vancouver Canucks The team recalled defenceman Alex Biega from Utica (AHL). - Team Release Washington Capitals Head coach Barry Trotz said that he plans for Andre Burakowsky to be back in the lineup tomorrow against Tampa Bay. - Team Twitter Winnipeg Jets The team re-assigned forward Patrice Cormier to St. Johns (AHL) today. - Team Release Tyson Chandler Lakers Jersey .C. -- Authorities say the brother of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White has been shot and killed outside a South Carolina nightclub. Kyle Kuzma Jersey . 4 jersey of former defenseman Rob Blake this coming season. The ceremony will take place prior to the Kings January 17 game against Anaheim. http://www.lakersbasketballshop.com/Anthony-Davis-Jersey/ . The Raptors general manager has his list of possible draft selections whittled down to a handful ahead of Thursday nights NBA draft in Brooklyn, New York. The Raptors, who have auditioned dozens of players over the past couple of weeks, have the 20th overall pick in the first round, as well as the 37th and 58th picks in the second. Kurt Rambis Jersey . -- Chris Tillman paid no attention to the Baltimore bullpen as it started to stir in the ninth inning. Michael Cooper Jersey .com) - The Eastern Conferences best team takes on one of its worst Tuesday night when the Atlanta Hawks pay a visit to the Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers.PHILADELPHIA -- Tony Wrotens first career start resulted in the first triple-double of his life. Wroten had 18 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, James Anderson scored a career-high 36 points and Spencer Hawes made the go-ahead basket with 34 seconds left in overtime to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Houston Rockets 123-117 Wednesday night. Subbing for injured rookie Michael Carter-Williams, who didnt play because of a bruised left arch, Wroten made a strong case for more playing time. "First time for everything," he said. "I never had a triple-double at any level, not middle school, high school, anywhere." Jeremy Lin scored 34 points for Houston, making a career-best nine 3-pointers that tied a franchise record. Dwight Howard had 23 points and 15 rebounds, and Chandler Parsons added 22 points. Lin started for James Harden, who was out of Houstons lineup because of a bruised left foot. "It was my worst defensive game of the season," Lin said. "Tomorrow has to be my best defensive game of the season." Two days after the Sixers were blown out by San Antonio in coach Brett Browns first game against his former team, they beat general manager Sam Hinkies former club. Hinkie spent the last eight years in Houston and was the executive vice-president of basketball operations for the Rockets before coming to Philadelphia. The Sixers are off to a surprising 5-4 start that includes wins over Miami and Chicago. Theyve been far more competitive than expected. Oddsmakers predicted fewer than 17 wins. "Im proud of their competitive spirit," Brown said. "We have no right to have an inherent chemistry or camaraderie. We were thrown together in a few months. But the group trusts each other and enjoys playing together. They have resolve and a fighting spirit." The Rockets missed 10 straight shots from late in the fourth quarter into overtime before Howards basket plus frree throw tied it with 2:21 left in overtime.dddddddddddd. After Lin hit a 3 for a 112-111 lead, Thaddeus Young made two free throws. Howard answered with a bucket, but Hawes put in Evan Turners miss to give the Sixers the lead for good. Young stripped Howard at the other end and Turner made two free throws to extend the lead to 117-114. Francisco Garcia then missed a 3. After Anderson made two free throws, Lin made his last 3 to get the Rockets within two. But Hollis Thompson sealed it with two free throws. Turner scored 23 and Hawes finished with 18 points and nine rebounds. "Defensively, we made great plays, especially in crunch time," Hawes said. Anderson made a 3-pointer from the top of the circle to tie it at 106 with 6.6 seconds left in regulation. After Parsons missed a long jumper, Wrotens desperation 59-footer at the buzzer rattled the rim and fell out to send the game to overtime. Down 90-80 to start the fourth quarter, the Sixers rallied behind Anderson and Hawes. Hawes and Anderson hits 3s, and a turnaround jumper by Young pulled Philadelphia within 102-101 with 2:14 left. Wrotens driving layup tied it at 103. "I got in a rhythm early and guys did a good job finding me," Anderson said. "I finally got an opportunity and its great timing." NOTES: Lins previous high was five 3s against Golden State last Feb. 5. ... Robert Horry also had 9 3s for the Rockets at Cleveland on Feb. 22, 1996. ... The Rockets play Lins old team, the Knicks, at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night to complete their back-to-back. ... Neither Harden nor Carter-Williams had missed a game before this one. ... Turner has five straight 20-point games. ... Anderson was 6 of 8 from 3-point range after shooting 9 for 27 the first eight games. ... Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels and his wife Heidi were recipients of the Sixers "Heroes Among Us" award for their charity work with children. ' ' '