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There are two massive differences between the Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks as they sit at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. The Sharks’ front office is happy to be there and possibly land another first-overall pick in the draft,

Linesman Jonny Murray left in the third period after briefly returning following a second-period collision in the Avalanche game against Winnipeg on Wednesday night. Colorado defenseman Devon Toews was skating with Jets forward Kyle Connor in the Winnipeg end and collided with Murray near his right knee at 7:26 of the period.

Linesman Jonny Murray returned at the start of the third period after a second-period collision with Colorado defenseman Devon Toews in the Avalanche game against Winnipeg on Wednesday night

Linesman Jonny Murray was injured after colliding with Colorado defenseman Devon Toews in the second period in the Avalanche game against Winnipeg on Wednesday night. Toews was skating with Jets forward Kyle Connor in the Winnipeg end and collided with Murray near his right knee at 7:26 of the period.