Penguins' Hallander Nears Return from Blood Clot
Filip Hallander's battle back from a blood clot has Penguins brass holding their breath, but the young forward edges closer to the lineup after months on the shelf. Guys like him don't come around often in Pittsburgh's prospect pool, and his speed could jolt a bottom-six that's been scraping by. With the Olympic break winding down, Sully's got one less headache as the Pens chase that wild card spot.
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