Let's check in on the Chicago Blackhawks.

In the first period of their seventh game of the new season, Chicago allowed the Calgary Flames to score a power-play goal, putting themselves in unwelcome company.

Yes, that's the Atlanta Thrashers, who finished that season with a 27th-ranked penalty kill (78.8 percent), and who were never known to be, well, anything resembling a team with Stanley Cup aspirations.

Heading into Tuesday's game against Calgary, Chicago had successfully killed only 42.9 percent of penalties taken, well below the next worst team, which just so happens to be the former Thrashers turned Winnipeg Jets (68.6 percent).

How fitting.

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Brayden Schenn needs a new twig.

This after a Shea Weber slapshot snapped his in two en route to the back of the Philadelphia Flyers' net.

The goal was Weber's second of the season, further endearing him to the Montreal Canadiens faithful.

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A quick look at Mike Commodore's Twitter feed over the weekend may have confused fans of the former NHL defenseman.

As it turns out, Commodore actually is spending time driving folks around Scottsdale, Arizona.

"I'm single, I've got no kids, I was just looking for something to get me out of the house and keep me out of the bars," Commodore told TSN's Bob McKenzie. "I don't really do too much except play golf or go to the bar, so I figured this would be a good social thing for me.

"I don't mind driving. I like to meet people and I like to talk to people. I'll definitely do it again, one night a weekend or maybe even during the week."

Commodore appeared in 484 career games from 2000-2012, including a stint in Columbus, which proved to be a talking point.

As told to McKenzie:

I asked them where they're from and they say, 'Columbus,' and I say, 'I used to live in Columbus.' They asked me what I did and I told them I played hockey. They say, 'For who?' I say, 'The Blue Jackets. They thought I was full of s--- and asked me what years, so I told them.

They say, 'So you know Rick Nash then?' I say, 'Yeah, Rick is a good friend.' They say, 'What about Jared Boll?' I say, 'Yeah, I know Jared...I can do the whole roster if you like. Why don't you just look me up?'

Perhaps he'll be able to talk hockey with another passenger soon.

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The question was inevitable.

In advance of his first game in Toronto since choosing not to sign with his hometown Maple Leafs, Steven Stamkos - who instead agreed to an eight-year contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning this past offseason - addressed the decision and whether or not he carries any regret.

In a word, no.

"I made the decision to stay with the team that drafted me and brought me up as an 18-year-old kid. (Tampa's) my second home now. There's no regrets," he said Monday, per the Lightning's Twitter acount. "I'm looking forward to winning another game here on our road trip."

While acknowledging the irony of still having to talk about the possibility he could have signed with the Maple Leafs even after the decision is well in the past, Stamkos admitted the uncertainty that hung over him last season was tough to deal with, but he's happy to have remain settled with the Lightning and to approach the new season with no distractions.

Stamkos looks to add to his three goals and two assists in five games Tuesday, as his Lightning play the Maple Leafs in Toronto.

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The Colorado Avalanche appear set to add even more firepower to the lineup.

Mikko Rantanen - who injured his ankle during a summer rookie tournament game - has been recalled from the AHL's San Antonio Rampage, with whom he appeared in four games on a conditioning stint to start the season.

Drafted 10th overall in 2015, Rantanen recorded 24 goals and 36 assists in 52 games for the Rampage last season, splitting AHL Rookie of the Year honors with Providence's Frank Vatrano.

Rantanen failed to record a point in nine games with the Avs last season, and could make his 2016-17 NHL debut Friday against Winnipeg.

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Christian Ehrhoff is heading home.

Unable to secure a contract with one of the NHL's 30 teams, the veteran defenseman has signed with German club Kolner Haie.

Ehrhoff joined Boston Bruins training camp following the World Cup, where he played for Team Europe. The Bruins weren't able to promise regular playing time, prompting Ehrhoff to look elsewhere.

In 789 career NHL games, Ehrhoff has recorded 74 goals and 265 assists, spending his most productive years with the San Jose Sharks and Vancouver Canucks from 2008-11.

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The Los Angeles Kings will be without goaltender Jeff Zatkoff for about one week, coach Darryl Sutter told Jon Rosen of Fox Sports West.

A long-term injury would have been devastating for the Kings, after already losing starter Jonathan Quick for about three months with a groin issue.

Zatkoff left team practice Saturday after suffering the injury, leaving the Kings with their AHL duo of Peter Budaj and Jack Campbell.

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Don't expect a quick resolution to the grievance between the Toronto Maple Leafs and defenseman Jared Cowen, as a decision likely won't come until mid-to-late November, reports TSN's Bob McKenzie.

The Maple Leafs attempted to buy out the remainder of Cowen's contract - one year, worth $3.1-million - however, Cowen's camp claims a hip injury prevents such a move.

The dispute currently sits before an arbitrator.

Should the arbitrator rule in favor of the Maple Leafs, the team would be free of Cowen's contract and would absorb a $750,000 cap hit for two seasons. However, should Cowen win, the Maple Leafs would be on the hook for $4.5 million. Toronto could place Cowen on the long-term injured reserve at that point.

The Maple Leafs acquired Cowen last season in the deal that sent former captain Dion Phaneuf to the Ottawa Senators. Cowen, 25, appeared in 37 games with the Senators last season, scoring four points.

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Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid has been granted a clean bill of health, the team announced Monday.

McQuaid has missed all five Bruins games this season with an upper-body injury. He could make his season debut Tuesday versus the Minnesota Wild.

The 30-year-old McQuaid appeared in 64 games with the Bruins last season, scoring one goal and eight assists.

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Ales Hemsky will be out of the lineup Tuesday when the Dallas Stars take on the Winnipeg Jets, the team announced.

Hemsky continues to battle a groin injury that kept him out of the lineup for the first four games of the season.

The 33-year-old made his season debut Saturday versus the Columbus Blue Jackets, recording one shot in 15:32 of ice time.

Meanwhile, forward Jason Spezza is questionable to play against the Jets after leaving practicing Monday. Spezza has three points in five games this season.

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