National Hockey League roundup

[October 20, 2016]  Oct 19 (The Sports Xchange) - Montreal could have star goaltender Carey Price back on Thursday for his first start in nearly 11 months.

Sidelined with a flu bug for about a week, during which time he says he lost about seven or eight pounds, which drained his energy, Price participated in his first full team practice on Wednesday. He'll see how he feels energy-wise on Thursday before deciding on his playing status.

Price missed most of last season dealing with a knee injury.

The Canadiens have fared well in his absence thanks to strong efforts from back-up Al Montoya.

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The Arizona Coyotes recalled goaltender Justin Peters on an emergency basis from the Tucson Roadrunners of the American Hockey League.

Coyotes goalie Mike Smith sustained a left leg injury in the third period on Tuesday night in a 7-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators. The severity of Smith's issue has yet to be determined, with the team calling it a lower-body injury.

The Coyotes also placed forward Jamie McGinn on injured reserve, retroactive to Oct. 5. He remains day-to-day because of an upper-body injury and is waiting to make his season debut with Arizona.

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The St. Louis Blues placed forward Jori Lehtera on injured reserve.

Lehtera, 28, sustained an upper-body injury in the Blues' 3-2 win over the New York Rangers Saturday.

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The Minnesota Wild recalled defenseman Mike Reilly from Iowa of the American Hockey League.

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The New Jersey Devils signed 2016 second-round draft pick Nathan Bastian to a three-year, entry-level contract. (Editing by Andrew Both)

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