Skating in his first practice since early October, a team member returned to the ice for the first time in weeks, replacing an injured player who was pulled from the lineup. The adjustment saw a familiar pairing take the second practice session, marking a notable shift in the team’s short-term strategy. With one key player sidelined, the focus remains on how the substitution will impact performance and team dynamics moving forward. Details on the outcome of the session and any lingering effects of the injury remain unclear.

Jonathan Aspirot also entered the lineup for the first time since Oct. 3 and skated on the second pair with Will Borgen in place of Nikita Zadorov, who was scratched. Aspirot finished the night with ...