Phoenix Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal is expected to return to the lineup Thursday night after missing two games with a lower-body injury.Hanzal sat out games against the Nashville and Edmonton last week but has looked good in practice and should make his return against the visiting Montreal Canadiens.The 24-year-old is enjoying a breakout season so far, recording three goals and seven assists in 11 games.He had racked up seven points in five games prior to the injury.
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