NHL-National Hockey League roundup

Dec 13 (The Sports Xchange) - The Chicago Blackhawks activated star center Jonathan Toews off the injured list after the team captain missed nine games with a back injury.

Toews is expected to play in Tuesday night's road game against the New York Rangers.

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Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal was activated after missing seven games due to a concussion.

The team indicated Staal is expected to play during Tuesday night's game against the Vancouver Canucks.

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The Minnesota Wild recalled left wing Teemu Pulkkinen from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League.

Pulkkinen, 24, has one goal in eight games with Minnesota this season. In 18 games with Iowa, he scored eight goals and added seven assists. (Editing by Frank Pingue)