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Quick Strikes: Ondrej Palat looks close to returning and other injury updates plus the Flyers fire Ron Hextall

Ondrej Palat is on the mend and might find himself back in the lineup against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. That, and more roster health news from Nick Kelly. [Tampa Bay Times]

“When you’re hurt, you’re not going on the ice and you’re doing cardio in the game,” Palat said moments after he sat in his locker. “But you can do as much cardio as you can and still feel not in shape. It’s good that I can skate and I can get in shape. When you do some skating by yourself and go in the game, it’s not the same.