Laperriere returning to Flyers' lineup

Ian Laperriere, the Philadelphia Flyers' right winger, is expected to return to the lineup today against Montreal, a club source said Friday.

Laperriere skated on a line with Blair Betts and Darroll Powe at Friday's practice. He has been sidelined since April 22, when he blocked a slap shot against New Jersey and suffered a bruised brain, a broken orbital bone and a concussion. He needed nearly 70 stitches to repair a cut above his right eye.

Kings' assistant coach faces abuse charge • Los Angeles Kings assistant coach Mark Hardy was charged Friday with sexual abuse after a woman said he fondled her in a hotel room, according to police documents. District of Columbia police arrested Hardy early Friday, shortly after the incident was reported.

The Kings said in a statement that they were aware of the charge and had no further comment.

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