Sharks' Logan Couture: In action Friday

Couture (undisclosed) has been cleared for Friday's meeting with Montreal, John Lu of TSN Montreal reports.

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Couture also expressed his belief that Senators' Mike Hoffman should be suspended for the hit that knocked the 27-year-old center out of Wednesday's contest. The Ontario native has tallied a point per game in his last nine contests and will look to carry that momentum forward against the Capitals. With Washington allowing just 2.11 goals per contest, Couture may find getting a point somewhat challenging.