It's a new episode of The Hockey News Pre-Game Show on the Game+ Network with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos:

- Ryan and Michael discuss what the London Police Service said in Monday's press conference, as well as what comes next for the three NHL teams with players on leaves of absence who face charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault. (The charges and allegations have not been proven in court.)

- Canucks coach Rick Tocchet, part of the Pittsburgh Penguins team that won a record 17 straight games, said he hopes the Edmonton Oilers don't break that streak.

- Alex Ovechkin only has nine goals this year. Can he still reach 30 this year?

- What do Ryan and Michael think about reports that the Chicago Blackhawks will host the 2025 NHL Winter Classic?

- Siobhan Nolan, editor of The Hockey News' Philadelphia Flyers site, discusses Philly's plans for the trade deadline, Carter Hart and more.

- Should the Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings and Seattle Kraken buy, sell or stay the course?

And much more.

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