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Ilya Samsonov Faces Lightning Sunday
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov will make his 28th start of the season in Sunday's matchup against Andrei Vasilevskiy and the Tampa Bay Lightning. This will be his third appearance of the month. Things haven't gone well recently for Samsonov, who has dropped two decisions in a row, allowing three goals in both games. […]
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Andrei Vasilevskiy Starts Against Vegas Sunday
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will face the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. He returns to the crease after watching Brandon Halverson take on the Utah Hockey Club in Saturday's matchup. Vasilevskiy will attempt to register a fourth consecutive win. His recent run of good results includes his fifth shutout of the season. Overall, […]
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Filip Forsberg Leads Predators Past Maple Leafs
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg delivered a standout performance in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, finishing with three points and 10 shots on goal. A quick start by Toronto put Nashville in a 2-0 hole in the first period, but the hosts flipped the game on its head by the end, […]
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Logan Cooley Bags Three Points In Win Over Lightning
Utah Hockey Club center Logan Cooley had a fun Saturday night, completing a 6-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning with three points. He scored in each of the first two periods and had an assist on a Nick Schmaltz strike in the third period, which ended up as the game-winning goal. Cooley became only […]
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Tomas Hertl Pots Eighth Career Hat Trick In Big Win
Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl provided half of the goals as the team cruised past the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Saturday. He scored twice on the power play and celebrated his eighth career hat trick. Only two weeks have passed since Hertl's last three-goal game. However, he strangely didn't light the lamp in […]
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Jack Eichel Racks Up Four Points Against Red Wings
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel had a hand in four goals during Saturday's 6-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings, scoring one goal and recording three assists. He notched a hat trick of helpers before icing the game with an empty-net goal, which gave Eichel his 600th career point. The American superstar also celebrated […]
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Rasmus Andersson Sends Out Three Assists In Saturday's Win
Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson registered his second three-point game of the season as the team took down the New York Islanders 4-3 in overtime Saturday night. Andersson scored all of his points with assists, helping Matt Coronato, Jonathan Huberdeau, and Nazem Kadri light the lamp. Following the 4 Nations break, Andersson went eight games […]
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Nets Special Hat Trick Against Kraken
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins made a big impact in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Seattle Kraken, scoring his fourth career hat trick. He became the 11th player in Oilers history and only the third over the past 30 years to score a hat trick with an even-strength, power-play, and short-handed goal. Due to the […]
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MacKenzie Weegar Expected To Be Fine For Tuesday
Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (lower body) is likely to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. Weegar was a late scratch for Saturday's contest against the New York Islanders due to a lower-body injury. However, Flames head coach Ryan Huska told reporters postgame that he expects to see Weegar back in […]
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Seth Jarvis Suffers Injury In Saturday's Defeat
Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis (undisclosed) did not finish Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. He exited the action with an undisclosed injury after logging 12:44 of ice time. Entering Saturday, Jarvis was on a roll, boasting a six-game point streak. He has totaled 27 goals and 52 points in 62 games for […]
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Nick Jensen Remains Out On Saturday
Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen (lower body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils. After sitting out some time due to a lower-body injury, Jensen was trending toward returning to the lineup against the Devils, and he was considered a game-time decision. However, the veteran blue-liner will sit out […]
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Jason Dickinson Exits Early Versus Blues
Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (undisclosed) took only six shifts during Saturday's 4-1 defeat against the St. Louis Blues. He exited the action early in the game following a fight with Blues forward Jake Neighbours, resulting in 17 penalty minutes for Dickinson. It was his eighth straight game without registering any points. Although Dickinson has […]
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Alec Martinez Sustains An Upper-Body Injury Saturday
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (upper body) was limited to just 4:55 of ice time in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. He suffered an upper-body injury in the first period after crashing into the boards due to a collision with Blues forward Jake Neighbours. Martinez should now be considered doubtful for Sunday's […]
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Nils Hoglander Hurt In Saturday's Loss
Vancouver Canucks left wing Nils Hoglander (undisclosed) missed most of Saturday's 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers. He logged only 7:03 of ice time, finishing the contest with one shot on goal and two hits. Vancouver also lost Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) in Saturday's loss. After the game, Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet told the […]
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Elias Pettersson Exits Saturday's Loss Early
Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) failed to finish Saturday's contest against the New York Rangers. He seemed to have gotten hurt during a faceoff in the second period. Pettersson logged only 7:50 of action in a 5-3 loss and didn't do any scoring for the first time in seven games. The Canucks must shake […]
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Chandler Stephenson Out Against Oilers
Seattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. He suffered an undisclosed injury in Wednesday's matchup against the Minnesota Wild, and the team plans to evaluate him further when Seattle finishes its current road trip. This suggests that Stephenson will also miss Tuesday's clash against […]
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Samuel Girard Misses Second Consecutive Game
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (lower body) will be absent for a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens. A lower-body injury has taken Girard out of the lineup, though he is expected to make a quick return, as the team considers him day-to-day. Keaton Middleton has hopped into the lineup as Girard's […]
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Ondrej Palat Remains Out Against Senators
New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Ottawa Senators. The two-time Stanley Cup champion will be unavailable for a second consecutive contest. In his absence, Nolan Foote has a chance to fill a middle-six role on Saturday. Foote has gone scoreless in two NHL appearances […]
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins To Center First Line Versus Kraken
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will take over first-line center duties on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. Edmonton has lost Connor McDavid (lower body) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) this week, resulting in significant lineup changes. Adam Henrique is set to play center on the second line, while Viktor Arvidsson and Jeff Skinner will join the […]
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Stuart Skinner Starts On Saturday
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (concussion) will play against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. A concussion spotter pulled Skinner from Thursday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, but he has since been cleared to play in Saturday's contest. Skinner owns a 23-17-4 record for the season with two shutouts. He has allowed 2.85 goals while recording […]
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Pavel Buchnevich Out On Saturday
St. Louis Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich (illness) will miss Saturday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks. Lou Korac of NHL.com reports that Buchnevich is battling an illness. Alexandre Texier will take his spot in the lineup, while Zack Bolduc gets a chance to ride on the first line. Bolduc has been hot lately, and the move […]
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Marcus Hogberg Starts Against Flames
New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg will guard the cage against the Calgary Flames on Saturday. This will be only his second start since February, as the Islanders have leaned heavily on Ilya Sorokin. Overall, Hogberg has made six starts this season, posting a 2-3-0 record with a 1.70 goals-against average and a .938 save […]
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Joel Hofer In Blues Net Saturday
St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer has been named the starter for Saturday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Hofer will make his 25th start of the season, looking to register a third consecutive win. Throughout the season, Hofer has put in strong performances as Jordan Binnington's backup, posting a 13-7-3 record. He holds a 2.71 […]
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Stuart Skinner Available On Saturday
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (concussion) is available for Saturday's tilt against the Seattle Kraken. He was pulled by the concussion spotter on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets, but Skinner is considered "fine." Skinner's recent performances have not been up to par, so he may still sit out Saturday's game as Calvin Pickard's backup. Since […]
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Jonas Brodin Could Return To Action Saturday
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) is nearing a return to action and could be an option for Saturday's game against the Buffalo Sabres. "I think it's a strong possibility, not a guarantee," Wild head coach John Hynes said Friday after practice. Brodin took part in the practice session, skating with Jared Spurgeon. Minnesota […]
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Marco Rossi Likely To Play Saturday
Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi (lower body) is expected to be available on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. In Wednesday's clash against the Seattle Kraken, he logged just 3:00 of ice time before exiting the game after being hit by a puck. Rossi returned to practice on Friday, which strongly suggests he will be in […]
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Marcus Johansson On Track To Return Saturday
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (illness) seems set to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. He missed Wednesday's game against the Seattle Kraken due to an illness. The Swedish veteran was back in practice on Friday. Johansson found the back of the net in his last appearance against the Los Angeles […]
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Alex Wennberg A Game-Time Call For Saturday
San Jose Sharks center Alex Wennberg (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against the Boston Bruins. He is battling a minor lower-body injury. Losing Wennberg would leave the Sharks without an in-form playmaker, as the Swedish centerman has recorded eight assists in the past 10 games. For the season, Wennberg has […]
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Elvis Merzlikins Set To Face Penguins
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins will start between the sticks on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He will try to end a five-game losing streak. Merzlikins' recent dip in form has left a negative mark on his record, as the Latvian netminder is now 22-18-5 for the season. He has allowed 3.00 goals with […]
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Alex Nedeljkovic Starts For Penguins Friday
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will be in the crease for Friday's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets. This will be his first opportunity to play since suffering a 4-0 defeat against the Vegas Golden Knights on March 7. Nedeljkovic has gone winless in each of his last three starts, allowing eight total goals. He […]
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