NHL News
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Unavailable Monday
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (undisclosed) will miss Monday's matchup against Seattle. He's battling some nagging injury issues. However, Luukkonen's absence might be limited to just one game, as he said on Sunday that he could play on Tuesday against Vancouver. Luukkonen has had a mediocre campaign as Buffalo's No. 1, going 14-14-4. He has registered a 3.02 goals-against average with a .896 save percentage and two shutouts. Devon Levi, who is 2-6-0 for the season, is expected to work in the Sabres crease on Monday.
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Timothy Liljegren Returns For Sharks Monday
San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (illness) will return to the lineup for Monday's matchup against Boston. He was unavailable on Saturday against the Islanders due to an illness. Liljegren operates in a top-four role and logs regular power-play time in San Jose but hasn't been very impactful. Through 34 outings, the former Maple Leaf has tallied eight points (four goals, four assists) with 47 blocks and 40 hits. He has grown his tally by only three points since December. Henry Thrun played instead of Liljegren at the weekend and will remain in the lineup, with Marc-Edouard Vlasic (illness) ruled out.
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Mikael Granlund Good To Go Monday
San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (lower body) will be in the lineup on Monday versus Boston. It was unclear if Granlund would be available for the contest after he sat out Sunday's practice with a lower-body injury. His availability is massive for the Sharks, as Granlund has been their leading man in 2024-25. He tops the team in scoring and assists, having notched 37 points and 25 helpers in 46 games. Granlund is expected to skate with Fabian Zetterlund and Boston College product Will Smith. Recent times have been tricky for Granlund, as he has finished pointless in seven of his past 10 outings.
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Tyler Toffoli Will Not Play Against Bruins
San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against Boston. He remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury, missing a second straight game. Toffoli has posted 30 points (17 goals, 13 assists) in 47 games during his first campaign as a Shark, notching a third of the points with the man advantage. Carl Grundstrom took Toffoli's spot in the lineup on Saturday against the Islanders, with Ty Dellandrea getting a look in the top six. Alex Wennberg is projected to replace Dellandrea in that role on Monday.
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Charlie McAvoy Out On Monday
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) will miss a third consecutive game on Monday against San Jose. He continues to nurse an upper-body injury, and it's unclear when Boston will get him back. Nikita Zadorov and Brandon Carlo have made up the first defensive pairing during McAvoy's absence, with Mason Lohrei hopping on the top power-play unit. Lohrei has posted three assists with the man advantage over the past three games. He has a good chance to stay hot on Monday against San Jose's 79 percent penalty kill.
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Max Pacioretty Unlikely To Play Monday
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Max Pacioretty (upper body) missed Monday's morning skate and likely won't play against Tampa Bay. A puck hit the veteran in the head on Saturday against Montreal. He managed to finish the contest, but it seems that Pacioretty needs some time to recover. Pacioretty's fantasy stock is at an all-time low, as he has mustered only 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 32 games. The 36-year-old has gone scoreless in seven January appearances. On Monday, Fraser Minten will join the third line with Pacioretty out, while Connor Dewar will replace Ryan Reaves on the fourth line.
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Jake Oettinger Sharp On Sunday
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger stopped 33 of the 34 shots he faced on Sunday evening en route to defeating the Detroit Red Wings. Oettinger's lone blemish came in the final period when Marco Kasper beat him on a tip-in goal. The Stars got out to an early three-goal lead in the first period which set up Oettinger well to earn the victory. Since allowing four goals on January 7, Oettinger has allowed only two or more goals in one start and holds a strong 3-1 record with a 1.24 GAA and a .957% SV over his previous four outings. Through 34 games this season, the 26-year-old has posted a sharp 23-10-1 record with a .914% SV and a 2.26 GAA. He remains a must-start goaltender in all formats, playing behind a competing Dallas team. He will look to stay in the win column on Monday evening in Carolina.
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Jason Robertson Stays Hot On Sunday
Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson continued his impressive stretch on Sunday evening with a goal and an assist during their victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Robertson scored on the power-play in the opening frame and tacked on a primary assist on Wyatt Johnston's third period goal. This performance extended his point streak to five games. During this stretch, he has scored five goals and added three helpers. Over his previous 12 games, the 25-year-old has been very impressive, scoring eight times and tacking on 11 helpers. Through 46 games, Robertson has tallied 42 points (15 goals, 27 helpers), with 11 of those points coming on the power-play. He remains a must-start player in all formats and a top pick in DFS while he continues this impressive stretch.
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Chris Kreider Scores In Sunday's Loss
New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider scored during Sunday's overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Kreider would find the back of the net late in the second period on a tip-in goal. Even though the 33-year-old has had a disappointing season, he is beginning to find his footing. This was his second goal in his previous two games and fourth goal over his past seven. However, during this stretch, he has only tallied one helper and is averaging just under two shots on goal per game. However, seeing Kreider continue to find his scoring touch is a positive sign for the New York offense. Through 38 games this season, the veteran has scored 15 goals (five on the power-play) and tacked on just one assist. He should continue to see time on the third line but could return to the top line if he finds his footing.
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Brendan Gallagher Busy On Sunday
Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher tallied two points during their overtime victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday evening. Gallagher scored his 11th goal of the season in the opening frame with a tip-in goal. Later in the second period, Gallagher would tally the primary assist on Christian Dvorak's fourth goal of the season. He also logged five shots on goal and two hits in this contest. This performance snapped a nine-game scoring drought for Gallagher, and this was his first multi-point outing of the campaign. Overall, the 32-year-old has tallied 11 goals and eight helpers through 46 games. He should continue to have a permanent role on the third line of the Montreal offense.
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Jakub Dobes Extends Winning Streak
Montreal Canadiens rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes won his fifth-straight game on Sunday evening. He defeated the New York Rangers in overtime and stopped 23 of the 27 shots he faced. This was the first time in he allowed more than three goals in an NHL contest. Three of these goals came during even-strength play, while Mika Zibanejad scored the other on the power-play. Over the first four starts of his career, Dobes held a stellar 4-0 record with a .963% SV and a 0.98 GAA. The former fifth-round selection should continue to share the crease with Sam Montembeault. However, given Montembeault's recent five-game skid (2-2-1, .871% SV, 3.61 GAA), Dobes may eventually earn the starting role in the crease.
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Anton Forsberg Snaps Losing Skid On Sunday
Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg got back in the win column on Sunday in his victory over the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old netminder stopped 25 of the 26 shots he faced. His lone blemish came in the second period when Tomas Tatar scored his fourth goal of the season on a backhand. Forsberg entered this contest with a poor 0-2-1 record with a .861% SV and a 3.63 GAA over his previous three games. In addition, Leevi Merilainen has taken over the starting crease as he made five straight starts following Forsberg's three-game losing streak. However, after Forsberg's bounce back on Sunday, he may begin to see more starting opportunities. For now, fantasy managers should continue to expect Merilainen to see the majority of starts, as he has posted a stellar 1.57 GAA and .940% SV over his past five games.
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Alexander Romanov A Game-Time Decision Saturday
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) is a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against San Jose. He has sat out three games with an upper-body injury but appears to be on the brink of returning. Romanov has been limited to nine points this season, but seven have come in his last eight appearances. He has yet to score with 40 shots on goal and has amassed 65 blocks and 73 hits across 30 outings. Dennis Cholowski is expected to drop out of the lineup if Romanov feels ready to return against the Sharks.
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Simon Holmstrom Set To Return To Islanders Lineup
New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's game against San Jose. It looks like he is ready to rejoin the lineup after a seven-game absence. Holmstrom is not known as a regular scorer, but he was enjoying a prolific spell just before getting hurt. The 23-year-old has bagged two goals and seven points over his last seven appearances. For the season overall, Holmstrom has contributed nine goals and 13 assists in 37 games. He is expected to jump on the third line to fill in for Maxim Tsyplakov, who starts a three-game suspension on Saturday.
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Erik Cernak Out Versus Red Wings
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (undisclosed) will not play against Detroit on Saturday. He logged just 34 seconds against Anaheim on Thursday, exiting the action with an undisclosed injury. Maxwell Crozier will enter the lineup for his season debut. The 24-year-old had his first 13 NHL career games with the Lightning last term, notching two assists with 13 shots, 11 blocks, and 16 hits. Crozier will be partnered with Ryan McDonagh on the second defensive pairing. Cernak will get his first chance to return on Monday against Toronto.
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Kris Letang A Game-Time Decision Saturday
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (illness) is regarded as a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against Washington. Letang missed Friday's 5-2 win over Buffalo due to illness. With Letang out, Matt Grzelcyk led the Penguins' blue line with 24:07 of ice time. He logged over four minutes on the power play and notched a pair of assists with the man advantage. Grzelcyk also made himself useful at the other end, racking up a team-high three blocks. If Letang is able to return, Grzelcyk will have a smaller role, and Ryan Graves will likely exit the lineup.
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Marcus Hogberg Starts For Islanders Saturday
New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg will guard the cage in Saturday's game against San Jose. The Islanders are going with Hogberg for this one after seeing Ilya Sorokin give up four goals on 23 shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Philadelphia. This will be Hogberg's fourth start of the season. He has put in impressive performances, registering a 1.42 goals-against average with a .953 save percentage despite posting a 1-2-0 record. The Sharks sit second from bottom in the league and average the fourth-fewest goals, so Hogberg is in a strong position to improve his record.
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Charlie Lindgren Dressing As Backup Saturday
Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (upper body) will dress as the backup on Saturday against Pittsburgh. He has missed three games due to an upper-body injury but is available for selection again. However, the team has decided to keep riding Logan Thompson, who has turned red-hot during Lindgren's absence. He has posted back-to-back shutouts while allowing only one goal during a three-game winning streak. Both goalies have played well for the Capitals this season, which hasn't been the case in Pittsburgh, making Washington a clear favorite for Saturday's contest.
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Colin Miller Returns To Jets Lineup
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Colin Miller (neck) will rejoin the action on Saturday against Calgary. He has received the all-clear to play after missing five games due to a fractured larynx. Miller averages over one hit per game and has chipped in offensively at times for the Jets, recording two goals and six assists. The 32-year-old lacks fantasy appeal but has played effectively for the West-leading Winnipeg. Ville Heinola will come out of the lineup as a healthy scratch.
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Viktor Arvidsson Available Saturday
Edmonton Oilers winger Viktor Arvidsson (undisclosed) will play in Saturday's matchup against Vancouver. He suffered an undisclosed injury on Thursday versus Colorado, but Arvidsson will not have to miss any games because of it. The Swedish forward has notched points in back-to-back games for only the third time this season and has tallied six points (two goals, four assists) over the last seven contests. This has been, by far, the best stretch of the season for Arvidsson, who has managed six goals and 15 points in 30 games across the campaign. He will accompany Vasily Podkolzin and Leon Draisaitl on the second line.
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