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Alexander Romanov  • D  •  Islanders

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  • RW  •  Islanders

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  • D  •  Lightning

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  • D  •  Penguins

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  • G  •  Islanders

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  • G  •  Capitals

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  • D  •  Jets

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  • RW  •  Oilers

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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Brandon Tanev  • LW  •  Kraken

Brandon Tanev A Game-Time Call Saturday

Seattle Kraken winger Brandon Tanev (illness) is a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against Los Angeles. Tanev missed Thursday's clash with Winnipeg due to an illness and may have to sit out another game on Saturday. Tanev has notched 15 points (eight goals, seven assists) in 44 games this season while delivering 96 hits. Tye Kartye played instead of Tanev on Thursday. Kartye is second on the team with 127 hits but offers much less offense than Tanev. The 23-year-old has posted three goals and three assists in 42 games.
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Filip Gustavsson  • G  •  Wild

Filip Gustavsson Out On Saturday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (illness) will not dress for Saturday's contest against Nashville. The Swedish netminder is battling an illness and gives up the crease to Marc-Andre Fleury. He will be backed up by Dylan Ferguson. Fleury looks to grab his 10th victory of the season against the Predators. He is sporting a 9-3-1 record and has allowed 2.54 goals with a .910 save percentage. The bookmakers have Minnesota as a +160 underdog for the clash, so fantasy managers should look for alternative options between the pipes.
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Adam Wilsby  • D  •  Predators

Adam Wilsby Activated From Injured Reserve

Nashville Predators defenseman Adam Wilsby (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday and is poised to rejoin the lineup versus Minnesota. Forward Luke Evangelista (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Wilsby has yet to feature in 2025, missing seven games due to an upper-body injury. The rookie from Sweden has posted three points (one goal, two assists) in his first 15 career appearances this season. He has also averaged close to one block and one hit per game. The Predators are expected to use Wilsby on the third defensive pairing, with Spencer Stastney scratched for the contest.
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Mikhail Sergachev  • D  •  Hockey Club

Mikhail Sergachev Misses Meeting With Blues

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (upper body) will not play against St. Louis on Saturday. An upper-body injury will keep Sergachev out of action for the first time this season. The 2024-25 campaign has been a big one for Sergachev, who is just outside the top 10 on the defensemen scoring list. He has tallied 30 points (eight goals, 22 assists) in 44 appearances. Utah has also received a big effort from Sergachev without the puck, as the Russian blue-liner ranks second on the team with 81 blocks. John Marino will get an increase in minutes on Saturday, moving to the first defensive pairing. He will also join the second power-play unit, with Michael Kesselring replacing Sergachev on the top unit.
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Aaron Ekblad  • D  •  Panthers

Aaron Ekblad Still Not Ready To Return

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) will not play against Anaheim on Saturday. He will remain out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game. Ekblad's next chance to return will be on Tuesday in a rematch with the Ducks. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has said he expects to have Ekblad available next week, so he should be ready for a comeback soon. On Saturday, Dmitry Kulikov will continue to operate on the first defensive pairing, while Nate Schmidt and Uvis Balinskis receive extra usage on the power play.
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Ryan Poehling  • C  •  Flyers

Ryan Poehling Not Expected To Play On Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers center Ryan Poehling (upper body) is expected to miss Saturday's contest against New Jersey. He was injured in Thursday's matchup against the Islanders when Maxim Tsyplakov delivered a high hit to Poehling. On Friday, the Russian rookie received a three-game suspension for the incident. Poehling has contributed four goals and 11 assists in 43 games. Olle Lycksell will replace him in the lineup. Lycksell has been on fire in the minors but hasn't registered any points in four NHL appearances this season. The 25-year-old has recorded nine goals and 24 points in 25 AHL outings.
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Brock Faber  • D  •  Wild

Brock Faber To Rejoin Wild Lineup Saturday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (upper body) will return to action in Saturday's matchup against Nashville. He has sat out four games while nursing an upper-body injury. The Wild have finally received some good news on the injury front after recently losing several players from their lineup. Faber averages nearly 25 minutes of ice time, so he's been a massive miss for the team. He should head straight back to the first defensive pairing and the top power-play unit. Zach Bogosian and Declan Chisholm will be used less with Faber back in the fold. Faber is fifth in scoring on the team with 20 points (five goals, 15 assists) and has racked up 54 blocks in 41 games.
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Maxim Tsyplakov  • RW  •  Islanders

Maxim Tsyplakov Suspended For Three Games

New York Islanders winger Maxim Tsyplakov has been handed a three-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of Philadelphia forward Ryan Poehling (upper body) during Thursday's 5-3 win. Poehling exited the game with an injury following the incident, while Tsyplakov was not called for a penalty. Tsyplakov's suspension will start with Saturday's tilt against San Jose. He will be eligible to return to action on Jan. 25. Tsyplakov has amassed 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) with a team-high 101 hits in 44 games for his rookie campaign. Marc Gatcomb has been recalled from the AHL and figures to step in as Tsyplakov's replacement this weekend. The 25-year-old has posted 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) in 35 AHL outings this season. He finished scoreless in his NHL debut on Jan. 14.
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Frederik Andersen  • G  •  Hurricanes

Frederik Andersen Activated From Injured Reserve

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (knee) was activated from Injured Reserve Friday. He is expected to be the backup goalie for Friday's matchup against Vegas. Andersen has not played since late October, missing time due to a knee injury. He registered a 3-1-0 record at the start of the campaign, allowing 1.49 goals with a .941 save percentage. We should see Andersen back in the Hurricanes crease early next week as the team begins a back-to-back set on Monday against Chicago. Dustin Tokarski has been reassigned to the minors with Andersen's return.
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Cody Glass  • C  •  Penguins

Cody Glass Available Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Cody Glass (undisclosed) will play against Buffalo on Friday. The 25-year-old suffered an undisclosed injury against Seattle on Tuesday, exiting the action after logging 9:09 of ice time, but he will not miss any additional time. Glass has been a regular on the second line recently but will log fourth-line minutes in Friday's matchup. He has seen very little success offensively in 2024-25, posting nine points (one goal, eight assists) in 33 games. Glass enters Friday's contest with a seven-game point drought.
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Travis Konecny  • RW  •  Flyers

Travis Konecny Tallies Three Helpers In Victory

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny tallied three assists during their victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday evening. Konecny would tally two of them in the second frame, one shorthanded and the other during 5-on-5 play. In the final minutes, Konecny would tack on his third helper of the game, with a primary assist on Noah Cates' empty-net goal. This performance snapped a two-game scoreless streak for the 27-year-old. However, over his past six games, he has posted three multi-point showing and has tallied a solid ten points (two goals, eight helpers) over this stretch. Through 46 games this season, Konecny has scored 20 goals and tacked on 43 assists including 12 points on the power-play. He remains a must-start player in all formats as he is on pace to enjoy a career season.
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Dylan Larkin  • C  •  Red Wings

Dylan Larkin Scores Twice On Thursday

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin scored twice and tallied an assist during their victory over the Florida Panthers on Thursday evening. Larkin would score his first goal on the power-play in the second period on a tip-in. Later in the frame, Larkin would tack on the primary assist on Marco Kasper's fifth goal of the season. In the final minutes, Larkin would score the empty-netter to put the game out of reach. This performance extended the 28-year-old's point streak to three games. Over his past ten, Larkin has only been held off the scoresheet once and tallied an impressive 15 points (eight goals, seven helpers). During this stretch, he averaged a solid 3.8 shots on goal per game. He remains a must-start player as he looks to stay on Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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