NHL News
Juuse Saros Backstops Predators To First Win
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros recorded 33 saves as the team finally got its first victory of the season on Tuesday by beating Boston 4-0. Entering Tuesday, Nashville was 0-5-0 for the season, even losing four contests at home. But things finally clicked for the team on Tuesday, as there were four different goal-scorers, and Saros showed off top form with his 24th career shutout. Despite the team's struggles, Saros has actually logged a decent 2.89 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage. He now sits on a 1-4-0 record and should start to improve steadily, as the Predators are simply too good to remain at the bottom of the league table.
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Alex Lyon Collects Fourth Career Shutout
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon stoned the Islanders on Tuesday, finishing a 1-0 victory with a 29-save shutout. Patrick Kane scored the only goal as Lyon played a key role in the win. He needed to make nearly three times as many saves as Ilya Sorokin in the other net, with Detroit only firing off 11 shots on goal. This was Lyon's fourth career shutout. The 31-year-old has been a late bloomer and will be delighted with his early season form. Lyon carries a 2-1-0 record and has allowed only 1.46 goals with a .955 save percentage. He's competing for playing time with Cam Talbot, who's gone 1-1-0 so far while also boasting one shutout with a 3.31 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage.
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Brandon Hagel Nets Third Career Hat Trick
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel potted his third career hat trick in Tuesday's 8-5 win over New Jersey. He scored three straight goals inside 6:25 in the second frame and added an assist to match a franchise record for most points scored in a single period. Hagel doubled his points tally for the year and now boasts five goals and three assists through six games. Tampa Bay made a small tweak to the lineup on Tuesday by adding Conor Geekie next to Hagel and Anthony Cirelli on the second line, and the move paid big dividends as the trio combined for nine points. They will head out next against the Wild, a team that is ranked second in the league with a 1.83 goals-against average.
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Tomas Hertl Matches Career High With Four-Point Effort
Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl had a memorable night against L.A. on Tuesday, matching his career high with four points in a 6-1 victory. He recorded two goals and two assists, with two points coming on the power play. Hertl also made his presence felt without the puck by delivering three hits. He led all skaters with five shots on goal. The Czech star is now averaging a point per game through seven outings this season. He's had three goals and seven assists with 13 shots. The Golden Knights are rolling and get a couple of juicy matchups next against Ottawa and San Jose, putting Hertl in a good spot to keep up his form.
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Robert Thomas Sustains A Lower-Body Injury
St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Winnipeg. Thomas had his second multi-point night of the campaign with a pair of assists but was hurt when he blocked a shot. The severity of the injury is currently unclear. The Blues will start a four-game road trip on Thursday in Toronto and will be desperate to have Thomas available. The 25-year-old went scoreless in three games prior to Tuesday's outing, but he still sits among St. Louis' top scorers with six points (one goal, five assists) in seven games. Brayden Schenn will likely move into the top six if Thomas needs time off to heal. This would significantly increase his fantasy value.
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Justin Barron Hurt In Tuesday's Loss
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Justin Barron was unable to finish Tuesday's game against the New York Rangers due to an upper-body injury. He exited the action in the third period after taking a big hit from Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba. Barron spent 15:01 on the ice but didn't register any stats in the contest. The 22-year-old has posted one goal, eight shots, eight blocks, and 13 hits through seven games this season. With Montreal off until the weekend, Barron gets some time to recover, but it might not be enough to face St. Louis on Saturday. Arber Xhekaj is in line to hop back into the lineup if Barron isn't available. Xhekaj has sat out a couple of games as a healthy scratch. He has gone scoreless in five outings this season, recording five shots, five blocks, and 10 hits with a minus-four rating.
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Max Pacioretty Exits Tuesday's Action With A Lower-Body Injury
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Max Pacioretty suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to Columbus. He was limited to 9:58 of ice time and had two penalty minutes with two hits before exiting. The team expects to know more about Pacioretty's injury on Wednesday. The veteran winger had just scored his second goal of the year after sitting out a pair of contests as a healthy scratch. Pontus Holmberg might be Pacioretty's replacement again on the third line if he misses time. Holmgren has logged one assist with six shots on goal in seven appearances during a quiet start to the campaign.
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J.T. Miller Available On Tuesday
Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller (undisclosed) will be in the lineup against Chicago on Tuesday. According to Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet, Miller is "dealing with some stuff," and he was a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest, but the prolific American is set to remain in the lineup. Miller hasn't yet made much noise this season, logging two goals and one assist in five contests. However, he has been a point-per-game player for three consecutive campaigns, and it should only be a matter of time before Miller regains his scoring form. A matchup against a weak Blackhawks squad seems to be a good spot for picking up some momentum.
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Devon Toews On Track To Return On Tuesday
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Seattle. This strongly indicates that Toews is ready to return from a four-game absence. Before sustaining a lower-body injury, Toews had one assist in two games with three shots and three blocks. He should rejoin his regular running mate, Cale Makar, on the first defensive pairing on Tuesday. Makar has been red-hot to start the year, and Toews has extra fantasy value as his partner. Calvin de Haan and John Ludvig are in danger of being scratched to make room for Toews.
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Isac Lundestrom Rejoins Ducks Lineup
Anaheim Ducks center Isac Lundestrom (upper body) is ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday against San Jose. He has been on the shelf for a couple of games because of an upper-body injury. Lundestrom has been limited to a fourth-line role this season, registering one goal in three games with three shots. However, he is projected to move up to the third line to join Trevor Zegras and Alex Killorn. With more talent around him, Lundestrom will be in a better position to perform well offensively. This is also a favorable matchup for the Ducks versus a team that allows over four goals per game (4.17).
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David Perron Out On Tuesday
Ottawa Senators winger David Perron (personal) is not expected to play against Utah on Tuesday. He has left the team to attend to a personal matter. The veteran has struggled at the start of 2024-25, going scoreless in five games with a minus-four rating. Perron has been working on the third line and will be replaced by the returning Ridly Greig (upper body) in Tuesday's game. Greig is also expected to fill in for Perron on the second power-play unit. He will get his first chance to return on Friday versus Vegas.
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Ridly Greig Returns To Action Tuesday
Ottawa Senators center Ridly Greig (upper body) will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday versus Utah. He has been out for three games due to an upper-body injury. Greig failed to score any points and didn't register a single shot on goal in his first two appearances of the season. He'll aim to do much better on Tuesday as part of the third line against a team that has struggled to keep the puck out of its net -- Utah has a .886 save percentage for the season.
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Alexis Lafreniere Good To Go On Tuesday
New York Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere (upper body) will remain in the lineup on Tuesday against Montreal. His status for the game was in doubt after he sat out Monday's practice and was labeled as day-to-day. Lafreniere has opened the season with a five-game point streak, posting three goals and three assists with 12 shots. He will be in his usual spot on the second line on Tuesday while skating with the second power-play unit.
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Juraj Slafkovsky To Miss At Least One Week
Montreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in a week. After getting hurt in practice, Slafkovsky was able to play through a shoulder injury at the weekend against the Islanders, but he will come out of the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Rangers. Kirby Dach will move to the first line in Slafkovsky's absence. Dach has yet to get going this campaign, recording zero goals and one assist in six games with a minus-eight rating. He's in a better spot to make an impact on Tuesday.
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Pavel Mintyukov Set To Return On Tuesday
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (illness) is on track to return to the lineup for Tuesday's battle against the Sharks. He missed his first game of the season on Sunday against L.A. due to food poisoning. However, Mintyukov was back in practice on Monday, which is a strong signal regarding his potential return. Mintyukov is a very talented blue-liner who can contribute at both ends of the ice. The 20-year-old has tallied two goals, six blocks, and three hits in four games this season with a plus-three rating. He has averaged 22:29 of ice time and should see plenty of action again on Tuesday night if he's back in the team.
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Ryan Strome Battling An Illness
Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome is doubtful for Tuesday's matchup against San Jose after missing Monday's practice because of an illness. He's caught an illness bug at a bad time, as Strome has just gained some good momentum with a three-game point streak, which included goals in back-to-back games. The Ducks might need to get some reinforcements in from the minors, as Frank Vatrano (personal), one of Strome's partners on the third line, also missed Monday's practice and could be unavailable for Tuesday's game.
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Nick Seeler Penciled In For Season Debut On Tuesday
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Nick Seeler (knee) is poised to make his season debut on Tuesday against Washington. Philadelphia has activated Seeler from Injured Reserve ahead of the tilt. The 31-year-old has been unavailable for the first few games of the season due to a knee injury sustained during preseason. Seeler led the Flyers with 205 blocks in 71 games last season while delivering 132 hits. However, fantasy managers can't rely on him to produce offense, as Seeler only had 13 points (one goal, 12 assists). He will be linking up with Jamie Drysdale on the third defensive pairing, bumping Erik Johnson out of the lineup.
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Jordan Greenway Set To Return On Tuesday
Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (lower body) is expected to return to action in Tuesday's matchup against Dallas. A lower-body injury sidelined him for the previous game against Chicago. Buffalo hasn't done too well at the start of the season, but Greenway can be happy with his work. The 27-year-old power forward has tallied four points (two goals, two assists) across six appearances with 11 shots and 19 hits. He will return to his usual third-line role on Tuesday, where he has averaged 16:32 of ice time this season.
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Victor Olofsson Out Week-To-Week
Vegas Golden Knights left wing Victor Olofsson (lower body) has been labeled as week-to-week by head coach Bruce Cassidy. After scoring three goals in the first four games of the season, Olofsson has been forced to miss two contests with a lower-body injury, and his return isn't imminent. Pavel Dorofeyev has joined the first power-play unit in Olofsson's absence, which gives him added fantasy value. The Russian winger has already struck once with the man advantage and sits on two goals through six games with 10 shots.
Yesterday
Vince Dunn Placed On Long-Term Injured Reserve
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (upper body) has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve. Dunn has missed one contest and will be absent for a few more, as he will be required to sit out either 24 days or 10 games. The earliest he can return is a matchup against Columbus on Nov. 12. Seattle has called up Cale Fleury for additional defensive depth. Josh Mahura practiced on the first defensive pairing with Adam Larsson on Monday. Brandon Montour has joined the first power-play unit, with Ryker Evans hopping on the second.
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