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Mattias Janmark Considered Day-To-Day With Undisclosed Injury
Edmonton Oilers forward Mattias Janmark (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day. The Swedish veteran is dealing with an undisclosed injury and might be forced to sit out his first game of the season on Saturday versus Vancouver. Janmark struggled to make an offensive contribution last season, and things haven't improved for him in 2024-25. With 14 games played, Janmark has tallied one goal and two assists. He has averaged 12:37 of ice time, skating in a bottom-six role. If Janmark is unavailable at the weekend, the Oilers need to call up a forward from the minors or roll with seven defensemen.
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Alex Turcotte Remains Sidelined Thursday
Los Angeles Kings center Alex Turcotte (upper body) will not play against Vancouver on Thursday. He'll be absent for a second consecutive game. Turcotte doesn't see a lot of ice time, averaging less than 12 minutes per game, but he's put in effective work for the team, scoring five points (one goal, four assists) in 13 games. The 23-year-old is third on the team with a plus-eight rating. Andre Lee took Turcotte's spot in the lineup on Tuesday against Minnesota, registering an assist and three hits. It was a good night for the Swedish forward, but Lee logged only 7:59 of ice time, and his usage is unlikely to increase on Thursday.
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Artem Zub Rejoins Senators Lineup Thursday
Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (concussion) will be back in the lineup on Thursday against the Islanders. After recovering from a concussion, Zub was back in practice on Monday, and now he's ready for some game action. He has been limited to three appearances this season, sitting out nine games because of the concussion. The Russian blue-liner had a career year with 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) in 69 games last season, but he is primarily a physical force rather than an offensive threat. He will partner Jake Sanderson on the first defensive pairing, with Travis Hamonic dropping down to the third pairing. Jacob Bernard-Docker will be a healthy scratch on Thursday.
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Tyler Seguin Expected Back Versus Blackhawks
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin (lower body) is expected to rejoin the lineup for Thursday's tilt against Chicago. The veteran was unavailable for the previous game against Florida. Unfortunately, it looks like we might often see a Seguin-less Stars in this campaign because it has been reported that he's dealing with a lingering lower-body injury. He has been absent for four games already. With that said, Seguin has been very productive when he has played, scoring five goals and amassing nine points in seven appearances. He's projected to skate with Sam Steel and Matt Duchene on the third line versus the Blackhawks, who allow the tenth-most shots on goal in the league (30.4).
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Brayden Point Remains Out On Thursday
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (lower body) will skip a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Philadelphia. Point skated on Thursday morning but has been deemed not ready to play, and the team considers him day-to-day. With Point out, Tampa Bay has lost its second-best goal-scorer. The 28-year-old has lit the lamp eight times in 12 games, adding five assists. Anthony Cirelli will continue as the top-line center on Thursday, with Mitchell Chaffee and Nicholas Paul also enjoying larger roles without Point.
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Cale Makar A Game-Time Call Thursday
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's game against Winnipeg. Makar was injured last time out against Seattle but appears to have avoided a serious issue. He took part in the morning skate on Thursday, which is a good sign regarding his potential availability against the Jets. It's been an incredible start to the season for Makar, as he's yet to finish scoreless in 13 games and already has 23 points. Winnipeg allows the second-fewest goals in the league, making Thursday's matchup a stern test for Makar and the Avalanche.
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Aleksei Kolosov Injured In Pregame Skate On Thursday
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Aleksei Kolosov (undisclosed) suffered an apparent injury during the team's skate on Thursday and is unlikely to start against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Kolosov was the expected start for the Thursday night game, but it looks like Ivan Fedotov will have to fill in. Kolosov may be able to back up Fedotov tonight, but if he can't it will likely be an EBUG situation. Fedotov isn't a recommended streamer for fantasy, as he carries an abysmal 0-3 record, .821 SV%, and 5.35 GAA through three games this season.
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Jake Walman Will Not Play Thursday
San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (upper body) will not play on Thursday due to an upper-body injury. Walman has had a weird couple of weeks, first contributing seven points in a three-game stretch last week, then getting healthy scratched for disciplinary reasons on Tuesday, and now missing Thursday's game with a new injury. It's unfortunate timing, as Walman has been on a tear recently, but hopefully the 28-year-old's injury isn't severe. Jack Thompson will once again step in for Walman and should get a little powerplay time, but expect Timothy Liljegren to see the most time with the man advantage.
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Anthony Mantha Headed To Injured Reserve
Calgary Flames winger Anthony Mantha (lower body) was placed on IR on Thursday after suffering a lower-body injury in the first period of Tuesday's game against the Montreal Canadiens. Mantha will be out for at least the next three games while on IR. It is unfortunate timing for the 30-year-old, who seemed to be finding his footing in Calgary with three points in three games before Tuesday's affair. If the injury isn't significant, the winger should be able to come close or beat the 44 points he put up last year with Vegas and Washington.
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Auston Matthews' Status Up In The Air
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) did not skate on Thursday and remains day-to-day heading into the weekend. Matthews did not play on Tuesday due to an upper-body injury, and coach Craig Berube said he isn't sure if Matthews will be ready to go for the Leafs' back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday. It seems reasonable that the team would be careful with their superstar, so if Matthews needs a few more days to get fully healthy, they will likely give it to him. Expect Max Domi to center the first line if Matthews can't go, which would make the former a solid weekend streamer in fantasy.
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Matvei Michkov Will Be A Healthy Scratch On Thursday
Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov won't play on Thursday night. Nothing is wrong with Michkov, as head coach John Tortorella has simply decided to scratch the rookie phenom. It is an interesting choice, as the Flyers have struggled to score and Michkov has 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 13 games to start his NHL career. The reasons for the benching aren't totally clear, as Tortz said it was "part of the process". Regardless, Michkov should be back in next game and hopefully won't be a healthy scratch much more this season. It is certainly annoying for fantasy managers, though.
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Dylan Larkin Bags Two Points In Win Over Chicago
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin played a pivotal role in Wednesday's 4-1 win at Chicago. The Red Wings captain logged two points in the contest, helping Alex DeBrincat to start the scoring in the first period and netting the game-winning tally in the second frame. It was Larkin's second consecutive multi-point outing. He has hit top gear lately by amassing five points in three games, doubling his tally for the season. Despite ensuring a dry spell recently, Larkin leads the Red Wings with eight goals and has recorded two assists in 12 games. He faces one of his favorite opponents next, entering a matchup against the Maple Leafs with 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) in 28 career games against them. Larkin has scored more points only versus the Sabres (29).
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Logan Thompson Continues Winning Ways With Capitals
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson maintained a perfect record on Wednesday, saving 33 of 35 shots in a 3-2 victory over Nashville. He improved to 6-0-0, tying Tomas Vokoun for the longest winning streak by a goalie from the start of his tenure with the franchise. Thompson has allowed 2.81 goals with a .903 save percentage. Washington has scored 31 goals in the six games Thompson has started, giving the 27-year-old netminder a lot of help on the offensive front. We should see Thompson one more time this week as Washington kicks off a back-to-back on Friday versus Pittsburgh.
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Dylan Strome Stays Hot With Two-Assist Effort
Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome registered two assists as the team snuck past Nashville 3-2 on Wednesday. He helped both of his linemates, Aliaksei Protas and Alex Ovechkin, light the lamp. There haven't been many players hotter than Strome in recent weeks, as the talented forward has recorded four multi-point outings in his last five appearances. He leads the Capitals in scoring with 19 points in 12 games and is tied for the third-most assists in the league with 15. On Friday, the Penguins will try to become only the second team this season to keep Strome off the score sheet.
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Ivan Barbashev Records Three Assists Wednesday
Vegas Golden Knights forward Ivan Barbashev ended a three-game scoring slump with three assists in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over Edmonton. He had two helpers when Vegas turned a 2-1 deficit into a win in the third period. Barbashev has been part of Vegas' highly productive first line, scoring 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) in 13 games this season. Additionally, he is second on the team with 25 hits. Barbashev's scoring pace likely won't last for the entire campaign, as his shooting percentage is at a sky-high 29.2, but he's giving fantasy managers a lot of value in his current form.
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Tommy Novak Day-To-Day With An Upper-Body Injury
Nashville Predators center Tommy Novak is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Novak was a late scratch for Wednesday's clash with the Capitals and might miss out on Thursday's meeting with the Panthers as well. The 23-year-old has been used throughout the lineup, averaging 13:20 of ice time for the campaign. He sits on three goals and four points through 12 outings. Juuso Parssinen and Michael McCarron saw a lot of extra action on Wednesday as Nashville also lost Colton Sissons (upper body) in the contest.
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Dylan Holloway Avoids Serious Injury
St. Louis Blues left wing Dylan Holloway (upper body) has avoided serious injury and could be an option for Thursday's matchup against Utah. Holloway was struck by a puck in the neck area in Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay and was taken to the hospital. He returned to the team's practice facility on Wednesday. Holloway has enjoyed a positive start with his new team. He has recorded six points (four goals, two assists) in 13 games with 22 shots and 29 hits. The 23-year-old was recently promoted to the second line, giving him additional fantasy value.
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Derek Forbort Out Week-To-Week With A Knee Problem
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Derek Forbort (knee) will be out week-to-week. Forbort is reportedly battling a knee injury and wasn't available for Tuesday's 5-1 win over Anaheim. He has appeared only four times this season, picking up one assist with three shots on goal and five blocks. Vincent Desharnais returned to action in Forbort's absence on Tuesday and could become a regular with the team for a while. He has recorded one assist, six shots, eight blocks, and 11 hits in seven games this season.
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Bryan Rust Logs Full Practice On Wednesday
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) participated fully in Wednesday's practice. He has sat out four games, but Rust likely won't miss much more action. His next chance to return comes on Thursday versus Carolina. Rust might replace Kevin Hayes (upper body) in the lineup, who missed Wednesday's practice. He should grab a top-six role straight away. Before suffering a lower-body injury, Rust amassed three goals and four points in eight games at the start of the season.
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Kevin Hayes Misses Practice With An Upper-Body Injury
Pittsburgh Penguins center Kevin Hayes (upper body) sat out Wednesday's practice. He is being evaluated for an upper-body injury. Hayes has been ever-present in the lineup so far this season but has averaged only 9:27 of ice time. The 32-year-old has scored three goals and sits on four points with 14 games played. Valtteri Puustinen will likely re-enter the lineup if Hayes is absent on Thursday versus Carolina. He was a healthy scratch for Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Islanders. Puustinen has one goal in five games for the season and doesn't have any fantasy value in a bottom-six role.
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