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Matvei Michkov Provides Three Assists On Thursday
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov finished Thursday's 7-5 loss to Florida with three assists. He produced all the helpers in the second frame, becoming the youngest player in franchise history with three-plus assists in a single period. The 19-year-old Russian had a power-play assist when Tyson Foerster scored and picked up two even-strength helpers on a pair of Owen Tippett strikes. Michkov has struggled to produce offense during even-strength play during his rookie campaign, but he's steadily improving in that regard. The skillful winger paces all first-year players with 22 points (nine goals, 13 assists) through 24 appearances. He's recorded 10 points (four goals, six assists) on the power play.
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Matthew Tkachuk Rocks Flyers With Five-Point Game
Florida Panther winger Matthew Tkachuk had a field day against Philadelphia on Thursday, finishing a 7-5 road victory with five points. He collected four assists, three with the man advantage, and capped off the scoring in the contest with an empty-net goal. Following a four-point effort in the previous game against Pittsburgh, Tkachuk became the first player in Panthers history with nine points over a two-game span. The two massive performances are part of a five-game point streak. Tkachuk, who has registered 28 points (eight goals, 20 assists) in 22 games for the season, has looked back to his best lately and should do further damage on Saturday against a Sharks that has just allowed eight goals to Tampa Bay and has the fifth leakiest defense overall this season.
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Brayden Point Records Four Assists In Big Win
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point recorded his second career four-assist game in Thursday's 8-1 win over San Jose. He helped set up a power-play goal for Jake Guentzel and notched three even-strength assists as Anthony Cirelli, Nick Perbix, and Nicholas Paul found the back of the net. Point became the fifth player in franchise history with multiple four-assist games. The Lightning star has mostly done his scoring via goals this season, lighting the lamp 16 times, which puts him tied for third on the league's goal-scoring charts. Strangely, Point didn't have a single assist in nine November outings. He's managed 25 points (16 goals, nine assists) in 20 games over the course of the season.
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Andrei Svechnikov Posts Career-High Four Points Versus Avalanche
Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov stole the show against Colorado on Thursday, leading all skaters with a career-high four points in a 5-3 win. Svechnikov racked up three assists, two on the power play, before capping off his career night with an empty-net goal. The big performance ended a four-game point drought for Svechnikov. The Russian forward hasn't been a regular on the score sheet in recent games, but he won't have many complaints about the season overall. In 26 appearances, Svechnikov has contributed nine goals and 13 assists. Half of his 22 points have come with the man advantage. Svechnikov's prowess on the power play might help him start a point streak in the next matchup against the Islanders, who have the league's worst penalty kill
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Connor McDavid Sets Up Four Goals In Thursday's Win
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid tallied four assists in Thursday's high-scoring 6-3 win over Columbus. In the process, McDavid became only the fourth player in NHL history to register 120-plus assists in a calendar year. Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Adam Oates were previously the only players to achieve it. It was his 10th career four-assist game. The Oilers captain had a quiet start to the season by his standards but is certainly firing on all cylinders now. In his last 12 appearances, McDavid has totaled nine goals and 16 assists. This puts him on 35 points (12 goals, 23 assists) for the season with 23 games played.
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Sam Montembeault Shuts Out Predators
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault celebrated his selection to Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off team with his third shutout of the season, stopping 29 shots in Thursday's 3-0 win over Nashville. He joined Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck as the second goaltender in the league with more than two shutouts this season. Montembeault has been in fine form, allowing 2.82 goals with a .906 save percentage, but the team's weaknesses in other areas mean that he still carries a losing record with 8-10-2. In Saturday's matchup against Washington, Montembeault will aim to win a third consecutive start for the first time this season.
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Ryan O'Reilly Out Week-To-Week
Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly (lower body) has been labeled as week-to-week. He missed his first game of the season Thursday versus Montreal, and unfortunately, O'Reilly isn't expected to make a quick return. The veteran forward has bagged 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in 26 outings this season, putting him third in scoring on the team. Steven Stamkos took on first-line center duties on Thursday, with Fedor Svechkov slotting into the second line. Zachary L'Heureux also saw time in the top six as the struggling Predators were handed another defeat on Thursday.
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Troy Stecher Good To Go Thursday
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Troy Stecher (ear) is expected to play against Columbus on Thursday. He was injured in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Vegas when a puck hit Stecher's ear. Stecher recently put together a three-game assists streak. These are his lone points in 21 outings this season. Without the puck, he has recorded 25 blocks and 15 hits in 21 games. The 30-year-old will continue to skate with Darnell Nurse on the second defensive pairing Thursday night.
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Zach Hyman Returns From Five-Game Absence
Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (undisclosed) will return to the lineup on Thursday versus Columbus. The Oilers have been without Hyman for five games. Hyman's efforts have brought three goals and five assists in 20 outings this season. He's been one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy hockey. However, despite his lack of form, Hyman will be trusted in a first-line role on Thursday. He's also set to skate with the first power-play unit. The Oilers have struggled to produce offense on the power play but might find some success on Thursday against a team that has a 72.7 percent penalty-killing efficiency.
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Rasmus Dahlin Will Not Play On Thursday
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (back) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against Winnipeg. Back spasms limited Dahlin to only 17:16 of action on Tuesday against Colorado, and he isn't game-ready for Thursday, missing his first contest of the campaign. Dennis Gilbert will take Dahlin's spot in the lineup, with Jacob Bryson projected to replace the Swedish rearguard on the first defensive pairing. Meanwhile, Owen Power will work on the first power-play unit instead of Dahlin.
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Sergei Bobrovsky Remains Unavailable Thursday
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (personal) will remain unavailable for Thursday's contest against Philadelphia. He's set to become a father for the second time and is currently away from the team. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice is hopeful that Bobrovsky might be back for Saturday's meeting with San Jose. Spencer Knight will pick up a third consecutive start on Thursday. He's had a couple of completely different outings in the past two games. The 23-year-old registered his first shutout of the season last Saturday in a 6-0 win over Carolina but was lit up for five goals on 16 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss against Pittsburgh. Knight has a 4-4-1 record for the campaign, with 2.60 goals allowed.
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Jake Guentzel Available On Thursday
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel (undisclosed) will be good to go for Thursday's tilt against San Jose. There was slight concern regarding Guentzel's availability after he exited Tuesday's practice session early. However, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site, Guentzel has said he's ready to play on Thursday. The 30-year-old has adapted well to his new surroundings, going for 10 goals and 22 points in 23 games this season. With Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) out for a second consecutive game, Guentzel is expected to deliver a big performance against the struggling Sharks.
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Patrick Kane Returns To Red Wings Lineup
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (upper body) will be back in action on Thursday against Ottawa. The American star will return from a five-game absence. Kane has struggled for productivity this season, going scoreless in each of his last five appearances. He's totaled 10 points (three goals, seven assists) in 20 games for the campaign. We should see Kane on the second line with J.T. Compher and Alex DeBrincat and on the top power-play unit. Half of his points have come with the man advantage this season.
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Semyon Varlamov Considered Day-To-Day
New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (lower body) has been labeled as day-to-day ahead of Thursday's contest against Seattle. The veteran netminder continues to nurse a lower-body injury. He was able to back up Ilya Sorokin on Tuesday versus Montreal but might have to exit the lineup on Thursday. The team has recalled Marcus Hogberg from the minors on an emergency basis. Sorokin is penciled in for his 17th start of the campaign Thursday. He's looking to improve a 6-6-4 record in a good matchup against a team that tends to struggle on the road and has gone 3-5-0 in its last eight games with 3.13 goals allowed.
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Shea Theodore Hits Two Goals Wednesday
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore popped up with two goals in Wednesday's 4-1 victory at Anaheim. He recorded the game-winning goal and had an empty-netter to ice the contest. With the effort, Theodore reached 20 points (three goals, 17 assists) for the campaign with 26 games played. This puts him on pace for his first career 60-point season. Theodore already has six multi-point games in 2024-25 and heads into Friday's big clash against Dallas in hot form. Through the last eight games, Theodore has produced seven points (two goals, five assists).
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Brad Marchand Pots Two Goals In Win Over Blackhawks
Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand recorded his second multi-goal effort of the season on Wednesday, lighting the lamp twice in a 4-2 road victory at Chicago. The veteran forward did the damage early in the second period, with Marchand's second goal of the contest ending up as the game-winner. Marchand remains among Boston's biggest offensive threats, but the 2024-25 campaign might end up being his first in 10 years with fewer than 60 points. He's on 10 goals and 10 assists through 28 games. The 36-year-old is also playing a less physical game, averaging fewer than one hit for the first time in five seasons.
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Auston Matthews Strikes Twice Against Predators
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews helped the team defeat Nashville 3-2 with a two-goal effort on Wednesday. He scored twice inside two minutes at the start of the second period to put Toronto up 2-1. Matthews recorded his 34th career multi-goal period, which is only one short of Jeremy Roenick's record among U.S.-born players. After missing nine games because of an upper-body injury, the Maple Leafs star has started to make up for lost time. In three outings since returning to the lineup, Matthews has posted three goals and two assists. He's now up to 16 points (eight goals, eight assists) for the campaign with the same number of games played.
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Warren Foegele Plays Key Role In Wednesday's Win
Los Angeles Kings winger Warren Foegele produced two points, including the game-winning goal, in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Dallas. He helped linemate Tanner Jeannot on the scoreboard with 4:40 played in the second period, and Jeannot returned the favor early in the third period. Foegele ended a nine-game goalless spell. He hasn't had much success offensively lately, but it's been a decent campaign for the 28-year-old in a middle-six role. Through 26 outings, Foegele has earned 13 points (seven goals, six assists). This puts him on track for a second consecutive 40-point season.
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Trevor Zegras Suffers A Lower-Body Injury
Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras suffered a lower-body injury in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Vegas. He was hurt early in the second period and had to be helped off the ice. Zegras might now face a third lengthy absence because of an injury in just over a year. He lost 31 games last season to a broken ankle and a groin injury. The 23-year-old has recorded 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 24 outings this campaign. Anaheim was already without Leo Carlsson (upper body) on Wednesday, so the top-six group has recently taken a couple of rough blows. The injuries might give Cutter Gauthier a chance to nail down a spot on a scoring line.
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Justin Kirkland Has Season-Ending Knee Surgery
Calgary Flames center Justin Kirkland underwent successful ACL surgery on Wednesday and will be out for the rest of the season. He sustained the injury last week in a game against Columbus and has been out for two contests. Kirkland finishes the season with eight points (two goals, six assists) in 21 games. Kirkland's absence gave Jakob Pelletier a fourth-line role in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Columbus. The 23-year-old has been a productive player on the AHL stage, but things haven't yet clicked for him in the big league. This season, Pelletier has amassed 19 points (three goals, 16 assists) in 20 outings in the minors.
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