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Tage Thompson Continues To Sit On Friday
Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (lower body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Friday versus Anaheim. Buffalo's top goal-scorer continues to work his way back from a lower-body injury and will get his next chance to return on Saturday when the team completes a back-to-back against San Jose. Ryan McLeod will continue to skate as the top-line center on Friday. He has posted two goals and one assist with six shots in the role in the three games Thompson has missed.
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Kevin Hayes A Game-Time Call Friday
Pittsburgh Penguins center Kevin Hayes (upper body) is considered a game-time call for Friday's matchup against Winnipeg. He's been unavailable for the past seven games due to an upper-body injury but might be ready to rejoin the action Friday night. Hayes has worked in the bottom six for the Penguins this season, averaging 9:27 of ice time. He's won a whopping 59.3 percent of his faceoffs but hasn't contributed much on the offensive end, sitting on three goals and one assist with 14 games played. The 32-year-old has gone scoreless in each of his last six appearances.
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Kris Letang Might Return On Friday
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (illness) is regarded as a game-time decision for Friday's contest against Winnipeg. He might be back from a three-game absence after battling an illness. Letang continues to play a big role for the Penguins, averaging over 23 minutes of ice time per game, but he's struggled offensively this season. In 18 appearances, Letang has contributed two goals and four assists. The former All-Star is expected to join his regular partner Matt Grzelcyk on the second defensive pairing if he's good to go on Friday. Jack St. Ivany will come out of the lineup.
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MacKenzie Weegar Notches Three Assists Against Rangers
Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar played his part in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Rangers with three assists. Weegar set up one power-play goal and two even-strength tallies as Calgary improved to 8-3-0 on home ice. The 30-year-old blue-liner led all skaters with seven shots on goal. Since starting the campaign with goals in back-to-back games, Weegar has lit the lamp just one more time, adding eight assists in 20 appearances. He's on 56 shots, 48 blocks, and 51 hits. Weegar's scoring pace has dropped compared to 2023-24, but his all-around ability keeps his fantasy stock high.
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Macklin Celebrini Tallies Two Assists In Thursday's Loss
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini registered two assists in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss against St. Louis. Celebrini's work on the power play helped Alex Wennberg to tie the score at one in the first period, and his second assist came with just nine seconds left in regulation as Wennberg scored again. Mikael Granlund also had an assist on both plays. Celebrini sits on seven points (four goals, three assists) through his first 10 career games. Only Tomas Hertl (10) has recorded more points in his first 10 games for San Jose as a teenager. Celebrini has done well, but his consistency needs work, as most of his scoring has come from three multi-point games.
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Nikita Kucherov Comes Up With Three Assists Versus Blue Jackets
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov went without a goal on six shots against Columbus on Thursday but had three assists in a 7-6 overtime loss. Kucherov started the night with a power-play helper just two minutes into the contest and joined the 900-point club on Thursday in his 743rd career game. The Russian star became the fourth-fastest player born outside North America to hit the 900-point plateau. Kucherov is on track for another big campaign, picking up 29 points (11 goals, 18 assists) in 18 appearances. He's currently tied for the fourth-most points in the league.
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Sean Monahan Finishes Thursday's Win With Four Points
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan played a key role in Thursday's comeback win against Tampa Bay, amassing four points in a 7-6 overtime victory. The Lightning jumped 3-0 ahead before Monahan sparked a comeback effort with a goal in the first period. He then added three assists to his tally, including a short-handed helper. Monahan has been something special lately, going for eight points (one goal, seven assists) in four games. The scoring spurt has helped him to become a point-per-game player. In 19 appearances this season, Monahan has registered seven goals and 12 assists.
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Zach Werenski Enjoys Career Night With Five Points Against Lightning
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski piled up a career-high five points in Thursday's 7-6 overtime victory against Tampa Bay. Led by Werenski, the Blue Jackets were able to battle back from a 3-0 deficit, with him scoring the decisive goal in overtime. Werenski finished the contest with two goals and three assists, becoming the first defenseman in franchise history to log at least five points in a single game. The five-point effort also matches the Blue Jackets' single-game record for all players. Columbus has started to score goals for fun lately, and it's helped Werenski to put together a four-game point streak. He's averaging a point per game for the season, with six goals and 13 on his name through 19 outings. Only Colorado's Cale Makar (28) boasts more points among blue-liners.
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Jack Hughes Posts Three Assists Versus Hurricanes
New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes contributed three assists in Thursday's impressive 4-2 victory over Carolina. The Hurricanes were defeated for only the fifth time this season, with Hughes helping to set up two goals for Jesper Bratt and also assisting Stefan Noesen. Two of the assists came on the power play. Hughes has picked up his scoring pace lately, reaching 25 points (eight goals, 17 assists) for the season with 22 games played. He's exploded for four three-point efforts in his past seven outings. The Devils star will look to do the business next against a Washington team that has kept Hughes off the score sheet twice already this season.
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Joonas Korpisalo Records 21-Save Shutout Versus Utah
Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo skated away with his second shutout of the season as interim head coach Joe Sacco started his reign with a 1-0 win over Utah Thursday night. Giving Korpisalo the nod instead of Jeremy Swayman was a big call from Sacco, but he didn't have to regret it. Korpisalo stopped 21 shots en route to victory. The Finnish netminder is now sporting a 4-2-1 record for the season, having allowed 2.38 goals with a .911 save percentage. Swayman's numbers pale in comparison, so we might start seeing Korpisalo more often under the new regime.
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Alex Ovechkin To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Fractured Fibula
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin will be out for 4-6 weeks with a fractured fibula, the team announced on Thursday. Ovechkin suffered the injury in Monday's game against Utah. The veteran star has looked in great form this season, posting a league-high 15 goals with 10 assists in 18 games. He potted five goals across two games before getting hurt. The injury is a significant setback for Ovechkin's pursuit of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record this season, and it's obviously bad news for the team as well. Andrew Mangiapane will replace Ovechkin on the first line in Thursday's matchup against Colorado.
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Zach Hyman Expected To Miss 4-7 Days
Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (undisclosed) is expected to be out for 4-7 days. He was hurt versus Ottawa on Tuesday and will miss his first game of the season when the Oilers host Minnesota on Thursday night. It looks likely that Hyman also won't play against the Rangers on Saturday. However, he will then be in contention to return to the lineup, as there's going to be a five-day gap until the next game. Kasperi Kapanen took Hyman's spot on the second line during Thursday's morning skate.
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Kent Johnson Back For Blue Jackets Thursday
Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (shoulder) will be welcomed back to the lineup on Thursday against Tampa Bay. The 22-year-old skated in only four games at the start of the campaign before landing on Injured Reserve with a shoulder problem. Johnson enjoyed a hot start, posting two goals and three assists. He will link up with James van Riemsdyk and Adam Fantilli on the second line and should also see power-play time. Kevin Labanc will make way in the lineup.
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Yaroslav Askarov Makes Sharks Debut Thursday
San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov will make his team debut in Thursday's battle against St. Louis. The 22-year-old is getting a look by the team after going 6-3-0 in the AHL, allowing 1.92 goals with a .939 save percentage. Askarov has previously worked in three NHL games with the Nashville Predators, posting a 1-1-0 record with a 2.58 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage. St. Louis averages only 2.45 goals per game, which is the fourth-lowest mark in the league, making this a good matchup for Askarov.
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Mikael Granlund Good To Go Thursday
San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (upper body) will be in the lineup on Thursday versus St. Louis. He missed the ending of Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Dallas with an upper-body injury, but fortunately for the Sharks, Granlund will be good to go Thursday night. Following a two-point effort versus the Stars, Granlund has tallied eight points (three goals, five assists) across his last seven appearances. He's offered solid production for fantasy managers throughout the campaign, posting nine goals and 22 points in 21 games. Granlund has recently been skating on the second line after serving as the first-line center during Macklin Celebrini's absence.
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Alexandar Georgiev Returns To Action Versus Capitals
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (upper body) will return to the crease on Thursday against Washington. He'll be back between the pipes after sitting out two games with an upper-body injury. Georgiev has won each of his last three starts, although he still carries a losing record with 4-5-0. The 28-year-old has allowed 3.56 goals with a .863 save percentage. It's a difficult matchup for Georgiev on Thursday, but he faces a Capitals team that is without Alex Ovechkin (lower leg), which will significantly improve his chances of extending his current winning streak.
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Frederik Andersen To Miss 8-12 Weeks
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (lower body) is set to have knee surgery and will miss 8-12 weeks. He will undergo the procedure on Friday. Carolina has already been without Andersen for a while, with his last appearance coming on Oct. 26. Andersen started the season in fine form, going 3-1-0 while allowing only six goals across four starts with a .941 save percentage. Pyotr Kochetkov has done a remarkable job filling in for Andersen, picking up his 10th win in 12 starts on Wednesday versus Philadelphia. Spencer Martin is working as Kotchetkov's backup during Andersen's absence.
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Chandler Stephenson Registers Three Assists Versus Predators
Seattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson picked up three assists as the team overpowered Nashville in a 3-0 win on Wednesday. Following a four-assist effort on Oct. 29 against Montreal, Stephenson had recorded only two points in nine games, but he returned to form against the Predators. Stephenson sits tied for the most assists on the squad with 12 and has amassed 13 points in 20 games. While his offensive output tends to be inconsistent, Stephenson remains on track for a fourth consecutive campaign with at least 50 points. His account could get a significant boost next week when the Kraken face both Anaheim and San Jose twice.
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Jason Robertson Totals Three Points In Wednesday's Win
Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson enjoyed his first three-point night of the campaign on Wednesday versus San Jose, notching a goal and two assists in a 5-2 victory. Robertson collected all of his points in even-strength situations. The 2024-25 campaign hasn't gone well for Robertson, who's managed five goals and six assists in 18 outings. He was on a run of three points in 11 games before kicking into gear on Wednesday night. There are now two tough road games ahead for Robertson against Tampa Bay and Carolina. He's been on the score sheet in back-to-back games just once all season.
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Nils Lundkvist Exits Early With A Lower-Body Injury
Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist sustained a lower-body injury in Wednesday's 5-2 win over San Jose. He exited the contest in the second period after logging 6:38 of ice time. Lundkvist was back in action on Wednesday following a two-game spell as a healthy scratch. He has not had a great time this campaign, contributing only one assist in 15 appearances. Brendan Smith was scratched on Wednesday to accommodate Lundkvist, and the veteran might now return to the lineup in the next game because of Lundkvist's injury. Smith sits on three assists through nine outings and has registered 17 hits.
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