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Anthony Cirelli Riding Career-Best Goal Streak
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli has been hot in front of the net lately, scoring in five consecutive games to set a new career high. Cirelli started the streak on Nov. 14 versus Winnipeg with a power-play goal and recorded his first multi-goal effort of the campaign in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Dallas. The 27-year-old has notched eight goals and 13 assists in 19 games overall this season, putting him on pace for a huge career year. Cirelli has never managed more than 45 points in a single campaign, so it's highly unlikely he can maintain his current form. But fantasy managers should continue to ride him until the wheels come off.
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Seth Jarvis Activated From Injured Reserve
Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve, making him eligible to return to the lineup Monday versus Dallas. Jarvis has missed the past seven games while dealing with an upper-body problem. The versatile forward has been close to averaging a point per game this season, posting four goals and seven assists in 13 appearances with 35 shots and 16 hits. Jarvis' return will bump William Carrier back to the fourth line, while Tyson Jost will likely have to get reacquainted with the press box.
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Karel Vejmelka Gets Another Start On Sunday
Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka will remain in the crease for Sunday's battle against Toronto. He'll be in action for a second consecutive day following a 27-save effort in Saturday's 6-1 win over Pittsburgh. Vejmelka picks up an extra shift due to Connor Ingram's (upper body) absence. There have been only two wins in seven starts for Vejmelka this season, but his other numbers look impressive, with the Czech netminder logging a 2.21 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage. The bookmakers don't provide a lot of hope for Utah on Sunday, as the visitors are seen as +160 underdogs for the matchup, but Vejmelka faces a team that's lost several quality forwards to injury, giving him a better chance to grab the victory.
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Joseph Woll Faces Utah Sunday
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll will take on the Utah Hockey Club on Sunday. The Maple Leafs are giving Woll a second consecutive start after he collected his first shutout of the season last time out in a 3-0 victory versus Vegas. The result also marked a third consecutive victory for Woll, who has taken his record to 4-2-0. The 26-year-old has done commendable work, allowing 2.00 goals with a .922 save percentage. Utah's offense has blown hot and cold all season, but the NHL new boys are riding some momentum on Sunday after putting six pucks past the Penguins in a big win on Saturday.
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Pyotr Kochetkov Dealing With An Upper-Body Injury
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov suffered an upper-body injury in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to Columbus. Kochetkov was forced to exit the contest in overtime as a result of a collision with teammate Sean Walker. He gave up a late game-tying goal in regulation and finished with 27 saves on 31 shots. Carolina already has a long-term absentee in its goalie department in Frederik Andersen (knee), and Kochetkov might now also sit out some action. It would then be Spencer Martin's turn to pick up the slack. He carries a 1-2-1 record for the season and hasn't done too well between the stick, registering a 3.21 goals-against average with a .870 save percentage.
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Dylan Samberg Placed On Injured Reserve With Broken Foot
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg (foot) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He broke his foot in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Nashville and has been ruled out indefinitely. Samberg has chipped in with three goals and three assists in 21 games this season while recording 30 blocks and 24 hits. Ville Heinola (ankle), who has been recalled from a conditioning assignment in the minors, will replace Samberg on the roster. Heinola has been recovering from an ankle infection and hasn't yet played in the NHL this season. He registered one assist in two AHL games during his time with the Manitoba Moose.
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Kirill Kaprizov Reportedly Not Dealing With Serious Injury
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) has avoided serious injury, per Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Kaprizov, who is among the NHL's top scorers with 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) in 19 games, underwent an MRI after missing Saturday's clash against Calgary, and the results were positive. However, it's looking unlikely that he will return to the lineup on Monday versus Winnipeg. Marcus Johansson stepped into a top-line role with Kaprizov out on Saturday and put in a good performance in a 4-3 shootout loss. He scored the team's first goal, leading all skaters with eight shots. Johansson will continue to have extra fantasy value until Kaprizov returns.
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Ilya Sorokin Leads The Way On Saturday
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin was sharp in Saturday's victory as he stopped 24 of the 25 shots he faced against the St. Louis Blues. His lone mistake came in the final frame as Jake Neighbours got St. Louis on the board on the man-advantage. This was a much-needed outing for Sorokin as he entered this game holding an 0-2-2 record with a .902 SV% and a 3.22 GAA over his past four contests. Through 13 games this season, the 29-year-old has posted a solid .917 SV% with a 2.52 GAA and a 5-5-3 record. Fantasy managers should continue to view Sorokin as a high-end goaltender as he is beginning to snap out of a skid. His next start is tentatively lined up for Monday evening when the Islanders play host to the Detroit Red Wings.
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Artemi Panarin Strikes Twice On Saturday
New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin tallied two goals during their loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday evening. Panarin tallied his first goal of the evening in the second frame on a wrist off an assist from Adam Fox. Then, later in the third, Alexis Lafreniere earned the lone helper on Panarin's second tally of the evening. This outing snapped a five-game goal drought for Panarin and a two-game point drought. After opening the season by scoring 15 points through his first eight contests, Panarin has taken a slight step back, scoring 11 points in his past 11 games. Despite the drop in production, Panarin is still a safe bet to get on the scoresheet nightly as he continues to see top minutes during both even-strength and on the power-play.
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Connor McDavid Scores Twice, Adds Helper On Saturday
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid scored twice and added an assist during Saturday's victory over the New York Rangers. McDavid tallied his first point on a primary assist off Leon Draisaitl's strike in the second frame. Then, in the final frame, McDavid beat Ranger netminder Jonathan Quick twice, once via a tip-in and the other on a wrist shot. Since returning from his injury on November 6, the superstar has tallied an incredible 18 points over his previous nine games. During this stretch, he logged 39 total shots on goal with four total power-play points. Over his previous three games, McDavid has tallied at least three points in two of them and logged at least three shots in each contest. Fantasy managers should continue to view the 27-year-old as an elite fantasy option and a top option in DFS in any matchup.
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Juuse Saros Strong In Saturday's Victory
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros stopped 23 of the 24 shots he faced during Saturday's victory over the high-flying Winnipeg Jets. The Predators dominated play through most of the evening as Saros' lone blemish came in the second frame off a wrist shot from Adam Lowry. Over his past six starts, Saros has posted a stellar 1.67 GAA with a .944 SV% despite holding a modest 3-2-1 record. Even though Nashville has yet to find its footing this season, Saros has consistently put them in situations to win games. Despite the low win total, fantasy managers should continue to start Saros in any matchup, given his excellent ratios when facing hefty shot totals. His next start is tentatively lined up for Monday evening against the New Jersey Devils.
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Roman Josi Strikes Twice On Saturday
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi found the back of the net twice in Saturday's victory over the Winnipeg Jets. Josi opened the scoring on a slap shot past goaltender Eric Comrie. Later in the final minutes, the 34-year-old would earn his second tally on the empty-netter to clinch the victory. After tallying just seven points through his first 13 games, Josi has begun to find his footing this season and has tallied nine points in his past eight contests. During this span, the former second-round pick has logged four power-play points with nine total blocked shots. Given his recent turnaround, fantasy managers should continue to view Josi as a high-end defenseman given his ability to contribute in all aspects of the game. Josi will look to stay hot on Monday evening against the New Jersey Devils.
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Sidney Crosby Scores Goal No. 600
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby scored his 600th career goal on Saturday evening in their loss to the Utah Hockey Club. The goal came in the second frame on the power-play from an assist from defenseman Erik Karlsson. Crosby is the 21st player in league history to reach the milestone and only second in team history, the other being Mario Lemieux. Through 21 games this season, the 37-year-old has scored eight times and tallied 11 helpers. Despite Pittsburgh's struggles through the first quarter of the season, fantasy managers should continue to view Crosby as a high-end center. Crosby continues to see top minutes every night and could clinch his 20th-straight point-per-game season, which would set a new NHL record as he is currently tied with Wayne Gretzky (19) for the current high.
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Kirill Kaprizov Ruled Out For Saturday
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) will not play on Saturday against Calgary. The Russian superstar sustained a lower-body injury in Thursday's 5-3 victory over Edmonton and will miss his first game of the season. It's been a wonderful campaign so far for Kaprizov, who has racked up 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) in 19 appearances. Marat Khusnutdinov (lower body) will also sit out Saturday's action. Marcus Johansson takes over first-line duties from Kaprizov on the left wing for the game, with Marcus Foligno also joining the top six. Travis Boyd and Ben Jones will fill the gaps in the lineup.
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Auston Matthews May Return To Maple Leafs Lineup Next Week
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) is progressing and might be ready to rejoin the lineup next week. Matthews skated on Saturday morning, making another step towards his return. The Maple Leafs star has sat out seven games because of an upper-body problem. Matthews, who recently traveled to Germany for consultation on his injury, said on Saturday that he is "feeling a lot better." He added that it's "possible" he might make his comeback on Wednesday versus Florida. Matthews has totaled five goals and 11 points in 13 games this season.
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Max Domi To Remain Out On Sunday
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi (lower body) will sit out a second consecutive game on Sunday against Utah. With the Maple Leafs forwards dropping like flies lately, Domi had slotted into the first line before suffering a lower-body injury. Following his exit from the lineup, Pontus Holmberg joined the top six. The likes of Fraser Minten and Alexander Nylander will also have extended roles on Sunday, with the latter making his Maple Leafs debut on the third line.
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Jakub Vrana Sits As Healthy Scratch Saturday
Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana will miss Saturday's game against New Jersey as a healthy scratch. He returns to the press box following a seven-game spell in the team. Vrana's role has been very limited on the team, as he's averaging barely over 10 minutes of ice time for the season, but the 28-year-old has contributed four goals and three assists in 18 outings. Ivan Miroshnichenko will take Vrana's spot in the lineup for his season debut. The 20-year-old gets a big opportunity as a first-liner on Saturday. Miroshnichenko has had a strong start to the campaign in the minors, notching seven goals and 14 points in 16 AHL appearances.
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Alex Pietrangelo Remains Out Saturday
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against Montreal. The veteran has been in fine form this season, posting 14 points (two goals, 12 assists) in 19 contests. He is ranked just outside the top 10 in the defensemen scoring list. Additionally, Pietrangelo boasts 34 blocks and 16 hits. Robert Hagg entered the lineup on Thursday against Ottawa but might have to sit again on Saturday, as Nicolas Hague (undisclosed) is close to returning and officially a game-time decision for Saturday. Pietrangelo's next chance to return comes in Monday's game against Philadelphia.
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William Eklund A Game-Time Call For Saturday
San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (undisclosed) has been labeled as a game-time call for Saturday's matchup against Buffalo. The 22-year-old would be a big loss for the Sharks, as Eklund has enjoyed his best spell of the season lately. He has tallied seven points (two goals, five assists) in six games. Only Mikael Granlund (24) has scored more points on the Sharks roster than Eklund (16) in 2024-25. Will Smith will return to the lineup on Saturday and might see extra action because of Eklund's absence.
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Kasperi Kapanen Moves To First Line Saturday
Edmonton Oilers right wing Kasperi Kapanen will skate on the first line in Saturday's matchup against the Rangers. The Oilers are without Zach Hyman (undisclosed) and Viktor Arvidsson (undisclosed), opening the door for Kapanen to play a larger role. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Connor McDavid will join him on the line. Kapanen's fantasy stock receives a boost by the move, but he's more expected to be a physical force on the line. The Finnish forward registered four hits in 12:10 of ice time when he made his Oilers debut in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Minnesota.
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