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Mason Marchment Recovering From Surgery
Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (face) will be absent for an extended period after undergoing surgery. Marchment was recently hit in the face by a puck, and a surgical intervention was needed to address fractures in his nose and facial area. The team expects Marchment to recover in four weeks. He is roughly a week and a half into the recovery period. Marchment has been highly impactful with the Stars in 2024-25, recording 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) and 44 hits. Jamie Benn has hopped on the second line during his absence. The Stars captain has been very productive in the role, scoring in three consecutive games and notching six points (four goals, two assists) in five contests.
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Samuel Ersson Returns To Action Against Stars
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (lower body) will start Thursday's matchup against Dallas. The 25-year-old returns to work after spending three games on the sidelines due to a lower-body injury. Ersson carries a solid 9-6-2 record for the season and has won three of his previous four starts. He has recorded one shutout and boasts a 3.02 goals-against average with a .884 save percentage. The Flyers will need to see an excellent display from Ersson on Thursday as they host one of the league's best teams, which has been hot recently with a five-game winning streak.
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Sean Monahan Placed On Injured Reserve
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday. He injured his wrist in Tuesday's clash against Pittsburgh and will now be ineligible for at least three games, starting with Thursday's matchup against Seattle. Monahan has reignited his NHL career in Columbus, averaging a point per game through 41 outings, with 14 goals and 27 assists posted. Adam Fantilli, who finished Tuesday's contest with a goal and an assist, might get an extended look in the top six with Monahan out. Cole Sillinger (illness) may also miss Thursday's game, meaning the Blue Jackets' top six could have a very different look against the Kraken.
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Evgeni Malkin A Game-Time Call Thursday
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (lower body) is a game-time call for Thursday's tilt against Edmonton. The Russian star missed his first game of the season on Tuesday versus Columbus but might be ready to jump back into the lineup on Thursday. Malkin practiced on Wednesday, although he did not participate in line rushes. Cody Glass is set to continue as the second-line center if Malkin can't play on Thursday. Glass did not make a significant impact in an expanded role on Tuesday, finishing a 4-3 shootout loss without any points and zero shots on goal. He has tallied nine points (one goal, eight assists) in 29 appearances across the season.
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Filip Chytil Will Not Play Thursday
New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (upper body) will not suit up for Thursday's clash against New Jersey. He left Tuesday's games against Boston with an upper-body injury and hasn't been able to practice. The injury-prone forward has contributed 10 goals and seven assists in 33 appearances this term. As a result of Chytil's injury, Arthur Kaliyev will come into the lineup for his Rangers debut on the third line. The 23-year-old, who was claimed off waivers on Jan. 6, has posted 71 points (35 goals, 36 assists) in 188 career appearances. Playing in Los Angeles, Kaliyev has shown that he can make an impact in limited minutes, but how well he adjusts to his new surroundings remains to be seen.
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Igor Shesterkin Returns To Rangers Crease Thursday
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) will return from a four-game absence on Thursday against New Jersey. He's set to log his 28th start of the campaign, looking to improve an 11-15-1 record. Shesterkin won eight of his first 13 starts of the season, but things have fallen apart for the Rangers over the last couple of months. In December, Shesterkin added just three wins to his tally, going 3-7-0. He has posted a 3.10 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage, both of which are his career-worst numbers. A meeting with a strong Devils team that averages 3.19 goals might not end well for Shesterkin either.
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Brock Faber Out On Thursday
Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (upper body) will not play in Thursday's contest against Colorado. The talented blue-liner was injured on Tuesday versus Boston and could be absent for multiple games. Jonas Brodin (lower body) has also been ruled out for Thursday, leaving the Wild defense short of quality. Team captain Jared Spurgeon (lower body) has already sat out three games. Due to the injuries, Zach Bogosian will skate with Jake Middleton on the first defensive pairing, with Jon Merrill and Declan Chisholm forming the second pairing. David Jiricek will make his Wild debut on the third defensive pairing. Chisholm will have the most fantasy value among the Wild defensemen, as he's expected to skate with the first power-play unit.
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Matthew Tkachuk Tallies Two Helpers In Victory
Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk tallied two assists during their victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Wednesday evening. Tkachuk tallied his first assist on the power-play on Sam Reinhart's 23rd goal of the campaign. Tkachuk would add his second helper on Eetu Luostarinen's empty-net goal. This was his first multi-point game since December 18. Over this span, Tkachuk has struggled to find consistent offensive production, as he has tallied just five points over his previous nine contests. However, during his first 21 games of the season, the 27-year-old tallied an impressive 28 points. Through 37 games this season, Tkachuck sits with 38 points (14 goals, 24 helpers), 42 penalty minutes, 60 hits, and 108 shots on goal. He remains a must-start player in all formats.
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Petr Mrazek Stands Tall Against Colorado
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek stopped 35 of the 36 shots he faced to lead the Blackhawks to an upset victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday evening. Mrazek's lone blemish came in the opening frame when Juuso Parssinen scored an unassisted backhand goal. This performance also snapped a three-game losing streak for Mrazek. During this losing streak, he allowed 15 goals with a poor.779% SV. This was his first game since November 21, where he only allowed one goal or less in a single start. Overall, across 24 appearances, the veteran holds an 8-14-1 record with a 3.13 GAA and a .897% SV. Given his inconsistent play this season, he should only be started in deeper formats.
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Connor Bedard Tallies Goal, Assist On Wednesday
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard tallied two points during their victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday evening. Bedard tallied the primary assist on Ilya Mikheyev's eighth goal of the season in the opening frame. Later in the third, Bedard scored on a wrist shot, extending their lead. This performance extended his point streak to eight games. During this impressive stretch, the 19-year-old has tallied 11 points (four goals, seven helpers) with four of those points coming on the power-play. Overall, the former first-overall pick has tallied an impressive 37 points over 41 games this season and is on track to enjoy a strong sophomore campaign. He remains a must-start player in all formats as he looks to extend his scoring streak to nine games on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings.
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Logan Thompson Leads The Way In Overtime Victory
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson stopped 30 of the 31 shots he faced en route to defeating the Vancouver Canucks in overtime on Wednesday evening. The Capitals got out to a one-goal lead, but the Canucks would tie the game in the second period on the power-play on a snap shot by Connor Garland. Thompson would then turn aside the other seven shots he faced in the game, which set up Pierre-Luc Dubois' eventual game-winner in overtime. This was a nice bounce-back for Thompson, as he allowed four goals in his previous start. Over his last five outings, the 27-year-old has gone 5-0 with a .942% SV and a 1.78 GAA. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Thompson to share the crease with Charlie Lindgren.
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Pierre-Luc Dubois Scores Twice On Wednesday
Washington Capitals center Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice during their 2-1 overtime victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday evening. Dubois opened the scoring with a backhand shot in the final seconds of the first period. Dubois would then score his second goal of the evening in overtime on a snap shot. He also tallied three shots in this contest. This performance extended his point streak to five games. Over his past 18 games, Dubois has tallied an impressive 19 points with 35 total shots on goal. Overall, the 26-year-old has tallied 33 points through 41 total games this season. Fantasy managers should continue to start Dubois in all formats while he continues to ride this hot stretch.
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Jeff Petry Placed On Injured Reserve
According to the team, the Detroit Red Wings placed defenseman Jeff Petry (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Jan. 2. The 37-year-old sustained this injury on Jan. 2 during their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and will not be eligible to return until Friday. However, seeing him placed on Injured Reserve now suggests that he may have a longer recovery window. Through 34 games this season, Petry has scored one goal and tallied five helpers. He has logged 39 hits with 56 blocked shots. While sidelined, Albert Johansson will continue to draw starts.
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Trent Miner Set For First Career Start On Wednesday
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Trent Miner will make his first career start in Wednesday's matchup against Chicago. It will be his second appearance in the big league. Miner's debut came in November when he stopped 12 of 13 shots in a relief effort against Washington. On Wednesday, Miner gets a new opportunity to play due to Scott Wedgewood's (lower body) absence. It's a good matchup for Miner, as the Blackhawks are bottom of the league with a 13-25-2 record and sit among the league's lowest-scoring teams with a 2.53 goals-for average.
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Beck Malenstyn To Remain Out On Thursday
Buffalo Sabres left wing Beck Malenstyn (illness) will not travel with the team for Thursday's contest against Ottawa. He continues to battle an illness and will sit out a second consecutive game. Malenstyn has chipped in with four goals and four assists from the fourth line in 40 appearances. Sam Lafferty rejoined the action in Malenstyn's spot on Monday versus Washington and is expected to remain in the lineup for Thursday's game. Lafferty's fantasy value is non-existent, as he has totaled only three points (one goal, two assists) in 30 outings this term.
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Jiri Kulich Out Week-To-Week
Buffalo Sabres center Jiri Kulich (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He suffered a lower-body injury against Washington on Monday night, and the team placed Kulich on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. Kulich has amassed seven goals and nine points in 31 games during his rookie campaign. Buffalo plans to replace him in the lineup with Tyson Kozak, who has been brought up from the AHL. Kozak made his first three career NHL appearances in December, scoring one goal with two shots. He has collected 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 24 games with the Rochester Americans in the AHL.
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Thatcher Demko Unavailable Wednesday
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (back) will remain out on Wednesday versus Washington but is closing in on his return. "'Demmer' is close," Canucks head coach Tocchet said on Wednesday. "He felt good last practice, so he's really close." Demko, who has gone 2-1-3 since making his season debut on Dec. 10, will get his next opportunity to return on Friday against Carolina. Kevin Lankinen will be between the sticks against the Capitals, hoping to get back to winning ways. He's on a 1-3-2 run entering Wednesday's matchup.
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Elias Pettersson A Game-Time Call Against Capitals
Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (upper body) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt against Washington. He has missed five games due to an upper-body injury. Pettersson scored twice in his last appearance but has endured a difficult time this season, posting 28 points (10 goals, 18 assists) in 34 appearances. We should see him back among the top six if Pettersson is ready to return on Wednesday, with Pius Suter dropping down in the lineup. Suter has gone pointless in six games despite working on a scoring line.
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Jonathan Drouin Out Wednesday
Colorado Avalanche winger Jonathan Drouin (upper body) will not play in Wednesday's contest against Chicago. Drouin is dealing with a lingering upper-body injury and will come out of the lineup just four games after returning from a five-week absence. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar hopes to have Drouin available again on Thursday versus Minnesota. Health issues have limited Drouin to only nine appearances in 2024-25. He's played well when in the lineup, producing three goals and five assists. With Drouin sidelined on Wednesday, Artturi Lehkonen might return to top-line duty, while Ross Colton is another potential option.
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Aaron Ekblad A Game-Time Decision Wednesday
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup against Utah. Ekblad was unavailable for Monday's game versus Colorado but participated in Wednesday's morning skate, suggesting he may be ready for action again. The former first-overall pick has bagged 20 points (two goals, 18 assists) in 40 outings this season. Niko Mikkola (upper body), who has amassed 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) across 36 appearances, might also return on Wednesday to bolster Florida's defense. Ekblad's return will bump Dmitry Kulikov down from the first defensive pairing.
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