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Darcy Kuemper  • G  •  Kings

Darcy Kuemper Aims To Continue Home Success Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper will face the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday as a starter. He will hope to improve a 15-6-6 record. A lot of his success has come on home ice this season, as Kuemper has gone 7-1-1 in front of the Kings fans. He has allowed only 1.87 goals in home games while registering a .933 save percentage. Over the entire season, Kuemper has a goals-against average of 2.16 and is sporting a .921 save percentage. The Kings have won seven straight head-to-head clashes against Montreal, putting Kuemper in a strong position to improve his record on Wednesday.
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Mattias Samuelsson  • D  •  Sabres

Mattias Samuelsson Ruled Out For The Rest Of The Week

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) will not return to the lineup until after the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament break. He was sidelined for Tuesday's tilt against the Columbus Blue Jackets and has been placed on Injured Reserve, meaning Samuelsson will not be eligible to return to the active roster until after the tournament. The stay-at-home defenseman has recorded nine points (three goals, six assists), 39 shots, 55 blocks, and 57 hits in 35 outings this term. Connor Clifton, who returned from an illness, took Samuelsson's spot in the lineup on Tuesday.
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Ty Dellandrea  • C  •  Sharks

Ty Dellandrea Could Be An Option Thursday

San Jose Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (upper body) is close to returning to the lineup and may be an option on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old is nursing an upper-body injury, which has kept Dellandrea out for four games. Dellandrea has not had much fun as a Shark in 2024-25, settling for one goal and five points in 41 outings. However, he may have a bigger role to play for the team on Thursday since Alexander Wennberg (upper body) will remain out.
13 hours ago   
Alexander Wennberg  • C  •  Sharks

Alexander Wennberg Ruled Out For Third Straight Game

San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (upper body) will miss a third straight game on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. According to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News, it's unclear if Wennberg will be ready to return on Saturday against the Dallas Stars, which means he could be sidelined for the entire week. Saturday will mark San Jose's final game before the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament break. With Wennberg unavailable, Andrew Poturalski saw top-six action on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. However, the 31-year-old is not an attractive fantasy option, as Poturalski has tallied only two points in seven career games. He went scoreless on Tuesday with two shots on goal and a minus-one rating across 13:36 of action.
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Craig Smith  • C  •  Blackhawks

Craig Smith Expected To Return On Wednesday

Chicago Blackhawks center Craig Smith (back) is expected to rejoin the action on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers. He has been sidelined for 11 games due to a back injury. Smith has posted six goals and 11 points in 30 appearances with the Blackhawks this season. He has averaged only 11:41 of ice time and is not expected to play a big role on Wednesday, either. Smith is projected to join Lukas Reichel and Pat Maroon on the fourth line.
14 hours ago   
Quinn Hughes  • D  •  Canucks

Quinn Hughes To Remain Out On Thursday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (lower body) has not traveled with the team for Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks, meaning he will be out for a third straight contest. Hughes has been hurt with the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament just around the corner, raising understandable fears that he might also not be able to help Team USA. Following Thursday night, Vancouver has one more game scheduled before the NHL takes a break for the tournament. Filip Hronek and Marcus Pettersson will continue to lead the Canucks blue line on Thursday.
14 hours ago   
Mitchell Marner  • RW  •  Maple Leafs

Mitchell Marner Labeled As Day-To-Day

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (lower body) is considered day-to-day. The Maple Leafs played their first game without Marner this season on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. However, Marner is not expected to miss extended time. The team will return to action on Thursday when the Seattle Kraken visit Toronto. Max Domi was elevated to the first line on Tuesday with Marner out. He had a quiet evening with no points and zero shots on goal. Morgan Rielly was back on the first power-play unit in Marner's absence and recorded one assist with the man advantage.
14 hours ago   
Josh Manson  • D  •  Avalanche

Josh Manson Sustains Lower-Body Injury

According to Brennan Vogt of Mile High Hockey, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (lower body) sustained an injury during Tuesday's contest against the Vancouver Canucks. Manson suffered this injury during the second period and did not take the ice in the final frame. Before exiting, he tallied two hits and two penalty minutes. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Thursday evening against the Calgary Flames. Over his previous six games, Manson has tallied one point (an assist) with 11 hits and seven blocked shots. If he were to miss time, fantasy managers should expect Calvin de Haan or Oliver Kylington to draw into the starting lineup. Overall, the 33-year-old has tallied 13 points across 43 games with 94 hits and 54 blocked shots.
16 hours ago   
Jordan Greenway  • LW  •  Sabres

Jordan Greenway Expected To Return After International Break

According to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News, Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) is targeting a return following the international break. Harrington noted that Greenway "should be ready" for their first game out of the break against the New York Rangers on February 22. Greenway has been sidelined since mid-December due to an undisclosed injury. Before the injury, the 28-year-old had scored three goals and added four helpers across 20 games. Greenway added 54 hits, 19 blocked shots, and 13 penalty minutes during this stretch. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the international break as he is nearing a return to the ice. When he is cleared for action, Greenway should return to his role in the bottom six and should only be targeted in deeper formats when looking for hits.
16 hours ago   
Tage Thompson  • C  •  Sabres

Tage Thompson Resumes Skating, Still In Concussion Protocol

According to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News, Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (concussion) skated on his own Wednesday morning but is still in concussion protocol. Head coach Lindy Ruff said that Thompson "feels good" but would still need to pass through the protocol to return to action. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Saturday evening against the Nashville Predators. The 27-year-old sat out during their contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday evening. Before his injury, Thompson tallied an impressive 14 points (seven goals and seven helpers) over his last nine contests. If Thompson were to miss his second straight contest, fantasy managers should expect Isak Rosen to continue to have a role on the top line.
16 hours ago   
Dylan Cozens  • C  •  Sabres

Dylan Cozens Battling Lower-Body Injury

According to Bill Hoppe of the Times Herald, Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (lower body) is battling an injury and should be viewed as day-to-day. The 23-year-old has not missed a game this season. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status leading up to their next contest on Saturday evening against the Nashville Predators. Over his previous five contests, Cozens has tallied three helpers with 12 shots on goal. During this stretch, he added 22 hits, two blocked shots, and a +2 rating. Across 53 total games, the former seventh-overall selection of the 2019 NHL Draft has found the back of the net 10 times and added 16 helpers. He has logged an impressive 118 hits with 35 blocked shots. If Cozens were to miss Saturday's game, Sam Lafferty would likely enter the starting lineup and have a role in the bottom six.
17 hours ago   
Ilya Lyubushkin  • D  •  Stars

Ilya Lyubushkin Exits Early On Tuesday

According to Robert Tiffin, Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (undisclosed) exited early during Tuesday's contest against the Anaheim Ducks. Tiffin noted that the team did not provide an update on Lyubushkin's status after the game. The 30-year-old was sidelined during the entire third period. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next match on Friday evening against the Los Angeles Kings. Over his past nine contests, Lyubushkin has tallied three points (all helpers) with 11 hits, 17 blocked shots, and a +6 rating. If Lyubushkin were to miss time, fantasy managers should expect Brendan Smith to draw into the starting lineup and Cody Ceci or Esa Lindell to move up to the top pairing. Overall, Lyubushkin has been a reliable source for blocked shots in deeper formats, tallying 82 in 53 games.
17 hours ago   
Sidney Crosby  • C  •  Penguins

Sidney Crosby Absent During Wednesday's Practice

According to Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (upper body) was absent during Wednesday's practice. The captain sustained this injury during their shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday evening but eventually returned later in the game. Head coach Mike Sullivan noted, "I don't have any more specifics. Once we have more specifics, I'll let you know." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Crosby's status leading up to their next contest on Friday evening against the New York Rangers. Despite the injury, Crosby tallied an assist in Tuesday's contest and is currently riding a five-game point streak. During this stretch, he has found the back of the net four times and added three helpers. If Crosby were to miss Friday's game, Cody Glass would likely move up to the top line.
17 hours ago   
William Nylander  • RW  •  Maple Leafs

William Nylander Scores Hat Trick On Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander scored a hat trick during their victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday evening. Nylander scored his first goal of the evening in the second frame on the power-play. In the final minutes of the period, Nylander found the back of the net again, this time during 5-on-5 play. In the final frame, Nylander would score the empty-netter to complete the hat trick and put the game out of reach. This performance extended Nylander's goal streak to three games. Over his previous eight contests, the 28-year-old has found the back of the net nine times and added two helpers. Overall, Nylander has scored an impressive 33 goals with 22 helpers across 53 games. Nylander will look to extend this scoring streak to four games on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken.
23 hours ago   
Connor McDavid  • C  •  Oilers

Connor McDavid Tallies Three Points On Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid tallied three points during their 3-2 overtime victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday evening. McDavid opened the scoring in the second frame by netting a power-play goal. Later in the third, McDavid would tally the primary assist on Leon Draisaitl's game-tying goal in the final minutes. Then, in overtime, McDavid would tally another primary assist to set up Connor Brown on the game-winner. The 28-year-old has only been held off the scoresheet once over his previous four contests. Over his previous 11 games, McDavid has found the back of the net seven times and added nine helpers. During this span, he has averaged 3.45 shots on goal per game and held a +3 rating. He will look to stay hot on Wednesday evening against the Chicago Blackhawks.
23 hours ago   
Ilya Sorokin  • G  •  Islanders

Ilya Sorokin Stands Tall On Tuesday

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped 33 of the 34 shots he faced en route to defeating the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday evening. Sorokin's lone blemish came in the third period when Brandon Saad found the back of the net on a backhand. The Knights dominated the shot total, but Sorokin was able to lead the way. This outing extended Sorokin's winning streak to seven games. During this impressive streak, Sorokin has held a stellar .960% SV with a 1.16 GAA. Over his previous 10 games, Sorokin has held a 9-1 record with a .942% SVG and a 1.66 GAA. Across 38 games, the 29-year-old has held a 20-14-4 record with a .910 SV and a 2.58 GAA. Fantasy managers should expect Sorokin to get the starting nod again on Friday evening against the Winnipeg Jets.
23 hours ago   
Alex Tuch  • RW  •  Sabres

Alex Tuch Leads The Way In Victory

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch tallied three points during their 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday evening. In the opening frame, Tuch tallied the secondary assist on Bowen Byram's sixth goal of the season. Then, in the second frame, Tuch found the back of the net twice. Both of these goals were during 5-on-5 play. Tuch also added five shots on goal, three blocks, one hit, and a +1 rating in this contest. This outing extended his point streak to three games. Over his previous 13 contests, the 28-year-old tallied 12 points (six goals, six assists) while averaging 2.76 shots on goal per game with 13 hits and 15 blocked shots. He will look to stay hot on Saturday evening against the Nashville Predators.
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Jeremy Swayman  • G  •  Bruins

Jeremy Swayman Shuts The Door On Wild On Tuesday

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman stopped all 35 shots he faced en route to defeating the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday evening. The shot total was even, but Swayman was able to lead the way. After tallying just seven shots in the opening frame, the Wild went on to log 14 shots in each of the final two periods. Defenseman Charlie McAvoy would be credited with the game-winner, which he scored in the second period. This extended Swayman's winning streak to two games. However, over his previous six games, he has only allowed one goal or less in just two of them. He allowed five or more goals in two of these games as well. Fantasy managers should expect Joonas Korpisalo to get the starting on Wednesday in the second half of a back-to-back against the Rangers, which sets up Swayman for a start Saturday evening against the Golden Knights.
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Nick Paul  • LW  •  Lightning

Nick Paul Exits Early On Tuesday

According to the team, Tampa Bay Lightning center Nick Paul (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Tuesday's victory over the Ottawa Senators. Paul logged just over one minute of ice time before exiting the contest. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status leading up to their next game on Thursday evening, which is a rematch against the Senators. If Paul were to miss time, fantasy managers should expect Luke Glendening to move up to the third line. The team would also have to promote a forward from the AHL to fill a lineup spot. Paul has been riding a five-game scoreless streak. However, before this stretch, the 29-year-old tallied eight points (five goals, three helpers) over his last 10 contests. During this stretch, he logged 11 hits and 22 shots on goal.
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Dylan Guenther  • RW  •  Hockey Club

Dylan Guenther Returns To Utah Lineup

Utah Hockey Club right wing Dylan Guenther (lower body) will rejoin the action on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, ending a 12-game absence. The talented winger is set to replace Lawson Crouse, who will be a healthy scratch for the contest. Utah head coach Andre Tourigny will partner Guenther with Barrett Hayton and Michael Carcone on the third line. At the same time, Guenther should reclaim a spot on the first power-play unit. Guenther has picked up 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) with the man advantage this season and ranks fourth overall in scoring on the Utah roster. He boasts 16 goals and 34 points through 40 outings.
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