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Jason Zucker • LW • Sabres

Jason Zucker Added to Injured Reserve

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (lower body) is facing another spell on the sidelines after he was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff expects Zucker to "miss some time" due to a lower-body injury. Zucker was unavailable for most of November due to a viral illness. He had been hugely impressive since returning, amassing 11 points (five goals, six assists) in nine games. For the season, Zucker has notched 18 points (nine goals, nine assists) in 21 games. Josh Dunne will take Zucker's spot in the lineup on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers, but he has no fantasy value.

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David Pastrnak • RW • Bruins

David Pastrnak Set to Return Tuesday

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (undisclosed) is poised to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. The Czech superstar has joined his teammates for pregame warmups after initially being regarded as a game-time decision. Pastrnak, who has missed five contests, is once again averaging over a point per game this season, scoring 11 goals and serving 18 assists in 26 appearances. Alex Steeves has seen time on the first line during Pastrnak's absence and must now settle for a lesser role.

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Scott Wedgewood • G • Avalanche

Scott Wedgewood Back Between the Pipes Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (back) will start on Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators. He has been out of the lineup for three games due to a back issue. This season, Wedgewood ranks in the top four in all the main goalie categories. He has a 13-1-3 record, a 2.07 goals-against average, and a .920 save percentage. Over his last three starts, Wedgewood has allowed three total goals, recording his first shutout of the season against the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov. 23. On Tuesday night, Wedgewood faces the NHL's fourth-weakest offense, as Nashville is averaging only 2.61 goals per game.

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Evgeni Malkin • C • Penguins

Evgeni Malkin Lands on Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve ahead of Tuesday's tilt against the Anaheim Ducks. He departed the lineup on Sunday against the Dallas Stars and will miss at least a couple more games after Tuesday night. Pittsburgh also placed Blake Lizotte (upper body) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. The Penguins are once again struggling with injuries in the attacking department, giving Thomas Novak a top-line role. Novak has been a regular on the score sheet recently and could cause plenty of trouble for the opposition as Sidney Crosby's partner in crime.

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Jordan Kyrou • C • Blues

Jordan Kyrou Out Week-to-Week

St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou (lower body) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins and is considered week-to-week. Blues head coach Jim Montgomery told reporters that Kyrou is anticipated to miss at least one week of action, meaning he will probably sit out three more games after Tuesday night. Mathieu Joseph will get a look on the second against Boston after he recorded one assist in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Joseph hasn't managed points in back-to-back games since February, recording eight points (two goals, six assists) in 24 outings this season.

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Thomas Harley • D • Stars

Thomas Harley Returns to Stars Lineup Tuesday

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (lower body) will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. He has missed 12 games due to a lower-body injury. Harley is projected to skate on the second defensive pairing and the second power-play unit. Compared to the previous campaign, Harley's scoring rate had dropped in 2025-26, but he has still been impactful. In 18 appearances, Harley has had 10 points (one goal, nine assists), 21 shots, and 43 blocks. He will look to build momentum against a struggling Jets team that has lost seven of its last nine games. Vladislav Kolyachonok will sit out Tuesday's game as a healthy scratch.

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Martin Necas • C • Avalanche

Martin Necas a Game-Time Call Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche right wing Martin Necas (illness) is a game-time call for Tuesday's contest against the Nashville Predators. He left the morning skate early due to illness. Necas has had a great time in Denver and is currently on pace for a massive 110-point campaign. In 29 outings, he has contributed 14 goals and 25 assists. Gavin Brindley (lower body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Tuesday and could be Necas' replacement in the lineup against Nashville. This is a very favorable fantasy matchup for Colorado's frontline, as the Predators allow the second-most goals in the league (3.50) and have the fifth-worst save percentage (.883).

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Jean-Gabriel Pageau • C • Islanders

Jean-Gabriel Pageau Available Tuesday

New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (upper body) will return from an eight-game absence in Tuesday's matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. He will skate with Anders Lee and Mathew Barzal on the second line. Before he suffered an upper-body injury, Pageau was stuck on a five-game scoring drought. However, it has been a decent campaign for him. In 22 outings, the defensive-minded forward has totaled six goals and 12 points. Pageau's return means there is no room for Maxim Tsyplakov in the lineup on Tuesday.

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Cam York • D • Flyers

Cam York Out on Tuesday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York (upper body) will miss Tuesday's clash against the San Jose Sharks. He will be out for a second straight game due to an upper-body injury. York is tied for fourth on his team with 11 assists and has scored one goal in 23 games this season. Due to York's absence, Ty Murchison will make his NHL debut against San Jose. He will join Noah Juulsen on the third defensive pairing. Murchison does not have much fantasy upside, posting four points (one goal, three assists) in 21 AHL appearances in 2025-26.

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John Gibson • G • Red Wings

John Gibson Secures Third Consecutive Win With Shutout

Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson had a perfect night at the office on Monday, finishing a 4-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks with a 39-save shutout. The American netminder landed his first shutout of the season and won his third consecutive start. Gibson has started to recover from a tricky patch, although his save percentage for the season still stands at a dissapointing .881 percent. He has allowed 3.35 goals while going 7-7-1. Wednesday's matchup against a low-scoring Calgary Flames team gives Gibson a good opportunity to record his first four-game winning streak since November 2021. However, Cam Talbot will also be an option to start as Detroit begins a back-to-back.

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Nazem Kadri • C • Flames

Nazem Kadri Bags Three Points as Flames Offense Explodes

Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri finished Monday's 7-4 victory over the Buffalo Sabres with a goal and two assists. Yegor Sharangovich also had three points (two goals, one assist) as the NHL's worst offense suddenly came alive. Kadri factored in Calgary's first four goals. While his team has struggled to generate goals all season, Kadri is having a fine campaign. Across 31 appearances, he has notched six goals and 26 points. Five of Kadri's last 10 outings have ended with multiple points. He will look to continue that momentum in the next matchup against a Detroit Red Wings team that has one of the worst save percentages in the league at .882.

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Joel Eriksson Ek • C • Wild

Joel Eriksson Ek Ends Dry Spell With Three-Point Effort

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek recorded a season-high three points in Monday's 4-1 road victory over the Seattle Kraken, ending a five-game scoreless spell. The Swedish forward opened the scoring early in the second period and bagged a pair of assists in the third. With his second assist, Erikson Ek broke a tie with Mikael Granlund for the 10th-most points in Wild history. Recently, Eriksson Ek has struggled to make an impact offensively, but his season hasn't gone too badly. After 30 appearances, Erikson Ek sits on 19 points (five goals, 14 assists). He is third on the Wild squad with 52 hits.

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Dennis Hildeby • G • Maple Leafs

Dennis Hildeby Records First Career Shutout

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby stopped all 29 shots against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday to record his first career shutout in a 2-0 victory. With Joseph Woll (lower body) and Anthony Stolarz (upper body) sidelined, Hildeby made his fifth start of the campaign and improved to 2-2-2. The 24-year-old Swedish native boasts a 2.16 goals-against average and a .936 save percentage. He currently looks like a great option between the sticks for fantasy managers. Next up, Hildeby will face the San Jose Sharks on Thursday if neither Woll nor Stolarz returns.

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Dakota Mermis • D • Maple Leafs

Dakota Mermis to be Evaluated Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Dakota Mermis (lower body) will be evaluated on Tuesday after he was injured in Monday's win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mermis was forced to exit the game early in the third period due to a knee-on-knee hit from Lightning forward Gage Goncalves, who received a major penalty and a game misconduct. The 31-year-old was reinserted into the lineup on Monday after he served as a healthy scratch for three games. Now, he might have to miss time due to injury. Mermis has recorded one goal, five shots, nine blocks, and eight hits in 11 outings with the Maple Leafs this season. Philippe Myers, who made way for Mermis in the lineup on Monday, is likely to replace him if he misses time.

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Jacob Middleton • D • Wild

Jacob Middleton Hurt in Monday's Win

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jacob Middleton (undisclosed) was injured in Monday's victory over the Seattle Kraken. He left the contest in the third period due to an undisclosed injury. Before his exit, Middleton recorded an assist on Minnesota's first goal. This gives Middleton six assists for the season. He has yet to score a goal with 21 attempts on the net. Last season, Middleton produced a career-high eight goals. In 2025-26, the veteran rearguard has also recorded 46 blocks and 45 hits in 27 appearances. Minnesota played with seven defensemen on Monday night, so a forward might come into the lineup as Middleton's replacement if he can't play in Thursday's contest against the Dallas Stars.

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Mats Zuccarello • RW • Wild

Mats Zuccarello Exits Early Monday

Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (undisclosed) exited Monday's 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken after logging only 5:32 of ice time. He was knocked out of the lineup by a big hit from Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn. The Norwegian veteran was making his 15th appearance of the season after he missed the start of the campaign with a lower-body injury. Zuccarello has been sharp on the first line, contributing two goals and 12 assists. Vladimir Tarasenko, who has notched 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 23 outings, may join the top six if Zuccarello has to spend some time on the sidelines.

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Jack Roslovic • C • Oilers

Jack Roslovic Not Close to Returning

Edmonton Oilers forward Jack Roslovic (undisclosed) is expected to remain out for a couple of more weeks. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters on Monday that Roslovic is anticipated to return around Christmas. Roslovic has enjoyed his time with the Oilers this season, scoring 10 goals and 18 points in 23 games. He ranks fifth in scoring on the team, and only superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have netted more goals for Edmonton in 2025-26. Winger Kasperi Kapanen (lower body) is also expected to remain out until around Christmas. Matt Savoie has seen regular top-six action due to Edmonton's injury situation, scoring three goals over the past two games.

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Jake Walman • D • Oilers

Jake Walman to Miss at Least Two More Weeks

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) is set to miss at least two more weeks of action. Per Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch, Walman will remain out this week and is unlikely to return next week. Initially, Walman was on track to return to the lineup last week, but his injury is worse than expected. He has already missed six games. During Walman's absence, Ty Emberson has secured a regular role in the Oilers defense, posting three assists over the last six games. He will continue to carry additional fantasy value until Walman can make it back.

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Berkly Catton • C • Kraken

Berkly Catton Out Week-to-Week

Seattle Kraken forward Berkly Catton (upper body) won't play in Monday's contest against the Minnesota Wild and is out week-to-week. The 19-year-old rookie was hurt in Saturday's loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Catton has yet to score with 17 shots on goal, but he has registered five assists during his maiden campaign. Jani Nyman will replace Catton on the third line. The Finnish forward has four goals in 14 games with 20 shots but no assists. Minnesota has recorded a league-high six shutouts this season, allowing 2.72 goals per game, making this a tough matchup for Seattle's frontline.

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Nils Hoglander • LW • Canucks

Nils Hoglander Set for Season Debut Monday

Vancouver Canucks left wing Nils Hoglander (lower body) will make his season debut on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. He started the campaign on long-term Injured Reserve due to a lower-body injury. A season ago, Hoglander contributed eight goals and 17 assists in 72 appearances, averaging around one hit per game. Vancouver will ease Hoglander back into action as a fourth-liner. He is also expected to see time on the second power play unit. With Elias Pettersson (upper body), Filip Chytil (concussion protocol), and Teddy Blueger (lower body) sidelined, Hoglander could quickly move up in the lineup if he plays well.

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