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Matthew Schaefer • D • Islanders

Matthew Schaefer a Game-Time Call Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (illness) will be a game-time call on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The young defensive star missed Monday's practice due to illness. Schaefer has enjoyed a good rookie campaign, recently becoming the first defenseman in NHL history to record two multi-goal games as an 18-year-old. Overall, he has managed 12 goals and 28 points in 42 appearances, adding 58 blocks on the defensive end. Adam Boqvist will likely replace Schaefer in the lineup on Tuesday if he doesn't feel better in 24 hours.

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Jamie Benn • LW • Stars

Jamie Benn to Miss at Least Two Games

Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn (face) will be out for at least two games. Benn took a bad fall during Sunday's defeat to the Montreal Canadiens and received stitches for his nose. On Monday, Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan indicated that Benn won't be available for an upcoming back-to-back against the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals. However, the Stars captain may be ready to return later this week for the West Coast portion of the team's six-game road trip. Colin Blackwell is on track to join the lineup on Tuesday against Carolina, while Adam Erne is expected to replace Benn on the third line.

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Seth Jones • D • Panthers

Seth Jones Out Week-to-Week

Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones (upper body) is out week-to-week. He missed Sunday's 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche after sustaining an upper-body injury on Friday night in the 2026 Winter Classic matchup against the New York Rangers. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice expects Jones to return to action before the Olympic break. Jones has done fine work for the Panthers in 2025-26, recording 24 points (six goals, 18 assists), 78 shots, 47 blocks, and 38 hits in 40 outings. On Sunday, Donovan Sebrango took Jones' spot in the lineup, with Uvis Balinskis moving to the second defensive pairing. Jones' absence has also led to increased power-play opportunities for Aaron Ekblad and Jeff Petry.

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Zach Bogosian • D • Wild

Zach Bogosian Unavailable Monday Night

Minnesota Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian (lower body) will sit out Monday's contest against the Los Angeles Kings. The veteran blue-liner took a shot to his foot on Saturday against the Kings and will miss at least one game. Unfortunately, Bogosian has had trouble with injuries all season, making only 23 appearances. He has registered four points (one goal, three assists), 20 shots, 20 blocks, and 20 hits with a plus-four rating. Matt Kiersted is projected to fill Bogosian's spot on the third defensive pairing on Monday. So far this season, Kiersted has appeared in only three games and holds no fantasy value.

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Trevor Moore • LW • Kings

Trevor Moore Remains Out Monday

Los Angeles Kings winger Trevor Moore (illness) will miss a third consecutive game on Monday against the Minnesota Wild, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. Last week, the 30-year-old landed on the shelf due to illness. Jeff Malott has filled in for Moore in the lineup, while Joel Armia has skated on the second line. Despite seeing increased ice time over the past two games, Armia has not made an impact on the offensive end, going scoreless with four shots on goal. Moore's next opportunity to return will come on Wednesday night against the San Jose Sharks.

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Aliaksei Protas • C • Capitals

Aliaksei Protas a Game-Time Call Versus Ducks

Washington Capitals winger Aliaksei Protas (lower body) is a game-time decision for Monday's tilt against the Anaheim Ducks. The Belarusian forward has a chance to return from a one-game absence. On Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks, a lower-body injury kept Protas sidelined for the first time this season. Protas has enjoyed red-hot form recently, logging points in each of his last five appearances, scoring four goals and delivering five assists. He boasts 31 points (16 goals, 15 assists) in 41 appearances for the campaign. The Capitals would certainly welcome Protas' return, especially with top scorer Tom Wilson (lower body) sidelined on Monday.

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Tom Wilson • RW • Capitals

Tom Wilson Won't Play Monday

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (lower body) is day-to-day and won't play on Monday night against the Anaheim Ducks. The power forward must sit out at least one game due to a lower-body injury he sustained during Saturday's meeting with the Chicago Blackhawks. Wilson leads the Capitals in goals (22), points (42), and hits (110) this season, averaging at least a point per game for the first time in his career. With Wilson out, Anthony Beauvillier and Connor McMichael may see increased ice time on Monday. Wilson's first chance to return will be on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars.

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John Klingberg • D • Sharks

John Klingberg to Sit Out at Least Three More Games

San Jose Sharks defenseman John Klingberg (lower body) won't be available this week, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. The Swedish veteran sustained a lower-body injury on Dec. 31 against the Minnesota Wild and wasn't in the lineup for Saturday's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Due to the injury, Klingberg is set to miss at least three more games. Dmitry Orlov and Timothy Liljegren see more power-play time with Klingberg out. Further changes in the backline might be coming this week after Shakir Mukhamadullin (upper body) was hurt against Tampa Bay.

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Matthew Tkachuk • LW • Panthers

Matthew Tkachuk Joins Panthers for Road Trip

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (groin) appears ready to return to the lineup soon, as he will travel with the team during an upcoming six-game road trip. Tkachuk, who had offseason surgery to repair a torn adductor and sports hernia, rejoined practice last week. Florida begins its trip in Toronto on Tuesday. Despite being without Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov (knee), the Panthers beat the league-leading Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Sunday to improve to 22-16-3. The team is only a point off a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Tkachuk's return will be a massive boost for three parties: the Panthers, fantasy managers, and Team USA, which has named him to the Olympic roster.

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Connor Bedard • C • Blackhawks

Connor Bedard Set to Return Before Olympic Break

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard (shoulder) is expected to return to action before the Olympic break, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports. Chicago's young star is recovering from a shoulder injury and missed his 11th straight game on Sunday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Blackhawks have their final game before the international break on Feb. 4. Before his injury, Bedard was battling for the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's top scorer. He has posted 44 points (19 goals, 25 assists) in 31 outings this season. Currently, Chicago is using Ryan Greene as Bedard's replacement on the first line, giving him more fantasy appeal.

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Jamie Benn • LW • Stars

Jamie Benn Injured in Sunday's Loss

Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn (face) exited Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens in the third period. The Stars captain took an awkward fall, hitting his face on the ice. Benn was bleeding and needed help to leave the ice. Dallas plans to provide an update on Benn on Monday. Sunday's loss was Benn's fourth consecutive outing without a point, and his offensive production has been limited to 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 23 games this season. He has been on the Stars' third line and the second power-play unit.

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Devon Toews • D • Avalanche

Devon Toews Not Expected to Make Quick Return

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (upper body) will miss "some time," Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports. Due to an upper-body injury, the 31-year-old sat out his first game of the season on Sunday versus the Florida Panthers. Ilya Solovyov filled the gap in the lineup, though he was limited to 9:40 of ice time. Meanwhile, Samuel Girard saw action next to Cale Makar on the first defensive pairing. Girard will have more fantasy value as a skater on the first defensive pairing, but his production tends to be inconsistent.

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Gabriel Landeskog • LW • Avalanche

Gabriel Landeskog to Miss "Some Time"

Colorado Avalanche winger Gabriel Landeskog (upper body) is expected to miss several games after sustaining an injury during Sunday's loss to the Florida Panthers. The Avalanche captain crashed into the goalpost and needed assistance to leave the ice. After the game, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said Landeskog is "going to miss some time for sure." So far, Landeskog has played in all 41 games this season, recording 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists) and 60 hits. Taylor Makar could play regularly during Landeskog's absence, while Ross Colton or Victor Olofsson may step into a top-six role.

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Logan Stanley • D • Jets

Logan Stanley to Sit Out One Game With Suspension

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley has been suspended for one game for roughing Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk during Saturday's 4-2 loss. As a result, Stanley will miss Tuesday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights, marking his first absence of the season. He has had a career year offensively, producing 13 points (seven goals, six assists) in 40 appearances. Without the puck, Stanley has logged 43 blocks and 67 hits, giving him fantasy value in some formats. Luke Schenn or Haydn Fleury will take Stanley's spot in the lineup on Tuesday night

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Sean Monahan • C • Blue Jackets

Sean Monahan Expected to Return Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (undisclosed) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. Due to an unspecified injury, the veteran forward skipped a fourth consecutive game on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Monahan has been banged up all season, severely limiting his impact. Over his last 20 appearances, Monahan has landed on the score sheet only six times. He boasts 19 points (five goals, 14 assists) in 37 games for the season. Charlie Coyle and Cole Sillinger have shared the second-line center role during Monahan's absence. He will probably reclaim the spot on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks.

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Alexander Wennberg • C • Sharks

Alexander Wennberg Lands Three-Year Extension

San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg extended his contract on Sunday, earning a three-year, $18 million deal. Right now, he is in the midst of Year 2 on a two-year, $10 million contract. The Swedish veteran has been a good pickup for San Jose, recording 61 points (17 goals, 44 assists) in 118 appearances with the team. This season, Wennberg is tied for second on the roster with 19 assists and has added seven goals in 41 games. After an impressive 13-point month in December, Wennberg opened January with a scoreless performance in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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John Beecher • C • Flames

John Beecher Handed One-Game Suspension

Calgary Flames center John Beecher (upper body) was suspended for one game on Sunday for roughing Nashville Predators forward Michael McCarron during Saturday's loss. In the game, Beecher received a minor penalty for roughing and a 10-minute misconduct, and on Sunday, the NHL Department of Player Safety issued further discipline. Beecher finished Saturday night with 17 penalty minutes in total and left the game with an upper-body injury. As a result, the fourth-line center may have missed Monday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken regardless. The Flames are likely to use Justin Kirkland as Beecher's replacement in the lineup.

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Devon Toews • D • Avalanche

Devon Toews Unavailable Sunday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (upper body) won't suit up for Sunday's clash against the Florida Panthers, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports. Toews missed some time in Saturday's win against the Carolina Hurricanes and will take an entire game off on Sunday. Up to this point, Toews had played in all 40 games for Colorado this season, contributing 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) and 58 blocks. Ilya Solovyov is set to fill in for Toews on Sunday; however, he holds no fantasy relevance.

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Seth Jones • D • Panthers

Seth Jones Out Against Avalanche

Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones (upper body) won't play in Sunday's big matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. The former All-Star sustained an upper-body injury on Friday night in the 2026 NHL Winter Classic against the New York Rangers and will undergo evaluation on Monday. Currently, the team considers Jones day-to-day. With Jones on the sidelines, Florida won't have a defenseman who has made himself very useful on both ends of the ice. Jones has registered 24 points (six goals, 18 assists), 78 shots, 47 blocks, and 38 hits in 40 appearances. Donovan Sebrango will enter the lineup on Sunday, but fantasy managers should ignore him.

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Nathan MacKinnon • C • Avalanche

Nathan MacKinnon Takes Over Scoring Lead With Four-Point Effort

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon reclaimed the NHL scoring lead from Edmonton's Connor McDavid on Saturday night, notching four points in a 5-3 road win over the Carolina Hurricanes. He lit the lamp in a fourth consecutive outing and delivered three assists, picking up two points on the power play. After the Utah Mammoth held MacKinnon off the score sheet on Dec. 23, the Avalanche superstar has amassed 13 points (five goals, eight assists) over four games. For the second time this season, MacKinnon has posted four points in back-to-back games. The recent scoring surge has put MacKinnon on track for a monster 152-point year. He has collected 74 points (35 goals, 39 assists) in 40 outings.

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