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Linus Ullmark • G • Senators

Linus Ullmark Available for Senators

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (illness) should be available as the NHL season continues this week, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen reports. The Swedish netminder dealt with flu-like symptoms before the Olympic break and was unavailable for one game. Additionally, Ullmark has missed time this season due to personal reasons. He has posted a 16-8-5 record in 30 starts, allowing 2.86 goals with a .884 save percentage. Ottawa needs Ullmark to be at the top of his game to make the playoffs. The team resumes play on Thursday against Detroit, currently six points behind the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot.

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Ryan Reaves • RW • Sharks

Sharks Activate Ryan Reaves From Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks right wing Ryan Reaves (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Monday. The enforcer will be available for Thursday's matchup against the Calgary Flames. Reaves sustained an upper-body injury prior to the Olympic break but missed only one contest. In 46 outings this season, Reaves has contributed three goals while amassing 32 penalty minutes and 142 hits. He is tied for 29th in the league with 3.1 hits per game.

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Charlie Lindgren • G • Capitals

Charlie Lindgren Activated From Injured Reserve Monday

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (lower body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Monday. The veteran netminder missed four games before the Olympic break due to a lower-body injury. Serving as Logan Thompson's backup, Lindgren has gone 8-6-3 in 17 starts this season, posting a 3.37 goals-against average, a .884 save percentage, and one shutout. Washington will resume the season on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. The team also has a back-to-back on Friday and Saturday, so Lindgren is likely to start at least once this week.

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Josh Norris • C • Sabres

Josh Norris Cleared to Return Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (ribs) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 26-year-old injured his ribs in mid-January and has missed 12 games. Norris has also missed time with an upper-body injury this season, appearing in only 19 contests. He has recorded six goals and 11 assists. Norris' return provides a significant boost for Buffalo's forward group, especially with Zach Benson (upper body) expected to be sidelined for at least three more games. Norris will join the first power-play unit and skate with Josh Doan and Noah Ostlund at even strength.

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Kevin Lankinen • G • Canucks

Kevin Lankinen Unlikely to Play Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen likely won't be available on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 30-year-old was part of Finland's bronze-winning team in Milan and is dealing with travel delays. With Thatcher Demko (hip) out for the season, Lankinen has been Vancouver's de facto starter. It's been a tough campaign for him, as Lankinen holds a 7-19-4 record. He has allowed 3.67 goals with a .876 save percentage. The Canucks will lean on Nikita Tolopilo and Jiri Patera until Lankinen rejoins the team. The two have combined for a 3-4-1 record this season.

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Josh Morrissey • D • Jets

Josh Morrissey to Miss Start of Road Trip

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (upper body) won't be available when the team begins a three-game road trip this week. "He will not be available for Vancouver; we'll kind of give you a heads-up from there," Jets head coach Scott Arniel said after Monday's practice. The Jets will restart the season on Wednesday in Vancouver and will also travel to Anaheim and San Jose this week. Morrissey sustained an upper-body injury during Team Canada's Olympic opener against Czechia. The 30-year-old is a key cog for Winnipeg, leading the team in ice time at 24:37 per game and recording 42 points (10 goals, 32 assists) in 56 games. Neal Pionk (lower body), who hasn't played since Jan. 13, is expected to be available on Wednesday, and his return will be a welcome boost for Winnipeg's defense.

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Mikko Rantanen • RW • Stars

Mikko Rantanen Expected to Miss Time

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen (lower body) will not be in the lineup when the team returns to action this week. The Finnish superstar suffered a lower-body injury at the Olympics and could be out for a couple of games, according to Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan. Rantanen leads his team with 69 points (20 goals, 49 assists) in 54 games, and his absence will be a massive blow for the Stars. On Wednesday, Dallas' frontline may also be without Roope Hintz (illness) and Radek Faksa (upper body). As a result, Sam Steel could get a new opportunity in the top six.

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Joel Armia • RW • Kings

Joel Armia Wraps Up Olympics With Three-Point Performance

Los Angeles Kings right wing Joel Armia amassed three points in Saturday's bronze-medal matchup against Slovakia, helping Finland to a 6-1 victory. Armia bagged an empty-net goal and had two assists, becoming the first Finnish player with three-plus points in a playoff game at an Olympic tournament featuring NHL players. The 32-year-old was on fire throughout the Olympics in Milan and is tied for fourth in scoring, with only the final left to play. In six games, Armia had three goals and five assists. Armia's offensive production in the NHL is far from the same level, but he will have good momentum when the season resumes next week. With the Kings, Armia has tallied 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 51 games.

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Daniil Tarasov • G • Panthers

Daniil Tarasov Available for Panthers

Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov (lower body) will be available on Thursday when the team continues its season against the Toronto Maple Leafs, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports. Tarasov has used the Olympic break to recover from a lower-body injury he suffered on Feb. 5 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Before the break, Tarasov suffered back-to-back defeats, but he has been solid overall as Sergei Bobrovsky's backup. Across 18 starts, Tarasov has posted an 8-8-2 record, a 2.83 goals-against average, and a .899 save percentage. With the Panthers facing a back-to-back set in their return to action, Tarasov is poised to get some work next week.

2 days ago

Evan Rodrigues • C • Panthers

Evan Rodrigues Set to Return Next Week

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues (illness) will be available on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports. Just before the Olympic break, Rodrigues missed his first game of the season due to illness. The 32-year-old has contributed 10 goals and 15 assists in 58 outings. However, Rodrigues has made it on the score sheet just 10 times since the start of December, making him an unreliable fantasy option. He has gone five consecutive games without a point against his hometown Maple Leafs.

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Aaron Ekblad • D • Panthers

Aaron Ekblad Expected to Play Thursday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) is expected to play Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports. An undisclosed health issue kept Ekblad out of Florida's last game before the Olympic break. Having Ekblad back is a big boost for the Panthers, who remain without Seth Jones (upper body) and Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) on defense. Tobias Bjornfot (undisclosed) is also expected to be an option on the back end next week. On Thursday, Ekblad will aim to end a six-game scoring drought. He has notched 21 points (three goals, 18 assists) in 55 games this season, adding 88 blocks and 67 hits to his tally.

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Pavel Zacha • C • Bruins

Pavel Zacha Cleared for Action

Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha (concussion) will be available for action next week. He practiced in a regular jersey on Saturday and is poised to rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Zacha suffered a concussion in late January and wasn't able to join Team Czechia for the Olympics. With 37 points (15 goals, 22 assists) in 54 games, Zacha is Boston's fourth-highest scoring forward. 15 of his points have come on the power play. Given Columbus' poor 77.4 percent penalty-killing efficiency, Zacha could have a significant impact in his return on Thursday.

2 days ago

Mikko Rantanen • RW • Stars

Mikko Rantanen Misses Bronze-Medal Game With Lower-Body Injury

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen sat out Finland's 6-1 win over Slovakia on Saturday due to a lower-body injury. Eeli Tolvanen filled in for Rantanen as the Finns secured bronze at the Olympics. It's unclear whether the injury will affect Rantanen's availability next week when the NHL season resumes. Rantanen is the NHL's eighth-highest scorer, with 69 points (20 goals, 49 assists) in 54 games. He was also in fine form throughout the Olympics, finishing with two goals and six points in five outings. Dallas will be back in action on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken.

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Blake Coleman • LW • Flames

Blake Coleman Activated From Injured Reserve

Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve, Ryan Pike of Flames Nation reports. This indicates Coleman will be ready to return to action when Calgary continues its season on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. Coleman hasn't played since suffering an upper-body injury on Jan. 8. The 34-year-old has totaled 21 points (13 goals, eight assists) in 44 appearances and boasts 110 hits for the campaign. John Beecher (upper body) was also activated from Injured Reserve on Friday, giving the Flames two additional options up front.

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Matt Rempe • C • Rangers

Matt Rempe Heading to Injured Reserve After Second Thumb Procedure

New York Rangers right wing Matt Rempe (thumb) will be placed on Injured Reserve. Rempe injured his left thumb in October during a fight with San Jose Sharks forward Ryan Reaves and will now undergo a second procedure to get it fixed. It's unclear when Rempe will be ready to return to action, but the team hasn't ruled him out for the season. The 23-year-old enforcer has managed one goal in 26 outings this season, with 11 penalty minutes and 86 hits.

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Sidney Crosby • C • Penguins

Sidney Crosby a Game-Time Call for Olympic Final

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (lower body) is a game-time call for Sunday's Olympic final, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. After missing Friday's semifinal win over Finland, Crosby skated on Saturday. However, Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper didn't confirm whether Crosby would be good to go for Sunday's mouth-watering matchup against Team USA. Getting Crosby back for the gold-medal game would be a big boost for Canada. The team has a 24-2 record at best-on-best tournaments with Crosby in the lineup. Crosby, who is chasing his third Olympic gold, has contributed two goals and four assists in four appearances in Milan.

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Josh Morrissey • D • Jets

Josh Morrissey Won't Play Sunday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (upper body) won't be available for Sunday's Olympic final against Team USA. The Canadian blue-liner suffered an upper-body injury in the tournament opener. Since he won't be available for Sunday's game, Morrissey may also miss some action for the Jets. Winnipeg will resume play on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks. Despite his team's tough campaign, Morrissey has enjoyed a solid season, recording 42 points (10 goals, 32 assists) in 56 games. The Jets' defense has already been without Neal Pionk (lower body), Colin Miller (knee), and Haydn Fleury (upper body).

2 days ago

Filip Chytil • C • Canucks

Filip Chytil Out Indefinitely With Facial Fracture

Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil will be out indefinitely after sustaining a facial fracture in practice this week. During Wednesday's practice session, Chytil was hit in the cheek by a puck. Chytil missed Vancouver's last game before the Olympic break due to migraines and was out for three months earlier this season with a concussion. He has been limited to 12 appearances in 2025-26, scoring three goals. With Chytil out, Aatu Raty is set to get regular playing time with the Canucks. The Finnish forward does not hold any fantasy value.

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Connor McDavid • C • Oilers

Connor McDavid Makes History With Another Multi-Point Outing

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had two assists in Friday's 3-2 Olympic semifinal victory over Finland, posting a new scoring record for a single Olympic tournament featuring NHL players. He has totaled 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in Milan. On Friday, McDavid also established a new record for the longest multi-point streak in an Olympic tournament with NHL players, having finished all five of his outings with multiple points. The Oilers captain has been in sensational form and will be expected to carry Team Canada to gold on Sunday, especially if Sidney Crosby (lower body) can't make it back into the lineup.

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Tage Thompson • C • Sabres

Tage Thompson Expected to Play in Olympic Final

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (undisclosed) is expected to play in Sunday's Olympic final against Team Canada. The American forward missed the third period of Friday's semifinal win over Slovakia. Fortunately, it was only for precautionary reasons. Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters postgame that he anticipates Thompson being available for Sunday's gold-medal game. Thompson is having a big year with the Sabres this season and has also played well in the Olympics, posting three goals and four points in five games.

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