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Bobby Brink • RW • Wild

Bobby Brink a Game-Time Decision for Meeting with Flyers

Minnesota Wild right wing Bobby Brink (upper body) is considered a game-time call for Thursday's matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers. He may have to miss a meeting with his former team after sustaining an upper-body injury in Tuesday's win over the Utah Mammoth. Brink has made three appearances with the Wild since being traded last week by the Flyers, recording one goal on three shots on net. Robby Fabbri is expected to make the lineup if Brink can't play. Through 17 games with both the Wild and St. Louis Blues this season, Fabbri has produced only one goal and three assists, making him a non-factor in fantasy hockey.

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Evander Kane • LW • Canucks

Evander Kane Available Against Predators

Vancouver Canucks left wing Evander Kane (upper body) will return from a one-game absence on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. After shaking off an upper-body injury, Kane will replace Nils Hoglander in the lineup. Kane has had an underwhelming campaign, with 27 points (11 goals, 16 assists) in 61 games. Still, he could make a significant impact in Thursday's matchup, as Kane will skate on the top line with Elias Pettersson, Vancouver's leading scorer. Drew O'Connor will complete the trio. Kane's two goals helped Vancouver to a 5-4 overtime victory over Nashville in their last meeting on Nov. 3.

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Mark Stone • RW • Golden Knights

Mark Stone a Game-Time Call Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (upper body) is a game-time decision for Thursday's clash against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Golden Knights captain has missed five games with an upper-body injury, but he has a chance to return on Thursday night. If he is cleared for action, Stone will immediately reclaim his spot on the first line and join the top power-play unit. Stone is third on the Vegas team with 60 points (21 goals, 39 assists) in 43 games and ranks sixth in the league with an average of 1.40 points per game.

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Carter Verhaeghe • C • Panthers

Carter Verhaeghe, Anton Lundell Won't Play Thursday

Florida Panthers forwards Carter Verhaeghe (tightness) and Anton Lundell (rest) will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Florida has fallen behind in the fight for a playoff spot and has started resting players. It's Verhaeghe's and Lundell's turn to sit out some action, while Sam Reinhart (rest) will rejoin the lineup. Florida's lineup maneuvering will result in Cole Reinhardt making his team debut on Thursday. Meanwhile, A.J. Greer is set to have a top-six role, which elevates his fantasy value. Greer is slated to skate with Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk.

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Sam Reinhart • C • Panthers

Sam Reinhart Returns to Action Thursday

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (rest) is expected to rejoin the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was rested by the team on Tuesday night against Detroit, missing his first game of the season. Reinhart is set to start Thursday's game on the first line with Eetu Luostarinen and Evan Rodrigues. He will also be a vital part of the first power-play unit. This season, Reinhart has averaged slightly below a point per game, but he still leads Florida in scoring. Across 63 appearances, Reinhart has contributed 28 goals and 31 assists. Reinhart has finished 10 consecutive regular-season games against Columbus with at least one point.

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Andrew Copp • C • Red Wings

Andrew Copp to Sit Out Two Weeks

Detroit Red Wings forward Andrew Copp (lower body) will be out of action for two weeks. The veteran suffered a lower-body injury on Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. This means Copp will be unavailable for at least six games, starting with Thursday's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Copp sits fifth in scoring among the Red Wings' forwards, with 37 points (eight goals, 29 assists) in 65 outings. Dylan Larkin (leg) has also been ruled out for two weeks, leading to J.T. Compher and Marco Kasper moving up in the lineup.

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Dylan Larkin • C • Red Wings

Dylan Larkin Ruled Out for Two Weeks

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (leg) will be unavailable for two weeks, head coach Todd McLellan said on Thursday. The Red Wings captain will miss a third consecutive game on Thursday night when the team visits the Tampa Bay Lightning. Larkin has scored 28 goals and 55 points in 63 games during a productive season. J.T. Compher is set to take over first-line center duties against Tampa Bay. His fantasy value will get a big boost by linking up with Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane, who have combined for over 100 points this season. Compher has managed 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists) in 65 appearances. He has finished 14 of his last 16 outings without a point.

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Spencer Knight • G • Blackhawks

Spencer Knight Available Thursday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight (illness) will be available for Thursday's matchup with the Utah Mammoth, Kalen Lumpkins of the Chicago Tribune reports. The 24-year-old netminder has sat out three games due to illness. Knight has had it tough lately, dropping seven of his last eight decisions. Still, he's done solid work in the crease for the Blackhawks in 2025-26, posting a 16-18-8 record, a 2.62 goals-against average, a .908 save percentage, and three shutouts. Knight beat Utah 3-1 in October, and Chicago will look to sweep the regular-season series on Thursday.

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William Eklund • LW • Sharks

William Eklund Questionable to Play Thursday

San Jose Sharks winger William Eklund (lower body) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins, Max Miller of NHL.com reports. The talented forward has a lower-body injury and didn't practice on Wednesday. Eklund has been the fifth-highest scoring Shark this season, posting 38 points (11 goals, 27 assists) in 58 games. However, he also carries a team-worst minus-26 rating, showing the 23-year-old has struggled during even-strength situations. Eklund's health issues could allow Pavol Regenda to rejoin the lineup. Regenda has scored eight goals in 18 appearances this season but has been used very sparingly in recent weeks.

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Alex Ovechkin • LW • Capitals

Alex Ovechkin Records Power-Play Assist

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin finished Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers with a power-play assist. He set up Ryan Leonard for a goal midway through the first period to give Washington the lead, but the team's offense was flat for the rest of the contest. Before Wednesday night, Ovechkin went scoreless for three games, and he's had a tough time making an impact since the Olympic break finished. Over the past seven games, Ovechkin has tallied just two goals and one assist. Nonetheless, at 40 years old, the veteran star has maintained a solid level of performance in 2025-26. With 66 games played, Ovechkin has contributed 24 goals and 27 assists.

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Lane Hutson • D • Canadiens

Lane Hutson Extends Road Point Streak to 10 Games

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson extended his career-high road point streak to 10 games with an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators. He helped Juraj Slafkovsky open the scoring late in the first period. Another productive road outing would allow Hutson to match a franchise record among defensemen. He will have to wait for a bit for his chance to make history, as the Canadiens begin a three-game homestand on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. Hutson will enter the matchup with 66 points (11 goals, 55 assists) in 64 games. Only two blue-liners in the league have recorded more points this season.

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Ivan Demidov • RW • Canadiens

Ivan Demidov Bags Two Points in Wednesday's Win

Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov played a key role in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators, finishing with two points. The Russian talent became the second rookie this season with 50 points, assisting Juraj Slafkovsky in the first period and netting the game-winning goal with 7:20 played in the third. Demidov is neck and neck with Anaheim's Beckett Sennecke in the race to finish first in scoring among rookies. Both players have 51 points. Demidov has reached the mark with 14 goals and 37 assists in 64 games. He has been a bit quiet in recent months, notching points in back-to-back games only two times in 2026.

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Nick Schmaltz • C • Mammoth

Nick Schmaltz Inks Eight-Year Extension With Mammoth

Utah Mammoth forward Nick Schmaltz committed his long-term future to the team, signing an eight-year, $64 million contract extension on Wednesday. He is currently on a seven-year, $40.95 million deal, which will expire this offseason. Without an extension, Schmaltz would have been a very attractive free agency target for teams. He's enjoyed a great spell with his current franchise, posting a new career high with 63 points last season. A year later, Schmaltz is well on track for another career high, sitting on 59 points (24 goals, 35 assists) through 65 games. He has already established his new single-season record with 24 goals.

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Owen Tippett • RW • Flyers

Owen Tippett's Multi-Point Effort Leads Philadelphia to a Victory

Philadelphia Flyers right winger Owen Tippett scored an empty-net goal and added an assist as the Flyers defeated the Capitals by a score of 4-1 on Wednesday. Tippett assisted on a Trevor Zegras goal to make it 2-1 in the second period, and then his empty-netter with one minute left in the third period helped seal a 4-1 victory for the Flyers. He now has 21 goals and 39 points for the Flyers, which is the third-most points for the Eastern Conference club.

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Drake Batherson • RW • Senators

Drake Batherson Scores Twice Versus Montreal

Ottawa Senators right winger Drake Batherson had two goals, but it wasn't enough as his team lost a tight 3-2 game to the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night. Both his goals came in quick succession late in the first period, one on a deflection and one on a tip-in, but Ottawa was not able to hold on to the 2-1 lead. Batherson is having another fine season with 25 goals and 32 assists, which is good for second on his team in points.

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Shayne Gostisbehere • D • Hurricanes

Shayne Gostisbehere to Remain Out for "Couple of Games"

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) is expected to miss a few more games. Due to a lower-body injury, he was sidelined for a second consecutive contest on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Before the game, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour noted Gistisbehere will be out for "the next couple of games." Carolina will return to action on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. Mike Reilly has slotted into the lineup as Gostisbehere's replacement, recording an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win. Meanwhile, Alexander Nikishin's power-play time has significantly increased, and he scored with the man advantage against Pittsburgh. The Russian rearguard also picked up an even-strength assist.

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Robert Thomas • C • Blues

Blues Hopeful Robert Thomas Can Play Through Upper-Body Injury

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (upper body) is expected to remain in the lineup despite being hurt in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. Thomas appeared to have sustained a hand injury and took only one faceoff during Tuesday's game. The 26-year-old dished out two assists against the Islanders, recording his fourth multi-point game in five appearances since returning from a leg injury. While Thomas has played in only 47 of St. Louis' 64 games, he leads his team in scoring with 42 points (15 goals, 27 assists).

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Ross Colton • C • Avalanche

Ross Colton Suffers Upper-Body Injury Tuesday Night

Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (upper body) left Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers midway through the second period. Colton scored the first goal of the game just 32 seconds into the first frame, but he couldn't finish the contest due to an upper-body injury. "He took a shot from a player during the game and then he kind of tightened up," Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said postgame. "So, he's got an upper-body injury, and hopefully he loosens up for tomorrow and can play in Seattle (on Thursday)." Colorado has recently lost Gabriel Landeskog (lower body) and Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) from its top-six group, so the team will be desperate to have Colton available on Thursday.

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Connor Ingram • G • Oilers

Connor Ingram "Feeling Well" After Tuesday's Early Exit

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram landed in concussion protocol during Tuesday's tilt against the Colorado Avalanche, but he is "feeling well," according to head coach Kris Knoblauch. Ingram exited Tuesday's 4-3 road win late in the second period after a collision with Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, who was controversially tossed from the game following the incident. After a shaky start, during which Ingram allowed two first-period goals, he delivered a solid performance with 15 saves. Tristan Jarry stopped 11 of 12 shots as Ingram's replacement. Since making his Oilers debut in late December, Ingram has produced a 9-6-1 record with one shutout. He has a 2.79 goals-against average and a .891 save percentage.

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Dylan Larkin • C • Red Wings

Dylan Larkin Doubtful for Rest of Road Trip

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (leg) is doubtful to play for the rest of the team's current four-game road trip, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports. The Red Wings captain has missed the first two stops on the trip due to a leg injury. With him out, Andrew Copp (lower body) has taken on first-line center duties, but he was also hurt in Tuesday's loss to the Florida Panthers. Copp has been labeled doubtful for Thursday night's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Marco Kasper and J.T. Compher will take on expanded roles if Copp and Larkin don't play on Thursday.

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