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Brendan Gallagher • RW • Canadiens

Brendan Gallagher Rejoins Canadiens Lineup Sunday

Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher will be back in action on Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks, JF Chaumont of LNH.com reports. The veteran forward was a healthy scratch for Saturday's matchup with the San Jose Sharks. Gallagher will replace Zachary Bolduc in the lineup and skate with Phillip Danault and Josh Anderson. Across his last seven appearances, Gallagher has posted zero goals and one assist. He's scored 20 points (six goals, 14 assists) in 64 games this season, but the 33-year-old has only added 10 points since December.

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Daniil Tarasov • G • Panthers

Daniil Tarasov Starting Against Kraken

Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov will start on Sunday night against the Seattle Kraken, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Sunday's game isn't part of a back-to-back, but Panthers head coach Paul Maurice will give his No. 2 a chance to impress. Tarasov has made 21 starts this season, posting a 9-10-2 record, a 2.82 goals-against average, and a .901 save percentage. He catches the Kraken at a good time, as they have gone just 1-4-0 across the last two games, and there could be a few heavy legs on the squad after Saturday's tilt against Vancouver.

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Ty Emberson • D • Oilers

Ty Emberson Remains Out Sunday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ty Emberson (undisclosed) will miss a third consecutive game on Sunday against the Nashville Predators. The 25-year-old skated on Sunday morning but hasn't fully recovered from an undisclosed injury. Edmonton hopes to see Emberson return within a week. Despite doing a good job for the Oilers in 60 appearances, Emberson doesn't warrant attention from fantasy managers. He has recorded 12 points (two goals, 10 assists), 37 shots, 97 blocks, 88 hits, 21 penalty minutes, and a plus-two rating. Spencer Stastney has entered the lineup in place of Emberson, but he also lacks fantasy value.

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Bobby Brink • RW • Wild

Bobby Brink Questionable Sunday

Minnesota Wild right wing Bobby Brink (upper body) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has missed two games due to an upper-body injury, and it's uncertain whether Brink will be able to return on Sunday night. Since joining the Wild from Philadelphia at the trade deadline, Brink has scored one goal in three games. Robby Fabbri and Nico Strum have taken turns filling in for Brink. Strum logged 8:26 of ice time in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers, recording one shot on goal and two hits. If Brink can't make it back on Sunday, his next opportunity will be Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Oliver Ekman-Larsson • D • Maple Leafs

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Unavailable Against Wild

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (personal) won't play on Sunday night against the Minnesota Wild. He is away from the team for the birth of his child. The Swedish veteran has had a solid season on a struggling team, recording 35 points (eight goals, 27 assists) in 65 outings. To bolster its defensive depth, Toronto recalled Henry Thrun from the minors on an emergency basis. Ekman-Larsson averages around 21 minutes of ice time, so his absence creates a significant gap at the back. Troy Stecher is expected to take his place in the lineup.

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins • C • Oilers

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins a Game-Time Call Sunday

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (personal) is a game-time decision for Sunday's meeting with the Nashville Predators. The veteran forward missed Friday's loss to St. Louis for personal reasons and could remain out for a second consecutive game. If Nugent-Hopkins doesn't play, the Oilers are set to start with Matt Savoie on the first line. Savoie ended a four-game scoreless spell with an assist on Friday night. He will be a promising fantasy option as the partner of Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman, who have combined for 155 points this season.

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John Carlson • D • Ducks

John Carlson Set for Ducks Debut

Anaheim Ducks defenseman John Carlson (lower body) is expected to make his team debut on Sunday against the Montreal Canadiens. The two-time All-Star hasn't played since Feb. 5 due to a lower-body injury. Carlson is expected to skate alongside Olen Zellweger on the second defensive pairing and will help improve Anaheim's 17.2 percent power play. In 55 games this season, Carlson has recorded 46 points (10 goals, 36 assists), 115 shots, 84 blocks, and a plus-11 rating. He is on pace to finish a third straight season with at least 50 points.

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Carter Verhaeghe • C • Panthers

Carter Verhaeghe, Anton Lundell Expected to Return Sunday

Florida Panthers forwards Carter Verhaeghe (undisclosed) and Anton Lundell (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup on Sunday against the Seattle Kraken, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Both players were held out of Thursday's 2-1 overtime victory against Columbus. With Sam Bennett (undisclosed) unavailable on Sunday, Lundell and Evan Rodrigues will serve as the top-six centers. Verhaeghe, who netted two goals in his last appearance against Detroit, is expected to link up with Rodrigues and Mackie Samoskevich. Lundell will partner with Eetu Luostarinen and Matthew Tkachuk.

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Sam Bennett • C • Panthers

Sam Bennett Considered Day-to-Day

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (undisclosed) is expected to miss Sunday's clash against the Seattle Kraken and is considered day-to-day, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Bennett has been part of the Panthers' lineup in all 65 games this season, but he's dealing with an undisclosed injury and is set to miss his first action of the campaign. The 29-year-old has scored 24 goals and 50 points, sitting just two points away from setting a new career high. Fortunately for the Panthers, Anton Lundell (undisclosed) is on track to return from a one-game absence on Sunday, and his presence in the lineup will somewhat compensate for Bennett's absence.

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Sam Reinhart • C • Panthers

Sam Reinhart Not Traveling on Four-Game Road Trip

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (undisclosed) will not join the team for an upcoming four-game road trip, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. According to Panthers head coach Paul Maurice, Reinhart is dealing with several health issues. The 30-year-old missed his first game of the season on Tuesday against Detroit. He returned to the lineup on Thursday night against Columbus, recording a goal and an assist, but the Panthers will have to cope without Reinhart again for at least four games. Reinhart leads Florida with 61 points (29 goals, 32 assists) in 64 games, so his absence creates a significant gap in the lineup.

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Michael Rasmussen • C • Red Wings

Michael Rasmussen Ruled Out for One Week

Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen (undisclosed) is expected to miss one week, Ted Kuflan of the Detroit News reports. Due to an undisclosed injury, Rasmussen sat out Saturday's overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. He will likely miss at least three more games. The Red Wings have also recently lost Dylan Larkin (leg), Andrew Copp (lower body), and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (undisclosed). While the latter is considered day-to-day, Larkin and Copp have been ruled out for two weeks. Due to the injury situation, J.T. Compher and Marco Kasper have moved up in the lineup. Meanwhile, David Perron rejoined the action on Saturday as a member of the second line.

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Declan Carlile • D • Lightning

Declan Carlile to Miss 4-5 Weeks

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Declan Carlile (lower body) will be sidelined for 4-5 weeks, the team announced. The rookie defenseman suffered a lower-body injury earlier this week and missed Saturday's loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Based on his projected recovery timeline, Carlile might be out for the remainder of the regular season. Through 38 appearances in 2025-26, Carlile has registered three points (one goal, two assists), 29 shots, 30 blocks, 46 hits, and 23 penalty minutes. Erik Cernak returned from injury on Saturday and filled the void in the lineup.

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Igor Chernyshov • LW • Sharks

Igor Chernyshov Exits Early Due to Injury Saturday

San Jose Sharks winger Igor Chernyshov (upper body) was limited to 28 seconds of ice time in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. He was injured after a high hit from Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson. The 20-year-old Russian rookie fell hard and struggled to get up. He needed assistance to leave the ice and was taken to the hospital. Chernyshov has made a positive impression in his first 16 career games, recording three goals and eight assists. He is traveling with the team for Sunday's matchup with the Ottawa Senators, but it seems likely that Chernyshov will sit out the game. Philipp Kurashev and Ryan Reaves are the candidates to replace him in the lineup.

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Nico Hischier • C • Devils

Nico Hischier has Four-Point Performance on Saturday

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier scored two goals and assisted twice in a 6-4 win versus the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. He scored one in the first period and added another in the final frame on a power play to give his team a 4-3 lead. Hischier has 23 goals and 27 assists on the season and is second on the Devils in total points, just trailing Jesper Bratt.

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Macklin Celebrini • C • Sharks

Macklin Celebrini Continues to Dominate With Three Points

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini scored twice and added an assist in a 4-2 road victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. The 19-year-old continues to show why he is already one of the best players in the world, as he now has 35 goals and 94 points in 64 games in just his second NHL season. Celebrini may be the favorite to win the Hart Memorial trophy this year, as he has the Sharks exceeding expectations and competing for a playoff spot.

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Anze Kopitar • C • Kings

Anze Kopitar Becomes All-Time Leading Scorer for Kings

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar scored two goals in Saturday's 6-4 loss against the New Jersey Devils. Kopitar's multi-goal game helped him pass Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne as the Kings' all-time leading scorer with 1,308 career points. The Kings' captain is in his final NHL season, his 20th overall, and he holds the franchise record for games played and assists, while ranking third in goals scored through 1,505 contests. Kopitar's fantasy value is limited to deeper fantasy formats, as he has totals of 10 goals and 30 points through 51 games in the 2025-26 NHL season.

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Linus Ullmark • G • Senators

Linus Ullmark Posts Shutout Against Ducks

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark stopped all 23 shots that he faced in Saturday's 2-0 victory against the Ducks. It was the second shutout of the season for Ullmark, who has put together some encouraging performances in recent outings while his overall campaign has been inconsistent with totals of an .886 save percentage and 2.77 goals against average through 37 appearances. Ullmark remains the Senators' starting netminder as they currently sit four points out of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

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Cole Caufield • RW • Canadiens

Cole Caufield Cleared to Play Saturday

Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield (illness) will return to action on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. The young forward has been battling an illness this week, but his absence will be limited to one game. Caufield has had a huge year, already matching his career high with 37 goals and adding 27 assists in 63 games. He needs just seven more points to set his new scoring record for a single season. In Saturday's matchup, Caufield will be reunited with Juraj Slafkovsky and Nick Suzuki on the first line. He will also reclaim his spot on the first power-play unit. Alexandre Texier will move down to the fourth line, while Brendan Gallagher will sit out the game as a healthy scratch.

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Alex Tuch • RW • Sabres

Alex Tuch Set to Return Saturday

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (lower body) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was unavailable on Thursday against Pittsburgh due to a lower-body injury. Tuch was on fire before exiting the lineup earlier this week, recording points in seven consecutive outings. He's the second-highest scoring forward on his team, sitting on 28 goals and 57 points in 64 games. The Maple Leafs know all about Tuch's quality, as the 29-year-old has tallied two goals and one assist in three games against them this season.

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Bobby Brink • RW • Wild

Bobby Brink Remains Out Saturday

Minnesota Wild right wing Bobby Brink (upper body) won't play on Saturday against the New York Rangers, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports. He will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. Brink's next chance to return will come on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. While Robby Fabbri filled in for Brink on the third line in Thursday's matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers, Nico Strum will jump into the lineup against the Rangers. Strum has managed only 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 41 outings this season and doesn't have much fantasy value.

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