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Saturday, March 21

Zary Hit by Panthers' Greer

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Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary was the recipient of a boarding hit from Florida Panthers winger A.J. Greer, which has resulted in a phone hearing for the Panthers player.

Greer Faces Phone Hearing for Boarding Hit

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Florida Panthers winger A.J. Greer will have a phone hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety following his hit on Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary. The hearing is scheduled to address the boarding penalty assessed during the game.

Andrei Vasilevskiy Slated to Start Against Edmonton

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Andrei Vasilevskiy is confirmed to start in goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning in their upcoming road matchup against the Edmonton Oilers this Saturday. This update, provided via the official NHL media site, positions Vasilevskiy to anchor the Lightning's defensive effort in a high-profile contest. He remains the primary option for Tampa Bay as they look to secure a victory on the road.

Macklin Celebrini Records Assist in Loss to Flyers

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Macklin Celebrini continued his productive stretch on Saturday, recording an assist during the San Jose Sharks' 4-1 defeat against the Philadelphia Flyers. The rookie continues to climb the team's record lists as he gains professional experience. While the result was a loss for the Sharks, Celebrini remains a focal point of the offense, contributing consistently on the scoresheet as he navigates his debut season.

Garand Likely to Make Debut for Rangers

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Top goaltending prospect Dylan Garand is expected to finally make his NHL debut for the New York Rangers, providing the organization an opportunity to evaluate him as a potential backup for next season.

Sillinger Records Three Points in Win Over Kraken

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Cole Sillinger recorded a goal and two assists to help the Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the Seattle Kraken 5-2. The win extended the Blue Jackets' point streak to 12 games.

Heinen Nets Goal in Blue Jackets' 5-2 Win

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Danton Heinen scored a goal in the first period to help the Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the Seattle Kraken 5-2, extending the team's point streak to 12 games.

Severson Scores in Blue Jackets' 5-2 Victory

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Damon Severson scored a goal during the Blue Jackets' three-goal first period in a 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken. The victory extended the team's point streak to 12 games.

Werenski Records Three Assists in Win Over Kraken

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Zach Werenski recorded three assists in the first period to help the Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the Seattle Kraken 5-2. The win extended the Blue Jackets' point streak to 12 games.

Olivier Nets Opening Goal in Blue Jackets' Win

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Mathieu Olivier scored one of the Blue Jackets' three first-period goals in a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken. The win extended Columbus' point streak to 12 games.

Johnson Scores in Blue Jackets' 5-2 Win

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Kent Johnson scored a goal to help the Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the Seattle Kraken 5-2. The win extended the Blue Jackets' point streak to 12 games, with Johnson contributing to the team's fourth consecutive victory.

Merzlikins Anchors Blue Jackets in 5-2 Win Over Kraken

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Elvis Merzlikins made 15 saves to help the Columbus Blue Jackets secure a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken. The win extended the Blue Jackets' point streak to 12 games and marked their fourth consecutive victory. Merzlikins was confirmed as the starter for the home clash, providing steady goaltending as the team's offense surged.

Gustavsson Makes 28 Saves in Wild's Win

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Filip Gustavsson made 28 saves to help the Minnesota Wild defeat the Dallas Stars 2-1 in overtime. Gustavsson improved to 9-2-0 in his past 11 starts.

Brink Scores in Wild's 2-1 OT Win

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Bobby Brink scored a goal to help the Minnesota Wild defeat the Dallas Stars 2-1 in overtime. The win was a significant result for the Wild as they look to improve their standing.

Tarasenko Scores OT Winner for Wild

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Vladimir Tarasenko scored 3:06 into overtime to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars. The win, which could be a first-round playoff preview, was Minnesota's second in six games.

John Gibson Expected to Start Against Boston

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John Gibson is slated to guard the net for the Detroit Red Wings in their home matchup against the Boston Bruins on Saturday. This update comes via in-game host Kara Wolfbauer. Gibson will look to anchor the defense in this home start.

Wilson Squares Off with Reaves

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Philadelphia Flyers forward Garrett Wilson engaged in a fight with San Jose Sharks forward Ryan Reaves, which resulted in a finger injury for Reaves.

Reaves Injures Finger in Fight Against Wilson

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San Jose Sharks forward Ryan Reaves appeared to dislocate his finger during a fight with Philadelphia's Garrett Wilson. Despite the injury, Reaves did not stay off the ice for long during the contest.

Benson Records Two Points in Sabres' Win

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Zach Benson recorded a goal and an assist to help the Buffalo Sabres defeat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1. The win was the Sabres' fourth straight and 12th in their last 13 games.

Carrick Scores in Sabres' 4-1 Victory

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Sam Carrick scored a goal to help the Buffalo Sabres defeat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1, continuing the team's strong run of form.