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Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere will miss Wednesday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The veteran blueliner is currently dealing with a lower-body injury that has sidelined him for this contest. Further updates regarding his status and potential return timeline will be monitored as the team continues its schedule. Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News provided the report on his unavailability for the upcoming game.
Jack Hughes has requested the puck from his gold-medal winning goal at the Milan Cortina Olympics, but the Hockey Hall of Fame has officially denied the request. The organization maintains that the historic item is not the property of the player and will remain in its collection. While Hughes seeks to claim the piece of history for himself, the Hall of Fame remains firm in its stance that the puck was never his to own.
Adrian Kempe is dealing with a lower-body injury but may be available to return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers, according to Alexander Legget of Mayors Manor. Further analysis on his status is available via RotoWire.
Jake Oettinger is projected to start in goal for the Dallas Stars' road game against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, as reported by Mike Heika of the team's official site. Additional analysis regarding this goaltending assignment can be found on RotoWire.
Joel Hofer will be in the crease for the St. Louis Blues during Wednesday's road contest against the Calgary Flames. Further analysis and updates regarding this starting assignment are available on RotoWire.
Lukas Dostal is expected to start in goal for the Anaheim Ducks during their home game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, according to Derek Lee of The Hockey News. Visit RotoWire for further analysis on this goaltending update.
Jacob Markstrom is expected to be in the crease for the New Jersey Devils as they face the Rangers on the road this Wednesday. The update was confirmed by Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site. Markstrom continues his duties as the starting goaltender for the team in this upcoming contest.
Scott Wedgewood is slated to start in goal for the Colorado Avalanche in their home game against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday. This update was reported by Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now. Wedgewood takes the crease as the Avalanche look to secure a victory on home ice.
Devin Cooley is confirmed to be the starting goaltender for the Calgary Flames in their home matchup against the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday. This update comes via Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan. Cooley will look to anchor the Flames' defense in this contest as he takes his place between the pipes.
With the Bruins fighting for their postseason lives, analysts are calling for the team to rely heavily on Jeremy Swayman for the remainder of the regular season. Given the critical nature of every remaining point in the standings, the consensus is that Swayman should be the primary starter for nearly every game left on the schedule to bolster the team's chances of securing a playoff berth.
Stuart Skinner is slated to be the starting goaltender for the Pittsburgh Penguins in their upcoming road game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday. This information was reported by Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff. Skinner is expected to handle the crease duties for the team as they face off against Carolina.
Linus Ullmark is slated to be the starting goaltender for the Ottawa Senators in their road matchup against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. This update was confirmed by Jackson Starr of the team's official site.
Brock Faber delivered a strong performance in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks, recording three assists. One of his helpers came on the power play, contributing significantly to the Wild's offensive output in the win.
Marcus Johansson played a key role in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over Chicago, recording a three-point night. He scored one goal and added two assists, including one point on the power play, to help lead the Minnesota Wild to victory.
Montreal Canadiens sniper Cole Caufield reached the 40-goal mark during Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. Caufield secured the milestone in dramatic fashion by scoring the overtime winner, while also adding an assist in the contest. This performance marks a historic achievement for the franchise and cements his status as a central offensive force for Montreal this season.
Pavel Zacha netted two goals during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. One of his goals was scored on the power play, serving as the primary offensive production for the Bruins in the defeat.
Logan Thompson will be in the crease for the Washington Capitals as they host the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday. The starting assignment was reported by Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.
Jonathan Quick is confirmed to start in goal for the New York Rangers in their upcoming home game against the New Jersey Devils this Wednesday. This update, reported by Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic, establishes Quick as the primary netminder for the contest. The veteran goaltender will look to secure a win on home ice as the Rangers continue their current schedule. Further analysis regarding his performance and matchup outlook is available via RotoWire.
Nathan MacKinnon is highlighted as a key focal point for the Colorado Avalanche in the lead-up to their Wednesday, March 18 matchup against the Dallas Stars. He remains a central figure in the betting and analytical outlook for the game.
Rutger McGroarty played a pivotal role in snapping the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins' five-game losing streak, scoring the opening goal in a 3-1 victory over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms last Saturday. McGroarty has been a consistent offensive contributor for the team, tallying five points throughout the month of March. His performance was instrumental in setting the tone for the win, helping the team regain momentum after a difficult stretch of play.
