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Shane Pinto tallied two assists in the Ottawa Senators' 2-0 shutout victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday. Pinto set up Michael Amadio for the game's opening goal early in the second period and later intercepted a pass to find Thomas Chabot for a short-handed goal. Pinto's playmaking was instrumental in the Senators' win, contributing to their fourth victory in their last five outings.
Michael Amadio scored the opening goal for the Ottawa Senators 3:54 into the second period of Saturday's 2-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. The goal came on a 2-on-1 rush after being set up by Shane Pinto. Amadio's contribution was pivotal in helping the Senators blank the Ducks, as the team continues its recent hot streak, having won four of their last five games.
Linus Ullmark secured his second shutout of the season and the 14th of his career, stopping 23 shots in a 2-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday. This performance followed a 20-save effort in a 3-2 loss to Montreal on Wednesday. Through 36 appearances this season, Ullmark holds a 19-9-7 record with a 2.85 GAA and an .883 save percentage. The Senators have now won four of their last five games as they continue to rely on Ullmark's strong presence in the crease.
Connor Hellebuyck backstopped the Jets to a 3-1 win over Colorado on Saturday, turning aside 28 of 29 shots. Despite allowing a late goal to Martin Nečas, Hellebuyck maintained control throughout the contest, effectively stifling the Avalanche offense. This performance marks a strong rebound for the veteran netminder, who entered the game looking to improve upon a recent .840 save percentage. On the season, Hellebuyck holds a 16-18-9 record with a 2.80 GAA and an .899 save percentage.
Mackenzie Blackwood will start in net for the Colorado Avalanche in Saturday's road matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. Since returning from the Olympic break, Blackwood has posted a 2-2-0 record in five appearances, surrendering 14 goals on 105 shots. Overall, he maintains an 18-7-1 record with three shutouts, a 2.42 GAA, and a .908 save percentage in 27 games this season. He faces a Winnipeg squad currently ranked 23rd in the league, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Nikita Tolopilo will start in goal for Saturday's home game against Seattle. Tolopilo is coming off a strong 16-save performance in Thursday's 4-3 shootout victory over Nashville and has secured wins in his last two appearances, stopping 36 of 42 shots. On the season, he holds a 5-5-2 record with a 3.21 GAA and an .896 save percentage across 14 NHL games.
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman will defend the net on the road against the Washington Capitals this Saturday. Swayman is coming off a 24-save effort in a 4-2 loss to San Jose on Thursday. He currently holds a 25-14-3 record this season, including one shutout, a 2.79 GAA, and a .905 save percentage across 43 appearances. He faces a Washington offense that ranks 16th in the league, averaging 3.12 goals per game.
J.T. Miller has been activated from injured reserve after missing five games due to an upper-body injury. He is expected to return to the lineup for Saturday's contest against Minnesota, likely slotting into a middle-six role with power-play responsibilities. Prior to his injury, Miller had been a productive contributor for the Rangers, tallying 14 goals, 38 points, 110 shots on net, and 104 hits across 51 appearances this season.
Alex Lyon will start in goal for the Sabres against the Maple Leafs on Saturday. Lyon has posted an 18-8-3 record this season with two shutouts, a 2.65 GAA, and a .913 save percentage across 31 appearances. He faces a Toronto offense averaging 3.15 goals per game, though the Maple Leafs will be without star center Auston Matthews for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury.
Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon is set to skate in his 1,000th NHL game tonight against the New York Rangers. A former sixth-round pick who was once overlooked for his size, the 36-year-old defenseman has spent his entire 15-season career with the Wild. Coach John Hynes praised Spurgeon's leadership, consistency, and intelligence. The organization plans to retire his No. 46 jersey in the future, cementing his status as a franchise icon and a cornerstone of the team's blue line.
John Carlson will miss his 10th consecutive game Saturday against Ottawa due to a lower-body injury sustained before the Olympic break. While he remains out, he is nearing a return and could be an option for Sunday's game against Montreal. Carlson has recorded 10 goals, 46 points, 115 shots on net, and 84 blocked shots in 55 appearances this season.
Ville Husso will be in net for the Ducks on the road against the Senators on Saturday. Husso holds a 7-6-1 record with a 3.08 GAA and an .896 save percentage over 14 appearances this season. He has seen limited action, appearing in only six of the last 27 games as Lukas Dostal remains the primary starter for Anaheim. The Senators enter the matchup averaging 3.33 goals per game.
Yaroslav Askarov (lower body) will not be available for Saturday's game in Montreal or Sunday's matchup in Ottawa. Askarov remains day-to-day while traveling with the team, but his return timeline is uncertain. He has posted a 19-17-3 record with a 3.56 GAA and an .886 save percentage in 40 appearances. Alex Nedeljkovic and Laurent Brossoit will continue to handle goaltending duties in his absence.
Anton Lundell will return to the Panthers' lineup for Sunday's road game against Seattle after missing one contest with an undisclosed injury. The 24-year-old center has seen his average ice time increase to 19:10 this season, contributing 17 goals and 43 points. He is currently two points shy of tying his career-high point total set last season.
Carter Verhaeghe (undisclosed) will rejoin the Panthers' lineup for Sunday's game in Seattle after sitting out Thursday's win over Columbus. Verhaeghe has recorded 19 goals, 27 assists, 150 shots on net, and 56 hits in 63 games this season. He is expected to skate on the second line alongside Evan Rodrigues and Mackie Samoskevich while also seeing time on the first power-play unit.
Jet Greaves will start in net for the Blue Jackets against the Flyers on Saturday. Greaves is 20-12-8 this season with a 2.69 GAA and a .907 save percentage in 41 appearances. He has played sparingly recently, with his last outing coming on March 9 in a 5-4 overtime loss to Los Angeles where he allowed five goals on 31 shots. He faces a Philadelphia team tied for 24th in the league in scoring.
Mark Scheifele leads the Jets with 30 goals, 49 assists, and 79 points this season. Averaging 21:25 of ice time, he has been a consistent playmaker, recording at least one assist in nine of his last 13 games. Betting projections for Saturday's game against Colorado favor Scheifele to record over 0.5 assists. He has also been active in the shooting department, logging over 1.5 shots on net in seven of his last 11 outings.
Sam Reinhart (undisclosed) will not travel with the Panthers for their upcoming four-game road trip. Reinhart missed his first game of the season Tuesday but returned Thursday to score the overtime winner against Columbus. He has 29 goals and 32 assists in 64 games this season. He is currently targeting a return to the lineup on March 24 when the Panthers host Seattle.
Woll is set to defend the net against Buffalo on Saturday, marking his third consecutive start. He is coming off a strong 36-save performance in a 6-4 victory over Anaheim on Thursday. On the season, Woll holds a 14-11-4 record across 30 appearances, maintaining a 3.13 GAA and a .904 save percentage. He will look to continue his momentum against a Buffalo offense that averages 3.47 goals per game.
Cooley will be in the crease for Calgary against the Islanders on Saturday. The goaltender is looking to bounce back after allowing six goals on 28 shots in a 7-3 loss to Washington on Monday. Across 23 appearances this season, Cooley has posted a 7-8-4 record with a 2.45 GAA and a .917 save percentage. He faces an Islanders team that currently sits third in the Metropolitan Division with 79 points.
