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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.
Vladar is slated to patrol the home crease for the Flyers against Columbus on Saturday after being the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice. He has enjoyed a career-best campaign in his first season with Philadelphia, recording a 21-11-6 record over 40 appearances with a 2.50 GAA and a .904 save percentage. He faces a difficult test against a Blue Jackets squad that has gone 15-2-4 since January 11.
Caufield has recovered from an illness and will return to the top line for Montreal's matchup against San Jose on Saturday. The forward missed Wednesday's game against Ottawa and was limited during Tuesday's contest against Toronto due to the ailment. Caufield has been productive this season, tallying 37 goals and 64 points in 63 games, including 21 points on the power play.
Samuelsson is considered doubtful for Saturday's game against Toronto due to an undisclosed injury. The defenseman missed Friday's practice and did not participate in Saturday's optional morning skate. Samuelsson has been a key contributor for Buffalo this season, recording 12 goals, 36 points, 130 blocked shots, and 109 hits in 64 games. If he is sidelined, Zach Metsa or Michael Kesselring are candidates to enter the lineup.
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk enters Saturday's game against the Anaheim Ducks as a focal point for betting interest due to his high shot volume. Tkachuk is currently averaging 3.88 shots per game and has cleared the 3.5-shot mark in three consecutive outings, totaling 14 shots in that span. He also plays a key role on the Senators' power play, facing a Ducks team that ranks 21st in shots allowed.
The Detroit Red Wings recalled forward John Leonard from AHL Grand Rapids on Saturday under emergency conditions. The move provides necessary depth at center as the team navigates injuries to Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp. Leonard has recorded two goals and four points in nine NHL appearances this season. During his time with the Griffins, he has been highly productive, leading the team with 27 goals and 41 points across 34 games.
Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer made history in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Kings, logging 29:24 of ice time to set a new NHL record for an 18-year-old. Despite missing time in the penalty box, he surpassed Rasmus Dahlin's previous record of 29:15. Schaefer contributed his 28th assist and 48th point of the season, recorded three shots on 10 attempts, and added a block while helping the Islanders outshoot the Kings 12-9 during his 21:52 of 5-on-5 play.
Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun is enjoying a career-high offensive season. Since John Carlson's departure, Chychrun has stepped into a primary role, recording points in eight of his last 12 games and maintaining a strong home-ice presence with points in 12 of 14 home matchups. He is currently averaging 1.4 points per game in those settings and continues to generate shots at an increased rate, solidifying his status as the team's top offensive blue-liner.
Calgary Flames forward Yegor Sharangovich enters Saturday's contest against the New York Islanders with momentum, having scored two goals in his last three games, including a goal in the Flames' recent 5-4 win over the Devils. Sharangovich also recorded a goal in his previous meeting against the Islanders. The Flames look to capitalize on their recent success against New York, having won four straight games against the Islanders.
After a nine-game healthy scratch streak, rookie Max Shabanov is back in the Islanders' lineup, skating on the fourth line and earning a promotion to the second line during Friday’s 3-2 loss to the Kings. The 5-foot-9 forward, who has 16 points in 42 games, is adjusting to the physical demands of the NHL compared to the KHL. Amidst recent trade rumors, Shabanov remains focused on proving his long-term fit with the team as he approaches restricted free agency this summer.
Heineman recorded two goals and five hits during Friday's 3-2 defeat against the Kings. The 24-year-old winger has now tallied three goals over his last four appearances. While his scoring pace has moderated in the second half of the campaign, Heineman maintains a top-six role for the Islanders. Through 66 games this season, he has accumulated 18 goals, 26 points, 144 shots on net, 212 hits, 42 blocked shots, and a minus-9 rating.
Cam Fowler recorded a goal and an assist to help the St. Louis Blues rally for a 3-2 overtime win against the Edmonton Oilers. Fowler scored the tying goal with 3:46 remaining in regulation after Pius Suter had cut the deficit to one. His offensive contributions were vital in overcoming a 2-0 third-period hole, as the Blues continued their push for a wild-card playoff position.
Pius Suter scored with 7:38 remaining in the third period to ignite the St. Louis Blues' comeback in a 3-2 overtime victory against the Edmonton Oilers. Suter's goal helped erase a 2-0 deficit, setting the stage for Cam Fowler's equalizer and Robert Thomas's eventual game-winner in the final seconds of overtime. The win marks the Blues' sixth victory in their last seven games.
Robert Thomas scored the game-winning goal on a wrist shot with nine seconds remaining in overtime, capping a 3-2 comeback win for the St. Louis Blues against the Edmonton Oilers. Thomas extended his point streak to nine consecutive games. The Blues trailed 2-0 midway through the third period before mounting a late rally to secure the victory, which keeps them in contention for a wild-card playoff spot as they prepare for a three-game road trip.
Joel Hofer stopped 36 shots to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Hofer has been in stellar form, posting an 8-2-2 record in his last 12 starts and a .948 save percentage over his previous five appearances. His performance was instrumental in the Blues' rally from a 2-0 third-period deficit, helping the team secure their sixth win in seven games and move within five points of a wild-card playoff spot.
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas has been suspended for five games by the NHL Department of Player Safety following a knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews. The league held a phone hearing, which carries a five-game maximum, drawing criticism from observers who argued the severity of Matthews' resulting season-ending injury warranted an in-person hearing. This suspension marks the fifth of Gudas's NHL career, factoring in his disciplinary history.
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season after suffering a Grade 3 MCL tear and quadriceps contusion in a knee-on-knee collision with Radko Gudas. Matthews finishes his 10th NHL season with 27 goals and 53 points. His agent, Judd Moldaver, publicly criticized the NHL's five-game suspension of Gudas as "laughable and preposterous," citing a lack of confidence in the league's disciplinary process following the season-ending injury.
Anze Kopitar made franchise history in the Kings' 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders, surpassing Marcel Dionne for the most road points in team history. Kopitar reached 608 career road points (221-387=608) with a first-period goal, his second point of the game after assisting on an earlier play. His performance helped Los Angeles secure a crucial win, moving the team into the playoff picture as they continue their road trip against the New Jersey Devils.
Adrian Kempe led the Kings to a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night, recording his team-leading 26th goal of the season. Kempe struck with a wrist shot at 1:32 remaining in the first period, extending his productive streak to five goals and four assists over his last six games. The win saw the Kings hold off a late rally from the Islanders, with Kempe's offensive contribution proving pivotal in securing the road victory.
