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Anton Lundell will miss Thursday's home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets due to an undisclosed injury. This marks his first absence since the Olympic break. Lundell has contributed 17 goals and 43 points across 61 games this season. In his absence, Cole Reinhardt is expected to dress and fill a center role. Lundell's status will be monitored ahead of Sunday's road matchup against the Seattle Kraken.
Carter Verhaeghe will miss Thursday's home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets due to an undisclosed injury. The forward, who recorded two goals against Detroit on Tuesday, reportedly felt tightness following that performance. Verhaeghe has been productive this season with 19 goals and 46 points in 63 games. He is currently considered day-to-day, with his next opportunity to return coming Sunday against the Seattle Kraken.
Sam Reinhart will return to the Florida Panthers' lineup for Thursday's home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets after missing Tuesday's contest due to an undisclosed injury. Reinhart has been a key contributor this season, tallying 28 goals and 31 assists across 63 games. He is slated to skate on the right wing alongside Eetu Luostarinen and Evan Rodrigues as the Panthers look to secure their third consecutive victory.
Sergei Bobrovsky will start in goal for the Florida Panthers in Thursday's home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Bobrovsky enters the contest following a 3-1 win over Detroit on March 6, where he stopped 28 shots to snap a two-game losing streak. He currently holds a 23-19-1 record with a 3.08 GAA and an .876 save percentage on the season. He faces a Columbus team that averages 3.19 goals per game.
Joseph Woll will start in goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs at home against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. Woll enters the contest looking to snap a four-game losing streak. On the season, the netminder holds a 13-11-4 record with two shutouts, a 3.09 GAA, and a .904 save percentage across 29 appearances. He faces a Ducks offense that currently averages 3.23 goals per game, ranking 12th in the NHL.
Rookie defenseman Mike Benning will make his NHL debut for the Florida Panthers in Thursday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Recalled from AHL Charlotte, the 24-year-old has recorded eight goals and 31 points in 56 AHL games this season. Benning will be paired with Niko Mikkola for his first NHL appearance. The Panthers are looking to secure their third straight win as they continue their push in the playoff race.
New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury. The 37-year-old has not played since undergoing knee surgery in December 2024. Varlamov has one year remaining on the four-year contract he signed in July 2023. His future status remains uncertain as the team moves forward without him for the rest of the campaign.
Mitch Marner enters tonight's home matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins as a key playmaker for the Vegas Golden Knights. Marner has recorded 47 assists in 64 games this season and has been particularly effective on home ice, logging an assist in 65% of his home appearances. Skating alongside Pavel Dorofeyev and Tomas Hertl, Marner is expected to capitalize against a Penguins defense that has allowed 16 goals over their last four games.
Called up from Laval, rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler delivered a standout performance in a 3-2 win against the Ottawa Senators. Fowler made 32 saves, including critical stops in the final seconds to preserve the lead, finishing with a .941 save percentage. Despite Montreal struggling with 24 giveaways, Fowler's poise and key saves—including a notable effort against Claude Giroux—were the deciding factors in the victory, moving the Canadiens nine points ahead of Ottawa.
Stutzle extended his impressive point streak to 14 games during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Canadiens, recording two assists, including one on the power play. Over this 14-game stretch, the 24-year-old center has tallied eight goals and 11 assists. Stutzle has now reached the 70-point mark for the fourth consecutive season, boasting 30 goals and 40 helpers through 64 appearances. He continues to be a key contributor with 157 shots on net and 98 hits on the year.
Batherson scored both of Ottawa's goals in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat against the Canadiens, finding the back of the net twice in a 1:59 span during the first period. One of his goals came on the power play, contributing to a strong run of six goals and two assists over his last six games. The winger has maintained a productive top-six role, totaling 25 goals and 57 points across 61 appearances this season, while adding 134 shots on net and 93 hits to his stat line.
Jamie Drysdale was a standout in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Capitals, playing 21:59 and scoring his seventh goal of the season, matching his career high. The 23-year-old defenseman deftly beat Logan Thompson to give the Flyers a 3-1 lead in the third period. Drysdale, who has become a core piece of the Flyers' rebuild, was praised for his assertive play and transition ability. He is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, with the team looking to secure his future.
Ryan Leonard scored the opening goal for the Washington Capitals 9:21 into the first period of Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, converting a pass from Alex Ovechkin. Despite the early advantage, the Capitals were unable to hold the lead, conceding four unanswered goals to fall to 71 points on the season. Washington has now lost four of its last five games and will travel to face the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.
Trevor Zegras scored the go-ahead goal in the second period of the Philadelphia Flyers' 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. Following a steal by Owen Tippett, Zegras and Tippett executed a 2-on-none break, with Zegras lifting the puck past Logan Thompson to secure a 2-1 lead for Philadelphia. The victory brings the Flyers to 71 points, pulling them even with Washington in the Eastern Conference standings as they head into a Thursday game against the Minnesota Wild.
Alex Ovechkin provided the primary assist on Ryan Leonard's opening goal 9:21 into the first period of Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. Despite the early lead, the Capitals struggled to maintain momentum, ultimately falling to the Flyers and losing four of their last five games. Washington remains tied with Philadelphia at 71 points in the standings and will look to bounce back in their upcoming road matchup against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.
Travis Konecny celebrated his 29th birthday by scoring the tying goal at 4:23 of the second period in the Flyers' 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. Konecny, who entered the game with a strong home-ice record of points in 73% of appearances, helped spark the rally after Philadelphia trailed early. The win moves the Flyers to 71 points, keeping them in contention for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot as they prepare to face the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.
Vancouver Canucks forward Evander Kane is nine games away from reaching the 1,000-game milestone. The 34-year-old, currently in his 16th NHL season, is battling an upper-body injury but returned to practice Wednesday alongside Elias Pettersson and Drew O'Connor. Head Coach Adam Foote expressed strong support for Kane reaching the mark, which is currently scheduled for March 30 in Vegas. Kane has played in 50% of the team's remaining games to stay on track for the career achievement.
Nathan MacKinnon received the first game misconduct of his career during Tuesday's game against Edmonton after a collision with Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram. MacKinnon was assessed a five-minute major for goaltender interference after being nudged by Darnell Nurse, forcing him into the crease. The ruling has sparked debate regarding officiating consistency, with experts like Tuukka Rask suggesting the play was an unavoidable 'perfect storm' rather than a malicious act.
Jonathan Quick secured his 65th career shutout in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Flames, stopping all 21 shots faced. By doing so, the 40-year-old netminder surpassed Rangers icon Henrik Lundqvist for 17th on the NHL’s all-time shutout list. Quick, who improved his season record to 5-15-2, maintains a 3.05 GAA and .892 save percentage across 22 appearances. He remains the all-time leader in shutouts for American-born goaltenders and ranks 12th all-time with 409 career wins.
Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield will not play in Wednesday's game against the Ottawa Senators due to an illness. Caufield, who was feeling under the weather during the third period of Tuesday's contest against the Maple Leafs, is currently sidelined as a virus spreads through the team's locker room. Alexandre Texier will replace him in the lineup. The 25-year-old may return for Saturday's home game against the Sharks.
