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Ivan Provorov scored a goal 30 seconds before Conor Garland in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. Provorov's goal, which deflected off a Lightning defender, helped spark a crucial two-goal burst that gave Columbus the lead for good.
Dante Fabbro scored an empty-net goal with 4:32 remaining to help the Columbus Blue Jackets secure a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. Fabbro's goal capped a strong team performance that saw Columbus improve to 15-2-3 in their last 20 games.
Elvis Merzlikins made 15 saves and registered his second assist of the season in a 5-2 victory over Tampa Bay on Tuesday. This performance followed his scheduled start against the Lightning, where he looked to improve upon his 12-9-2 record, 3.53 GAA, and .884 save percentage. The Blue Jackets have been surging, improving to 15-2-3 in their last 20 games, with Merzlikins providing steady play in the crease.
Jonathan Quick stopped 21 shots to earn his second shutout of the season in a 4-0 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. With this performance, the 40-year-old netminder recorded his 65th career shutout, passing Henrik Lundqvist for 17th place on the NHL's all-time list. Quick now sits just one shutout behind Patrick Roy. Head coach Mike Sullivan has indicated he may provide the veteran goaltender with additional starts as the season progresses.
Andrew Copp left Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers in the second period with a lower-body injury and did not return. The loss of the forward is a significant blow for the Red Wings, who were already playing without captain Dylan Larkin. The team dropped to the first Wild Card position in the Atlantic Division following the defeat.
Gabe Perreault recorded two assists in the New York Rangers' 4-0 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Perreault's playmaking helped support Alexis Lafreniere's hat trick performance as the Rangers secured their second consecutive win.
Conor Sheary scored his second goal of the season in the New York Rangers' 4-0 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Sheary's contribution helped the Rangers win their second straight game as they look to improve their standing in the Eastern Conference.
Mika Zibanejad recorded two assists in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Flames, bringing his career total to 800 points. This follows a dominant three-point performance in Monday's 6-2 win over the Flyers, where he scored two goals and added an assist. Zibanejad has been a vital offensive force for the Rangers, registering 27 goals and 59 points across 62 contests this season as the team looks to build momentum.
Beck Malenstyn scored a crucial goal 4:59 into the second period to help the Buffalo Sabres secure a 6-3 win against the San Jose Sharks. Chasing down a puck chipped out by Peyton Krebs, Malenstyn maneuvered around defenseman Sam Dickinson to beat Yaroslav Askarov. The victory marks the eighth straight win for Buffalo, bringing their season record to 40-19-6 as they compete for a playoff spot.
Jason Zucker scored a key goal in the second period to help the Buffalo Sabres defeat the San Jose Sharks 6-3. Zucker's contribution was part of a dominant offensive display that extended Buffalo's winning streak to eight games. With a 40-19-6 record, the Sabres are currently leading the Atlantic Division and are nearing the end of their long-standing playoff drought.
Juuse Saros will start in goal for the Nashville Predators in Tuesday's road matchup against the Seattle Kraken. Saros enters the game with a 1-2-1 record over his last four starts, during which he has posted an .882 save percentage while allowing 12 goals on 102 shots. He will face a Kraken team that has struggled recently, winning only twice in their six games since the Olympic break.
Hill will start in goal for the Golden Knights on the road against Dallas on Tuesday. The netminder has posted a 6-5-3 record this season with a 3.40 GAA and an .859 save percentage across 16 appearances. He enters the contest looking to bounce back after going 1-2-0 in his last three outings, during which he allowed 11 goals on 66 shots. He faces a Dallas offense that ranks seventh in the league with 3.43 goals per game.
Sergachev will miss his fourth consecutive game Tuesday against the Wild due to a lower-body injury. While he was initially considered a game-time decision, he remains sidelined. The 27-year-old defenseman has been a key contributor, recording four points in four games since the Olympic break. His status for Thursday's matchup against the Blackhawks remains uncertain as he continues to recover from the recurring lower-body issue.
Vejmelka will defend the net for Utah on the road against the Wild on Tuesday. He takes over for the second half of a back-to-back set following Vitek Vanecek's start in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to Chicago. The 29-year-old Vejmelka holds a 30-16-2 record this campaign, maintaining a 2.62 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 49 appearances. He faces a Minnesota squad that ranks 11th in the league with 3.30 goals per game.
Gostisbehere will miss his second consecutive game Tuesday against the Penguins and is expected to be sidelined for additional contests, including Thursday versus the Blues and Saturday against the Lightning. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour noted the injury is recurring, though he expressed minimal long-term concern. Gostisbehere has tallied 11 goals and 43 points in 45 games this season. Mike Reilly will continue to fill his spot.
Adam Klapka will celebrate his 100th NHL game on Tuesday night as the Calgary Flames take on the New York Rangers. The 6-foot-8 forward, who joined the organization as an undrafted free agent in 2022, has tallied 24 points and 145 penalty minutes across his first 99 appearances. Known for his physical presence, Klapka currently ranks third in the league with 235 hits this season. He expressed gratitude for his journey and aims to continue his career with the Flames for years to come.
Calgary Flames forward Ryan Strome will skate in his 900th career NHL game Tuesday night against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. A veteran of stints with the Islanders, Rangers, Oilers, and Ducks, Strome expressed gratitude for the milestone in a city where he spent nearly a decade. Since joining the Flames, Strome has made an immediate impact, recording three points—one goal and two assists—across his first two games while stepping into an expanded leadership role.
After being traded from Pittsburgh to Colorado just before the deadline, Kulak faces his former team, the Oilers, for the third time this season. Having played for three different organizations this year, the veteran defenseman brings firsthand knowledge of Edmonton's high-octane offense. Kulak and head coach Jared Bednar emphasized that while his familiarity is helpful, the team's focus remains on executing their own internal game plan to contain Edmonton's speed.
Wolf is slated to start in goal for Tuesday's road game against the Rangers. The 24-year-old is set to feature in the second half of Calgary's back-to-back set. Wolf is currently chasing his 20th win of the season, a milestone he would reach for the second consecutive year, though he is unlikely to match his 29-win total from the 2024-25 campaign.
Dostal will patrol the crease for Tuesday's road clash with Winnipeg. The 25-year-old has posted a 6-1-0 record over his last seven outings despite allowing four or more goals in four of those games. Having already set a personal best with 25 victories this season, Dostal is on track to reach the 30-win threshold before the campaign concludes.
