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John Gibson of the Detroit Red Wings is sidelined Wednesday with an upper-body injury, not expected to be long-term. He has been active recently, playing in eight of the last nine games with a 3-3-1 record and 2.14 GAA. Cam Talbot will start in his place, with Sebastian Cossa serving as backup. Gibson left Monday's game against the Predators after a puck hit his shoulder. Coach Todd McLellan stated Gibson is day-to-day.
Anthony Stolarz will start in goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old netminder has struggled recently, securing only one victory in his last six outings with a 1-3-1 record, a 3.18 GAA, and an .894 save percentage. Joseph Woll is expected to start Thursday's game against the Rangers, indicating Stolarz's role for Wednesday's matchup as he looks to improve his recent form.
Kirby Dach's competitiveness has been questioned, particularly his play in the defensive zone, leading to speculation about his role on the Montreal Canadiens' first line. Despite 6 points in 11 games since returning from injury, his consistency is lacking. Alex Newhook is suggested as a potential replacement on the top line due to his higher compete level and recent strong performance, recording 4 points in 3 games since his return.
Cam Talbot will start in goal for the Detroit Red Wings at home against the Golden Knights on Wednesday. Talbot recently secured a win against Nashville on Monday, stopping 18 of 19 shots after stepping in for the injured John Gibson (upper body). With Gibson sidelined, Talbot takes the crease, and Sebastian Cossa has been recalled to serve as the backup for the game against Vegas, providing depth in goal.
Flyers forward Nikita Grebenkin revealed he deactivated his Instagram account due to an overwhelming flood of messages from Toronto Maple Leafs fans following his trade from Toronto to Philadelphia nearly a year ago (March 7, 2025). Drafted by the Leafs in 2022, Grebenkin became a fan favorite for his personality and viral postgame quote after his Nov. 20, 2024 NHL debut. In 46 games this season, he has 4 goals and 8 assists, logging 8:44 of ice time and a minus-1 in Monday's 3-2 OT win against his former team.
Mike Matheson notched three assists and three shots on goal in the Montreal Canadiens' 7-5 loss to the Sharks. He contributed to goals by Kapanen, Danault, and Newhook, bringing his total to four points in his last two games. Matheson also secured his first power-play helper of the season. The 32-year-old defenseman now has 32 points, 85 shots, 115 blocked shots, and a +16 rating across 57 appearances in a top-four role, surpassing his 2024-25 season production.
Alex Newhook scored two goals on three shots in the Montreal Canadiens' 7-5 loss to the Sharks. Since returning from a long-term ankle injury, Newhook has accumulated four points in three games, picking up where he left off during his breakout campaign. The 25-year-old forward now has 8 goals, 16 points, 28 shots on net, 29 hits, and a +9 rating through 20 appearances this season. Despite a current bottom-six role, he is also seeing power-play time, indicating potential upside.
Macklin Celebrini delivered a spectacular four-point performance (1G, 3A) with 7 shots in the San Jose Sharks' 7-5 victory over the Canadiens. His goal marked his 30th of the season, making him the first teenager since Patrik Laine (2017-18) to reach this milestone. The 19-year-old has collected six points in his last three games, playing a top-line role. Through 59 appearances, he boasts 87 points (25 PP), 209 shots, 38 blocked shots, 32 hits, 34 PIM, and a +8 rating, poised for a 100-point campaign.
Nathan MacKinnon secured his fourth consecutive 100-point season with a third-period assist to Gabe Landeskog in the Avalanche's 5-1 win over the Ducks. He reached the 100-point mark in just 56 games, becoming the first player in Avalanche/Nordique history to do so before their 60th game since Peter Statsny in 1981-82. MacKinnon continues to lead the league with 41 goals and 59 assists, and remains the favorite for the 2025-26 NHL MVP award with -190 odds, having won the Hart Trophy last season.
Cale Makar delivered a stellar performance, notching a goal and two assists for a three-point night to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. The defenseman opened the scoring in the first period and contributed to two more goals, extending his recent hot streak to three goals and three assists over his last three games. Makar now has 18 goals, 64 points (21 on the power play), 162 shots on net, 99 blocked shots, and an impressive plus-34 rating in 60 appearances this season.
Parker Kelly delivered a strong performance, scoring two goals (his 14th and 15th of the season) in the Colorado Avalanche's 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. This marked his second multi-goal game of the season and second multi-point effort in his last five outings. Kelly also added two hits, blocked three shots, and finished with a plus-2 rating. He now boasts 15 goals, 25 points, 79 shots on net, 131 hits, and a plus-11 rating through 60 appearances, making it a career year as he aims for 20 goals and 30 points.
Matt Boldy was named one of the NHL's Three Stars of the Week for the second consecutive week after leading the league with three goals, four assists, and seven points in three games. He extended his impressive point streak to 11 games, accumulating eight goals and 14 assists during that span, including a three-assist performance in a recent 5-1 win over the Lightning. Boldy now has 35 goals, 37 assists, 24 power-play points, 194 shots on net, and a plus-18 rating in 58 appearances, placing him second in the NHL in goals and ninth in points, just two points shy of setting a new career high.
Kirill Kaprizov made history, breaking the Minnesota Wild franchise career goals record by scoring his 220th goal with an empty-netter from center ice, his 35th of the season. This achievement, accomplished in just 381 games, pushed him past Marian Gaborik for the most in Wild history. Kaprizov's goal contributed to Minnesota's 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, ending a two-game slide. He has now scored in three consecutive games and totals 35 goals, 75 points, 218 shots on net, and a plus-10 rating through 62 appearances.
Marcus Johansson sustained an apparent upper-body injury in the third period of Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning following a hit from Darren Raddysh and did not return. Before exiting, Johansson recorded an assist, bringing his season total to 39 points through 57 contests. With no immediate postgame update on his condition, his availability for the Minnesota Wild's upcoming two-game road trip, featuring matchups in Vegas on Friday and Colorado on Sunday, remains uncertain.
Drake Batherson tallied two goals on three shots, including a power-play marker, in the Ottawa Senators' 5-4 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers. This performance marks his second consecutive multi-goal game after previously enduring a 10-game scoring drought. The 27-year-old winger now has 23 goals, 53 points (19 on the power play), 123 shots on net, 82 hits, 23 PIM, and a minus-4 rating through 57 appearances. He remains a reliable top-six scorer and is on pace to potentially reach 30 goals and surpass 60 points for the fourth straight year.
Michael Misa continued his hot streak, scoring a goal in the San Jose Sharks' 7-5 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. This marks his third consecutive game with a goal. The 2025 No. 2 overall pick scored midway through the second period to tie the game at 2-2, contributing to the Sharks' third straight win and their push into the playoff race.
Collin Graf scored a goal in the San Jose Sharks' thrilling 7-5 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. His first-period tally got the Sharks on the scoreboard and tied the game at 1-1, setting the tone for an offensive outburst. Graf's contribution helped San Jose secure their third consecutive win and continue their strong performance.
Kiefer Sherwood scored the tiebreaking, game-winning goal on a power play with 3:26 remaining, securing the San Jose Sharks' thrilling 7-5 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. This marked his first goal as a Shark and was fueled by the "infectious" energy from the home crowd. The eight-year NHL veteran also made a savvy poke-check on the boards in the offensive zone, leading to an assist for Alex Wennberg, which was highlighted as his most impressive play of the evening. Sherwood praised the team's resolve and the crowd's energy in snapping a four-game skid and pushing into the playoff race.
Will Smith contributed a goal in the San Jose Sharks' 7-5 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. He found the back of the net after receiving a feed from Macklin Celebrini at the back post, extending the Sharks' lead during a high-scoring second period. This goal helped the Sharks secure their third consecutive win.
Adam Gaudette scored a goal in the San Jose Sharks' high-scoring 7-5 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. His contribution helped the Sharks secure their third consecutive win, continuing their strong performance as they push into the playoff race.
