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Mikhail Sergachev scored a power-play goal, making it 2-0 for the Utah Mammoth in their 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. The Mammoth took an early lead and held off the Capitals, who are near the playoff cutoff lines.
JJ Peterka scored his 21st goal in the second period on a bizarre bounce, putting the Utah Mammoth up 3-1 in their 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. His power-play shot from near the slot bounced off the post and then off goalie Logan Thompson, who inadvertently knocked it into the net.
St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington is reportedly on the trade block ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline, with his 16-team no-trade list in play. Despite a 3.60 GAA and .867 SV% this season, he's regarded as a big-game goalie, having starred for Team Canada. The Ottawa Senators are among teams considering a pitch for him, but his $6 million cap hit and inconsistent club performance raise questions.
Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel, a U.S. Olympic gold medalist, received a rare cheer in Buffalo during a pre-game ceremony honoring Olympians, but was booed each time he touched the puck once play began. Eichel, who played for the Sabres for six seasons, participated in a ceremonial opening faceoff with Tage Thompson. He will be honored at home in Vegas on Friday.
Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) is considered week-to-week after getting hurt Monday versus the Kings, meaning he will miss at least a few games. The Colorado Avalanche forward could be placed on injured reserve to clear a roster spot if the team makes trades before Friday's deadline. His return timeline is currently uncertain.
Robby Fabbri was claimed off waivers from St. Louis by the Minnesota Wild, marking the second addition in as many days for the team. This move aims to address the Wild's depth needs, particularly at center, ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
Nick Bjugstad played his 800th NHL game against the Florida Panthers, the team he started his career with. The 33-year-old center, who has scored 163 goals and 174 assists for 337 points in his career, expressed gratitude for reaching the milestone. Bjugstad was traded to the Devils on Feb. 4, 2026, and is still enjoying playing in the NHL.
Mitch Marner (illness) will play against Buffalo on Tuesday, not missing any playing time. He has amassed 16 goals, 59 points, and 118 shots on net across 59 appearances this season. Marner is expected to occupy a top-six role and see time on the top power-play unit for the Vegas Golden Knights.
Shea Theodore (illness) will play Tuesday versus the Sabres, after being considered questionable. He appears healthy enough to handle his usual top-four role for the Vegas Golden Knights. The defenseman has been limited to just one assist over his last 10 outings and will look to get his offense back on track.
Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas will not play Tuesday against the Mammoth due to personal reasons, as reported by Sammi Silber of The Hockey News. He will have several days to address the matter before the Capitals' next game on Saturday in Boston. In his absence, Hendrix Lapierre is expected to be in the lineup, and Connor McMichael will move into a second-line role.
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (illness) will miss Tuesday's game against Nashville, marking his second consecutive absence. Earlier, he was a game-time decision, taking warmups. The 28-year-old blueliner remains day-to-day ahead of Thursday's matchup against Florida. This season, Werenski has amassed 20 goals, 65 points, 195 shots on net, and 68 blocked shots across 54 appearances.
Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen will start in goal on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. This marks the second half of a back-to-back for the Predators, following Juuse Saros's start in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings. Annunen's last start was a win against the Blackhawks last Thursday, where he stopped 21 of 23 shots.
Anaheim Ducks rookie winger Beckett Sennecke has notched 49 points (19-30=49) in 59 games, placing him on a 68-point pace, which would be a franchise rookie record. Drafted third overall in 2024, he's made monumental leaps in development, driving play and utilizing his dynamic puck skills. Sennecke is a strong Calder Trophy finalist candidate, though Matthew Schaefer is expected to win. He will face Schaefer's Islanders and Demidov's Canadiens soon.
The Vancouver Canucks have recalled defenceman Victor Mancini from the AHL in preparation for Wednesday's home game against the Carolina Hurricanes. This recall comes as Tyler Myers is held out for roster management and Pierre-Olivier Joseph is sidelined with an upper-body injury. Mancini, who had a strong training camp, has skated in 10 games for the Canucks this season and has four goals and eight assists in 33 AHL games. He is expected to play, contributing to a younger Canucks D-core.
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph has been placed on regular injured reserve due to an undisclosed upper-body injury. This move coincided with Thatcher Demko being shifted to LTIR and the recall of Victor Mancini from the AHL. Joseph's absence, along with Tyler Myers being held out for roster management, has led to a younger Canucks defensive core.
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers has been held out of the lineup due to roster management reasons. This move coincides with Pierre-Olivier Joseph being out with an upper-body injury, leading to the recall of Victor Mancini from the AHL. The Canucks' D-core is getting younger, with Mancini, Tom Willander, Zeev Buium, and Elias Pettersson all under 24.
Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (illness) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, missing his fourth consecutive game against the Calgary Flames. While he is eligible to return once healthy, his exact return timeline is unclear, though he was previously expected back before Friday's game vs. Colorado. Wyatt Johnston and Matt Duchene will continue to fill top-two center roles. Hintz has compiled 15 goals, 44 points, 125 shots on net, and 58 hits in 52 appearances this season.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj, 25, is reportedly generating interest from a Western Conference club, specifically the Calgary Flames, as the 2026 NHL trade deadline approaches. The Flames, in a rebuilding phase, see Xhekaj as a young talent with good upside who could potentially secure consistent playing time and even a second-pairing role. However, trading Xhekaj, a physical defenseman, carries risk for the Canadiens, who may prefer to retain him for potential playoff contention.
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves will be in goal at home versus the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. The 24-year-old netminder will look to bounce back from his last outing, where he gave up four goals on 26 shots (.846 save percentage) in a loss to the Islanders on Saturday. Greaves has been splitting the workload with Elvis Merzlikins, a trend expected to continue.
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (hip) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday. This move was anticipated after the team announced on January 27 that he would be shut down for the season. Demko will continue to rehab his injury, having posted an 8-10-1 record with a 2.90 GAA and an .895 save percentage across 20 games this season. The move coincided with Pierre-Olivier Joseph being placed on regular IR.
