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Tuesday, March 3

Sabres, Canadiens, & Utah Mammoth Pursue Robert Thomas; Blues Demand High Price

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St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas, 26, is drawing significant trade interest from multiple teams, including the Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, and Utah Mammoth, as the March 6 trade deadline nears. Talks with the Sabres are reportedly "heating up," with Buffalo offering the equivalent of multiple first-rounders. The Blues are demanding a steep price, potentially including prospect Michael Hage and Kaiden Guhle, or three to four first-round picks. Thomas, signed for four more seasons at $8.125M annually, has a complete no-trade clause. He has 12 goals and 35 points in 43 games this season, following two consecutive 80-plus point campaigns. The Blues have not yet asked him to waive his NTC.

Linus Ullmark To Start Tuesday vs. Edmonton

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Linus Ullmark will start in goal for the Ottawa Senators against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. He is coming off a 21-save performance in a win against Toronto. Ullmark has a 17-8-0 record this season with one shutout, a 2.80 GAA, and an .885 save percentage in 32 appearances. Edmonton ranks third in the league with 3.52 goals per game.

J.T. Miller Placed on IR with Upper-Body Injury

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New York Rangers captain J.T. Miller has been placed on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury. He logged 19:23 of ice time against Columbus on Monday, registering an assist, so the timing of the injury is unclear. The 32-year-old center is in a seven-game goal drought but has five assists in that span. Miller will miss at least the next three games.

Ilya Sorokin To Start Thursday vs. Kings

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Ilya Sorokin is scheduled to start in goal for the New York Islanders against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday. This start comes after David Rittich plays Wednesday. Sorokin has won his last four starts, stopping 103 of 114 shots. He holds a 22-13-2 record with six shutouts, a 2.47 GAA, and a .915 save percentage in 37 appearances. The Kings average 2.52 goals per game.

David Rittich Set to Start Wednesday vs. Ducks

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David Rittich will start in net for the New York Islanders against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. This start is part of a back-to-back for the Islanders, with Ilya Sorokin starting Thursday. Rittich is coming off a 29-save performance in a win over Florida. He has a 13-8-3 record this season with a 2.63 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 24 games. The Ducks average 3.25 goals per game.

Elias Pettersson Linked to Detroit Trade Rumors

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Elias Pettersson, 27, is reportedly being explored by the Vancouver Canucks for a trade, with the Detroit Red Wings showing aggressive pursuit. Despite signing an eight-year, $11.6M AAV contract, his production has dipped from a projected 50-point pace, down from his previous 100-point seasons. Detroit possesses the draft capital and prospects to construct a significant package for the center.

Alex Lyon Set to Start Against Vegas

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Alex Lyon is slated to start in net for the Buffalo Sabres' home game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday. Lyon has a strong recent record, winning five of his last seven starts. He holds a 15-8-2 record this season with a 2.69 GAA and a .913 save percentage in 28 appearances. Vegas averages 3.30 goals per game.

Jakub Dobes To Guard Net vs. Sharks

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Jakub Dobes will start in goal for the Montreal Canadiens' road game against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. Dobes had a strong performance in his last start, making 27 saves in a 6-2 win. He is 9-0-2 with a 2.59 GAA and .902 save percentage since December 9th. The Sharks have scored eight goals in their last three games.

Kucherov Second in MVP Odds Race

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Nikita Kucherov is second in the 2025-26 NHL MVP odds at +255, trailing leader Nathan MacKinnon (-190). Kucherov won the Hart Trophy in the 2018-19 season. Historically, right wingers have won the MVP award 18 times.

Spencer Knight To Start Against Jets

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Spencer Knight is scheduled to start in goal for the Chicago Blackhawks' road game against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Knight is currently on a three-game losing streak, but has maintained a 2.73 GAA during that span. Despite team struggles, he is projected to reach 20 wins for the first time in his career.

Connor Murphy Traded to Edmonton Oilers

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The Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Connor Murphy to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for a second-round pick. Murphy, a pending UFA, was a subject of trade rumors. The Blackhawks have recalled Ethan Del Mastro to fill the roster spot. Murphy had been with the Blackhawks since the 2017-18 season.

Troy Terry Continues Recovery From Injury

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Troy Terry is still recovering from an upper-body injury and will miss Tuesday's home game against the Colorado Avalanche. This marks his third consecutive absence. It is uncertain if he will be available for Wednesday's game against the Islanders.

Yaroslav Askarov To Start vs. Canadiens

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Yaroslav Askarov is expected to start in goal for the San Jose Sharks' home game against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. Askarov is coming off a 20-save win against Edmonton. He has a 18-16-2 record this season with a 3.53 GAA and .887 save percentage in 37 games. Montreal averages 3.49 goals per game.

Lukas Dostal Starts at Home vs. Avalanche

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Lukas Dostal will start in net for the Anaheim Ducks' home game against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. Dostal has won his last five starts, though he has allowed three goals in three of those games. He has one loss in his last 12 appearances, with a 2.35 GAA and .917 save percentage. Colorado is on the second night of a back-to-back.

Kadri Reunion with Avalanche Gaining Traction

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Talks between the Calgary Flames and Colorado Avalanche regarding Nazem Kadri are intensifying. Kadri, who has expressed a desire to join a contender, is seen as a potential upgrade for Colorado's third-line center position. The Avalanche have cap space after trading Samuel Girard. Kadri played a key role in Colorado's 2022 Stanley Cup win and has term remaining on his contract.

Vasilevskiy To Start in Minnesota

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Andrei Vasilevskiy will start in goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning's road game against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. Vasilevskiy's nine-game winning streak ended Saturday after allowing five goals on 14 shots. He has a 28-8-3 record with two shutouts, a .916 save percentage, and a 2.22 GAA in 39 games this season. The Wild have scored only three goals in their last two games.

Filip Gustavsson To Start In Net Tuesday

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Filip Gustavsson is set to start in goal for the Minnesota Wild against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. Gustavsson made 21 saves on 23 shots in his last outing, a 3-1 loss to St. Louis. He holds a 21-10-6 record this season with a 2.58 GAA and .909 save percentage. Tampa Bay's offense ranks second in the league, averaging 3.53 goals per game.

Mark Stone Out Tuesday With Upper-Body Injury

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Mark Stone (upper body) will not play Tuesday in Buffalo and is considered day-to-day. He was injured Sunday in Pittsburgh and will miss the first half of the Golden Knights' back-to-back. Given his injury history, it's unlikely he'll play Wednesday in Detroit. Alexander Holtz is expected to draw into the lineup in Stone's absence.

Akira Schmid To Start Against Buffalo

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Akira Schmid is expected to start in goal Tuesday against Buffalo. He is coming off a 27-save performance in a 3-2 loss to Washington. Schmid's season record is 16-7-6 with two shutouts, a 2.55 GAA, and an .895 save percentage in 30 appearances. Buffalo averages 3.38 goals per game this season.

Dustin Wolf Faces Tough Dallas Assignment

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Dustin Wolf will start in goal Tuesday against Dallas. Wolf has alternated wins and losses in his last four starts, posting a .940 save percentage and 1.77 GAA during that span. He faces a red-hot Stars team on the second night of a back-to-back, while the Flames are rested since Sunday.