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St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (leg) was activated from injured reserve Sunday and is expected to return to the lineup against Minnesota. This marks his return after a 13-game absence. Prior to his injury, Thomas had accumulated 11 goals, 33 points, 60 shots on net, and 23 blocked shots across 42 appearances this season, providing a significant boost to the Blues' offense.
Edmonton Oilers blueliner Evan Bouchard continued his exceptional offensive surge with a goal and two assists, including a power-play helper, in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Sharks. Since the Olympics, Bouchard has tallied two goals and six points in three games, contributing to an impressive run of six goals and 21 points over his last 10 contests. His 69 points (17 goals, 52 assists) through 61 games this season already surpasses his 2024-25 total of 67 points in 82 games, propelling him past Cale Makar and Zach Werenski to claim the NHL scoring lead among defensemen.
Connor McDavid tallied three assists, including one on the power play, during Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Sharks. The 29-year-old superstar contributed a helper in each period. This performance extends his multi-point streak to three games since returning from the Olympics. McDavid remains a Hart Trophy contender with 35 goals and a league-leading 103 points through 61 games this season for the Edmonton Oilers.
Travis Konecny contributed a goal and an assist in Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Bruins. The 28-year-old winger opened the scoring in the third period and then assisted Jamie Drysdale on the game-winning goal. Konecny has been on a hot streak, recording multi-point performances in seven of his last 13 games, accumulating nine goals and 18 points during that span for the Philadelphia Flyers.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 27 of 30 shots faced in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win against the Blue Jackets, extending his personal win streak to four games. The 30-year-old netminder's strong play in the third period and overtime helped secure the victory. He now boasts a 22-13-2 record with a 2.47 GAA and a .915 save percentage across 37 appearances this season. Sorokin ranks second in save percentage among goalies with 30+ appearances and is a key player for the New York Islanders' playoff push.
Sergei Bobrovsky was the first goalie off the ice at Sunday's morning skate, indicating he is in line to start against the Islanders. The 40-year-old netminder was sharp in his first post-Olympic break start Thursday and will get another opportunity in Florida's first road game after the break. He enters the contest with a 22-17-1 record, a 3.08 GAA, and an .874 save percentage. The Islanders, his opponent, average 2.88 goals per game, ranking 22nd in the NHL.
Tage Thompson scored his 32nd goal of the season in a 6-2 victory over Tampa Bay on Saturday. This goal extended his impressive point streak to seven games, during which he has accumulated eight points (four goals, four assists). Through 60 games this season, Thompson has recorded 32 goals, 31 assists, and 214 shots. He is currently on track to achieve the second-best offensive season of his career, following his 47-goal, 47-assist performance in 2022-23.
Chandler Stephenson delivered a strong performance in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Canucks, scoring a goal on two shots and adding two assists, finishing with a plus-2 rating. He was instrumental in both of the Kraken's first-period goals and contributed to a power-play tally in the third. This outing marked a multi-point effort in three of his last six games and notably snapped an 11-game goal drought. Through 57 appearances, Stephenson has accumulated 14 goals, 39 points (15 on the power play), 73 shots, and 41 blocked shots, pacing for his fifth consecutive 50-point season.
Jordan Eberle delivered a three-point performance in Saturday's 5-1 victory over the Canucks, scoring two goals on three shots and adding a power-play assist, with a plus-2 rating. He was initially credited with a natural hat trick before a scoring change. This strong outing snapped a three-game point drought for Eberle. Through 57 appearances, the 35-year-old winger has recorded 22 goals, 41 points (15 on the power play), 125 shots on net, 41 hits, and 30 blocked shots, maintaining his role as a key top-six forward for Seattle.
Carolina Hurricanes' Taylor Hall scored a goal on two shots and dished two assists, finishing plus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Red Wings. This performance extends his post-Olympic break production to five points in two games, following a five-game pointless drought. The 34-year-old winger, playing in a second-line role, now has 14 goals, 32 points, 99 shots on net, 38 PIM, and a plus-5 rating across 59 appearances this season.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere recorded a goal on two shots, two assists, a plus-2 rating, and two hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Red Wings. This performance ended his longest healthy pointless slump of the season at three games and marked his fifth three-point effort. The 32-year-old now has 10 goals, 41 points (14 on the power play), 91 shots, 45 blocked shots, and a plus-11 rating across 42 appearances, pacing for his third career 50-point season.
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski was honored before Saturday night's game against the Islanders for his contribution to Team USA's gold medal victory in the Winter Olympics. The ceremony recognized his significant role in the team's championship success.
Juuse Saros will start in goal for the Nashville Predators on Saturday against the Dallas Stars. This marks his return after a stint with Finland at the Olympics. Prior to the break, Saros posted a 6-5-2 record with a 3.81 GAA and an .880 save percentage in 14 games. He is considered a risky play despite the Stars missing key players. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis.
Shakir Mukhamadullin scored the game-winning goal midway through the third period, leading the San Jose Sharks to a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. This win ended the Sharks' five-game winless streak. Mukhamadullin beat Connor Ingram with a slap shot. Macklin Celebrini, Michael Misa, Barclay Goodrow, and Alexander Wennberg also scored for San Jose.
Connor Ingram will start Saturday's road game for the Edmonton Oilers in San Jose, marking his third consecutive start. He made 28 saves in a 5-4 loss to the Sharks, who snapped a five-game winless streak. Ingram's season record is 7-5-1 with a 2.58 GAA and .899 save percentage in 15 games. He previously had a 21-save win against the Kings.
Anton Forsberg is expected to start at home against Calgary on Saturday. He has a 0-2-1 record with a 4.54 GAA and .843 save percentage in his last four appearances, bringing his season record to 8-9-5 with a 2.80 GAA and .899 save percentage in 24 games for Los Angeles. The Flames have won three of their last four games.
Dustin Wolf will start in goal for the Calgary Flames on the road against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. He stopped 34 of 35 shots in his last start, a win over the Sharks, coming out of the Olympic break. Devin Cooley is expected to start Sunday against the Ducks.
Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) is slated to play Saturday against Buffalo after being sidelined since February 1st and missing the Olympic Games. He has recorded 15 goals and 35 points in 49 games this season. Cirelli is expected to center the second line with Brandon Hagel and Jake Guentzel. Scott Sabourin might be removed from the lineup if Cirelli plays.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will start in goal for the Buffalo Sabres against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. He won his first start after the Olympic break, returning from a lower-body injury, stopping 27 of 28 shots. Luukkonen will need to stay sharp to maintain a timeshare with Alex Lyon.
Joel Eriksson Ek (face) is expected to play Sunday against St. Louis after receiving good news from a doctor's visit. He was originally doubtful due to a high stick injury sustained Friday. Eriksson Ek has recorded 17 goals, 42 points, 150 shots, and 78 hits in 54 appearances this season. The Wild had recalled Tyler Pitlick from AHL Iowa.
