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Anthony Mantha scored for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the New York Rangers, but his goal was disallowed due to goalie interference. He also failed to score in the shootout, which the Rangers won 3-2. Mantha has 21 goals this season.
Braden Schneider took an early penalty 1:28 into the first period of the game between the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins capitalized on the power play with a goal from Anthony Mantha.
Erik Karlsson was involved in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 3-2 shootout loss to the New York Rangers. He provided an assist on Anthony Mantha's disallowed goal in the first period. The Penguins lost their shootout advantage after Vincent Trocheck scored the winning goal for the Rangers.
Kevin Lankinen is expected to start in net for the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday in their road game against the Kraken. This marks his return after the Olympic break. Despite not playing in the Olympics, he has a 7-19-4 record this season with a 3.67 GAA and .876 save percentage in 30 games. The Kraken have scored only two goals in their first two games post-break, offering Lankinen a good opportunity for a win.
Lukas Dostal is expected to start at home for the Anaheim Ducks against Calgary on Sunday. He has won his last four starts, despite a 3.43 GAA in that span. This season, Dostal holds a 23-13-2 record with a 3.00 GAA and .895 save percentage over 40 appearances. Calgary is tied for 29th in the league in goals per game, averaging just 2.53.
Connor Hellebuyck is slated to start in goal for the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday in their road game against San Jose. He is coming off a 35-save performance in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to Anaheim. This season, Hellebuyck has a 13-16-8 record with a 2.84 GAA and .899 save percentage across 37 games. San Jose averages 3.04 goals per game.
Joey Daccord was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he will start in net for the Seattle Kraken's home game against Vancouver on Saturday. He made 28 saves in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Dallas. Daccord's season record is 16-13-5 with a 2.84 GAA, .902 save percentage, and two shutouts in 34 games. Vancouver ranks tied for 29th in the league with 2.53 goals per game.
Frederik Andersen is slated to start in goal for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. Andersen has a 0-0-2 record in his last two starts, allowing seven goals on 64 shots. His season record stands at 7-10-5 with a 3.26 goals-against average and an .871 save percentage over 22 appearances. Detroit's offense ranks 20th in the league, averaging 2.95 goals per game in the 2025-26 season.
Andrei Kuzmenko has undergone surgery for a torn meniscus in his knee and has been placed on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Kings. The forward is considered week-to-week, with a potential for a lengthy absence. Kuzmenko has recorded 13 goals and 25 points in 52 games during the 2025-26 season. The Kings recalled defenseman Angus Booth from AHL Ontario to fill the roster spot vacated by Kuzmenko's IR placement.
Yaroslav Askarov will start in net for the San Jose Sharks Saturday against Edmonton. This marks his second start since the Olympic break and fourth consecutive. The 23-year-old netminder has been winless in his last four outings, posting an .874 save percentage. This season, Askarov holds a 17-16-2 record with a 3.52 GAA and .888 save percentage across 36 appearances. He faces a challenging matchup against the Oilers, who rank third in the NHL for goals per game.
Luke Hughes (shoulder) has been activated from long-term injured reserve Saturday by the New Jersey Devils. Following a 10-game absence, Hughes is expected to return to the lineup against St. Louis. In a corresponding move, Colton White was returned to AHL Utica. This season, the defenseman has recorded five goals, 26 points, 104 shots on net, and 39 blocked shots in 49 appearances.
Joseph Woll will start in goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs at home against Ottawa on Saturday. This season, Woll holds a 13-8-4 record with two shutouts, a 2.92 GAA, and a .909 save percentage through 26 appearances. In his only previous start against Ottawa on Dec. 27, he stopped 26 of 31 shots in a 7-5 victory. The Senators currently rank 13th in the NHL, averaging 3.26 goals per game.
The St. Louis Blues have sent former Senators forward Mathieu Joseph to the AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds after he cleared NHL waivers. Joseph has 11 points in 39 games for the Blues this season. His $2.95 million AAV price tag may have deterred interest.
Roope Hintz (illness) will miss his second consecutive game Saturday against Nashville. He skated on his own but remains out. Hintz has accumulated 15 goals, 44 points, 125 shots, and 58 hits in 52 appearances this season. Despite missing the game, he is expected to travel with the Dallas Stars for their upcoming two-game road trip against Vancouver and Calgary on Monday and Tuesday.
Noah Dobson is predicted to record at least one assist tonight against the Washington Capitals. Dobson has 40 points this season, including 28 assists, and has cashed the Over in assists in four of his last six games. He has been a strong playmaker for the Montreal Canadiens.
Pierre-Luc Dubois powered the offense with two goals and an assist in Friday's 3-2 win against the Golden Knights. The 27-year-old center scored back-to-back goals early in the second period and contributed to Jakob Chychrun's game-winner. Since returning from abdominal surgery before the Olympic break, Dubois has accumulated three goals and five points in three games.
Jake Oettinger was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate, confirming he will start in net for the Dallas Stars against Nashville on Saturday. Oettinger is currently on a six-game winning streak, despite allowing 18 goals on 132 shots (.864 SV%) during this stretch. For the season, he holds a 23-10-4 record with a 2.73 GAA and an .897 save percentage across 37 appearances. The Predators rank 21st in NHL scoring, averaging 2.93 goals per game.
Linus Ullmark is slated to start in goal for the Ottawa Senators on the road against Toronto on Saturday. He is coming off an 18-save performance in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to Detroit. This season, Ullmark holds a 16-8-6 record with a 2.82 GAA and an .884 save percentage through 31 appearances. Toronto is currently tied for 14th in the league, averaging 3.22 goals per game.
Cam Talbot is confirmed to start in goal for the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes. This will be his first start in 37 days, with his last full game on Jan. 22, though he did appear in relief on Jan. 31. So far this season, Talbot holds an 11-7-3 record with a 3.00 GAA and an .892 save percentage over 24 appearances. The Hurricanes are a strong offensive team, ranking sixth in the NHL with 3.41 goals per game.
Andrei Vasilevskiy will patrol the home crease for the Tampa Bay Lightning against Buffalo on Saturday. He boasts a 17-0-1 record in his last 18 starts with a 1.90 GAA and .925 save percentage. Overall, Vasilevskiy is 28-7-3 with a 2.11 GAA and .920 save percentage across 38 starts this season. The Sabres rank ninth in NHL scoring, averaging 3.34 goals per contest, presenting a significant challenge for the Lightning netminder.
