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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.
Jeremy Swayman is expected to start Saturday's road game against Philadelphia for the Boston Bruins. He sat out Thursday's 4-2 win over Columbus as a non-roster player after representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics but is now back on the active roster. Swayman has posted a 22-12-3 record with one shutout, a 2.92 GAA, and a .903 save percentage across 38 appearances for the Bruins this season. Philadelphia is tied for 22nd in the league with 2.86 goals per game.
Jet Greaves was the first goalie off the ice after morning practice and is expected to defend the home cage for the Columbus Blue Jackets versus the Islanders on Saturday. Greaves will look for his fifth straight win, currently holding an 18-12-6 record with two shutouts, a 2.62 GAA, and a .910 save percentage over 37 contests this season. The Islanders are 22nd in NHL scoring, generating 2.86 goals per game, which could allow Greaves to extend his impressive streak.
Moritz Seider and the Detroit Red Wings are preparing for a difficult road game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Both teams, ranked among the top five in the Eastern Conference by points percentage, recently secured wins after the Olympic break. Detroit is currently battling in a tough Atlantic Division. Their last game against Carolina on January 12 was an entertaining overtime victory for the Red Wings, marked by a controversial no-call.
Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings are set to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, presenting a challenging matchup. Both teams, among the top five in the Eastern Conference by points percentage, are coming off wins post-Olympic break. The Red Wings are navigating a competitive Atlantic Division. The last encounter between these teams on January 12 saw Detroit win in overtime after a controversial no-call, suggesting another compelling game is expected.
Bobby Brink of the Philadelphia Flyers has significantly increased his shot volume since Tyson Foerster's injury, a trend expected to persist against the Boston Bruins. Prior to Foerster's absence, Brink averaged 1.5 shots on 2.5 attempts at home; post-injury, he's up to 1.8 shots on 3.6 attempts, exceeding 1.5 shots in 62% of games. In favorable home matchups against bottom-10 shot suppression teams, he's averaged 2.6 shots on 4.4 attempts, clearing the 1.5 shot line every time. The Bruins have allowed the third-most shots to wingers recently.
Adam Fox, an elite offensive defenseman for the New York Rangers, is projected to play a key offensive role against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Despite a slow start and team struggles, Fox has accumulated 28 points in 31 games, maintaining a 70+ point pace. He's recorded points in 10 of his last 15 games, including against top teams, and has 9 points in his last 9 games against top-10 goal-allowed teams like Pittsburgh. Fox quarterbacks the Rangers' top power play, which is 3-for-7 against Pittsburgh this season. He also has a strong shooting history versus the Penguins, with multiple shots in 7 of their last 9 meetings.
San Jose Sharks forward Kiefer Sherwood, acquired last month from Vancouver, is back in trade rumors. The Sharks are reportedly open to trading the pending unrestricted free agent if they cannot secure a contract extension. Potential landing spots include the Tampa Bay Lightning, who need an impactful middle-six winger and could acquire Sherwood at an affordable price, and the Colorado Avalanche, who were previously linked to him and could pursue him again to boost their forward group for the playoffs. Sherwood is a 30-year-old gritty winger.
Beckett Sennecke shined in the Ducks' 5-4 OT win over the Jets, notching three assists, three shots, three hits, and a plus-2 rating. He set up Chris Kreider's game-winning goal in overtime and contributed two helpers in the third period. The rookie has found a groove with four goals and six assists over his last seven outings. Sennecke now boasts 19 goals, 29 assists, 134 shots, 67 hits, 36 PIM, and a minus-4 rating in 58 appearances this season, maintaining a top-six role with power-play time.
Clayton Keller scored a goal on two shots and added two assists in the Utah Mammoth's 5-2 victory over the Wild. This performance extends his point streak to four games, during which he has tallied two goals and six assists. The 27-year-old forward has also secured a power-play helper in each of his last three outings. Through 59 appearances in a top-line role, Keller now boasts 18 goals, 40 assists, 17 power-play points, 159 shots on net, and a plus-22 rating.
Lawson Crouse scored two goals on five shots and added three hits in the Utah Mammoth's 5-2 win against the Wild. His first goal served as the game-winner, followed by an insurance tally in the third period. Crouse has accumulated three goals and two assists over four outings in February, playing a top-line role at even strength. He now has 16 goals, 31 points, 99 shots on net, 151 hits, and a plus-21 rating through 58 appearances, on pace for over 40 points and potentially 200 hits this season.
Pavel Mintyukov scored a third-period goal for the Anaheim Ducks, contributing to their 5-4 overtime victory against the Winnipeg Jets. His goal, along with those from Leo Carlsson and Ryan Poehling, helped the Ducks take a 4-3 lead in the final period. The Ducks ultimately secured the win with an overtime goal from Chris Kreider, extending their impressive home winning streak to seven games.
Leo Carlsson scored a third-period goal for the Anaheim Ducks, contributing to their 5-4 overtime victory against the Winnipeg Jets. His goal, alongside those from Pavel Mintyukov and Ryan Poehling, helped the Ducks take a 4-3 lead in the final period. The Ducks eventually secured the win with an overtime goal from Chris Kreider, extending their impressive home winning streak.
