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Mikael Granlund will miss Friday's game against the Jets due to an upper-body injury. This marks his second consecutive absence. The 34-year-old forward was considered day-to-day, and there's a possibility he could return as soon as Sunday against the Flames. The Ducks will dress seven defensemen due to Troy Terry also being unavailable.
Troy Terry will not play in Friday's game against the Jets due to an undisclosed injury. He saw limited ice time on Wednesday, recording one assist. Defenseman Drew Helleson is expected to replace him in the lineup as a seventh blueliner. Terry previously missed time in January with an upper-body injury.
Lukas Dostal is scheduled to start in goal for the Anaheim Ducks' home game against the Jets on Friday. Dostal allowed five goals on 27 shots in his last outing against the Oilers. With Petr Mrazek sidelined for the season, Dostal is expected to handle a significant workload, with Ville Husso serving as his backup.
Jesper Wallstedt will start in goal for Friday's road game against the Mammoth. He was pressed into duty late in Thursday's win after Filip Gustavsson (illness) couldn't finish. With Gustavsson healthy enough to back up, the Wild aim to establish a rotation to keep Wallstedt playing regularly.
Filip Gustavsson is expected to serve as the backup goaltender for Jesper Wallstedt in Friday's game against the Mammoth. Gustavsson, who was ill Thursday but earned a win, has a 21-9-6 record with a 2.60 GAA and .909 save percentage this season. While he's on the bench Friday, he remains the Wild's more experienced goalie and may see a slight majority of playing time moving forward.
Steven Stamkos has refuted reports suggesting he would waive his no-move clause, stating he has had "zero" trade talks with GM Barry Trotz and has no interest in leaving the Nashville Predators. The 36-year-old forward leads the team with 29 goals this season and is committed to playing meaningful games with the Predators as they contend for a playoff spot.
John Gibson delivered another strong performance, stopping 26 shots in the Detroit Red Wings' 2-1 overtime win against the Ottawa Senators. Since December 1st, Gibson has gone 19-5 with a 1.89 GAA and four shutouts, solidifying his status as one of the NHL's top goaltenders. His acquisition from Anaheim has been pivotal for Detroit's success this season.
Stuart Skinner is generating trade buzz, with reports indicating his name has surfaced in discussions. As an impending UFA, the Penguins may look to move him. The Anaheim Ducks could target Skinner to upgrade their backup goaltending, especially with Petr Mrazek injured. The Ottawa Senators also emerge as a possibility, needing a potential tandem partner for Linus Ullmark amidst their own goaltending struggles.
Warren Foegele has been listed eighth on The Athletic's top 50 trade board, signaling potential movement for the Los Angeles Kings winger. With Artemi Panarin's arrival and Foegele's reduced production this season (7 goals, 9 points), GM Ken Holland has hinted at trading him. Foegele's speed and forechecking ability are noted, despite a down year compared to his career-best 2025-26 season.
Tyler Seguin of the Dallas Stars will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season and the entire playoffs due to a knee injury. The Stars have secured full cap relief for Seguin, who finished the season with seven goals and 17 points in 27 games. This marks the second consecutive season Seguin has faced significant time off due to injury. His contract extends through 2026-27, indicating a likely return next season.
Connor Murphy has been ranked 13th on The Hockey News' NHL Trade Deadline Board, identifying him as a prime trade candidate. The steady, right-shot defenseman is expected to draw significant interest from contending teams. With the Blackhawks' defensive prospect pool and Murphy being a pending UFA, a trade seems likely, potentially fetching a second-round pick or more.
Mikko Rantanen of the Dallas Stars is expected to be sidelined for more than two weeks due to a lower-body injury sustained on February 20 while playing for Finland. The 29-year-old forward has accumulated 20 goals and 69 points in 54 appearances for the Stars during the 2025-26 season. This update suggests he will miss additional time beyond the initial two-week minimum prognosis.
The New York Rangers have claimed forward Tye Kartye off waivers from the Seattle Kraken. The Kraken placed Kartye, who has struggled offensively in recent seasons with six goals and 13 points last year and three goals and eight points this year, on waivers to make roster space. He was previously an undrafted free agent signing who had a strong AHL rookie season and contributed 11 goals and 20 points in his NHL rookie season.
Eduards Tralmaks, a forward for the Grand Rapids Griffins, stood out for Latvia at the Olympics, recording three goals and an assist in four games. His performance, including a key goal in Latvia's win over Germany, drew attention from NHL observers like Elliotte Friedman. Tralmaks, on a one-year deal, could become a trade candidate for the Red Wings or explore free agency for an NHL opportunity.
Ilya Mikheyev is reportedly available on the trade market for the Chicago Blackhawks, despite prior extension talks. Friedman suggests Mikheyev is 'out there.' The Blackhawks are considering trading him or potentially extending him. Mikheyev, 31, offers valuable even-strength scoring (15-20 goals) and is a top penalty killer, making him attractive to contenders.
Karel Vejmelka is expected to start in net for the Utah Mammoth on Friday against the Minnesota Wild. Vejmelka has a 27-15-2 record with a 2.61 GAA and a .901 save percentage across 45 games this season. The Wild are tenth in the NHL in scoring, averaging 3.34 goals per game.
Akira Schmid will defend the net for the Vegas Golden Knights against Washington on Friday. This marks his first start following the NHL layoff. In nine appearances since the new year, Schmid has posted a 5-2-2 record with a 2.59 goals-against average and a .894 save percentage. He previously competed for Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Canadiens blueliner Noah Dobson, 26, scored two goals, including a power-play tally, against his former team, the Islanders, giving Montreal a 2-0 lead. Despite his efforts, the Habs ultimately fell 4-3 in overtime. Dobson extended his point streak to six games, during which he's amassed three goals and nine points. On the season, he now has 12 goals and 40 points in 58 contests.
Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, 18, delivered a historic two-goal performance against the Canadiens, scoring twice in 55 seconds, including a power-play goal, to tie the game and propel New York to a 4-3 overtime win. This pivotal effort solidified his Calder Trophy front-runner status. Schaefer has lit the lamp five times in his last six games, now boasting 41 points (18 goals, 23 assists) in 59 contests, ranking second in rookie goals and third in assists.
Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson scored two goals in Thursday's 4-2 win over Columbus, potting Boston's first and last tallies. His first goal came via a tip-in off Isac Lundestrom, while his second was an empty-netter. This marked Arvidsson's first multi-goal performance of the season. He has been productive since January, registering nine goals and 13 points in his last 17 games.
