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Thursday, February 26

Canadiens Prospect Engstrom Out 4 Weeks with Upper-Body Injury

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Montreal Canadiens prospect Adam Engstrom will be sidelined for at least four weeks with an upper-body injury sustained in a recent Laval Rocket game. The 22-year-old Swedish defenseman, who had 33 points in 40 AHL games and appeared in 11 NHL games this season, was considered the first call-up option for the Canadiens. His absence is a significant blow to the organization, especially given his strong performance and his pairing with David Reinbacher, which was the team's best.

Dobes Confirmed to Start Saturday Against Washington

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Montreal Canadiens' 24-year-old netminder Jakub Dobes is expected to start Saturday's home game against Washington. This follows Sam Montembeault getting the nod for Thursday's game. Dobes has been strong in his last seven appearances, posting a 6-0-1 record with an .886 save percentage, having not suffered a regulation loss during that span. (429 characters)

Merzlikins to Start Thursday's Road Game in Boston

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Columbus Blue Jackets' goalie Elvis Merzlikins will start Thursday's road game against Boston. Prior to the Olympic break, Merzlikins was effective, posting a 5-1-0 record with a 2.03 GAA and a .924 save percentage over his last six starts. He faces a challenging matchup against the Bruins, who rank tied for sixth in the NHL with 3.39 goals per game. (471 characters)

Swayman Resting Thursday, Korpisalo to Start vs. Columbus

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Boston Bruins' Jeremy Swayman will not be in the lineup for Thursday's game against Columbus, taking an extra day of rest after his participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics. Joonas Korpisalo will start in his place, with Michael DiPietro serving as the backup. Swayman is expected to return to action when the Bruins travel to Philadelphia on Saturday. (475 characters)

Silovs to Start Thursday's Home Game Against Devils

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Arturs Silovs was the first goalie off the ice during Thursday's morning skate, indicating he will start the home game against the New Jersey Devils. Silovs, who represented Latvia in the 2026 Winter Olympics, will make the Penguins' first start after the three-week layoff. In his six starts before the break, he posted a 3-1-2 record with a 2.14 GAA and a .922 save percentage. (499 characters)

Bobrovsky Confirmed to Start Thursday vs. Maple Leafs

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Sergei Bobrovsky is slated to start in goal for the Florida Panthers at home against the Maple Leafs on Thursday, as reported by George Richards. Despite coming into the contest well-rested, Bobrovsky has struggled recently, managing only one win in his last five appearances, posting a 1-3-0 record with a 3.54 GAA. He aims to rebound and is still on track to potentially achieve 30 wins for the third consecutive season.

Suzuki Expected to Maintain High Assist Pace Post-Olympics

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Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki, who scored a career-defining goal at the Olympics, is expected to continue his strong offensive pace. Assists account for 73% of his points this season, with 11 helpers in his last 10 games before the break, ranking him 11th in the NHL in assists. The 26-year-old is anticipated to challenge the New York Islanders' defense tonight.

MacKinnon Expected to Play Thursday vs. Wild After Sitting Out

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Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Wild. MacKinnon, who sat out Wednesday's road clash with Utah for non-injury reasons, appears ready to rejoin his teammates. The world-class center has been highly productive recently, recording 10 multi-point games and a combined 32 points over his last 20 outings.

Goncalves Records Three Points, Ties Career High in Lightning Win

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Gage Goncalves delivered a goal and two assists, placing two shots on net, in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Maple Leafs. His goal, which involved dangling past Anthony Stolarz and led to a fight with Oliver Ekman-Larsson, also contributed to Nikita Kucherov's 700th career assist. The 25-year-old forward now has seven goals, 13 assists, 46 shots, and 54 hits in 52 games this season, with his three-point night bringing his total to 20, tying his career high. He's currently on the second unit with Jake Guentzel.

Point Returns from Absence with Two Goals, One Assist in Lightning Win

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Brayden Point made an immediate impact in his return to the Lightning lineup after an 11-game absence, scoring two goals and recording an assist in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over Toronto. He also fired five shots on goal, contributing to 11 total shots. This strong performance marks a promising start to the post-Olympic break for the 29-year-old, who now has 13 goals, 33 points, and 87 shots on net across 38 games this season. Point is centering the Lightning's top line.

Vasilevskiy Extends Win Streak to Nine, Leads Vezina Trophy Race

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Andrei Vasilevskiy secured his ninth consecutive victory in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, stopping 32 of 34 shots. He allowed only two goals in the final four minutes of regulation. This win brings his season record to 28-7-3 with a 2.11 GAA and a .920 save percentage across 38 appearances. The 31-year-old netminder has been dominant with a 17-0-1 stretch and is considered the frontrunner for the Vezina Trophy, on pace for his second 40-plus-win season.

John Tavares' Mental Health Focus Fuels Renaissance with Foundation Efforts

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Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares has actively driven awareness for mental health through his foundation. This dedicated focus on mental well-being is credited with aiding his recent renaissance, highlighting his commitment both on and off the ice.

Wednesday, February 25

Savoie Returns to NHL with Three-Point Performance for Oilers

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Matt Savoie made a significant impact in his return to the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, scoring a power-play goal on four shots and adding two assists in a 6-5 loss to the Ducks. The 22-year-old forward, back after a week in the AHL, appears to have secured a middle-six role. Savoie now has 10 goals and 11 assists for 21 points, along with 83 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, and a minus-2 rating through 59 appearances this season, aiming to provide crucial depth scoring.

Carlsson Dominates in Return from Injury with Three-Point Performance

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Leo Carlsson made a strong return to action for the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday, recording a goal and two assists on four shots in a 6-5 win over the Oilers. This performance came after missing 11 games due to a thigh procedure for a Morel-Lavallee lesion. Carlsson logged 17:16 of ice time and set a new career high in points. He now has 19 goals and 28 assists for 47 points through 45 appearances this season, along with 111 shots on net and a plus-3 rating, recapturing his early-season form.

Byfield Nets Two Goals in Kings' Loss to Golden Knights

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Quinton Byfield scored two goals on four shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Golden Knights. Byfield had a power-play goal in the first period and an even-strength tally in the third. The 23-year-old has four goals over his last five games, bringing his season totals to 13 goals, 32 points, 119 shots on net, 42 hits, 31 blocked shots, and a minus-5 rating across 56 appearances.

Celebrini Returns to Sharks After Record Olympic Performance, Eyes Playoff Push

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Macklin Celebrini rejoined the San Jose Sharks for practice, fresh off a record-setting performance at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics where he tallied five goals and 10 points in six games, making him the highest-scoring teenager with NHL talent. Despite his individual success, the gold medal loss to the United States (2-1 in OT) remains a bitter memory. Celebrini, who has 81 points in 55 games this season, is now focused on helping the Sharks, who are five points out of a playoff spot with 27 games remaining, secure their first playoff berth since 2019. He noted that playing alongside stars like McDavid and MacKinnon showed him 'where the bar is at.'

Dorofeyev's Two Goals, Including Game-Winner, Lead Golden Knights' Rally

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Pavel Dorofeyev was instrumental in the Vegas Golden Knights' 6-4 victory over the Kings, scoring two goals on four shots, including the game-winner on the power play at 15:59 of the third period. His power-play goal with 4:01 left made it 5-3, capping a five-goal third-period rally. Dorofeyev now has 28 goals and 46 points through 58 appearances this season, with 10 goals and four assists in his last 14 games before the Olympic break. He has cleared 2.5 shots in 11 of his last 13 games without Jack Eichel.

Perfetti Scores Overtime Winner as Jets Edge Canucks 3-2

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Cole Perfetti scored the decisive goal at 1:37 of overtime, off a rebound, to secure a 3-2 victory for the Winnipeg Jets over the Vancouver Canucks. Kyle Connor, returning from the Olympics, and Gabriel Vilardi also contributed goals, while Mark Scheifele registered two assists. Eric Comrie made 21 saves for the Jets. The team is now set to face Anaheim on Friday night, with Olympic gold medalist goalie Connor Hellebucyk expected to rejoin the squad.

Brandon Saad Contributes Goal in Golden Knights' 6-4 Rally Win

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Brandon Saad scored a crucial goal as part of the Vegas Golden Knights' five-goal third-period surge, leading to a 6-4 comeback victory against the Los Angeles Kings. His tally was one of three goals scored in a rapid 4:14 stretch midway through the final frame, helping the short-handed Golden Knights overcome a deficit and spoil Artemi Panarin's debut with the Kings.

Colton Sissons Nets Goal in Golden Knights' Third Period Comeback

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Colton Sissons was part of the Vegas Golden Knights' explosive third-period offense, scoring one of three goals within a 4:14 span that propelled the team to a 6-4 rally victory over the Los Angeles Kings. The Golden Knights' five-goal third period spoiled Artemi Panarin's LA debut and secured a significant win despite playing without several key Olympians.