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Tuesday, February 3

Darren Raddysh scores late equalizer, contributes to Lightning's OT win

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Darren Raddysh, a key offensive defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning, forced overtime by scoring with 26 seconds left in regulation against the Buffalo Sabres. He finished the game with a goal and an assist in the 4-3 overtime victory. Raddysh has been averaging more than a point per game and generating shots at a high clip, with 3.8 shots on 7.9 attempts over his last 10 games. He quarterbacked the top power play and saw steady minutes, even with Victor Hedman's return, facing a favorable matchup against the Sabres.

Trevor Zegras assists Drysdale's game-winning power-play goal

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Trevor Zegras recorded an assist on Jamie Drysdale's power-play goal, which proved to be the game-winner in the Philadelphia Flyers' 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. Zegras's pass set up Drysdale's one-timer, helping the Flyers snap a four-game losing streak. This assist was a key offensive contribution in a much-needed win for Philadelphia.

Jamie Drysdale snaps goal drought with power-play game-winner

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Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play, snapping a 20-game streak without a goal, to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 lead and ultimately the game-winner in their 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. He one-timed a pass from Trevor Zegras past Clay Stevenson with 5:23 left in the third period. This crucial goal helped the Flyers end a four-game losing streak and regain momentum, with Drysdale noting the team's effort to get back on track.

Clay Stevenson makes 18 saves in Capitals' 4-2 loss to Flyers

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Clay Stevenson made his third straight start and second in two nights, defending the road net against the Philadelphia Flyers. He stopped 18 of 21 shots in the Capitals' 4-2 loss, which snapped Washington's three-game winning streak. Stevenson had won his previous two outings, stopping 48 of 52 shots, including a 29-save performance in Monday's 4-1 victory over the Islanders. Despite his recent strong form, he was beaten by Jamie Drysdale, Owen Tippett, and Carl Grundstrom, as Philadelphia's offense found its stride.

Dan Vladar makes 26 saves, snaps Flyers' losing streak with 4-2 win

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Dan Vladar started in goal for the Philadelphia Flyers against the Capitals, making 26 saves to secure a 4-2 victory and snap the team's four-game losing streak. Despite entering the game winless in his last six appearances (0-2-2 record with a 3.22 GAA), Vladar carried the Flyers through key moments with crucial stops, especially in the first period. He remains the team's No. 1 option with Samuel Ersson (lower body) injured and is still expected to reach the 20-win mark for the first time in his NHL career.

Scott Mayfield takes early penalty against Penguins

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Scott Mayfield was assessed an early penalty for hooking Egor Chinakhov, resulting in a power play for the Pittsburgh Penguins during the Islanders' 5-4 overtime victory. The Islanders successfully killed the penalty, preventing an early deficit. This was a smart penalty to take, as Chinakhov was in a prime scoring position.

Skinner stops 18 shots in Penguins' overtime loss to Islanders

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Stuart Skinner started for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the New York Islanders, stopping 18 shots in a 5-4 overtime loss. This performance comes after an impressive run since his December 12th trade to the Penguins, where he posted an 8-1-0 record with a 2.01 GAA and a .917 SV% over his last nine games. However, he allowed a rebound that led to Bo Horvat's first goal and was beaten by Horvat on an overtime breakaway. The Olympic break is noted as coming at a good time for Skinner after this outing.

Captain Jordan Staal scores game-winning goal in Hurricanes' 4-3 victory

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Captain Jordan Staal scored his 14th goal of the season, a go-ahead marker with roughly five minutes left in the third period, to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3. Staal fired a perfect shot into the upper right corner after a neutral-zone turnover. He also led the team with six hits. This game-winner secured a victory in the Hurricanes' final home game before the Olympic break, extending their point streak to nine games.

Nikolaj Ehlers assists Jordan Staal's game-winning goal

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Nikolaj Ehlers made a beautiful pass to spring Jordan Staal, who scored the go-ahead goal with roughly five minutes left, helping the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3. Ehlers came up with the puck after a neutral-zone turnover and sent it ahead to Staal at the blue line, leading to the game-winner in the Hurricanes' final home game before the Olympic break. His play was crucial in securing the victory.

Kraken's Grubauer Returns to Net Tuesday Against Ducks

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Philipp Grubauer is slated to start in goal for the Seattle Kraken against the Ducks on Tuesday. This marks his return to the net after being on the bench for the previous two games. Grubauer has won two of his last three starts, though he previously lost to the Ducks on January 23rd, allowing three goals on 30 shots. In January, he posted a 5-2-2 record with a 2.21 GAA and a .921 save percentage across nine appearances.

Ducks' Dostal Starts Tuesday, Riding Seven-Win Streak

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Lukas Dostal is confirmed to start in goal for the Anaheim Ducks at home against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. Dostal has been in strong form, winning seven of his last eight games and recording an impressive .930 save percentage during that span. The Kraken enter the game having won four straight, though their last loss was a 4-2 defeat to the Ducks on January 23rd, a game Dostal started, stopping 20 of 22 shots.

Gabe Perreault seeks growth amid Rangers' struggles, eyes larger role

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Gabe Perreault, the 20-year-old winger selected 23rd overall in 2023, is seeking lessons during the Rangers' challenging season. Since January 14th, he has recorded just one assist and no goals over his past eight games, with the team losing seven of those matches. Despite the team's struggles, Perreault sees this as an opportunity to learn and grow. Having made his NHL debut last season, he is expected to stick with the team and take on a larger role as the Rangers retool their roster and potentially trade veteran players like Artemi Panarin.

Ryan Johnson emerges as potential candidate for Nashville Predators GM role

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Ryan Johnson, currently the Assistant General Manager for the Vancouver Canucks and General Manager of the Abbotsford Canucks, has been listed as a potential candidate for the open General Manager position with the Nashville Predators. Johnson has a strong track record, having led the AHL Canucks to a Calder Cup victory in 2025 and guiding Abbotsford to the playoffs in all four of its seasons. He is recognized for developing NHL talent and is considered part of the "next generation" of NHL executives.

Andrei Vasilevskiy Starts Against Hot Sabres After Shaky Outing

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Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is set to guard the home net against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, according to Benjamin Pierce. Vasilevskiy boasts an impressive record, winning 14 of his last 15 starts with a 1.89 GAA and a .922 save percentage. However, his most recent victory saw him allow five goals on 34 shots against the Bruins. He faces a challenging matchup as the Sabres enter the game with a strong 7-2-1 record over their last 10 contests.

Brennan Othmann embraces opportunity with Rangers, scores first NHL goal

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Brennan Othmann sees the New York Rangers' retooling plan as an opportunity to prove himself, having carved out a more permanent role and playing in 10 consecutive games since his latest call-up. After a frustrating 2024-25 season with no NHL goals, the 23-year-old forward scored his first NHL goal on January 17th in a 6-3 win against the Flyers. Othmann, who had a five-game point streak in the AHL before his call-up, is mostly playing a third-line role and on the second power-play unit, expecting continued opportunities with the team's focus on the future.

Markstrom Starts Tuesday vs. Columbus After 27-Save Win

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Jacob Markstrom is set to patrol the home crease for the New Jersey Devils against Columbus on Tuesday. He is coming off a strong 27-save performance in Thursday's 3-2 overtime victory over Nashville. This season, Markstrom holds a 15-12-1 record with a 3.24 GAA and an .881 save percentage through 29 appearances. He will face a Columbus team that is tied for 17th in the league with 3.09 goals per game.

Reimer to Start Against Hurricanes on Road Tuesday

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James Reimer will protect the road goal for the Ottawa Senators against the Hurricanes on Tuesday. He holds a 2-2-1 record over his first five outings with the Senators. His most recent game was a 5-2 win over the Avalanche, where he faced just 18 shots. However, Reimer previously lost to the Hurricanes, giving up four goals on 19 shots, indicating a potentially challenging matchup ahead.

Sam Bennett suffers upper-body injury, named Olympic replacement for Cirelli

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Sam Bennett exited Monday's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres after the first period with an upper-body injury and did not return, logging only 5:11 of ice time. Updates are pending on his condition. Despite his injury, Bennett, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy as 2025 playoff MVP, has been named an Olympic injury replacement for Anthony Cirelli on Team Canada. This injury adds to the Florida Panthers' growing list of sidelined players, leaving them without starting centers.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen replaced on Finland's Olympic roster due to injury

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Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has been replaced on Finland's Olympic roster due to a lower-body injury, preventing him from participating in the upcoming Winter Olympics. Boston's Joonas Korpisalo will take his spot. The Sabres were without Luukkonen in their recent game against the Lightning. This unfortunate setback means he will miss the Milan Cortina Games, a significant blow for both the player and his national team.

Joonas Korpisalo named injury replacement for Finland's Olympic roster

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Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo has been named as an injury replacement for Finland's Olympic roster. He will take the place of Buffalo's Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who is sidelined due to injury. This call-up provides Korpisalo with an opportunity to represent his country at the upcoming Winter Olympics, a significant moment in his career. He will join the Finnish national team for the Milan Cortina Games.