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Monday, February 2

Brad Marchand (Undisclosed) Out Monday, Possible Return This Week

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Brad Marchand (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Sabres, marking his second consecutive absence after sustaining an injury during Thursday's game against the Blues. Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice indicated there's a chance the 37-year-old forward could return to action later this week. Marchand's final two opportunities to play before the Olympic break are Wednesday against Boston and Thursday against Tampa Bay.

Sergei Bobrovsky Starts Monday vs. Sabres Amidst Recent Cold Spell

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Sergei Bobrovsky was the first goalie off the ice during Monday's morning skate, signaling he will start in goal for the Florida Panthers against the Sabres. This marks his second consecutive start, a first since mid-January, after recently alternating with Daniil Tarasov. Bobrovsky enters the game amidst a cold spell, holding a 1-4-0 record with a 4.00 GAA and a .839 save percentage over his last five outings.

Sunday, February 1

Vasilevskiy Sparks Lightning Comeback with Historic Goalie Fight

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Andrei Vasilevskiy was credited for sparking the Tampa Bay Lightning's historic Stadium Series comeback win over the Bruins on Sunday, participating in the first goalie fight in an NHL outdoor game against Jeremy Swayman. Prior to the game, Vasilevskiy was confirmed to start, entering in top form with five straight wins (0.79 GAA, .965 SV%). The 31-year-old previously secured a 3-2 outdoor win against the Predators on Feb. 26, 2022, making 26 saves. His fight was a key moment in the team's victory.

Swayman Engages in Historic Goalie Fight During Bruins' Stadium Series Loss

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Jeremy Swayman was involved in the first goalie fight in an NHL outdoor game against Andrei Vasilevskiy, an incident the Lightning credited for sparking their historic comeback win over the Bruins on Sunday. Swayman was confirmed to start the Stadium Series game, marking his third consecutive start and first career outdoor appearance. The 27-year-old Bruins goaltender held a 22-12-2 record this season with a 2.87 GAA and a .903 save percentage, aiming for his fourth straight win before the outdoor matchup.

Kreider Tallies Two Goals, Plus-3 in Ducks' Win Over Golden Knights

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Chris Kreider scored two goals and went plus-3 in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights, marking his first multi-point effort since December 7. The Anaheim Ducks winger is warming up with four goals and an assist over his last five contests. He now has 19 goals, 30 points, 96 shots on net, 45 hits, 20 PIM, and a minus-4 rating across 49 appearances, matching his point total from 68 games with the Rangers in 2024-25.

Morgan Geekie extends point streak to 7 games with two goals, assist in outdoor loss

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Boston Bruins forward Morgan Geekie recorded two goals and a power-play assist on three shots, going plus-2 in Sunday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Lightning in the Stadium Series. Despite the Bruins blowing a four-goal lead, Geekie extended his point streak to seven games, during which he has tallied seven goals and four assists. This season, the 27-year-old has amassed 32 goals, 21 helpers, 19 power-play points, 127 shots, 87 hits, and a plus-1 rating across 55 contests, now just one goal shy of his career-high.

Hagel Scores Fastest Outdoor Goal, Notches Three Points in Stadium Series Victory

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Lightning winger Brandon Hagel made history by scoring the fastest goal in NHL outdoor game history, just 11 seconds into Sunday's Stadium Series against the Bruins. He followed up this record-breaking goal with a three-point effort, adding two power-play assists in the 6-5 shootout win. Hagel also recorded six shots, two PIM, three hits, and two blocked shots. This performance snapped a four-game goal drought and pushed him past the 50-point mark for the fourth consecutive season, now with 26 goals and 26 helpers, nine power-play points, 143 shots, and a plus-28 rating in 48 outings.

Kucherov's Four-Point Outburst Fuels Lightning Comeback in Stadium Series

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Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov delivered a dominant four-point performance (one goal, three assists) in Sunday's 6-5 shootout win over the Bruins in the Stadium Series. Two of his assists came on the power play, and his goal completed a crucial four-goal comeback, forcing overtime. Kucherov extended his point streak to eight games, with six multi-point efforts in that span (5 goals, 14 assists). He now boasts 28 goals, 86 points (27 on the power play), 146 shots, and a plus-28 rating through 49 games overall.

Pastrnak Calls Nullified OT Goal 'A Joke' After Bruins Loss

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Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak expressed significant frustration following his team's 6-5 shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Sunday's Stadium Series. Pastrnak publicly criticized the decision to nullify his apparent game-winning goal in overtime, emphatically stating that the ruling was 'a joke.' This controversial call, which resulted from a penalty, directly impacted the outcome of the high-stakes outdoor game, leading to the Bruins' eventual defeat and Pastrnak's strong reaction.

Cirelli Exits Stadium Series Game with Undisclosed Injury

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Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) was ruled out of Sunday's Stadium Series game against Boston after sustaining an injury from a hit by Mark Kastelic in the opening frame. The Tampa Bay Lightning forward is considered day-to-day. His absence leaves the Lightning with 10 forwards for the remainder of the game, with two more games before the Olympic break. The team will monitor his status closely for upcoming games.

McTavish Returns to Ducks Lineup from Upper-Body Injury

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Mason McTavish (upper body) is back in action for the Anaheim Ducks' Sunday home game against the Golden Knights. The 23-year-old forward will center the third line alongside Jeffrey Viel and Cutter Gauthier and is expected to join one of the power-play units. His return provides a boost to the Ducks' offense, as he rejoins the lineup after recovering from an upper-body injury, with Troy Terry also returning.

Dostal Gets Starting Nod for Ducks Against Golden Knights

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Lukas Dostal will start in goal for the Anaheim Ducks' Sunday home game against the Golden Knights. The 25-year-old netminder recently saw his six-game winning streak end despite a strong 24-save performance (.960 SV%) in Vancouver. Over his last seven starts, Dostal has maintained an impressive 1.81 GAA and .934 save percentage, showcasing consistent form for the Ducks, including a 4-3 OT win vs. Vegas on Nov. 22.

Troy Terry Activated from IR, Set to Return Sunday vs. Vegas

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Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry has been activated from injured reserve after recovering from an upper-body injury. He is expected to return to the lineup for Sunday's game against Vegas, having missed the previous 11 contests. This move coincides with Leo Carlsson being placed on IR. Prior to his injury, Terry had compiled 13 goals, 42 points, and 103 shots on net across 43 appearances this season.

Leo Carlsson Placed on IR with Thigh Injury, Out for Olympics

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Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson has been placed on injured reserve due to a thigh injury. This move, a corresponding action to Troy Terry's return, comes after Carlsson missed the last nine games and was already ruled out for the Olympics. The 2026-02-01 update confirms his IR status. Carlsson has been a key contributor this season, recording 44 points (18 goals, 26 assists) in 44 appearances before his injury.

Anton Forsberg Starting Sunday's Road Matchup Against Carolina

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Los Angeles Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg will start Sunday's road game against Carolina, taking the net for the second half of a back-to-back. Darcy Kuemper played in Saturday's win. Forsberg holds a 9-6-4 record with a 2.48 GAA, a .910 save percentage, and one shutout through 20 appearances this season. He faces a tough challenge against Carolina, who rank fifth in the league with 3.41 goals per game.

Brandon Bussi to Start vs. Kings After Becoming Fastest to 20 Wins

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Brandon Bussi is slated to start Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Kings, as reported by Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site. This will be the 27-year-old rookie's 25th NHL start, coming just three days after he became the fastest goaltender in NHL history to reach 20 wins, achieving the milestone in only 24 games. Bussi currently holds a 20-3-1 record with a 2.22 GAA and a .906 save percentage. He faces a Kings team ranked 28th in the league for goals per game.

Victor Hedman Activated from IR, Set to Return After 22-Game Absence

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Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (elbow) has been activated from injured reserve as of February 1, 2026, ending a 22-game absence. He is expected to return to the lineup against Boston on Sunday, likely slotting into a top-pairing role and seeing power-play time. Prior to his injury, Hedman recorded 12 assists, 25 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, and eight hits across 18 appearances this season.

Anthony Mantha Continues Surge with Two Goals in Penguins' Win

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Anthony Mantha scored two goals in Saturday's 6-5 victory over the Rangers, extending his scoring surge to five goals in the last four games. The veteran winger is on track for career-best numbers in his first season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, having accumulated 19 goals and 40 points through 53 contests. Mantha has been a streaky scorer throughout his career, playing for four different teams in the last three seasons, but is currently in strong form.

Noel Acciari Scores Two Goals in Penguins' Victory Over Rangers

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Noel Acciari scored two goals in Saturday's 6-5 win against the Rangers. This marks his second multi-point performance of the season, with both coming in his last two games. Despite a generally disappointing season, where he has only 44 hits and 31 blocks in 40 games compared to triple digits last season, the Pittsburgh Penguins' fourth-line grinder has contributed six goals, 15 points, and a plus-9 rating so far this campaign.

Vincent Trocheck Records Three Points, Including Shorthanded Goal

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Vincent Trocheck tallied a shorthanded goal and two assists in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Penguins. All three points came in the third period as the New York Rangers attempted a comeback from a 5-1 deficit. This shorthanded goal was surprisingly his first of the 2025-26 season, after scoring a career-high six last campaign. Through 32 games this season, Trocheck has produced 12 goals and 36 points, contributing significantly to the Rangers' second line offense.