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Logan Thompson (upper body) is unavailable for Saturday's home game against Carolina. The Washington Capitals netminder is dealing with an upper-body injury, forcing Clay Stevenson to start and Garin Bjorklund to back up. Thompson holds an 18-16-4 record with a 2.46 GAA and .912 save percentage in 38 outings this season. His next chance to play will come Monday at home against the Islanders.
Clay Stevenson is set to make his NHL season debut, starting Saturday at home against Carolina for the Washington Capitals. The 26-year-old goaltender has posted a 2.57 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 24 outings during the 2025-26 season. He faces a challenging matchup against a Carolina team that has won five of its last six games, averaging 4.50 goals per game.
Adin Hill is expected to start for the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday against Anaheim. Head coach Bruce Cassidy plans to rotate goaltenders until the Olympic break, with Hill also likely starting Thursday against the Kings. Akira Schmid will start Saturday and Wednesday. Hill, 29, holds a 3-2-3 record with a 3.56 GAA and .855 save percentage in 10 appearances this season. Anaheim recently dropped two games after a seven-game winning streak.
Charlie Lindgren (lower body) has been placed on injured reserve by the Washington Capitals. He suffered the injury during Thursday's 4-3 shootout win against Detroit and is not expected to return before the Olympic break. In a corresponding move, Garin Bjorklund was recalled from AHL Hershey. Lindgren has posted an 8-6-3 record this season with a 3.37 GAA, an .884 save percentage, and one shutout in 18 appearances.
Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf is slated to start at home against San Jose on Saturday. Wolf has a 15-20-3 record, 3.03 GAA, and .896 save percentage in 39 appearances this season. He's been struggling recently, posting a 1-6-1 record with a 3.76 GAA and .879 save percentage over his last eight outings. He faces a San Jose team averaging 3.60 goals per game in their last 15 contests.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie will start on the road against the Florida Panthers on Saturday. Comrie has won his last two outings, including a 22-save performance in a 3-1 victory over St. Louis on January 20th. This season, he holds an 8-9-1 record with a 3.19 GAA and an .888 save percentage across 18 appearances. He faces a Panthers team ranked 20th in the league in goals per game.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is not expected to start Saturday's game in Florida, despite earlier reports. Eric Comrie will get the nod instead. Hellebuyck holds a 13-15-6 record with a 2.71 GAA and a .902 save percentage in 34 appearances this season. He could potentially return to the net for Monday's game in Dallas.
Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry (upper body) is likely to return to action Sunday against Vegas. He still needs to be activated off injured reserve but is projected to play on the second line and second power-play unit. Terry has accumulated 13 goals and 42 points in 43 outings this season, making his return a significant boost for the Ducks' offensive depth.
Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish (upper body) participated in Saturday's practice and is expected to be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against Vegas. McTavish, who has missed the last five games, reported feeling good after the session but still requires medical clearance. This season, he has recorded 13 goals, 30 points, 103 shots on net, and 54 hits in 49 appearances.
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros is slated to start on the road against the New York Islanders on Saturday. Saros has lost his last two outings, stopping 51 of 58 shots faced. This season, he holds a 20-17-4 record with a 3.04 GAA and an .895 save percentage through 41 appearances. He faces an Islanders team that ranks 24th in the league with 2.83 goals per game.
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin is slated to start at home against Nashville on Saturday. Sorokin has been in strong form, winning his past two starts while stopping 41 of 42 shots for a .976 save percentage. This season, he boasts an 18-12-2 record with a 2.38 GAA and a .917 save percentage in 32 outings. He faces a Predators team that has struggled recently, posting a 1-3-2 record.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (undisclosed) is confirmed to play Saturday against the Rangers, despite missing Friday's practice. He has 13 goals and 41 points in 37 appearances this season and will look to extend his current four-game scoring streak, which includes three goals and three assists. His return is a boost for the Penguins as they face a crucial matchup.
New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick will defend the road net against Pittsburgh on Saturday. Quick is coming off a 19-save performance in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Islanders. This season, he holds a 4-12-2 record with a 3.10 GAA, an .885 save percentage, and one shutout across 18 appearances. He faces a Pittsburgh team tied for seventh in the league with 3.35 goals per game.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen is expected to start on the road against Washington on Saturday. In his last start on January 22nd, he stopped 19 of 22 shots in a 4-3 shootout loss to Chicago. This season, Andersen has a 7-10-4 record with a 3.23 GAA and an .869 save percentage in 21 outings. He faces a Capitals team that averaged 2.83 goals per game during their recent six-game road trip.
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (elbow) is highly probable to return for Sunday's Stadium Series game against the Boston Bruins, according to coach Jon Cooper. Hedman has been sidelined since December 9th with an elbow injury and needs to be activated off injured reserve. His anticipated return is a significant boost for the Lightning's defensive corps, where he's expected to play on the top four and first power-play unit.
Schmid will protect the home net against Seattle on Saturday. He has lost his last two outings (0-1-1), permitting seven goals on 55 shots. This season, Schmid holds a 15-5-6 record with a 2.53 GAA, an .895 save percentage, and two shutouts across 27 appearances. Seattle, 23rd in the league with 2.87 goals per game, enters on a three-game winning streak, scoring 14 goals in that span.
Vejmelka is expected to start in goal at home against the Stars on Saturday, having been the first goalie off the ice at morning skate. He has lost his last two outings, including a 28-save effort in Thursday's 5-4 loss to Carolina. This campaign, Vejmelka boasts a 25-13-2 record with a 2.62 GAA, an .899 save percentage, and one shutout through 41 appearances. Dallas ranks 11th in the league with 3.28 goals per game.
Nedeljkovic will defend the visiting goal in Calgary on Saturday. He has won five straight games, allowing only 10 goals on 144 shots during that span. His strong recent play has elevated his record to 10-8-2 with a 2.87 GAA and an .899 save percentage across 23 appearances in 2025-26. The Flames are currently the lowest-scoring team in the NHL, averaging just 2.47 goals per game.
Skinner will protect the home net against the Rangers on Saturday. He has won his last four outings, stopping 99 of the 108 shots he has faced during that span. Since being acquired by the Penguins from the Oilers on Dec. 12, Skinner has posted a 7-4-0 record with a 2.31 GAA and a .906 save percentage in 11 appearances. The Rangers currently rank 27th in the league with 2.62 goals per game this season.
Marchand (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game against Winnipeg. He was forced to leave Thursday's contest versus St. Louis in the third period. Marchand is having a stellar season with the Panthers, tallying 25 goals and 25 assists in 45 appearances. He is currently considered day-to-day.
