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Lundell (upper body) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against Winnipeg, marking his second consecutive missed game. The center has recorded 15 goals and 21 assists across 52 appearances this season. There is a possibility he could return as early as Monday when the Panthers are scheduled to face Buffalo in Florida.
Wallstedt is set to start on the road against Edmonton on Wednesday. In his last start Tuesday, he stopped 29 of 32 shots in a 4-3 shootout win over Chicago. For the 2025-26 season, Wallstedt holds a 13-5-4 record with a 2.71 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 22 outings. Edmonton enters the game having won its past three games, accumulating a staggering 17 goals during that span.
Bobrovsky will defend the home goal versus Winnipeg on Saturday. He has been sharing the net with Daniil Tarasov over the last eight games, and Saturday marks his turn to start again. The 37-year-old veteran holds a 20-15-1 record with a 3.08 GAA and an .874 save percentage. The Jets rank 22nd in NHL scoring, generating 2.89 goals per game.
Jarry will patrol the home crease against Minnesota on Saturday. He has won his last two outings despite allowing six goals on 56 shots. This campaign, Jarry holds a 9-3-1 record with a 2.66 GAA, a .909 save percentage, and one shutout through 14 appearances. Minnesota currently sits 13th in the league with 3.18 goals per game this season.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (upper body) will not play against Detroit on Saturday, marking his 13th consecutive missed outing. Previously considered week-to-week, Toews is now listed as day-to-day, indicating a potential return soon. In 40 appearances this season, he has recorded one goal, 13 points, 68 shots on net, 58 blocked shots, and a plus-26 rating. His continued absence impacts the Avalanche's defensive depth as they navigate their schedule.
Colorado Avalanche forward Martin Necas (lower body) will not play against Detroit on Saturday. He is considered day-to-day and is expected to miss at least one game. This season, Necas has compiled 22 goals, 62 points, 124 shots on net, and 57 hits across 52 appearances. Taylor Makar will draw into Saturday's lineup in his absence.
Dallas Stars netminder Casey DeSmith will patrol the visiting crease in Utah on Saturday. This season, the 34-year-old has compiled a 10-4-5 record with a 2.39 GAA and a .913 save percentage across 20 appearances. The Mammoth are tied for 14th in league scoring, averaging 3.17 goals per game. This could be a career year for DeSmith, who has won 15 games twice in his eight-year career.
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will defend the road net against the Red Wings on Saturday. He has a 14-4-1 record with a 2.44 GAA, a .909 save percentage, and two shutouts in 19 appearances this season. Blackwood has lost three of his last four outings, allowing 15 goals on 101 shots. Detroit ranks 18th in the league with 3.07 goals per game.
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood will not start in Detroit on Saturday, contrary to an earlier report. Mackenzie Blackwood will get the start instead. Wedgewood is expected to get one start next week as the Avalanche play a pair of games. The report comes from Ansar Khan of MLive.com.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has been placed on injured reserve after suffering a broken foot. He is expected to miss at least four weeks and will be eligible to return on February 26th, following the Olympic break. Letang previously missed games with an upper-body injury. This season, he has recorded three goals, 22 assists, 67 hits, and 64 blocked shots in 50 appearances.
Buffalo Sabres netminder Alex Lyon will patrol the home crease against Montreal on Saturday. Lyon has won his last 10 outings, surrendering only 19 goals on 283 shots, including three straight victories since returning from a lower-body injury on Jan. 20. He holds a 13-6-3 record with a 2.62 GAA, a .914 save percentage, and two shutouts in 24 appearances this season. Montreal ranks fourth in the league with 3.43 goals per game.
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington will protect the home net against Columbus on Saturday. Binnington is currently on a five-game losing skid, having allowed 22 goals on 130 shots during that span. This campaign, he has an 8-15-6 record with a 3.59 GAA, an .867 save percentage, and one shutout in 30 appearances. Columbus sits 19th in the league with 3.06 goals per game this season.
New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (lower body) will not play against Ottawa on Saturday. He remains day-to-day and will miss at least one game after tweaking something in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over Nashville. This season, Hughes has compiled 12 goals, 36 points, and 127 shots on net across 36 appearances. Dawson Mercer is poised to center the top line in his absence, with Nico Hischier (illness) also a possibility.
Montreal Canadiens netminder Jakub Dobes will be between the road pipes in Buffalo on Saturday. The 24-year-old has won five straight games, most recently turning aside 26 Colorado shots in a 7-3 victory Thursday. Overall, Dobes holds a 17-5-3 record with a 2.96 GAA and an .890 save percentage across 25 appearances this season. The Sabres are sixth in NHL scoring, generating 3.40 goals per game.
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (lower body) will miss Saturday's tilt versus Los Angeles. Ersson was injured Thursday against the Bruins and is considered day-to-day. Dan Vladar will start in goal, with Aleksei Kolosov, recalled earlier from AHL Lehigh Valley, backing him up.
Los Angeles Kings netminder Darcy Kuemper will defend the visiting goal in Philadelphia on Saturday. This season, Kuemper holds a 13-10-9 record with a pair of shutouts, a 2.57 GAA, and a .902 save percentage across 34 appearances. The Flyers are producing 2.92 goals per game this season, ranking 21st in the league.
Los Angeles Kings veteran Anze Kopitar (lower body) has been activated off injured reserve Saturday, signaling his return to action. The injury sidelined Kopitar for 11 games, but he is expected to reclaim his role as the first-line center. Prior to his absence, the 38-year-old, who is in what is expected to be his final NHL season, had accumulated six goals and 15 assists in 37 games. Alex Turcotte was placed on IR in a corresponding move.
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar is confirmed to start between the home pipes on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings. Vladar has been stellar for the Flyers in the 2025-26 season, posting a 16-8-4 record with a 2.49 GAA and a .904 save percentage across 30 appearances. The Kings' offense ranks 29th in the NHL, generating 2.58 goals per game.
Columbus Blue Jackets center Charlie Coyle delivered his second career hat trick, scoring three goals (including a power-play goal and an empty-netter) and adding an assist in Friday's 4-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Coyle has been on a hot streak, accumulating five goals and nine points over his last three outings. He now has 15 goals and 39 points in 53 appearances this season, putting him on pace to surpass the 50-point mark for the third time in his career. Insiders report significant interest in the 33-year-old veteran as a potential trade target for teams seeking a second-line center.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar scored a much-needed goal in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Connor Bedard set him up for a great chance on a 3-on-2 break, and Nazar beat Elvis Merzlikins from 25 feet. This goal helped the Blackhawks narrow the deficit to 3-2 in the second period, demonstrating his offensive contribution despite the team's ultimate defeat.
