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Sunday, January 25

Spencer Knight to Start Sunday vs. Florida, Riding Two-Game Win Streak

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Spencer Knight is set to protect the home net for the Chicago Blackhawks against Florida on Sunday, per Jack Bushman. Knight enters the game on a two-game winning streak, having stopped 60 of 63 shots. For the 2025-26 campaign, he holds a 15-13-6 record with a 2.54 GAA, a .913 save percentage, and three shutouts through 34 appearances. Florida, tied for 21st in the league with 2.98 goals per game, recently secured a 4-3 overtime win over Minnesota.

Panarin Trade Rumors Swirl, Islanders' Nelson Deal Cited

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Trade rumors surrounding Artemi Panarin have intensified, with the Rangers seeking a return similar to the one the Islanders received for Brock Nelson. Panarin, a pending UFA, has been informed he won't be re-signed and the Rangers will explore trades. Potential suitors include Anaheim, LA, and Washington. Panarin has 19 goals and 37 assists for 56 points in 51 games.

David Rittich Concedes Four Goals in Islanders' Shutout Loss to Sabres

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David Rittich, goaltender for the New York Islanders, allowed four goals on 21 shots in a 5-0 shutout loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon. The Sabres added an empty-netter to secure their third straight road victory, with Buffalo scoring four times on Rittich.

Devon Toews (Upper Body) Misses 10th Straight Game Sunday vs. Toronto

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Devon Toews (upper body) will not play for the Colorado Avalanche against Toronto on Sunday, according to Corey Masisak of The Denver Post. This marks his 10th consecutive missed game. It remains uncertain if he joined the team for their current four-game road trip. So far this season, Toews has recorded one goal, 13 points, 68 shots on net, 58 blocked shots, and a plus-26 rating over 40 appearances.

Mackenzie Blackwood Starts Sunday vs. Leafs Amidst Recent Struggles

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Mackenzie Blackwood will start Sunday's game for the Colorado Avalanche against the Maple Leafs, as reported by Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette. With Scott Wedgewood addressing a personal issue, Blackwood has become Colorado's undisputed number one goaltender and will make his second consecutive start. The 29-year-old has recently struggled, carrying a personal two-game losing streak where he allowed 11 goals on 47 shots. The Maple Leafs are playing the second half of a back-to-back and have lost their last three games.

Jake Allen to Start Tuesday vs. Winnipeg After Recent 2-1 Win

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Jake Allen is set to patrol the home crease for the New Jersey Devils against Winnipeg on Tuesday, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site. Allen recently made 22 saves in a 2-1 victory over Edmonton. This season, he holds a 12-11-1 record with a 2.61 GAA, a .908 save percentage, and one shutout across 25 appearances. Winnipeg currently ranks 22nd in the league for the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 2.90 goals per game.

Jacob Markstrom Starts Sunday in Seattle, Wins Four of Last Five

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Jacob Markstrom will defend the road net for the New Jersey Devils against the Kraken on Sunday, as reported by Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site. Markstrom has been in strong form, winning four of his last five outings while stopping 109 of 122 shots. This campaign, he has a 14-11-1 record with a 3.30 GAA and an .880 save percentage through 27 appearances. Seattle currently ranks 25th in the league, averaging 2.76 goals per game this season.

Bedard Expected to Shine vs. Panthers

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Connor Bedard is expected to play a starring role in Chicago's game against the Florida Panthers. Despite struggling to finish recently, he continues to generate high-danger scoring chances. Buying low on Bedard is recommended, as goals are expected to follow his strong play.

Burakovsky Expected to Play Key Role vs. Panthers

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Andre Burakovsky is expected to play a starring role in Chicago's game against the Florida Panthers. He skates alongside Connor Bedard on the top line and possesses excellent passing ability, increasing the correlation for him to record an assist. Burakovsky's return to health is a positive sign for the Blackhawks.

Kane Nears Modano's American-Born Points Record

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Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane is one point away from tying Mike Modano's record for most points by an American-born player in NHL history. Kane has 1,373 career points in 1,340 games, compared to Modano's 1,374 points in 1,499 games. Kane has eight goals and 22 assists for 30 points in 38 games this season.

Gauthier Over 3.5 Shots Prop Bet

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Cutter Gauthier is projected for Over 3.5 shots against the Calgary Flames. He leads the Ducks with 23 goals and 45 points and has 191 shots this season, third most in the league. Gauthier has exceeded 3.5 shots in five of his last six games.

Crosby Over 0.5 Assists Prop Bet

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Sidney Crosby is favored for the Over 0.5 assists prop bet against the Vancouver Canucks. He is on a five-game point streak with at least one assist in four of those games. Vancouver has lost 14 of their last 16 games, allowing 4.38 goals per game.

Stone Over 1.5 Points Prop Bet

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Mark Stone is a strong candidate for the Over 1.5 points prop bet against the Ottawa Senators. He has points in 31 of 34 games and a 14-game point streak. Stone has multiple points in five of his last nine contests. Vegas is scoring 4.60 goals per game over their last 10.

George Returns to Islanders Lineup

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Defenseman Isaiah George has been recalled by the New York Islanders and played 13:56 minutes alongside Adam Boqvist on the third pairing in a 5-0 loss to Buffalo. Coach Patrick Roy was pleased with his game, stating he played with confidence and skated well. George felt comfortable and was getting back into the groove.

Woll Starts Against Avalanche

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Joseph Woll will start in goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Colorado Avalanche. With Anthony Stolarz healthy again after a 73-day layoff, the Maple Leafs are still evaluating Stolarz's readiness. Woll has been heavily relied upon in Stolarz's absence.

Stolarz's Return Needs More Evaluation

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Anthony Stolarz made 25 saves on 30 shots in his first start in 73 days, a 6-3 loss to Vegas. Head coach Craig Berube stated Stolarz is still adjusting after a long layoff due to a nerve issue. The Maple Leafs want to see more from him before declaring their goalie tandem back to full strength, opting for Joseph Woll against Colorado.

Berube Explains Laughton's Low Ice Time

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Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube explained Scott Laughton's low ice time (9:28) in the loss to the Golden Knights was due to the team being down in the game and using only two lines for a period. Laughton scored a goal but played his second-lowest ice time of the season. He has eight goals and two assists in 33 games.

Saturday, January 24

Leon Draisaitl Hits 600 Career Assists, Logs 3 in Overtime Win

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Leon Draisaitl recorded three assists, four shots, two PIM, two blocked shots, and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win against the Capitals. He achieved his 600th career assist on an Evan Bouchard goal in the second period, later assisting Bouchard again and Connor McDavid's overtime winner. Through nine January outings, Draisaitl has five goals and eight assists, bringing his season totals to 25 goals, 45 helpers, 144 shots, 24 PIM, and a plus-9 rating over 50 appearances.

Connor McDavid Erupts for 5 Points, Reaches 90-Point Mark in OT Win

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Connor McDavid erupted for five points (two goals, three assists) on nine shots with a plus-5 rating in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win against the Capitals, scoring the OT winner. This performance broke a seven-game scoring drought and made him the first player to reach the 90-point mark this season (32 goals, 58 assists in 53 appearances). He factored on Evan Bouchard's hat trick goals, scored a power-play tally, and assisted Zach Hyman's equalizer. Earlier, he was projected for high shot volume against the Capitals, averaging 4.7 shots per game.

Evan Bouchard Explodes for Six Points, Hat Trick in Oilers' OT Victory

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Evan Bouchard delivered a historic performance in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win against the Capitals, scoring three goals (a hat trick) on eight shots and adding three assists for a total of six points, along with a plus-5 rating and two blocked shots. This six-point outing marks only the 24th time an NHL defenseman has achieved this feat, and the fourth for an Oilers blueliner. It was Bouchard's best game in 400 career regular-season outings. In January, he has accumulated seven goals and 11 assists, bringing his season totals to 14 goals, 55 points, 142 shots, 73 blocked shots, and a plus-9 rating in 53 appearances.