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Saturday, January 24

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.

Kaprizov Extends Multi-Point Streak to Five Games with Goal, Assist

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Kirill Kaprizov (Minnesota Wild) recorded his fifth consecutive multi-point effort on Saturday, scoring a power-play goal on seven shots and dishing a power-play assist in the 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers. He also added four PIM, two hits, and went minus-2. During this impressive five-game stretch, Kaprizov has tallied three goals and nine assists, with at least one power-play point in each game. For the season, the superstar winger boasts 28 goals, 64 points (22 on the power play), 189 shots, 31 hits, and 18 PIM across 53 appearances.

Marchand Activated Off IR, Dominates Return with 2 Goals, 1 Assist

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Brad Marchand (Florida Panthers) was activated off injured reserve (undisclosed upper-body injury) and made a triumphant return on Saturday, scoring two goals, including the overtime winner, and adding an assist against the Wild. Marchand's first two points came on the power play. This impressive three-point effort followed a seven-game absence since January 6. He now has 25 goals, 49 points, 121 shots, 33 hits, and 34 PIM through 42 appearances, solidifying his role as a key offensive contributor.

Kyrou nets two goals in shootout loss, extends scoring streak

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St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou scored two goals on four shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Kings. Kyrou gave the Blues a 3-2 lead in the second period and later tied the game at 4-4 in the third, forcing overtime. He's been finding his scoring touch recently, recording three goals over his last three games and seven points across his last seven outings. For the season, Kyrou has accumulated 11 goals, 24 points, 104 shots on net, and a minus-7 rating through 42 appearances.

Mikhail Sergachev Posts Three Assists, First Multi-Point Game Since Jan. 1

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Mikhail Sergachev delivered a standout performance Saturday, recording three assists, including one on the power play, in a 5-2 victory over the Predators. This marked the 27-year-old blueliner's first multi-point game since January 1st, setting up goals by Clayton Keller, Kailer Yamamoto, and Barrett Hayton. Sergachev has been in excellent form since Christmas, tallying three goals and 11 points, 21 shots, 19 blocked shots, and a plus-4 rating over his last 12 games.

Charlie Lindgren to Start in Goal Against Oilers on Saturday

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Charlie Lindgren is slated to start in goal for the Washington Capitals on Saturday's road game against the Oilers. This will be the second half of a back-to-back for the team, following Logan Thompson's start in Friday's 3-1 win over the Flames. Lindgren faces a challenging opponent, as the Oilers have scored 17 goals over their last six games, posting a 2-3-1 record during that stretch.

Chychrun Cleared to Play Saturday vs. Oilers After Whiplash Scare

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Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Saturday against the Oilers, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post. Chychrun had been dealing with whiplash after taking a hit in the third period of Friday's game versus the Flames. However, he has checked out fine and will avoid missing a full contest. The defenseman is anticipated to occupy his usual top-four role and receive power-play time for the Capitals.

Kuemper Expected to Start Saturday Against Struggling Blues

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Darcy Kuemper is expected to start Saturday on the road against St. Louis, aiming for his first win since January 5th. In his last six appearances, he holds an 0-2-3 record with a 3.53 GAA and an .855 save percentage. For the season, the Kings' netminder is 12-9-9 with a 2.52 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 32 outings. Despite his recent struggles, this is a favorable matchup as the Blues have lost their past three games, being outscored 11-3, and hold a 19-24-8 season record.

Dylan Holloway Out Saturday with Ankle Injury, Expected to Practice Monday

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Dylan Holloway (ankle) will not play Saturday against the Kings but is expected to practice on Monday. Holloway had previously returned quickly from an ankle injury, but it appears he is managing the issue once more. According to Lou Korac of NHL.com, Holloway will need to get accustomed to playing through some pain until his ankle is fully healed. His availability for Tuesday's game against the Stars remains uncertain.

Hofer Expected to Start Saturday Against Struggling Kings

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Joel Hofer is set to start at home against Los Angeles on Saturday. The St. Louis Blues netminder has been in good form, allowing two or fewer goals in each of his past three starts. For the 2025-26 season, Hofer holds an 11-10-2 record with a 2.73 GAA and a .904 save percentage across 27 appearances. This matchup appears favorable as the Kings have struggled recently, posting a 6-8-6 record since December 10th and averaging only 2.35 goals per game over their last 20 contests.

John Gibson Starts Against Jets, Aims for Eighth Straight Win

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John Gibson is confirmed to start in goal for the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 32-year-old netminder is looking to extend his impressive winning streak to eight consecutive games. Over his last seven outings, Gibson has posted a stellar 1.83 GAA and a .934 save percentage, including one shutout. He faces a Jets team that has struggled offensively, scoring just seven goals in their last four games, going 1-2-1 in that span.

Jonas Johansson Returns to Net for Lightning Against Blue Jackets

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Jonas Johansson is slated to start in goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, facing Columbus on the road. This marks his first start since January 12th, as he has been used sparingly behind Andrei Vasilevskiy. This season, Johansson holds a 10-6-1 record with a 2.73 GAA and an .896 save percentage across 18 appearances. He will be challenged by a Columbus team that has been playing well, winning five of their last six games and outscoring opponents 18-12 during that stretch.

Gostisbehere (Lower Body) Out for Fifth Straight Game, Misses Saturday vs. Ottawa

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Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) is slated to miss Saturday's game against Ottawa, marking his fifth consecutive absence for the Carolina Hurricanes. The defenseman remains day-to-day. This season, Gostisbehere has produced six goals, 32 points, 73 shots on net, and 42 blocked shots across 35 appearances. With Carolina's next game scheduled for Thursday against Utah, he will have additional time to recover from his injury before potentially returning to the lineup.

Bussi to Start Saturday vs. Ottawa After Winning Two Straight

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Brandon Bussi is expected to start in goal for the Carolina Hurricanes on the road against Ottawa on Saturday. Bussi has been in strong form, winning his past two starts while stopping 32 of 34 shots for an impressive .941 save percentage. This season, he holds an 18-3-1 record, a 2.20 GAA, and a .904 save percentage across 22 outings. He will face an Ottawa team that has averaged a respectable 3.27 goals per game over its past 15 contests.

Drew Doughty Set to Return Saturday After Illness

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Drew Doughty (illness) is confirmed to play Saturday in St. Louis, per Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider. The defenseman missed Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Rangers due to the illness. In 41 outings during the 2025-26 season, Doughty has accumulated three goals and 13 points. His return is expected to make Jacob Moverare a healthy scratch against St. Louis.

Bobrovsky to Start Saturday in Minnesota Amidst January Struggles

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Sergei Bobrovsky is confirmed to start in goal for the Florida Panthers on the road against Minnesota Saturday. The 37-year-old netminder has faced a challenging January, recording a 2-5-0 record with a 4.22 GAA and an .824 save percentage. His overall season stands at 19-14-1 with three shutouts, a 3.09 GAA, and an .875 save percentage. He aims to rebound against the Wild, who average 3.17 goals per game.

Vejmelka Starts in Nashville, Riding Seven-Game Winning Streak

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Karel Vejmelka will start in goal for the Utah Mammoth on the road against Nashville Saturday. He enters the game on an impressive seven-game winning streak, during which he has stopped 168 of 182 shots. This season, Vejmelka holds a 24-11-2 record with a 2.59 GAA, an .899 save percentage, and one shutout across 38 appearances. He faces a Nashville team ranked 23rd in the league with 2.86 goals per game.

Saros to Start Home Game Saturday Against Utah After Recent Win

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Juuse Saros is confirmed to protect the home net for the Nashville Predators against Utah on Saturday. He is coming off a 23-save performance in Thursday's 5-3 victory over Ottawa. For the 2025-26 campaign, Saros has accumulated a 20-16-3 record with a 3.01 GAA and an .896 save percentage through 39 appearances. He will face a Utah team that ranks 16th in the league, averaging 3.16 goals per game.

Ingram to Start Saturday vs. Washington, Showing Strong Recent Form

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Connor Ingram will start in goal at home for the Edmonton Oilers against Washington on Saturday. Ingram has been performing well recently, posting a 3-1-1 record in his last five games while allowing only seven goals on 131 shots, resulting in an impressive .947 save percentage. His strong play suggests he could begin sharing the net with Tristan Jarry, who has struggled. The Capitals are tied for 17th in NHL scoring, averaging 3.17 goals per game.

Gustavsson Starts Saturday for Wild, Riding Three-Game Winning Streak

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Filip Gustavsson will patrol the home crease for the Minnesota Wild against Florida on Saturday. The netminder is currently on a three-game winning streak. This season, Gustavsson holds a 17-9-5 record with three shutouts, a 2.58 GAA, and a .908 save percentage across 32 appearances. He will face a Panthers team that ranks 20th in the NHL, generating 2.96 goals per game.