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Monday, January 19

Nichushkin Held Out After Car Accident; Minor Injuries Reported

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Valeri Nichushkin was held out of the Colorado Avalanche's 5-2 victory over Washington as a precaution after being involved in a car accident on his way to the rink. Coach Jared Bednar confirmed Nichushkin suffered minor injuries but is expected to be OK. Alex Barre-Boulet was recalled to fill the roster spot. Nichushkin has recorded 11 goals and 27 points in 38 appearances this season. His status for Wednesday's game against Anaheim remains unknown.

Tarasenko Scores Twice in Wild's 6-3 Victory Over Leafs

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Vladimir Tarasenko scored two goals in the Minnesota Wild's 6-3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marcus Foligno recorded a hat trick, and Ryan Hartman added a goal and an assist. Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes, and Brock Faber each contributed two assists.

Kaprizov Adds Two Assists in Wild's 6-3 Victory

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Kirill Kaprizov contributed two assists in the Minnesota Wild's 6-3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marcus Foligno scored a hat trick, and Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice. Ryan Hartman also had a goal and an assist. Quinn Hughes and Brock Faber also recorded two assists each.

Faber Records Two Assists in Wild's 6-3 Win

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Brock Faber recorded two assists in the Minnesota Wild's 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marcus Foligno scored a hat trick, and Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice. Ryan Hartman added a goal and an assist. Kirill Kaprizov also had two assists.

Hughes Tallies Two Assists in Wild's 6-3 Victory

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Quinn Hughes contributed two assists in the Minnesota Wild's 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marcus Foligno scored a hat trick, and Vladimir Tarasenko added two goals. Hughes has two goals and 18 assists in 18 games with the Wild since being acquired from Vancouver on December 12.

Foligno's First Hat Trick Doubles Season Goals in 6-3 Win

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Marcus Foligno recorded his first NHL hat trick, doubling his season goal total, in the Minnesota Wild's 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice, and Ryan Hartman added a goal and an assist. Foligno scored at even strength, on the power play, and into an empty net. Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes, and Brock Faber each had two assists.

Hartman Featured in Fantasy Hockey Pickup Guide

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Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman has been highlighted in a Monday guide for fantasy hockey pickups. The article provides information on players to consider adding to fantasy lineups. While specific details on Hartman's recent performance or outlook are not provided, his inclusion suggests he is a player of interest for fantasy managers.

Nedeljkovic Starts vs. Panthers on 3-Game Win Streak

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Alex Nedeljkovic is confirmed to start for the San Jose Sharks against Florida, entering the game on a three-game winning streak with a .911 save percentage in that span. Through 21 appearances this season, Nedeljkovic holds an 8-8-2 record with a 3.06 GAA and an .891 save percentage. He also engaged in a rare goalie fight with Sergei Bobrovsky.

Bobrovsky Starts vs. Sharks After Allowing Nine Goals

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Sergei Bobrovsky is slated to start for the Florida Panthers against San Jose. This follows a challenging performance where he allowed nine goals on 35 shots in a 9-1 loss to Carolina. For the season, Bobrovsky holds a 19-13-1 record with a 3.09 GAA, an .875 save percentage, and three shutouts across 33 appearances. He also engaged in a rare goalie fight with Alex Nedeljkovic.

Jarvis Scores Go-Ahead Goal in Hurricanes' 2-1 Victory

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Seth Jarvis scored the go-ahead goal on a power play early in the third period, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Brandon Bussi made 17 saves for his 18th win. Sebastian Aho assisted on both Carolina goals. Andrei Svechnikov also scored for the Hurricanes.

Aho Assists on Both Goals in Hurricanes' 2-1 Win

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Sebastian Aho assisted on both goals in the Carolina Hurricanes' 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Brandon Bussi made 17 saves for his 18th win. Seth Jarvis scored the go-ahead goal on a power play early in the third period, and Andrei Svechnikov also scored. Aho has nine assists in his last five games.

Bussi to Start for Hurricanes After Strong Performance

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Brandon Bussi will start for the Carolina Hurricanes against Buffalo. He is coming off a strong 15-save performance in Friday's 9-1 win over the Panthers. This season, Bussi holds a 17-3-1 record with a 2.25 GAA, a .903 save percentage, and one shutout through 21 appearances. Buffalo ranks ninth in the league with 3.28 goals per game, presenting a challenge for Bussi.

Crosby Hits 1,400 Games, Records Two Assists in Penguins' Win

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Sidney Crosby played in his 1,400th NHL game, recording two assists in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 6-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken. Crosby now has 1,742 career points, the third-most through 1,400 games in NHL history. Brett Kulak scored the game-winner, and Connor Dewar added two goals.

Smith Scores in Second Straight Game, Sharks Beat Panthers 4-1

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Will Smith scored in his second consecutive game after returning from injury, helping the San Jose Sharks defeat the Florida Panthers 4-1. Vincent Desharnais and Mario Ferraro also scored for the Sharks. Alex Nedeljkovic made 36 saves. The game featured a goalie fight between Nedeljkovic and Sergei Bobrovsky.

Desharnais Scores in Sharks' 4-1 Win Over Panthers

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Vincent Desharnais scored a goal for the San Jose Sharks in their 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers. Will Smith and Mario Ferraro also scored for the Sharks. Alex Nedeljkovic made 36 saves. Desharnais was playing in his first game since November after an elbow injury.

Ferraro Scores in Sharks' 4-1 Victory Over Panthers

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Mario Ferraro scored a goal for the San Jose Sharks in their 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers. Vincent Desharnais and Will Smith also scored for the Sharks. Alex Nedeljkovic made 36 saves. The game also featured a rare goalie fight between Nedeljkovic and Sergei Bobrovsky.

Tkachuk Activated, Set for Season Debut After Core Surgery

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Matthew Tkachuk has been activated from injured reserve and is set to make his season debut for the Florida Panthers against San Jose. He missed the first 47 games of the 2025-26 campaign following offseason core surgery. Tkachuk is expected to play a third-line role and see power-play time. Last season, he recorded 22 goals and 57 points in 52 appearances.

Golden Knights GM: Acquiring Andersson Before Olympics Was Imperative

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Vegas Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon deemed acquiring defenseman Rasmus Andersson before the Olympic break imperative. Andersson was traded to Vegas for Zach Whitecloud, a prospect, and draft picks. McCrimmon believes Andersson will significantly bolster the team's defense. Andersson has 30 points (10 goals, 20 assists) in 48 games this season.

Burakovsky Out Monday vs. Jets Due to Illness, Family Matter

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Andre Burakovsky will not play Monday against the Jets due to an illness and a family matter, confirming his earlier game-time decision status. Sam Lafferty was expected to draw into the lineup to fill his spot. The Chicago Blackhawks forward has recorded 10 goals, 20 assists, 30 points, 61 shots on net, and a minus-13 rating in 43 appearances this season, averaging 17:29 of ice time. His next potential game is Thursday in Raleigh.

Kulak's First Goal of Season Breaks Tie in Penguins' 6-3 Win

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Brett Kulak broke a second-period tie with his first goal of the season, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the Seattle Kraken 6-3. Kulak scored the go-ahead goal with a one-timer. Connor Dewar scored short-handed and added an empty-netter, and Justin Brazeau and Rickard Rakell also scored. Sidney Crosby had two assists in his 1,400th career game.