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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.
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.
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.
Zach Whitecloud made his Calgary Flames debut after being acquired from Vegas. He recorded two shots and three blocked shots in 22:33 of ice time. The Flames lost to the New Jersey Devils 2-1 in overtime. Whitecloud was part of the trade that sent Rasmus Andersson to the Golden Knights.
Carter Hart (lower body) is set for a long-term absence and isn't expected to be available until after the 2026 Winter Olympics, as confirmed by Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon. Hart was placed on injured reserve Thursday for an injury sustained Jan. 8 against Columbus. Adin Hill and Akira Schmid will handle goaltending duties. The 27-year-old is seemingly targeting a return when the Golden Knights resume play in Los Angeles on Feb. 25 after the Olympic break.
Jack St. Ivany was a healthy scratch as the Pittsburgh Penguins began their road trip with a 6-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken. Ryan Graves was in the lineup. The Penguins dressed four left-handed defensemen, indicating dissatisfaction with St. Ivany's recent play.
Eeli Tolvanen scored a power-play goal for the Seattle Kraken in their 6-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Tolvanen's blast beat the goalie to cut the deficit to 4-3. Ben Meyers and Ryan Lindgren also scored for the Kraken, who have lost four straight games.
Stuart Skinner is set to start on the road against Seattle. He has been in strong form, going 4-1-0 across his last five outings with a .943 save percentage. This season, Skinner holds a 15-12-4 record with a 2.72 GAA and an .894 save percentage in 31 appearances split between Edmonton and Pittsburgh. He faces a struggling Seattle team averaging just 2.50 goals per game over their last six contests.
The San Jose Sharks acquired forward Kiefer Sherwood from the Vancouver Canucks, sending two second-round picks and Cole Clayton to Vancouver. Sherwood has been sidelined since January 10 with an undisclosed injury, making his debut with San Jose uncertain. This season, he has accumulated 17 goals, 23 points, 109 shots on net, and 210 hits in 44 games. The Sharks aim to bolster their roster despite his current injury status.
Matthew Knies (lower body) is confirmed to play in Monday's home game against the Wild, despite earlier being a game-time decision and missing warmups due to an undisclosed issue. The Maple Leafs winger will skate on the second line with Matias Maccelli and John Tavares. Knies has been managing an issue recently, leading him to skip practices for maintenance. This season, he has recorded 12 goals, 40 points, 90 shots on net, and 99 hits in 45 appearances. Jacob Quillan is a healthy scratch.
Adin Hill will tend the home net for the Vegas Golden Knights against the Flyers on Monday. This marks his second start since returning from a lower-body injury. His first start didn't go smoothly, as he conceded five goals on 28 shots against Toronto, though the Golden Knights secured a 6-5 overtime win. The 29-year-old goalie faces a favorable matchup Monday against a Philadelphia club that has lost six straight games (0-5-1), offering an opportunity for a stronger performance.
Parker Kelly scored the opening goal for the Colorado Avalanche in their 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist to reach 1,100 career points. Victor Olofsson and Artturi Lehkonen also scored for the Avalanche.
Victor Olofsson scored a goal in the Colorado Avalanche's 5-2 win against the Washington Capitals. Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist to reach 1,100 career points. Parker Kelly and Artturi Lehkonen also scored for the Avalanche.
Nathan MacKinnon recorded two goals and an assist to reach 1,100 career points, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. MacKinnon joined Joe Sakic as the only players in franchise history to reach this milestone. Parker Kelly, Victor Olofsson, and Artturi Lehkonen also scored for the Avalanche.
Artturi Lehkonen scored a late goal to seal the Colorado Avalanche's 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist to reach 1,100 career points. Parker Kelly and Victor Olofsson also scored for the Avalanche, who bounced back from a previous loss.
Samuel Ersson is slated to start in goal for the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Ersson has been struggling recently, posting an 0-2-0 record with a 4.32 GAA and .830 save percentage over his last three appearances. His overall season record stands at 6-8-4 with a 3.43 GAA and an .855 save percentage in 19 outings. The Golden Knights present a tough challenge, having won their past seven games and scoring at least six goals in three of their last four.
Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (groin) has been placed on injured reserve Monday, with no timeline established for his return. He will miss his second consecutive game against Minnesota. The team recalled Jacob Quillan from AHL Toronto in a corresponding move. Nylander has recorded 17 goals, 48 points, and 75 shots on net through 37 appearances this season. The Maple Leafs are expected to exercise caution with his recovery due to the tricky nature of groin injuries.
Joey Daccord will protect the home goal for the Seattle Kraken against Pittsburgh on Monday. He has lost his last two outings, allowing six goals on 59 shots. This campaign, Daccord holds a 12-11-5 record with a 2.84 GAA, a .901 save percentage, and two shutouts across 28 appearances. Pittsburgh ranks 14th in the league with 3.17 goals per game this season.
Jake Allen is expected to defend the road net for the New Jersey Devils against Edmonton on Tuesday. He is poised to get the second half of New Jersey's back-to-back. The 35-year-old Allen has gone 11-11-1 this campaign with a 2.68 GAA, a .906 save percentage, and one shutout. Edmonton sits fourth in the league with 3.40 goals per game this season.
Charlie Lindgren will start Monday's road game against the Colorado Avalanche. In his last outing on Jan. 11, he made 18 saves in a 3-2 loss to Nashville. This season, Lindgren holds a 7-5-2 record with a 3.13 GAA, an .888 save percentage, and one shutout across 15 appearances. He faces a tough challenge against Colorado, who lead the league with 4.00 goals per game.
