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A.J. Greer scored a goal for the Florida Panthers in their 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals, helping the team rebound from a lopsided loss. Greer capitalized on a rebound after Sam Bennett's attempt, opening the scoring for Florida. The Panthers, two-time defending champions, secured the win after losing 9-1 to the Hurricanes the previous night.
Jackson Blake scored his 15th goal of the season for the Carolina Hurricanes in their 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Blake's goal at 8:33 of the third period restored the two-goal margin for the Hurricanes, who improved to 6-1-1 in their last eight games.
Andrei Svechnikov scored a hat trick for the Carolina Hurricanes in their 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils. The 25-year-old Russian forward broke a scoreless tie at 13:12 of the second period and scored again 57 seconds later, then completed his hat trick with his 16th goal of the season at 15:52 of the third. Svechnikov is second on the team with 40 points this season.
Sebastian Aho recorded three assists for the Carolina Hurricanes in their 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Aho leads the Hurricanes with 50 points, including 17 goals, this season. His performance contributed to Carolina's improved record of 6-1-1 in their last eight games, following a 9-1 routing of the Florida Panthers.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen made 28 saves in Saturday's 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils, improving his season record to 7-10-3. This start was the second half of Carolina's back-to-back. The 36-year-old recently made 14 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to Detroit. He now holds a 7-10-3 record with a 3.37 GAA and an .863 save percentage through 19 appearances this season.
Kirill Kaprizov was instrumental in the Minnesota Wild's 5-4 overtime win against the Sabres on Saturday, notching three assists, including one on the power play. He set up Ryan Hartman in the first period, Quinn Hughes in the second, and then Mats Zuccarello for the decisive overtime goal. This marks Kaprizov's fourth three-point performance in his last 17 games, a stretch during which the superstar winger has accumulated seven goals and 21 points.
Ville Husso will get the home start for the Anaheim Ducks against the Kings on Saturday, handling the second half of a back-to-back set after Lukas Dostal secured a win on Friday. The 30-year-old goaltender previously allowed four goals on 34 shots in his last start against the Hurricanes on January 8th. Husso continues to serve as the Ducks' backup while Petr Mrazek recovers from a lower-body injury.
Justus Annunen is expected to start on the road for the Nashville Predators against Vegas on Saturday. Despite being used sparingly this season, Annunen has won his last three starts, stopping 75 of 80 shots for an impressive .938 save percentage. His overall season record stands at 4-5-1 with a 3.17 GAA and an .881 save percentage in 13 appearances. He faces a challenging matchup against a Vegas team that has won its past six games, averaging 4.83 goals per game during that stretch.
Nashville Predators forward Jonathan Marchessault was removed from injured reserve and was expected to return to the ice Saturday night against the Golden Knights. The 2023 Conn Smythe winner missed the last 14 games, having not played since December 17th. In 28 games this season, Marchessault has accumulated 10 points, with 7 goals and 3 assists.
Anze Kopitar, a Los Angeles Kings legend, announced his retirement before the 2025-26 season, concluding a 20-year career that saw him become the all-time leading scorer against the Anaheim Ducks with 93 points in 95 games. Drafted 11th overall in 2005, Kopitar won two Stanley Cups (2012, 2014) and earned multiple individual awards, including three Lady Byng and two Selke trophies. He played a franchise-record 1491 games and is just nine points shy of becoming the Kings' all-time leading scorer. Kopitar was placed on IR on Jan. 10 and was likely unavailable for his final games against the Ducks.
New Jersey Devils forward Jesper Bratt is set to play his 600th NHL game tonight against the Hurricanes, the same team he debuted against in October 2017. In his 599 career games, Bratt has amassed 161 goals and 322 assists. Drafted in the sixth round, he has become a key contributor for the Devils over nine seasons. Head coach Sheldon Keefe lauded Bratt's exceptional work ethic, focus, and continuous drive for improvement, highlighting his remarkable journey from an undersized draft pick to a premier player in the league. This season, Bratt has recorded 36 points (11 G, 25 A) in 47 games.
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is taking a leave of absence due to a family illness in Germany, the team announced Saturday. He is expected to return next week, missing Saturday's game against Vancouver and Sunday's clash against St. Louis. Draisaitl has recorded 25 goals and 67 points in 48 appearances this season. Andrew Mangiapane is likely to draw into the lineup to fill Draisaitl's absence during this period.
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson (lower body) remains on injured reserve and will not play Saturday versus the Panthers, marking his seventh consecutive missed game. Despite being deemed a game-time decision, he was not activated from IR. Wilson is considered close to a return, with a potential comeback as early as Monday in Colorado, which would kick off a six-game road trip for the Capitals.
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom is expected to start at home against Carolina on Saturday. Markstrom has won his past two games, stopping 36 of 40 shots (.900 save percentage). This season, he holds a 12-10-1 record with a 3.34 GAA and .879 save percentage in 24 outings. He faces a challenging opponent in Carolina, who rank third in goals per game (3.40) and are coming off a dominant 9-1 victory over Florida.
Adam Klapka delivered a standout performance for the Calgary Flames on Saturday, recording a goal and an assist for his first multi-point game of the season. His contributions were key in the Flames' 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders. Klapka notably deflected a Kevin Bahl point shot to extend Calgary's lead to 2-0 in the second period, helping the Flames secure their third win in their last four games.
Yan Kuznetsov contributed a goal for the Calgary Flames in their 4-2 win against the New York Islanders on Saturday. His goal came at 11:49 of the second period, when he fired a shot bar-down from the left point over David Rittich's glove, extending the Flames' lead to 4-0. This marked a key moment in Calgary's victory.
Justin Kirkland scored his first goal of the season for the Calgary Flames on Saturday, contributing to their 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders. His goal came at 9:50 of the second period, where he roofed a Ryan Lomberg 2-on-1 pass over a sprawled David Rittich, doubling the Flames' lead. This marked a significant moment for Kirkland in the Flames' win.
Yegor Sharangovich scored for the Calgary Flames in their 4-2 win over the New York Islanders, breaking the ice at 11:31 of the first period. He has now accumulated five points (two goals, three assists) in four games since moving into Blake Coleman’s line. Sharangovich has demonstrated significant home/road splits this season, averaging 2.6 shots on goal in Calgary and clearing the 1.5 shots line in 76% of home games. Playing alongside Mikael Backlund and Matt Coronato, he capitalized on the Islanders' 28th ranking in shots allowed from the slot.
Pittsburgh Penguins' young forward prospect Rutger McGroarty has been cleared for contact and was a full participant at Saturday's morning skate, marking a significant step in his recovery from a concussion. The 21-year-old winger was placed on injured reserve on January 7th after colliding with a teammate at practice the day before, with an initial "indefinite" timetable for his return. Coach Dan Muse confirmed this is "another good step in the right direction" for McGroarty, one of the team's top forward prospects, as the Penguins currently hold an open roster spot.
Anders Lee reached a significant career milestone on Saturday, scoring his 300th NHL goal at 17:04 of the third period during the New York Islanders' 4-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. Despite Lee's achievement, the Islanders' road trip struggles continued, leaving them with a 2-2-1 record with two games remaining on their seven-game trek. His goal cut the deficit to 4-2 late in the game.
