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Saturday, January 17

Soderblom Expected to Start Against Red-Hot Bruins on Saturday

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Arvid Soderblom is slated to start in goal for the Chicago Blackhawks at home against the Boston Bruins on Saturday. Soderblom enters the game with a 5-7-1 record, a 3.87 GAA, and an .873 save percentage across 14 appearances this season. His last start on Jan. 4 saw him stop 13 of 15 shots in a 3-2 overtime win against Vegas. He faces a challenging matchup against Boston, who have won their past five games and seven of their last eight, boasting a 27-19-2 record and outscoring opponents 22-5 in their last five.

Donovan Sebrango Exits Panthers Lineup for Season Debut of Bjornfot

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Donovan Sebrango will exit the Florida Panthers' lineup as Tobias Bjornfot makes his season debut. The 24-year-old defenseman, who was claimed off waivers from the Ottawa Senators, has played 16 games for the Panthers this season. In his last outing, Sebrango recorded a minus-2 rating and accumulated seven penalty minutes in 12:31 of ice time, leading to his removal from the lineup.

Tobias Bjornfot Makes Season Debut for Panthers, Joins Third Pairing

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Defenseman Tobias Bjornfot is set to make his 2025-26 season debut for the Florida Panthers tonight against the Washington Capitals, stepping into the lineup for Donovan Sebrango. Bjornfot, a 2019 first-round pick by the Kings, has played 134 NHL games across three teams, recording one goal and 15 points. Recently named to the 2026 AHL All-Star game, he will be paired with Jeff Petry on the third defensive pairing as the Panthers aim to conclude their six-game road trip with a win, currently holding a 2-3-0 record.

Tarasov to Start Saturday Against Washington After Bobrovsky's Loss

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Daniil Tarasov will be in net for the Florida Panthers on Saturday's road game against Washington. This start marks the second half of Florida's back-to-back, following Sergei Bobrovsky's appearance in Friday's 9-1 loss to Carolina. The 26-year-old Tarasov currently holds a 5-6-2 record with a 2.81 GAA and a .904 save percentage through 14 appearances in the 2025-26 campaign. He will face a Washington team that ranks 11th in the league with 3.23 goals per game this season.

Gostisbehere (Lower Body) Remains Out for Saturday's Game

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Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) is expected to miss Saturday's game against New Jersey. The Carolina Hurricanes defenseman was also absent for Friday's 9-1 victory over Florida. Gostisbehere has recorded six goals and 32 points in 35 appearances during the 2025-26 season. His next potential opportunity to return to the lineup will be Monday when the Hurricanes face Buffalo.

Grubauer Confirmed to Start Saturday Against Utah

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Philipp Grubauer is confirmed to start Saturday's road game against Utah. The Kraken goaltender holds a 9-3-3 record, 2.29 GAA, and .922 save percentage through 17 appearances this season (2025-26). In his last outing Wednesday, he stopped 23 of 26 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Devils. Utah has won five of its past six games, averaging 3.33 goals per game across that stretch.

Vejmelka to Start Saturday Home Matchup Against Seattle

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Karel Vejmelka is set to start Saturday's home game against Seattle. The Utah goaltender has been in strong form, winning his last five outings while stopping 125 of 132 shots faced. This campaign, Vejmelka boasts a 22-11-2 record with a 2.53 GAA, a .901 save percentage, and one shutout across 36 appearances. Seattle is tied for 25th in the league this season with 2.74 goals per game.

Kings Prospect Liam Greentree Ranks U-23, Shows Offensive Upside

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Liam Greentree, a Los Angeles Kings prospect drafted 26th overall in 2024, is ranked 134th in Corey Pronman's U-23 list, categorized as a "Middle of the Lineup Player." Currently playing for the Windsor Spitfires in the OHL, the 20-year-old winger is trending upward, averaging 17 goals, 17 assists, and 34 points in 27 games this season. While his game is highlighted by above-average puck skills and a strong shot, his below-average skating suggests a longer development curve before he becomes an NHL-ready power winger with offensive upside.

Kings' Brandt Clarke Ranked U-23 Talent, Praised for Offense Despite Skating Concerns

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Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke is ranked 89th in Corey Pronman's U-23 list, categorized as a "Middle of the Lineup Player." The 2021 8th overall pick is playing career-high minutes this season, averaging 17 assists, 23 points, and six goals in 18 minutes of ice time. While his puck skills, shot, and hockey sense are above average, his skating is noted as a significant concern. Despite this, Clarke has shown improved defensive reads and was recently ranked second among defensemen in 5v5 defense contribution, highlighting his solid offensive game and developing two-way play.

Zuccarello's Overtime Power-Play Goal Lifts Wild Past Sabres 5-4

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Mats Zuccarello scored 1:47 into overtime, securing a 5-4 victory for the Minnesota Wild over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon. His game-winning goal came on the power play, assisted by Kirill Kaprizov, and effectively ended the Wild's three-game winless streak. This clutch performance provided a much-needed boost for Minnesota.

Tolopilo Gets Unexpected Start for Canucks vs. Oilers

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Nikita Tolopilo will start in goal for the Vancouver Canucks at home against Edmonton on Saturday. This unexpected opportunity arises as Kevin Lankinen, initially slated to start, is dealing with an illness and will serve as Tolopilo's backup. Tolopilo has a 2-2-0 record at the NHL level this season, having surrendered 15 goals on 142 shots in five appearances. He faces an Edmonton team that ranks sixth in the league with 3.31 goals per game, though they will be without key offensive player Leon Draisaitl (personal).

Lankinen Scratched from Start Due to Illness, Will Backup vs. Oilers

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Kevin Lankinen, initially expected to start for the Vancouver Canucks against Edmonton on Saturday, will now serve as backup goaltender due to an illness. Nikita Tolopilo will start instead. Lankinen holds a 6-13-4 record this season with a 3.36 GAA and an .887 save percentage through 24 appearances. In his last five outings, he is 0-3-1, allowing 15 goals on 140 shots. His next opportunity to start is anticipated for Monday's home game against the Islanders. Edmonton will play without Leon Draisaitl (personal).

Wolf to Start for Flames, Seeks First Win of New Year

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Dustin Wolf is set to start at home against the Islanders on Saturday. He is seeking his first win of the calendar year, holding an 0-5-0 record with a 4.05 GAA and .883 save percentage over his last five appearances. This season, the 24-year-old netminder has a 14-19-2 record, 3.00 GAA, and .898 save percentage in 36 outings. The Islanders, his opponent, are 7-3-1 over their past 10 games, averaging 3.00 goals per game.

Schmid Expected to Start vs. Nashville, Riding Three-Game Win Streak

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Akira Schmid is expected to start at home against Nashville on Saturday. He boasts a 14-4-5 record, 2.47 GAA, and .896 save percentage in 24 appearances this season. Schmid has won his past three outings, stopping 61 of 67 shots (.910 save percentage) during that span. This will be his second encounter with the Predators this season; he previously allowed four goals on 19 shots in a 4-2 loss on Dec. 31. Nashville has a 17-8-0 record over their past 25 games.

Oilers' Connor Ingram Confirmed to Start Sunday vs. St. Louis

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Connor Ingram is slated to start in goal for the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday against St. Louis, as reported by Mark Spector. This will be the second half of a back-to-back for the Oilers. Ingram holds a 4-3-1 record this season, having allowed 20 goals on 215 shots. He faces a St. Louis team ranked 32nd in the league, averaging 2.48 goals per game.

Stars' Jake Oettinger to Start Sunday Against Red-Hot Lightning

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Jake Oettinger is confirmed to start for the Dallas Stars at home against Tampa Bay on Sunday. The netminder has faced recent struggles, posting a 1-3-2 record with a 3.48 GAA and .872 save percentage over his last six starts. His overall season record stands at 17-9-4 with two shutouts, a 2.68 GAA, and a .903 save percentage in 30 appearances. He will face a formidable Lightning offense, which is 11-0-1 in their last 12 games and ranks second in NHL scoring.

Brennan Othmann Scores First Career NHL Goal for Rangers in 34th Game

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Brennan Othmann, the New York Rangers' 2021 first-round pick, scored his first career NHL goal on Saturday afternoon against the Philadelphia Flyers, achieving the milestone in his 34th game. The 23-year-old forward blasted a shot on a fastbreak past Flyers goaltender Aleksei Kolosov, making the score 3-1 in the first period. Othmann had previously scored six goals in 23 AHL games this season with the Hartford Wolf Pack, accumulating 39 career AHL goals over three seasons.

Panthers' Brad Marchand Placed on Injured Reserve; Monday Return Possible

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Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand (undisclosed) was officially placed on injured reserve Saturday, according to the NHL media site. Marchand has already missed four consecutive games due to the injury. He is eligible to be activated and could potentially make his return to action as early as Monday when the Panthers face San Jose. This season, the veteran has recorded 23 goals, 23 assists, 16 power-play points, and 115 shots on goal across 41 appearances.

Spencer Martin to Make First NHL Start of Season Saturday vs. Philadelphia

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Spencer Martin is set to make his first NHL start of the season Saturday against Philadelphia, defending the road net. This follows two recent relief appearances where he allowed five goals on 26 shots. Martin gets the nod as Jonathan Quick has struggled while filling in during Igor Shesterkin's (lower body) absence. Philadelphia, currently ranking 22nd in the league with 2.89 goals per game, will be Martin's opponent.

Simon Benoit (Upper Body) Misses Second Straight Game for Maple Leafs

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Simon Benoit will miss his second consecutive game for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday due to an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old defenseman was a late scratch on Thursday against the Golden Knights, despite participating in the morning skate, and the cause of his ailment remains unknown. He is currently listed as day-to-day, with Philippe Myers expected to remain in the lineup in his absence.