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Tuesday, January 13

Lightning's Brayden Point Out Week-to-Week with Lower-Body Injury

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Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point is deemed week-to-week due to a lower-body injury sustained in Monday's 5-1 win over Philadelphia. The update comes from Lightning announcer Dave Randorf. While not season-ending, the injury is expected to keep him out for a significant period, potentially impacting his availability for the 2026 Winter Olympics in February. Point has recorded 11 goals, 30 points, and 82 shots on net in 37 games this season.

DeSmith Confirmed as Stars' Starter in Anaheim Tuesday

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Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith is confirmed to start Tuesday's road game against the Anaheim Ducks, marking the second half of a back-to-back. The 34-year-old netminder holds a 10-2-5 record this season, complemented by a 2.48 GAA, a .911 save percentage, and one shutout through 18 appearances. Anaheim currently ranks 11th in the league with 3.24 goals per game, presenting a challenge for DeSmith.

Former Islander Matt Martin to be Inducted into Sarnia Sting Hall of Fame

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Former New York Islanders forward Matt Martin, who retired after the 2024-25 season with 987 NHL games over 16 years, will be inducted into the Sarnia Sting's Hall of Fame on Feb. 27. Martin, an undrafted walk-on, played 166 games for the Sting, totaling 60 goals, 43 assists, and 103 points with 349 penalty minutes. His final OHL season saw him explode for 35 goals and 30 assists in 61 games before being drafted by the Islanders in 2008. The induction celebrates his inspiring journey from junior walk-on to a longtime NHLer.

Flames' Martin Pospisil Begins Conditioning Loan After Long-Term Injury

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Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil has been placed on the long-term injury list and assigned to the AHL's Calgary Wranglers for a conditioning loan. Pospisil has not played this season due to a cautious approach given his history with concussions. This move signals progress towards his return to play, potentially even for Slovakia's upcoming Winter Olympics roster. The 26-year-old, drafted 105th overall in 2018, has recorded 12 goals and 49 points in 144 NHL games over two seasons, playing an energetic, physical style.

Hurricanes Reportedly Shopping Jesperi Kotkaniemi Amidst Poor Performance

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The Carolina Hurricanes are reportedly open to trading center Jesperi Kotkaniemi, who has been mentioned in previous trade discussions. Kotkaniemi has four years remaining on his contract with a $4.82 million AAV. This season, he has struggled, recording only two goals and six points, leading to a demotion to the fourth line and a 14-game goal drought. His recent performance also led to his exclusion from Finland's Olympic and 4 Nations Face-Off rosters, indicating a significant drop in his stock.

Flyers Loan Defenseman Adam Ginning Back to AHL Lehigh Valley Phantoms

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Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Adam Ginning has been loaned back to the AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Ginning was recalled by the Flyers on January 9th after Jamie Drysdale was placed on Injury Reserve due to an upper-body injury. This move comes as Drysdale is reportedly nearing a return to the lineup, making Ginning's services with the NHL club temporarily unnecessary. He will continue his development with the Phantoms.

Flyers' Jamie Drysdale Nearing Return From Upper-Body Injury

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Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (upper-body injury), placed on IR Jan. 6 after a hit from Ross Johnston, is nearing his return. He has been participating in non-contact practices, and coach Rick Tocchet stated he's a 'possibility' for Wednesday's game against the Buffalo Sabres. Through 41 games this season, the 23-year-old has recorded 18 points (3G, 15A) and shown significant improvements in his five-on-five play, making his return a boost for the Flyers.

Dostal Confirmed as Ducks' Starting Goalie vs. Dallas

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Lukas Dostal will patrol the home crease for the Anaheim Ducks against Dallas on Tuesday. Dostal has faced challenges recently, surrendering 29 goals on 194 shots over his last eight appearances, resulting in an 0-5-1 record during that span. For the current campaign, he holds a 13-13-2 record with a 3.25 GAA and an .887 save percentage through 29 outings. He'll face a tough test against Dallas, who rank third in the league with 3.41 goals per game this season.

Blues' Joel Hofer Tapped for Home Start vs. Hurricanes

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Joel Hofer will tend the home net for the St. Louis Blues against the Hurricanes on Tuesday. The 25-year-old netminder has struggled recently, surrendering at least three goals in his last three starts, posting a 1-2-0 record with a 3.41 GAA and an .877 save percentage. He faces a Carolina squad on the second half of a back-to-back, coming off an overtime loss, and ranking seventh in the NHL with 3.35 goals per game.

Utah's Karel Vejmelka Set to Start Against Maple Leafs

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Karel Vejmelka was the first netminder off the ice at Tuesday's morning skate, signaling he will defend the home crease for the Utah Mammoth against Toronto. The 29-year-old has been in strong form, winning three straight games and eight of his last 10, posting a 2.40 GAA and a .910 save percentage during that span. Fresh after getting Sunday off, Vejmelka faces a Maple Leafs club on the second half of a back-to-back, coming off a 4-3 OT win and riding a four-game winning streak.

Blues' Robert Thomas Misses Tuesday's Game Due to Injury

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Robert Thomas (lower body) is slated to miss the St. Louis Blues' home contest against the Hurricanes on Tuesday. The Blues confirmed that Thomas aggravated an existing injury, presumably during Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights. The right-shot center did not participate in Tuesday's morning skate and is currently considered day-to-day. In his absence, Brayden Schenn will skate on the top line, and Dalibor Dvorsky will center the second line.

Bratt Scores Twice, Including Game-Winner, in Devils' Victory

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Jesper Bratt lit the lamp twice, including the game-winning goal, in Monday's 5-2 victory over the Wild. The New Jersey Devils winger struck twice in 21 seconds during the third period to put the game out of reach. Bratt has been inconsistent recently, with five goals and seven points in his last 13 games, but three of those were multi-point performances, showcasing his offensive upside despite recent feast-or-famine stretches.

Swayman to Start for Bruins in Divisional Matchup vs. Red Wings

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Jeremy Swayman will patrol the home blue paint Tuesday against the Red Wings. Aside from a six-goal outing on Jan. 6, Swayman has bounced back from a rough patch at the end of December, posting a 3-1-0 record across his last four appearances after going 0-2-2 with an .852 save percentage and a 3.45 GAA over five prior outings. He's faced Detroit twice this season, posting a 1-1-0 record while allowing seven goals on 49 shots.

Bryan Rust Returns from Injury, Joins Crosby on First Line

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Bryan Rust (lower body) will be in the lineup against Tampa Bay on Tuesday. With his lower-body injury behind him, Rust figures to return to a first-line role alongside Sidney Crosby in addition to linking back up with the No. 1 power-play unit. Since the start of December, the 33-year-old Rust has tallied nine goals and nine helpers, including eight power-play points, offering top-end fantasy value with his offensive upside.

Carrier Snaps Goal Drought with Two-Goal Performance in Win

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Alexandre Carrier scored two goals in Monday's 6-3 win over the Canucks, with the tallies coming 20 seconds apart in the second period. This surprising performance snapped a 43-game goal drought for the Montreal Canadiens blueliner, whose only other goal on the season came on Oct. 9. Through 46 games, Carrier has produced 14 points, 100 blocked shots, 33 shots on net, 20 hits, 20 PIM, and a minus-3 rating, as he isn't primarily known for offense.

Demidov Notches Three Assists, Leads Rookies in Points

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Ivan Demidov notched three assists in Monday's 6-3 win over the Canucks, tying his season high. His other three-point performance (one goal, two assists) also came against Vancouver on Oct. 25. Despite going eight straight games without finding the back of the net, the 20-year-old Montreal Canadiens rookie continues to lead all first-year players with 39 points (10 goals and 29 helpers) through 46 games, showcasing his playmaking ability.

Hellebuyck to Start Against Islanders After Breaking Winless Streak

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Connor Hellebuyck is expected to be between the home pipes against the Islanders on Tuesday. Following a 10-game stretch in which he went 0-6-4, Hellebuyck finally got back into the win column Sunday against New Jersey, stopping 24 of 27 shots in a 4-3 victory. The Islanders are 3-0-1 and have scored 18 goals over their last four games. Hellebuyck hasn't fared well against the Isles in his career, going 5-7-0 with a 3.20 GAA and a .906 save percentage across 12 outings.

Bussi Slated to Start for Hurricanes Against Blues on Tuesday

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Brandon Bussi is expected to be between the road pipes versus the Blues on Tuesday. Bussi has wins in five of his last six outings, going 5-1-0 with a 2.65 GAA and .873 save percentage. While the youngster should continue to see the bulk of the workload ahead of Frederik Andersen, an upcoming back-to-back versus the Panthers and Devils on Friday and Saturday, respectively, figures to give both backstops the opportunity to start.

Merilainen Gets Eighth Consecutive Start for Senators vs. Canucks

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Leevi Merilainen is drawing the home start against the Canucks on Tuesday, marking his eighth consecutive start since Linus Ullmark left the team for personal reasons. The 23-year-old Merilainen is 2-4-0 with a 3.56 GAA and an .853 save percentage over his last seven outings. The Finnish netminder should have a favorable matchup against a Vancouver club that lost in Montreal on Monday by a 6-3 score, while the Senators haven't played since Saturday.

Morgan Geekie Returns to Bruins Lineup After Personal Absence

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Morgan Geekie (personal) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's home divisional matchup versus Detroit after missing his first game of the season Sunday due to the birth of his child. The right-shot forward skated on the third line with Alex Steeves and Fraser Minten during Tuesday's morning skate. Geekie will resume his role with the man advantage as well, where he's garnered 12 of his 41 points across 45 appearances (25 goals, 16 helpers) this season.