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Jonathan Quick was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he will start Monday's home game against the Kraken. He has started four of the last five games but has struggled, going 0-3-1 with a 5.49 GAA and .786 save percentage. The Kraken average 2.74 goals per game.
John Gibson is set to start in goal for the Detroit Red Wings against the Hurricanes, confirmed by being the first goalie off the ice Monday. He is currently on a three-game winning streak, during which he has posted a 1.33 GAA, .955 save percentage, and one shutout. The veteran netminder has already secured 16 victories this season, marking his highest total since the 2021-22 campaign, and is on track to potentially reach 25 wins for the first time since 2018-19.
Dan Vladar will get the starting nod in goal for the Philadelphia Flyers at home versus Tampa Bay on Monday. He is currently undefeated in regulation over his last four contests, boasting a 3-0-1 record with a 2.23 GAA. The 28-year-old Czech netminder is on pace to potentially push for the 30-win threshold this year, which would represent a significant career improvement, as he has never reached the 20-win mark in his six-year NHL career.
Vancouver Canucks rookie defenseman Zeev Buium, coming off a 5-0 loss to the Maple Leafs, is looking to boost his offense against the Montréal Canadiens. Buium, who ranks eighth on the Canucks with four goals and 14 assists, made an electric NHL debut on December 14 with a game-winner and an assist. However, his offensive production has since cooled, with only two points recorded since his debut, and his last point coming on January 3. He will face fellow top rookie Ivan Demidov in tonight's matchup.
Montreal Canadiens rookie points leader Ivan Demidov, who was shut out in his last game, is looking to reignite his offense. After a strong five-game point streak where he recorded two points in four matches, Demidov has managed only one assist in his past five games. The rookie currently boasts 10 goals and 26 assists for 36 points this season. He will face fellow top rookie Zeev Buium in tonight's matchup against the Vancouver Canucks.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman K'Andre Miller is on pace to achieve his second career 40-point season, showcasing strong category coverage despite previous scoring slumps. Over his last eight appearances, Miller has recorded two goals, six assists, 10 shots on net, 10 hits, and four blocked shots. He is currently on a three-game point spree, contributing two goals and three assists on five shots. His recent productivity makes him an intriguing fantasy option, especially with the Hurricanes facing a four-game week.
Mark Stone's impressive seven-game goal streak concluded, but he remained highly productive, dishing out three assists, including two on the power play, in the Golden Knights' 7-2 victory over the Sharks. He contributed to three consecutive goals by Dorofeyev, Eichel, and Hertl. Stone now has 41 points (15 goals, 26 helpers), with 18 power-play points, through 28 appearances this season, alongside 67 shots, 21 blocked shots, and a plus-8 rating.
Pavel Dorofeyev delivered a strong performance, scoring a power-play goal on three shots and adding two assists, one also on the power play, in the Golden Knights' 7-2 win over the Sharks. He also blocked two shots and had two PIM. This big outing follows a slower start to January, where he had only two points in five games. The 25-year-old winger now boasts 17 goals, 33 points, 115 shots, and 19 power-play points across 44 appearances this season.
Jack Eichel netted two goals on seven shots, including the game-winner, and added two PIM with a plus-2 rating in the Golden Knights' 7-2 victory over the Sharks. Eichel opened the scoring in the first period and secured the game-winner in the second. The 29-year-old center is currently on a five-game point streak, accumulating four goals and three assists during this run. He now has 16 goals, 48 points, 139 shots on net, and a plus-7 rating through 37 appearances this season.
Tomas Hertl had an offensive explosion, scoring two goals on four shots and dishing out three assists, with a plus-3 rating, in the Golden Knights' 7-2 win over his former team, the Sharks. One goal and one assist came on the power play. Hertl now has 18 goals, 39 points (16 on the power play), 120 shots on net, and 55 hits through 44 appearances. Since his trade to Vegas in March 2024, he has accumulated six goals and six assists in seven games against the Sharks.
Roman Josi broke a 12-game multi-point drought, delivering a strong three-point performance with a power-play goal on two shots and two assists (one on the power play) in the Predators' 3-2 victory over the Capitals. The 35-year-old defenseman had only four points and a minus-7 rating in his previous 12 outings. Josi now has six goals, 15 helpers, eight power-play points, 85 shots on net, 49 blocked shots, and 20 PIM through 33 appearances this season.
Avalanche goaltender Trent Miner made 29 saves to secure his first NHL shutout and inaugural NHL victory in a 4-0 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday. This historic performance, his fifth career NHL outing and third this season, makes him the 17th goalie in league history to record a shutout in his first win. Miner was recently called up from AHL Colorado due to Mackenzie Blackwood's lower-body injury and his strong play could lead to more NHL starts. He boasts a 7-2-0 record with a 2.40 GAA and .907 SV% in 10 AHL games this season, building on a 22-10-9, .918 SV% AHL record last season.
Cody Glass delivered a strong offensive performance for the New Jersey Devils, scoring two goals in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Jets. Both tallies occurred early in the second period, within the first 8:08, and momentarily propelled the Devils to a 3-2 lead. However, the team's offense subsequently went cold, leading to the defeat. This outing marks a significant personal improvement for Glass, as he had registered only one point (a goal) in his previous 12 games. He now stands at nine goals and 11 points through 34 contests this season.
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carl Lindbom is slated to start in net against the San Jose Sharks on Sunday. The 22-year-old has struggled this season, holding a 1-4-2 record with a 3.14 GAA and .870 save percentage across seven appearances, having allowed at least three goals in six of those outings. He faces a challenging matchup against the Sharks, who have been on a hot streak, winning three consecutive games and six of their last seven, during which they've netted an impressive 31 goals.
Vitek Vanecek will start in goal for the Mammoth on Sunday against the Blue Jackets, marking his first start since Dec. 29. The 30-year-old netminder is currently struggling, holding an 0-8-1 record with an .867 save percentage and a 3.24 GAA over his last nine appearances. He aims for his first victory since Oct. 26 against a Columbus team on a back-to-back, having lost four straight games.
Justus Annunen will start Sunday's home game for the Nashville Predators against the Capitals. This marks his first appearance in any of the Predators' five games since the start of the calendar year, as he draws the start in the second half of a back-to-back set. Annunen has been performing well, having picked up wins in each of his last two appearances, going 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and an impressive .938 save percentage in those outings.
Jakob Chychrun will not be available for Sunday's game in Nashville due to an illness, marking his first missed game of the season. The Washington Capitals' left-shot defenseman is expected to be replaced in the lineup by Trevor van Riemsdyk. His absence against the Predators will also lead to Rasmus Sandin receiving an increased workload on the blue line. The Capitals' next game is scheduled for Tuesday against the Canadiens.
The New York Rangers have recalled forward Brennan Othmann from the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, assigning Anton Blidh in a corresponding move. This recall follows the Rangers' significant 10-2 loss to the Bruins. Othmann, 23, has played six NHL games this season without recording a point, despite multiple call-ups. His name has been a subject of trade rumors, with Sportsnet reporting in October that the Rangers are open to trading him. In 23 AHL games this season, Othmann has posted six goals, eight assists, and 14 points. It remains uncertain if he will join the lineup for Monday's game against the Seattle Kraken.
Jet Greaves will start Sunday's contest for the Columbus Blue Jackets against the Mammoth. He previously played both ends of the last two back-to-backs but had the front end of this one off, snapping an eight-game starting streak. His last three starts have been challenging, allowing 13 goals and taking a loss in each. The 24-year-old currently holds a 12-12-6 record with a 2.74 GAA and a .907 save percentage this season. The Mammoth are on a three-game winning streak.
Will Smith (upper body) will travel with the San Jose Sharks for their upcoming four-game road trip, which begins Thursday in Washington and runs through Jan. 20. Sidelined since mid-December and designated week-to-week on Dec. 22, the forward is reportedly drawing closer to a return, though a specific date is not yet clear. In 33 appearances this season, Smith has recorded 12 goals, 17 assists, 12 PIM, seven hits, and seven blocked shots, averaging 17:55 of ice time.
