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Saturday, January 10

Golden Knights Goalie Carter Hart Sidelined Week-to-Week with Lower-Body Injury

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Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart has been designated as week-to-week due to a lower-body injury. He will be unavailable for Saturday's home game against St. Louis, with his return timeline remaining uncertain. This season, Hart holds a 5-3-3 record with a 3.28 goals-against average and an .871 save percentage across 12 appearances. Akira Schmid and Carl Lindbom are expected to handle goaltending responsibilities while Hart and fellow injured netminder Adin Hill (lower body) recover.

Lindholm Suffers Lower-Body Injury, Exits Game vs. Rangers

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Elias Lindholm of the Boston Bruins sustained a lower-body injury against the Rangers on Saturday and will not return to the game. Prior to his exit, Lindholm registered two assists, bringing his season total to eight goals and 30 points in 35 appearances. His availability for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh is uncertain, potentially opening a spot for Jeffrey Viel.

DeSmith to Start Against Sharks on Saturday

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Casey DeSmith is slated to start in goal for the Dallas Stars on the road against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday. He holds a 10-2-4 record with a 2.33 GAA and .916 save percentage across 17 appearances this season. In his last outing, DeSmith stopped 23 of 24 shots in a 4-1 victory over Washington. The Sharks, despite their overall ranking, have been scoring 4.33 goals per game in their last six matches.

Forsberg Slated to Start for Kings Against Edmonton

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Anton Forsberg is expected to start in goal for the LA Kings on the road against Edmonton on Saturday, despite making a relief appearance in Friday's 5-1 loss to Winnipeg. This will be the second half of a back-to-back for the Kings. Forsberg holds a 6-6-3 record this season with one shutout, a 2.64 GAA, and a .901 save percentage across 16 appearances. Edmonton ranks tied for fourth in the league with 3.39 goals per game.

Bryan Rust Out Day-to-Day with Lower-Body Injury, Misses Saturday Game

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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust is sidelined day-to-day with a lower-body injury, missing Saturday's game against Calgary. His availability for Sunday's game versus Boston is uncertain. Rust, 33, appeared to sustain the injury after blocking a shot in Thursday's win over the Devils. A key fixture on the top line and special teams, he has recorded 16 goals and 36 points in 40 appearances this season. Kevin Hayes and Tommy Novak are expected to fill his role in the lineup, with Rafael Harvey-Pinard recalled from the AHL.

Coleman Out Saturday with Upper-Body Injury; Day-to-Day

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Blake Coleman of the Calgary Flames will miss Saturday's game against Pittsburgh due to an upper-body injury, making him day-to-day. He sustained the injury in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Boston. This season, Coleman has recorded 13 goals, 21 points, 105 shots on net, and 110 hits in 44 appearances. In his absence, Yegor Sharangovich will move to the second line, and William Stromgren will play on the fourth line.

Cooley to Start for Flames Against Pittsburgh on Road

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Devin Cooley is slated to start in goal for the Calgary Flames on the road against Pittsburgh on Saturday. This marks his first start since December 20th, when he secured a 6-3 victory over Vegas by stopping 34 of 37 shots. Despite being used sparingly behind Dustin Wolf, Cooley has maintained a 4-4-2 record, a 2.40 GAA, and a .914 save percentage across 13 appearances this season. Pittsburgh is currently on a six-game winning streak.

Anze Kopitar Placed on Injured Reserve with Lower Body Injury

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Anze Kopitar (lower body) has been officially placed on injured reserve by the Kings. He will miss his third consecutive game against Edmonton on Saturday and will also be ineligible to play against Dallas on Monday. The timeline for his return remains unclear. In 37 appearances this season, Kopitar has recorded six goals, 21 points, 49 shots on net, 34 blocked shots, and 19 hits. This move corresponds with the activation of Corey Perry from non-roster status.

Akira Schmid Confirmed as Golden Knights' Starter vs. St. Louis

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Akira Schmid is slated to start in goal for the Vegas Golden Knights at home against St. Louis on Saturday. Schmid recently entered Thursday's game against Columbus in the first period after Carter Hart's injury, earning a win by stopping 22 of 24 shots. The 25-year-old netminder holds a 12-4-5 record this season, alongside a 2.51 GAA and .895 save percentage through 22 appearances. He faces a St. Louis team that ranks 32nd in goals per game (2.49) and has dropped its last two contests.

Alex Nedeljkovic to Start for Sharks Against High-Powered Dallas

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Alex Nedeljkovic is confirmed to patrol the home crease for the San Jose Sharks against Dallas on Saturday. He is coming off a strong 34-save performance in Tuesday's 5-2 victory over Columbus. This season, Nedeljkovic holds a 6-8-2 record with a 3.07 GAA and an .894 save percentage across 19 appearances. He will face a formidable Dallas team that currently ranks third in the league, averaging 3.41 goals per game.

Arturs Silovs to start in net Saturday for Penguins

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Arturs Silovs is confirmed to start in goal for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday against Calgary. Despite allowing 13 goals on 101 shots recently, Silovs has secured wins in his last four outings. This season, he holds an 8-5-6 record with one shutout, a 3.24 GAA, and an .884 save percentage over 19 appearances. Calgary ranks 31st in the league for goals per game.

Zack MacEwen out for season after knee surgery

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Zack MacEwen will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing knee surgery, as reported by Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News. Head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed MacEwen sustained an ACL injury on November 12. In his three appearances for the New Jersey Devils this season, he registered six hits and four shots on goal. MacEwen is expected to be ready for training camp but will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

Maxim Tsyplakov Returns to Islanders Lineup, GM Expresses Confidence

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Maxim Tsyplakov is set to return to the New York Islanders' lineup Saturday night against the Minnesota Wild. Despite a tough start to his second NHL season, playing only 23 of 44 games with one goal, GM Mathieu Darche expressed continued belief in the forward, who signed a two-year, $2.25 million annual extension last summer. Tsyplakov, who missed most of training camp with an injury, now has an opportunity to make his mark with Kyle Palmieri out for the season. He will skate with Casey Cizikas and Marc Gatcomb.

Brandon Bussi to start in net Saturday against Seattle

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Brandon Bussi is slated to start in goal for the Carolina Hurricanes at home against Seattle on Saturday. He has won his last two starts, stopping 48 of 52 shots. This season, Bussi holds a 15-2-1 record with one shutout, a 2.29 GAA, and a .904 save percentage through 18 appearances. The Seattle Kraken currently rank 26th in the league, averaging 2.76 goals per game.

Ilya Sorokin to start Saturday after 44-save shutout

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Ilya Sorokin is expected to start in goal for the New York Islanders on the road against Minnesota Saturday. Sorokin recently returned from a seven-game absence due to a lower-body injury, delivering a spectacular 44-save shutout in a 9-0 victory over New Jersey. This season, he holds a 13-10-2 record with a 2.44 GAA and a .915 save percentage across 25 starts, tying for the NHL lead with four shutouts.

Sandis Vilmanis to Make NHL Debut for Panthers Against Senators

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Florida Panthers prospect Sandis Vilmanis, a 21-year-old fifth-round pick from the 2022 NHL Draft, is set to make his NHL debut Saturday night against the Ottawa Senators. Vilmanis is coming off a strong season with the AHL's Charlotte Checkers, where he co-leads the team with 19 points in 31 games. This debut caps an eventful week for Vilmanis, who was also recently named to Team Latvia for the 2026 Winter Olympics. He is expected to skate on a line with Luke Kunin and Jack Studnicka.

Matthew Tkachuk Remains Out for Panthers, Nearing Season Debut

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Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will not play in Saturday's game against the Senators, continuing his absence. Despite participating in recent practices without a non-contact jersey, he is still awaiting his regular season debut. Coach Paul Maurice confirmed Tkachuk's status, stating nothing has changed. He is, however, expected to return to the lineup sometime during Florida's current six-game road trip, which will have three games remaining after Saturday's contest.

Brad Marchand Out Saturday with Undisclosed Injury, Possible Return Monday

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Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game in Ottawa, marking his second consecutive absence after sustaining an injury Tuesday in Toronto. Coach Paul Maurice indicated it's not a major injury but something the 37-year-old veteran has been battling, requiring time to heal. Marchand has had a strong 2025-26 campaign, recording 23 goals and 23 assists across 41 appearances. There is a possibility he could return to the lineup on Monday in Buffalo.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to start Saturday vs. Ducks

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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is confirmed to start in goal for the Buffalo Sabres at home against Anaheim on Saturday. He has been strong recently, winning four of his last five starts while posting a .933 save percentage (allowing 10 goals on 150 shots). This season, Luukkonen has an 8-6-1 record with a 2.61 GAA and a .903 save percentage over 15 appearances. The Ducks rank 10th in NHL scoring.

Connor Ingram to Start for Oilers Against Kings Saturday

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Connor Ingram is slated to protect the home crease for the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday against the Kings. He enters the game following a strong 24-save outing in Tuesday's 6-2 victory over Nashville. This season, Ingram has compiled a 3-2-0 record at the NHL level, turning aside 122 of the 137 shots he has faced. He will be up against a Kings team that currently ranks 28th in the league, averaging 2.63 goals per game.