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Tuesday, January 6

Markstrom Allows Early Goals in Devils' Embarrassing 9-0 Loss

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Jacob Markstrom started for the New Jersey Devils against the Islanders on Tuesday, where the team suffered an 'embarrassing' 9-0 loss. Markstrom allowed goals on the first two shots he faced, contributing to the Devils' extended struggles after a strong 8-1 start. He had been splitting starts with Jake Allen, posting a .914 save percentage and 2.39 GAA over his last 12 games (2-3-0), and held an 8-7-3 career record against the Islanders, including two prior losses this season.

Panthers' Marchand Exits Game with Lingering Injury; Previously Declined Leafs Offer

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Brad Marchand was pulled from Tuesday's game vs. the Maple Leafs due to a lingering injury concern that worsened, prompting a preventative move by Panthers staff. His status for Thursday's game vs. the Canadiens is unclear. This follows two scoreless games, ending his 10-game point streak. Marchand recently revealed he re-signed with the Florida Panthers on a six-year, $31.5M deal, despite a prior offer from the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 37-year-old forward has 23 goals and 23 assists in 40 games this season and is set to play in the Winter Olympics.

Kucherov Named First Star Again, Extends Point Streak to Eight Games

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Nikita Kucherov recorded two assists in a 4-2 victory over the Avalanche on Tuesday, extending his point streak to eight games (19 points; seven goals, 12 assists) and his multipoint streak to seven. His performance has contributed to the Lightning's eight consecutive wins. On Monday, Kucherov earned the NHL's First Star for the second consecutive week (week ending Jan. 4) and is off to a strong start for a potential third honor.

Sorokin Returns from Injury with 45-Save Shutout, Sets Franchise Record

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New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin made an exceptional return from a nagging lower-body injury, stopping all 45 shots he faced to record a shutout in the team's 9-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils. This performance, his first game action since December 19, marked his 26th career shutout, making him the Islanders' franchise leader in that category.

Duclair Records First Hat Trick in Six Years, Five Points in Islanders' Rout

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New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair recorded his first hat trick in over six years, scoring three consecutive goals and adding two assists for a five-point game in the Islanders' 9-0 rout of the New Jersey Devils. Duclair, who was a healthy scratch for the previous two games, achieved his fourth career NHL hat trick, with his last coming in December 2019 while with the Ottawa Senators.

Kolesar Hits Fleury, Leads to Stretcher Exit; Fights Lowry

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Vegas Golden Knights forward Keegan Kolesar was involved in a collision with Winnipeg Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury during Tuesday's game, sending Fleury awkwardly into the boards and requiring him to be stretchered off the ice. Following the incident, Kolesar was immediately challenged by Jets captain Adam Lowry, resulting in a fight on the very next shift as payback for the hit.

Marchment Out vs. Sharks with Upper-Body Injury; Status Clarified

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Columbus Blue Jackets winger Mason Marchment will miss Tuesday's game against the San Jose Sharks due to an upper-body injury. His condition was initially reported as a lower-body concern but has since been clarified as upper-body. Marchment, 30, has had a strong start to the season with 5 goals and 2 assists in seven appearances, aiming for a 40-point season. Dmitri Voronkov and Boone Jenner are potential candidates to fill his spot on the first line while he is sidelined. He is expected to miss at least one game.

Tolvanen Sidelined by Illness, Misses First Game of Season

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Seattle Kraken forward Eeli Tolvanen (illness) will not play Tuesday against the Bruins, marking his first missed game this season. Tolvanen has recorded 25 points in 40 outings but is currently on a four-game point drought. This absence will delay his opportunity to end that scoring slump. Tye Kartye is expected to take his place in the lineup for the Kraken, who are facing the Bruins after a back-to-back. Further updates on Tolvanen's return are pending.

Jets D Haydn Fleury Stretchered Off Ice After Collision, Alert at Hospital

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Winnipeg Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury was stretchered off the ice during Tuesday's game after a violent collision with the boards following a hit from Keegan Kolesar. He was transported to a local hospital via ambulance but was reported to be alert and moving his extremities. Fleury, 29, has battled injuries this season, including a concussion and knee injury, and his status is currently unknown. His back took the brunt of the hit.

Daccord Gets Start for Kraken Against Bruins on Tuesday

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Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord will guard the home goal Tuesday against the Bruins. This marks his start in the second half of a back-to-back, following Philipp Grubauer's 5-1 victory over the Flames on Monday. Daccord holds a 4-4-1 record with a 2.94 GAA and a .901 save percentage over his last nine appearances. He faces a Bruins team that has struggled offensively, scoring only 15 goals in their last six games, going 2-3-1 in that span.

Swayman Starts Fourth Straight Game for Bruins in Seattle

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Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman will protect the road goal against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. This marks his fourth consecutive start as the Bruins conclude their road trip, indicating the team's confidence in his recent performance. Over his last three outings, Swayman has allowed six goals on 90 shots, maintaining a solid presence in net. He faces a Kraken team playing the second half of a back-to-back, fresh off a 5-1 victory over the Flames on Monday, which could present a challenge.

Saros Confirmed to Start vs. Oilers; Aims to Rebound from 3-Goal Streak

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Juuse Saros is set to guard the road goal for the Nashville Predators against the Oilers on Tuesday. He has allowed exactly three goals in each of his last four games, posting a 2-2-0 record during that span. This will be a challenging matchup against an Oilers team that has scored 18 goals in their last six games, going 3-3-0. Saros will look to improve his recent form in this tough road test.

NHL Rumor: Sabres' Alex Tuch Linked to Kings as Trade Target

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NHL insider Pierre LeBrun suggests Buffalo Sabres right winger Alex Tuch as an 'ideal boost' for the Los Angeles Kings, who are struggling offensively. Tuch, 29, is in the final year of his $33.25 million contract ($4.75M cap hit) and is a pending UFA with a five-team no-trade clause. He has 12 goals and 32 points this season. While Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen might consider trading him for assets, Buffalo's recent winning streak could lead them to keep Tuch if they remain in a playoff race.

Carter Hart to Start Tuesday Against Struggling Jets

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Carter Hart will guard the road goal for the Vegas Golden Knights against the Jets on Tuesday. The 27-year-old netminder aims to rebound from a recent stretch where he posted a 1-3-1 record, allowing 20 goals over his last five games. He faces a struggling Jets team, which enters Tuesday's matchup on a nine-game losing streak (0-6-3).

Joseph Woll Starts Tuesday vs. Florida After Tough Outings

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Joseph Woll will patrol the home crease for the Toronto Maple Leafs against Florida on Tuesday. In his last two outings, Woll has allowed eight goals on 42 shots, resulting in an 0-0-1 record. This season, he holds an 8-4-2 record with one shutout, a 2.82 GAA, and a .909 save percentage through 15 appearances. He faces a Florida team ranked 14th in the league with 3.10 goals per game.

Bedard Practices, Day-to-Day; Potential Return This Weekend

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Connor Bedard (shoulder) joined the Blackhawks for part of Tuesday's practice, marking significant progress in his rehabilitation. The 20-year-old center, who was recently upgraded to day-to-day status, will not play Wednesday against St. Louis. However, coach Jeff Blashill indicated a potential return this weekend. Bedard was originally expected to be out until January or before the Olympic break, but his recovery timeline has narrowed considerably.

Lukas Dostal to Start Against Flyers After Mrazek Injury

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Lukas Dostal will guard the road goal for the Anaheim Ducks versus the Flyers on Tuesday. The 25-year-old goalie gets the start after Petr Mrazek (undisclosed) was injured Monday. Dostal stopped all three shots he faced after entering Monday's game, but he has lost his last four decisions (0-3-1), allowing 21 goals on 125 shots (.832 save percentage) over his last six appearances. He'll need to improve to help the Ducks end their skid.

Matvei Michkov Out Tuesday vs. Ducks with Foot Injury

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Matvei Michkov (foot) will not play for the Philadelphia Flyers against Anaheim on Tuesday. He will miss at least one game after taking a puck to his foot in Saturday's 5-2 win over Edmonton. Michkov was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate, suggesting this could be a short absence. This season, he has recorded nine goals, 23 points, and 78 shots on net across 40 appearances.

Scott Wedgewood to Start for Avalanche in Tampa Bay

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Scott Wedgewood will defend the road net for the Colorado Avalanche against the Lightning on Tuesday. He is coming off a 23-save effort in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Florida and will be playing for the third time in four days due to Mackenzie Blackwood's (lower body) absence. The 33-year-old has posted an impressive 18-2-4 record this season, with two shutouts, a 2.17 GAA, and a .918 save percentage through 26 appearances.

Andrei Vasilevskiy to Guard Net Against League-Leading Avalanche

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Andrei Vasilevskiy will guard the home goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Avalanche on Tuesday. The 31-year-old netminder has won his last five outings, despite posting an .893 save percentage during that span. He faces a significant challenge against the league-leading Avalanche, who enter the game after only their third regulation loss of the season and have scored 23 goals over their last six games.