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Morgan Geekie netted two goals, including the game-winner, in the Boston Bruins' 4-1 victory over Utah. The 27-year-old winger has four two-goal games in his last 13, scoring 12 goals in that span, placing him second in the Rocket Richard Trophy race. Many expected regression after last season's 33 goals, but Geekie is now on pace for 58.
Daniil Tarasov is expected to start in net for the Florida Panthers at home against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. Tarasov is looking to rebound after a 6-2 loss where he made 36 saves. His season record stands at 3-5-1 with a 2.84 GAA and .903 save percentage. The Kings average 2.59 goals per game, ranking 28th in the league.
Tyson Foerster has undergone successful surgery on his arm and is expected to miss approximately five months, the Philadelphia Flyers announced. Initially diagnosed with an upper-body injury in early December with a 2-3 month recovery, the surgery will sideline him for the remainder of the regular season, with his return for a potential playoff run uncertain. Foerster recorded 10 goals and 3 assists in 21 games this season.
The New York Islanders are 1-1 in the two games without Bo Horvat, but have reverted to a less effective, grindy style of play. In both games, the team struggled to generate offense and control play, leading to losses or shootouts. Despite averaging 29.3 shots per game over the previous 32 seasons, the Islanders have averaged 18 or fewer shots recently. Horvat's absence is a significant test for the team.
Kirill Kaprizov has set a new Minnesota Wild franchise record for career power-play goals, surpassing Mikko Koivu. With his 70th career power-play goal, Kaprizov also broke a tie with Alex Ovechkin for the most goals by a Russian skater since the 2020-21 season, now holding 206 goals to Ovechkin's 205. He is 13 goals shy of Marian Gaborik's franchise record.
Jacob Fowler made his home debut for the Montreal Canadiens against the Philadelphia Flyers, a game that saw the Canadiens lose 4-1. Fowler's night was highlighted by a couple of key mistakes, including one that led to a Flyers goal when he misplayed the puck behind his net. The Canadiens also struggled offensively, with coach Martin St-Louis noting a lack of offensive zone pressure and underutilization of defensemen. Mike Matheson was out with an upper-body injury, impacting the blueline. Arber Xhekaj also had a shaky performance, making costly errors. Adam Engstrom, however, received praise for his skating and confident play.
Alex DeBrincat powered the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the Islanders with two crucial third-period power-play goals, including the game-winner and his 20th of the season. He's the first Red Wing to reach 20 goals this year, on pace for 40, and leads the team with 9 power-play tallies. This performance extends his streak to 8 goals and 13 points in his last 8 games. DeBrincat's competitiveness and scoring ability are praised by coach Todd McLellan, making him the fastest Red Wing to 20 goals since 2007-08.
Zeev Buium, 20, saw his value significantly boosted after being traded to the Vancouver Canucks as part of a deal sending Quinn Hughes to Minnesota. The defenseman, known for his offensive skills, made an immediate impact with a goal and an assist in his first game as a Canuck. He is expected to play significant minutes, including on the power play, for a non-playoff bound Vancouver team. Buium has recorded 4 goals and 16 points (10 on the power play) in 32 games this season and is projected to finish with 40-45 points.
Macklin Celebrini achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 50 points for the season with a four-point performance on December 16, 2025. He scored twice, including the game-winning and empty-net goals, on seven shots, and added two assists, finishing plus-2 in a 6-3 victory over the Flames. Celebrini has been on a hot streak with four goals and seven assists in his last five games. Across 34 appearances, the 19-year-old has 18 goals, 51 points, 102 shots, 21 hits, 28 penalty minutes, and a plus-13 rating. He is the fastest San Jose player to reach 50 points in a season.
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice on five shots, added a power-play assist, logged two hits, and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Kraken. MacKinnon led the comeback, scoring a game-tying goal and the empty-netter to seal the win. The 30-year-old is on a six-game point streak (six goals, six assists), with multiple points in five of those contests. For the season, he has 28 goals, 30 assists, 155 shots, 26 hits, 12 PIM, and a plus-43 rating over 33 appearances.
Brandon Montour left Tuesday's game against the Avalanche with an undisclosed injury and will not return. The defenseman sustained the issue during a third-period scrum. The 31-year-old is considered day-to-day. Should Montour miss time, Cale Fleury and Josh Mahura are available to step into the lineup for the Seattle Kraken.
Tristan Jarry, traded for Stuart Skinner just five days prior, starred against his former Pittsburgh Penguins team as his new club, the Edmonton Oilers, secured a 6-4 victory. Jarry 'bested' Skinner in the highly anticipated goalie swap matchup, stopping 26 of 30 shots to propel Edmonton to the win. The game marked a significant early test for both netminders following their recent exchange.
Stuart Skinner made his Pittsburgh Penguins debut against his former team, the Edmonton Oilers, five days after being traded for Tristan Jarry. Skinner starred in the game but saw Pittsburgh lose 6-4. He allowed five goals on 22 shots, admitting the first five minutes were 'weird' as he settled in. Despite a tough start tainted by a five-on-three disadvantage, Skinner was deemed fine 'all things considered' in his debut, with the team facing a decision on who gets the net next.
Danila Yurov delivered his first career three-point performance in Tuesday's 5-0 victory over the Capitals, scoring a goal and adding two assists. He also recorded two PIM and a plus-3 rating, snapping an eight-game goal drought. The rookie forward set up two goals for Vladimir Tarasenko before scoring his own third-period tally. Through 27 appearances this season, the 21-year-old has four goals, 11 points, 32 shots on net, 19 blocked shots, 17 hits, and a minus-1 rating.
Vladimir Tarasenko delivered a three-point performance in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Capitals, scoring two goals on four shots and adding an assist, along with a plus-3 rating. This burst brings his totals to three goals and three helpers over his last five outings. The 34-year-old winger appears to be building strong chemistry with rookie Danila Yurov, who also recorded three points. Tarasenko now has five goals, 16 points, 51 shots on net, and a minus-2 rating across 27 appearances this season.
Filip Gustavsson posted a 25-save shutout in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Capitals, securing his fourth straight victory. This marks his third shutout of the season and 14th career. The 27-year-old netminder has now won all four of his last five starts, allowing just five goals on 98 shots. Through 22 appearances, he holds an 11-8-3 record with a 2.49 GAA and a .912 save percentage, having split the workload with Jesper Wallstedt since mid-November.
Marcus Johansson (lower body) was sidelined for Tuesday's game against the Capitals and is considered day-to-day. Further reports indicate he is not expected to travel to Columbus for Thursday's game, guaranteeing he will miss a second consecutive outing. His next opportunity to return to the Minnesota Wild lineup will be Saturday at home versus the Oilers, ahead of the holiday break. Yakov Trenin moved into the top six due to Johansson's absence.
Adam Fantilli scored a dramatic game-winning goal with 1:28 left in overtime, lifting the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-3 victory over the Ducks. His wrister from the right circle secured the win, breaking the team's five-game losing streak. This crucial goal came after Zach Werenski scored twice and Boone Jenner added a goal for Columbus, while Mikael Granlund, Ryan Strome, and Jackson LaCombe scored for the Ducks.
Zach Werenski scored two goals and added an assist in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 4-3 overtime win against the Ducks on Tuesday. Both goals came off rushes, with Werenski snapping a seven-game goal slump. He now boasts 11 goals, 36 points, and 120 shots in 33 games this season, continuing to prove his offensive prowess after last year's 23-goal, 82-point campaign. He is currently considered the second-best offensive defender in the NHL.
Mason Marchment (illness) is confirmed to return to the Seattle Kraken lineup for Tuesday's game against the Avalanche. The forward missed Sunday's game versus the Sabres due to an illness that has been affecting the team's locker room. The 30-year-old Marchment is expected to be shuffled onto a line with Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle for his return to action.
