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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

St. Louis Blues Claim Winger Jonatan Berggren Off Waivers

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The St. Louis Blues have claimed 25-year-old winger Jonatan Berggren off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings. Berggren, a 2018 second-round pick, played 15 games this season for Detroit, scoring two goals and six points before being placed on waivers. Throughout his four-year NHL career, he has 31 goals and 64 points in 169 games. His rookie campaign in 2022-23 saw 15 goals and 28 points in 67 games, but he spent most of the following season in the AHL. The Blues are expected to give him an increased role due to injuries. He signed a one-year, $1.825 million deal in the off-season and will be a restricted free agent.

Mackenzie Blackwood to Guard Net Tuesday, Riding Three-Game Win Streak

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Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood is slated to guard the road goal against Seattle on Tuesday. He enters the game on a hot streak, having won his last three outings while stopping 71 of 77 shots. For the season, Blackwood has posted an impressive 9-1-1 record with two shutouts, a 2.19 GAA, and a .920 save percentage through 11 appearances. Seattle's offense ranks 32nd in the league, averaging only 2.47 goals per game.

Laurent Brossoit Clears Waivers, Assigned to Rockford IceHogs

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Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Laurent Brossoit has cleared waivers and will report to the Rockford IceHogs. This transaction is expected to facilitate a trade for Brossoit, who has not played an NHL game in over two years. The Blackhawks signed him ahead of the 2024-25 season but later acquired Spencer Knight, making Brossoit expendable. Clearing waivers allows an acquiring team to assign him to the AHL if needed, aiding his return to form.

Andrei Vasilevskiy Activated Off IR, Set for Return to Lightning Lineup

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Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) has been activated off injured reserve. This move, coupled with Brandon Halverson's return to AHL Syracuse, paves the way for Vasilevskiy's return to the lineup Thursday against the Kings. While it's currently unclear if he will start that game, he is expected to reclaim the No. 1 goaltending role shortly. The 31-year-old Vasilevskiy holds an 11-6-2 record, a .916 save percentage, and a 2.31 GAA over 19 starts in the 2025-26 season.

Yaroslav Askarov to Start Tuesday for Sharks Despite Shaky December

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San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov is scheduled to guard the home cage Tuesday against Calgary. Askarov has had a shaky December, posting a 2-2-0 record with a 4.55 GAA and an .866 save percentage across four appearances. In his last outing, the Sharks overcame a 5-1 deficit to beat the Penguins in overtime. For the season, the 23-year-old holds an 11-8-1 record, a .900 save percentage, and a 3.24 GAA through 20 outings, facing a Flames squad with the second-worst goal production in the NHL.

Filip Forsberg Nets Hat Trick, Extends Point Streak to Five Games

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Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg recorded his first hat trick of the season, including a power-play goal, in Monday's 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues. This performance extended his point streak to five games and marked the first time he's scored multiple goals this campaign. Forsberg has been a key offensive contributor for the Predators this month, tallying eight points (five goals, three assists) in seven appearances while skating on the first line.

Brett Pesce Expected to Return Wednesday After 24-Game Absence

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Pesce (upper body) is slated to return for Wednesday's clash with Vegas, requiring activation off long-term injured reserve. He's returning from a 24-game absence. In nine games this season, the blueliner has recorded zero goals, eight shots, and three assists.

Bo Horvat Remains Sidelined, Misses Second Straight Game Tuesday

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Horvat (lower body) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Detroit, marking his second consecutive missed game after sustaining an injury Thursday against the Ducks. His next opportunity to suit up will be in the first half of a back-to-back against the Canucks on Friday.

Dan Vladar Confirmed to Start in Goal Tuesday Against Canadiens

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Vladar will patrol the road blue paint Tuesday against the Canadiens. He has dropped back-to-back overtime games, stopping 49 of 54 shots (.907 save percentage). In his first season with the Flyers, the 28-year-old netminder holds an 11-5-3 record, a 2.48 GAA, and a .908 save percentage through 19 starts.

Vitek Vanecek Expected to Start Tuesday Against Boston

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Vanecek was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, indicating he will defend the road net against Boston on Tuesday. He has gone 0-5-1, allowing 19 goals on 136 shots over his last six outings. This season, he holds a 2-6-1 record with 180 saves on 205 shots in nine appearances.

Ilya Sorokin Starts Tuesday on Five-Game Winning Streak

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Sorokin will patrol the crease on the road versus the Red Wings on Tuesday, entering the game on a five-game winning streak during which he is sporting a 1.94 GAA with one shutout. His 12 victories this year are two off the NHL-leading pace set by Scott Wedgewood, Jake Oettinger, Karel Vejmelka, and Sergei Bobrovsky.

Charlie Lindgren Drawing Start in Minnesota After Upper-Body Injury

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Lindgren will tend the twine Tuesday in Minnesota, making just his second start in December after missing three games due to an upper-body injury. He returned to the lineup Saturday to back up Logan Thompson. The 31-year-old owns a 5-3-1 record with one shutout, a 2.90 GAA, and an .893 save percentage over 10 appearances in 2025-26.

Swayman Tends Twine Against Utah

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Jeremy Swayman will start in net against Utah on Tuesday. After a strong November, Swayman has struggled in December with a 2-2-0 record, 3.75 GAA, and .873 save percentage over four games. The Mammoth have scored five goals in their last two wins.

Woll Returns From Injury To Start

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Joseph Woll (lower body) is set to start at home against the Blackhawks on Tuesday, marking his first start since December 4th after missing four games. Prior to his injury, Woll had won two consecutive starts with a 1.20 GAA and .960 save percentage. The Blackhawks are averaging 2.84 goals per game and will be without Connor Bedard.

Reinhart Scores Twice on Special Teams

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Sam Reinhart scored two goals, one shorthanded and one on the power play, in Monday's 5-2 win over the Lightning. This marks the fourth time in his career Reinhart has scored on both special teams units in a single game, setting a franchise record. He has points in 14 of his last 17 games, with 10 goals and 24 points in that span.

Gibson Starts Against Islanders

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John Gibson will start in goal at home against the Islanders on Tuesday. Gibson is currently on a five-game winning streak, with a 2.00 GAA and two shutouts during this stretch. Cam Talbot is expected to start Wednesday against Utah.

Stolarz Seeing Specialist for Injury

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Anthony Stolarz (upper body) is seeing a specialist as he is not progressing as expected. Head coach Craig Berube confirmed Stolarz has not resumed skating and remains sidelined, though it's not a concussion. Joseph Woll will start Tuesday, with Dennis Hildeby filling in until Stolarz is cleared.

Matheson Sidelined With Injury

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Mike Matheson will miss Tuesday's game against Philadelphia due to an undisclosed injury. He is considered day-to-day. Matheson has one point in his last nine games with 12 shots and 18 blocks.

Gauthier Scores Twice in Win

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Cutter Gauthier scored two goals, including the game-winner on the power play, in Monday's 4-1 victory over the Rangers. This is his third multi-goal performance this season. The 21-year-old winger has 18 goals and 36 points in 33 games.

Fowler Gets Starting Nod vs. Flyers Despite Recent Struggles

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Jacob Fowler will start in goal for the Montreal Canadiens against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. This follows a challenging second NHL appearance on Saturday versus the Rangers, where he allowed five goals on 29 shots (.828 save percentage) but still secured a point in an overtime loss. With the Canadiens carrying three netminders, Sam Montembeault has not started in seven games. Another poor performance could lead to Fowler's reassignment to the minors.