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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Penguins Prospect Brunicke Joins Team Canada WJC Camp, Paired with Top Pick

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Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Harrison Brunicke has been loaned to Team Canada for World Junior Camp, where he was immediately placed on a top-four pairing with 2025 first-round pick Kashawn Aitcheson. Brunicke, 19, made the NHL roster out of training camp but has been a frequent healthy scratch, with his last NHL game on November 3. This loan aims to provide him with significant minutes, and he is expected to play a prominent role and be considered for Canada's leadership group at the upcoming tournament.

Kuemper Confirmed Starter Against Flames; Posts 2.23 GAA

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Darcy Kuemper is expected to start at home against Calgary on Saturday, per Eric Francis of Sportsnet. He has allowed two or fewer goals in each of his past four starts, going 2-2-0 over that span. This season, Kuemper holds a 10-6-5 record with a 2.23 GAA and a .914 save percentage in 21 outings with the Kings. The Flames currently rank 32nd in goals per game with 2.50, potentially offering Kuemper a favorable matchup.

Blackhawks Recall High-Scoring Lardis Following Bedard Injury

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High-scoring forward Nick Lardis has been recalled by the Chicago Blackhawks from the minors. This move comes a day after teammate Connor Bedard sustained an injury in the final seconds of a loss at St. Louis, necessitating Lardis's promotion to the main roster.

Rookie Goalie DiVincentiis Poised for Jets Debut vs. Capitals

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Rookie goaltender Domenic DiVincentiis is rumored to make his NHL debut Saturday for the Winnipeg Jets against the Washington Capitals. Speculation arose from a cryptic Jets social media post. The 20-year-old netminder impressed in training camp and preseason, positioning himself as a legitimate option. With the AHL's Manitoba Moose, DiVincentiis has a 6-7-1 record, a 2.49 GAA, and a .915 SV%. The team remains noncommittal, but a decision is expected by puck drop.

Charlie Lindgren Activated from IR, Returns as Capitals Backup

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Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News. Lindgren, who missed the last three games, will dress as Logan Thompson's backup for Saturday's road matchup against Winnipeg. In a corresponding move, the Capitals returned Garin Bjorklund to the minors.

Elias Pettersson (Upper Body) Out for Sunday's Game

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Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (upper body) will miss Sunday's game against New Jersey, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic. Pettersson has been out of the lineup since December 5th. This season, he has recorded eight goals and 22 points in 28 appearances. David Kampf is expected to fill a top-six role in his absence.

Jonas Johansson to Start Sixth Straight Game Saturday

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Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson is expected to start on the road against the Islanders Saturday, per Eduardo A. Encina. This will be his sixth consecutive start, filling in for the injured Andrei Vasilevskiy (undisclosed). Johansson holds a 7-5-0 record with a 2.65 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 13 outings this season. He previously faced Ilya Sorokin and the Islanders on Dec. 6, stopping 17 of 18 shots in a 2-0 loss.

Ilya Sorokin Aims for Fifth Straight Win in Saturday Start

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New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin is set to start at home against Tampa Bay on Saturday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday. Sorokin will attempt to extend his personal winning streak to five games, having stopped 130 of 138 shots (.942 SV%) over his past four starts. This season, he holds an 11-8-2 record with a 2.53 GAA and a .910 save percentage in 21 outings. His current streak includes a 32-save shutout victory over Tampa Bay on December 6th.

Dustin Wolf Starts Saturday, Riding Three-Game Win Streak

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Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf is expected to start on the road against Los Angeles on Saturday, according to Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan. Wolf has won his past three starts, turning aside 79 of 84 shots (.940 save percentage) during that span. For the 2025-26 season, he holds a 9-12-3 record with a 2.95 GAA and an .897 save percentage in 24 outings.

Scott Wedgewood to Start Saturday Against Nashville

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Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood is set to start at home against Nashville on Saturday, per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now. Wedgewood has stopped 75 of 81 shots (.926 save percentage) across his past three appearances, though he holds an 0-0-2 record in those outings. This season, he boasts a 13-1-4 record with a 2.11 GAA and a .919 save percentage in 20 appearances.

Jesper Wallstedt to Start Saturday Against Ottawa

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Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt will start Saturday's home matchup against Ottawa. He is coming off a 17-save effort in a 4-2 loss to Vancouver last Saturday. This season, Wallstedt has posted an impressive 8-1-2 record with four shutouts, a 1.95 GAA, and a .936 save percentage across 11 appearances.

Arturs Silovs Starts Against Sharks Amidst Five-Game Losing Skid

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Arturs Silovs is set to start in goal for the Pittsburgh Penguins at home against San Jose on Saturday. He enters the game on a five-game losing streak (0-2-3), having allowed 14 goals on 102 shots during that span. This season, Silovs holds a 4-4-5 record across 13 appearances, with a 2.98 GAA and an .897 save percentage. San Jose, his upcoming opponent, ranks 25th in the league, averaging 2.78 goals per game.

Askarov to Start Saturday vs. Pittsburgh After Two Losses

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Yaroslav Askarov (San Jose Sharks) will start in goal Saturday against Pittsburgh. He's lost his last two games, allowing seven goals on 35 shots. This season, Askarov holds a 10-8-1 record with a 3.14 GAA and a .901 save percentage across 19 appearances. Pittsburgh is tied for 11th in the league with 3.10 goals per game.

Merilainen Starts for Senators vs. Wild, Seeks to End Losing Streak

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Leevi Merilainen (Ottawa Senators) will start in goal Saturday in Minnesota, aiming to snap a three-game losing streak after sitting for three straight games. He holds a 3-4-0 record with a 3.36 GAA and an .876 save percentage in seven games this season. The Wild, missing newly-acquired Quinn Hughes, average 2.81 goals per game (24th in NHL scoring).

Thompson Starts for Capitals vs. Jets After Strong 37-Save Outing

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Logan Thompson (Washington Capitals) will start Saturday's road game against Winnipeg. He's coming off a 37-save performance in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss. This season, Thompson boasts a 13-6-3 record with one shutout, a 1.96 GAA, and a .926 save percentage through 22 appearances. Winnipeg averages 3.00 goals per game (17th in NHL).

Oettinger Starts for Stars vs. Panthers After Six-Game Win Streak Ends

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Jake Oettinger (Dallas Stars) will start at home Saturday against Florida. His six-game winning streak ended Thursday with a 5-2 loss to Minnesota, where he allowed three goals on 30 shots. Oettinger's season record is 14-5-2 with two shutouts, a 2.51 GAA, and a .908 save percentage over 21 starts. The Panthers are 13th overall in the Eastern Conference standings.

Roope Hintz Cleared to Play Saturday vs. Florida After Leg Scare

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Roope Hintz (Dallas Stars), who left Thursday's game with a leg injury after being hit by a teammate's shot, is confirmed to be in the lineup Saturday against Florida after participating in morning skate. The 29-year-old forward has collected nine goals, 26 points, 67 shots on net, and 24 hits in 27 games this season while occupying a top-six role.

Senators Recall Olle Lycksell from AHL Amidst Injury Concerns

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Olle Lycksell (Ottawa Senators) has been recalled from the Belleville Senators (AHL) to bolster the roster for road games in Minnesota and Winnipeg. This is his third call-up this season. Lycksell has four points in four December games for Belleville and six points in nine overall. He's played six NHL games this season, scoring his first goal on October 23rd, and is a potential 12th forward option.

Senators' Lars Eller Out Indefinitely with Lower-Body Injury

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Lars Eller (Ottawa Senators) is sidelined indefinitely with a lower-body injury sustained blocking a shot Thursday in Columbus. Head coach Travis Green confirmed Eller will miss the remainder of the current road trip. His absence as a fourth-line center will likely be filled by Stephen Halliday or Nick Cousins, as the team continues its road trip.

Tristan Jarry to Make Oilers Debut Saturday Following Trade

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Tristan Jarry (Edmonton Oilers) will make his debut for the Oilers on Saturday in Toronto. He was recently acquired from Pittsburgh, along with Samuel Poulin, in a trade that sent Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick to the Penguins. Jarry posted a 9-3-1 record with a 2.66 GAA and a .909 save percentage in 14 appearances with Pittsburgh this season. The Maple Leafs average 3.30 goals per game.