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Adam Fox of the New York Rangers has resumed on-ice activity, skating twice on his own, though he has not yet practiced with the team. He was placed on LTIR after a shoulder injury on Nov. 29 and is expected to miss multiple weeks, with re-evaluation around Christmas. Fox has 14 goals and 39 points in 29 games this season.
Casey DeSmith will start in goal for the Dallas Stars on the road against Winnipeg on Tuesday. He is on a seven-game point streak (5-0-2) with a 1.68 GAA and .940 save percentage since Oct. 16. DeSmith has been a strong backup for Jake Oettinger. Winnipeg has struggled recently, going 2-6-1 in their last nine games.
John Gibson recorded a 39-save shutout in the Detroit Red Wings' 4-0 victory over the Canucks on Monday. This marks his third consecutive win. Gibson's season record is now 7-7-1 with a 3.34 GAA and .881 save percentage through 16 appearances. He may start Wednesday in Calgary.
Thomas Harley (lower body) is set to return to the Dallas Stars' lineup against the Jets on Tuesday after a 12-game absence. He is expected to rejoin the top-four defensemen and see time on the power play. Harley has one goal and nine assists in 18 appearances this season.
Joel Eriksson Ek led the Minnesota Wild's offense with a goal and two assists in Monday's 4-1 victory over the Kraken, also posting a plus-3 rating. This performance ended a five-game slump for Eriksson Ek. He now has five goals and 19 points in 30 games this season, along with 90 shots and 52 hits.
Tyler Seguin of the Dallas Stars was placed on long-term injury reserve after an ACL injury. The Stars will receive $3.8 million in cap relief, with potential for more if he's moved to season-ending LTIR. If Seguin is moved to SELTIR, the Stars are expected to aggressively pursue a trade for a replacement, with Kiefer Sherwood and Blake Coleman mentioned as possibilities.
Phillip Danault of the Los Angeles Kings is reportedly generating trade interest due to the thin center market. Danault, signed through 2026-27 with a $5.5 million AAV and a 10-team no-trade list, has five points in 29 games this season, a decline from his career-high 54 points in 2022-23. The Kings are currently vying for a playoff spot.
Sam Rinzel has been assigned to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL by the Chicago Blackhawks. Rinzel has recorded 1 goal and 7 assists for 8 points in 28 games with the Blackhawks. The move is intended to help him develop and regain confidence after being a healthy scratch. Dominic Toninato was recalled in a corresponding move.
Landon Slaggert has been assigned to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL by the Chicago Blackhawks. Slaggert, who has one goal in 10 NHL games, will play bigger minutes in the AHL to develop his game. This move comes as the Blackhawks also sent Sam Rinzel to the IceHogs.
The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled Dominic Toninato from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. Toninato, 31, has recorded 5 goals and 12 assists for 17 points in 24 games with the IceHogs this season. His recall follows the demotion of Sam Rinzel and Landon Slaggert to the AHL. Toninato's first opportunity to play will be Wednesday against the Rangers.
Stuart Skinner will defend the net for the Edmonton Oilers against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. Skinner boasts a 10-8-3 record with two shutouts, a 2.86 GAA, and an .889 save percentage in 21 games this season. He is coming off a 19-save performance in a 6-2 win over Winnipeg. Buffalo averages 2.97 goals per game, ranking 18th in the league.
Jet Greaves will start in goal for the Columbus Blue Jackets against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday. Greaves made 36 saves in a recent 2-0 loss but has not won since November 20. He holds a 0-1-3 record with a 2.70 GAA and .907 save percentage in his last four games. Carolina has struggled offensively, scoring only one goal in three of their last four contests.
Alex Nedeljkovic is scheduled to start for the San Jose Sharks against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. Nedeljkovic earned his first win since Nov. 7 on Sunday, allowing one goal on 29 shots in a 4-1 victory. The 29-year-old has a 4-5-2 record with an .899 save percentage and 3.01 GAA in 13 games this season. Philadelphia averages 2.81 goals per game, 24th in the NHL.
Jordan Kyrou of the St. Louis Blues is sidelined week-to-week with a lower body injury and will not play Tuesday against Boston. He sustained the injury Saturday and missed Sunday's game. Kyrou has recorded eight goals, 16 points, and 69 shots in 28 games this season. Mathieu Joseph and Nick Bjugstad will see increased roles during his absence.
Anthony Stolarz's injury, alongside Joseph Woll's, has led to Dennis Hildeby's emergence as the Toronto Maple Leafs' interim starter. Hildeby's strong performance (.936 SV%, 2.15 GAA in 9 games) creates a potential trade scenario for the Leafs, who are thin on draft picks and prospects. Stolarz's contract, including a no-trade clause, is valuable, potentially attracting trade offers from teams needing goaltending help.
Joseph Woll's injury, alongside Anthony Stolarz's, has led to Dennis Hildeby's emergence as the Toronto Maple Leafs' interim starter. Hildeby's strong performance (.936 SV%, 2.15 GAA in 9 games) creates a potential trade scenario for the Leafs, who are thin on draft picks and prospects. Woll's contract is valuable, potentially attracting trade offers from teams needing goaltending help.
Dennis Hildeby earned his first NHL shutout in a 2-0 win for the Toronto Maple Leafs, stepping up as interim starter with Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz injured. Hildeby's strong play (.936 SV%, 2.15 GAA in 9 games) presents a potential trade opportunity for Toronto, who lack first-round picks and prospects. Woll and Stolarz also have valuable contracts, potentially fetching significant returns.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed veteran center Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury. The 39-year-old forward's placement on IR was confirmed on Tuesday, adding him to the team's growing list of unavailable players. Further details regarding the severity or expected timeline for his return have not yet been released by the team.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie is scheduled to start in net Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. Comrie has been shouldering the starting duties in Connor Hellebuyck's absence, but has struggled recently with a 3.25 goals-against average and .893 save percentage over his last nine starts. The 30-year-old faces a tough test against a red-hot Dallas squad.
Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans is experiencing a significant downturn this season, struggling mightily after a career-best year. Among players with over 50 minutes of ice time, Evans ranks last on the team with a minus-28 goal differential. Despite signing a four-year, $2.85 million extension last season, he's on pace for just 23 points, down from 36 last year. His ice time has been limited in recent games due to inconsistent faceoff performance.
