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Calle Jarnkrok will draw back into the Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, replacing Nick Robertson. Coach Craig Berube cited the need for an extra penalty killer and Jarnkrok's ability to provide a strong checking line presence as reasons for the change. Jarnkrok has four goals in 18 games this season, while Robertson has struggled recently with only one goal in his last nine games.
Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) will be back in the Tampa Bay Lightning lineup against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. Kucherov missed Saturday's game against the Islanders but appears ready to return after a brief absence. Before missing the last game, the winger had been on a hot streak with six multi-point games in his last seven, totaling three goals and 12 assists.
Dustin Wolf will start in goal for the Calgary Flames at home against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday. Wolf has been playing well recently, with a 2-0-0 record in his last three appearances, a 0.86 goals-against average, and one shutout. The 24-year-old netminder is looking to build on this momentum to approach last season's win total.
Jonas Johansson will start Monday's road game against the Toronto Maple Leafs for the Tampa Bay Lightning. This start comes as Andrei Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday. Johansson has struggled in his last two starts with a 2.62 GAA and .898 save percentage, but is expected to see increased playing time during Vasilevskiy's absence.
The Winnipeg Jets have recalled goaltender Domenic DiVincentiis from the AHL's Manitoba Moose and loaned Thomas Milic back to the Moose, due to Connor Hellebuyck's ongoing injury. DiVincentiis, who had a strong camp, has posted a 2.49 GAA and .915 save percentage in the AHL. Milic made his NHL debut recently, starting one game and appearing in relief twice. Eric Comrie has shouldered the load in Hellebuyck's absence.
David Pastrnak (undisclosed) anticipates returning to action during the Boston Bruins' upcoming three-game road trip, according to reporters on Monday. He has missed the last five games due to the injury. His first opportunity to play could be Tuesday against the Blues. Prior to his absence, Pastrnak had a six-game goalless streak with five assists and 19 shots.
Andrei Vasilevskiy was placed on injured reserve on December 8, 2025, due to an undisclosed injury. He will miss his third consecutive game and is ineligible for Tuesday's game against Montreal. Vasilevskiy has a 11-6-2 record with one shutout, a 2.31 GAA, and a .916 save percentage in 19 appearances this season. Jonas Johansson is expected to handle most starts during Vasilevskiy's absence.
Dennis Hildeby is set to start in goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite limited recent playing time, Hildeby has been effective, posting a 1.06 GAA and .963 save percentage in his last few appearances. This will be his second consecutive start. The Lightning rank 10th in the NHL with an average of 3.14 goals per game.
Rookie center Nate Danielson is reportedly a key piece in potential trade discussions between the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit Red Wings for defenseman Quinn Hughes. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman suggests Danielson is the likely center Vancouver is seeking. Hughes, a Norris Trophy winner, has uncertain long-term plans, making his potential commitment to Detroit a significant factor in any deal. Danielson's inclusion highlights his perceived value in accelerating the Red Wings' rebuild.
Jakub Dobes has won four of his last six starts for the Canadiens, allowing two goals or fewer in three of those outings. He has outplayed Sam Montembeault and is expected to see the bulk of starts during Montreal's upcoming four-game week. Dobes allowed seven goals to the Avalanche and lost to the Blues in a back-to-back, but his overall solid performances position him as the primary netminder.
Dennis Hildeby has performed strongly in his last four outings for the Maple Leafs, posting a 1-0-1 record and stopping 78 of 81 shots. With Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz sidelined by injuries, the 24-year-old Hildeby has assumed the top goaltending position for Toronto. He is projected to receive most of the playing time during the Maple Leafs' upcoming three-game week, capitalizing on the team's improved defensive play.
Leo Carlsson scored two goals, including a power-play marker, and fired four shots in the Ducks' dominant 7-1 win over the Blackhawks. He tallied late in the second and early in the third period, ending a two-game point drought after a seven-game streak. The 20-year-old now has 16 goals, 38 points (11 on power play), 76 shots, 23 PIM, and a +11 rating in 29 appearances, closing in on his 2024-25 totals.
Logan Thompson delivered a dominant performance, posting a 39-save shutout in the Capitals' 2-0 victory over the Blue Jackets. This marks his first shutout of the year and his 100th career win. Thompson has been stellar recently, allowing one goal or less in four of his last six outings. He now holds a 13-6-2 record with a 1.96 GAA and a .925 save percentage through 21 starts this season.
Adam Fox has been placed on long-term injured reserve due to an upper-body injury, creating a significant void in the New York Rangers' lineup. The team is actively seeking to reinforce its blue line, especially on the power play, as Fox recovers. His absence is a major setback, prompting the Rangers to explore trade options for a defenseman who can fill his role temporarily.
Erik Gustafsson was a healthy scratch for the Grand Rapids Griffins on Sunday, intensifying trade rumors linking him to the New York Rangers. The Rangers, facing Adam Fox's upper-body injury, are reportedly targeting Gustafsson as a power-play quarterback. He previously played 76 games for New York in 2023-24 (31 points) and has 12 assists in 13 AHL games this season. His absence follows a three-assist performance Saturday, suggesting a trade for a mid-round pick could be imminent.
Dylan Holloway recorded his first multi-point effort of the season, tallying a goal, two assists (one on the power play), three hits, and three blocked shots in the Blues' 4-3 win over the Canadiens. He registered a point in each period and has now accumulated three goals and five assists over his last nine games. The 24-year-old forward's season totals include eight goals, 17 points, 67 shots, 77 hits, 22 blocked shots, and a minus-7 rating in 30 appearances.
Brayden Schenn delivered a two-goal, one-assist performance, including a power-play goal and the game-winner, in the Blues' 4-3 victory over the Canadiens. This marks his first multi-point effort since October 13. Schenn set up a Dylan Holloway goal, who then assisted on Schenn's decisive tally. The 34-year-old now has six goals and 13 points through 30 appearances this season, with seven points in his last nine games, alongside 42 shots, 67 hits, 18 PIM, and a minus-14 rating.
Jack Eichel scored at 4:52 of overtime, beating Jonathan Quick to secure a 3-2 victory for the Vegas Golden Knights over the New York Rangers. This marked Eichel's 12th goal of the season and extended the Golden Knights' winning streak to four games. The Rangers suffered their second consecutive home overtime loss, falling to 3-8-3 at Madison Square Garden.
San Jose Sharks' 19-year-old superstar Macklin Celebrini delivered a dominant performance Sunday, scoring an empty-net goal and distributing two primary assists (to Collin Graf and John Klingberg) in a 4-1 win over Carolina. He also recorded three shots on goal and two PIM. This three-point effort elevates Celebrini to 43 points (15 goals, 28 assists) through 30 games this season, placing him second in the NHL. He is on pace to become the first player since Connor McDavid (2016-17) to achieve 100-plus points in one of his first two seasons.
The Washington Capitals have recalled forward Bogdan Trineyev from the AHL. This roster adjustment was made on Sunday night, following the placement of Charlie Lindgren and Ryan Leonard on injured reserve. Trineyev's recall provides the Capitals with additional forward depth as they prepare for their upcoming game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
