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Saturday, November 29, 2025

Landeskog Explodes for 2 Goals, 3 Points in Avs' 7-2 Rout

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Gabriel Landeskog erupted for his first multi-point performance of the season, tallying two goals, including one on the power play, and an even-strength assist in Saturday's 7-2 victory over the Canadiens. The Colorado Avalanche winger potted the team's second and seventh goals. Landeskog has been heating up, accumulating five goals and eight points over his last nine games, significantly improving on his initial four assists through the first 16 contests.

Vejmelka to Start Against St. Louis; Seeks Rebound After Loss

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Karel Vejmelka is expected to start on the road against St. Louis on Saturday, per Lou Korac of NHL.com. He holds a 10-6-2 record, 2.84 GAA, and .884 save percentage in 18 outings this year. In his last start Wednesday, he stopped 13 of 17 shots in a 4-3 loss to Montreal. St. Louis ranks 28th in goals per game with 2.68, offering a potential rebound opportunity for the Utah Mammoth netminder in his upcoming matchup.

Gustavsson Guards Home Net vs. Sabres, Riding Three-Game Win Streak

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Filip Gustavsson will tend the twine at home versus the Sabres on Saturday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. He gets the start to close out a back-to-back after Jesper Wallstedt's shootout win on Friday. Gustavsson has been in strong form, winning three straight starts while allowing just five goals on 81 shots during that span. The Sabres have scored 22 goals over their last six games, going 3-3-0 in that stretch, setting up a challenging matchup for the Minnesota Wild goalie.

Ellis to Start Against Hot Wild; Returns After Four-Game Absence

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Colten Ellis will protect the road goal versus the Wild on Saturday, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic. This marks his return after not playing in the last four games, following a start where he allowed six goals on 35 shots to the Flames. The Buffalo Sabres' three-man goalie situation continues to complicate roles. Ellis faces a tough test against the Wild, who have won seven straight games, including three shutout victories, presenting a significant challenge for the netminder.

Marchessault (Lower Body) Out Saturday; Misses Second Straight Game

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Jonathan Marchessault (Nashville Predators) is expected to miss Saturday's game against Winnipeg due to a lower-body injury, marking his second consecutive absence after also sitting out Friday's win over Chicago. In 20 appearances during the 2025-26 season, Marchessault has recorded four goals and seven points. Tyson Jost is anticipated to remain in the lineup to cover for his continued absence.

Pavel Zacha (Upper Body) Returns Saturday, Slots Onto Second Line

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Pavel Zacha (Boston Bruins), dealing with an upper-body injury, is expected to return to action Saturday against the Red Wings. This marks a quick return after he missed Friday's game versus the Rangers. The 28-year-old center will slot back onto the second line and is also anticipated to resume his role on the power play.

Eric Comrie Starts Saturday vs. Nashville Amidst Three-Game Skid

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Eric Comrie (Winnipeg Jets) is expected to start on the road against Nashville on Saturday. This season, Comrie holds a 4-4-0 record with a 3.02 GAA and an .897 save percentage in eight appearances. He has struggled recently, losing his past three starts while allowing 11 goals on 93 shots for an .882 save percentage. He faces a Nashville team ranked 31st in goals per game with 2.54.

Justus Annunen Starts Saturday vs. Jets After Recent Win

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Justus Annunen (Nashville Predators) will start in goal at home against the Jets on Saturday. He takes the net for the second half of a back-to-back, following Juuse Saros's win on Friday. Annunen is coming off a recent victory himself, having allowed three goals on 31 shots against the Red Wings on Wednesday. He faces a struggling Jets team that has scored only seven goals during their current four-game losing streak.

Heineman Tallies Goal in Friday's Shootout Loss to Flyers

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New York Islanders forward Emil Heineman scored a goal during Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to Philadelphia. Teammate Kyle Palmieri, despite suffering a significant knee injury during the same play, managed to register a secondary assist on Heineman's goal. This moment occurred late in the second period of the game at UBS Arena.

Islanders' Kyle Palmieri Out 6-8 Months with Torn ACL, Requires Surgery

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New York Islanders forward Kyle Palmieri will miss six to eight months after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, requiring surgery. The injury occurred Friday during a 4-3 shootout loss to Philadelphia when he was checked by Jamie Drysdale and fell awkwardly into the boards. Despite the injury, Palmieri managed to steal the puck and register a secondary assist on Emil Heineman's goal. The 34-year-old had six goals and 12 assists in 25 games this season and had played 223 consecutive games for the Islanders before the incident.

Dennis Hildeby Set to Start Saturday Against Pittsburgh

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Dennis Hildeby is slated to start in goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, defending the road net against Pittsburgh. This marks the second half of Toronto's back-to-back, following Joseph Woll's start in Friday's 4-2 loss to Washington. The 24-year-old netminder holds an 0-2-1 record this season, having allowed 12 goals on 128 shots across five NHL appearances. He will face a Pittsburgh team tied for ninth in the league with 3.13 goals per game.

Silovs to Guard Penguins Net Saturday, Boasts .907 SV%

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Arturs Silovs will patrol the home crease for the Pittsburgh Penguins against Toronto on Saturday, as reported by Josh Getzoff. The 24-year-old netminder gets the second half of Pittsburgh's back-to-back after Tristan Jarry played Friday. Silovs currently holds a 4-3-4 record with one shutout, a 2.74 GAA, and a .907 save percentage through 11 appearances this season. Toronto ranks eighth in the league with 3.25 goals per game.

Markstrom to Start Saturday for Devils, Riding Two-Game Win Streak

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Jacob Markstrom is set to start at home for the New Jersey Devils against Philadelphia on Saturday, as confirmed by Kristy Flannery. Markstrom has won his past two games, allowing five goals on 58 shots for a .914 save percentage. This season, he holds a 7-3-1 record with a 3.56 GAA and an .874 save percentage in 11 outings. The Flyers rank 26th in goals per game with 2.74.

Nylander (Illness) Returns Saturday, Boasts 31 Points in 20 Games

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William Nylander (illness) is expected to play Saturday in Pittsburgh for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as reported by David Alter. He had missed Friday's 4-2 loss to Washington due to the illness. Nylander has been a significant offensive contributor this season, having already recorded 11 goals and 31 points through just 20 appearances. His return is a key boost for the team's lineup.

Vladar Confirmed Starter vs. Devils After Three Consecutive Wins

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Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar is confirmed to start in net against the Devils on Saturday. Vladar enters the game on a hot streak, having won his last three outings while stopping 84 of 91 shots. This season, he holds a 9-4-1 record with a 2.39 GAA and a .913 save percentage across 14 appearances. New Jersey is tied for ninth in the league with 3.13 goals per game this campaign.

Rangers' Adam Fox Suffers Upper-Body Injury, Exits Saturday's Loss

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New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox exited Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning after sustaining an upper-body injury. The injury occurred when Fox was struck into the boards by Tampa Bay's Brandon Hagel. Before his departure, the 27-year-old recorded an assist in 16:27 of ice time, bringing his season totals to three goals and 26 points in 27 outings. Fox is currently being evaluated, and Scott Morrow is a likely candidate to join the lineup if Fox misses any time.

Blue Jackets' Marchenko Skating, Targeting Thursday Return

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Kirill Marchenko (upper body) is now skating independently, as reported by Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. The Blue Jackets forward is expected to skate again Sunday but will not participate in team practice. Marchenko is on track to miss his fourth consecutive game Monday against New Jersey but could return for Thursday's clash with Detroit. The 25-year-old has recorded eight goals and 22 points in 22 appearances this season. His return might impact Luca Pinelli's spot on the top six.

Nedeljkovic Guards Crease Saturday After 21-Save Relief Effort

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Alex Nedeljkovic is slated to guard the road goal for the San Jose Sharks against the Golden Knights on Saturday. This follows his strong relief performance Wednesday, where he stopped 21 of 23 shots after Yaroslav Askarov was pulled in a 6-0 loss to the Avalanche. Nedeljkovic is expected to continue splitting the workload with Askarov and might also get the start against the Canucks on Friday.

Daccord to Protect Home Net Saturday, Sporting 7-4-4 Record

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Joey Daccord will protect the home net for the Seattle Kraken against Edmonton on Saturday. He has gone 0-1-1 in his last two outings, permitting only three goals on 55 shots. This season, Daccord holds a 7-4-4 record with two shutouts, a 2.59 GAA, and a .906 save percentage across 15 appearances. Edmonton is tied for 13th in the league with 3.08 goals per game.

Avalanche's Blackwood to Start vs. Canadiens Following Back-to-Back Shutouts

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Mackenzie Blackwood is set to start at home for the Colorado Avalanche against Montreal on Saturday. He enters the game on a high note, coming off back-to-back shutout victories against San Jose on Wednesday and Nashville on Nov. 22. This season, Blackwood boasts a 4-0-1 record with a 1.98 GAA and a .928 save percentage across five outings. The Canadiens, his upcoming opponent, are 13-7-3 and rank fourth in goals per game with 3.48.