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Vitek Vanecek(G)|UTA
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Vanecek was in the starter's crease at Monday's morning skate.

Vanecek served as the backup to Nico Daws on Saturday in a one-side 6-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. Given Vanecek's tremendous effort the previous night, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) in a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Devils will likely turn back to him on Monday. Vanecek has helped a struggling Devils squad record at least a point in each of his last three starts (2-0-1), posting a .907 SV% in the process. The Devils, losers of three of their last four (1-3-0), are -120 road underdogs against the Vegas Golden Knights, who are riding a three-game winning streak.

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Ryan Novozinsky 2024-01-22T15:43:54.925Z
Vitek Vanecek
Jacob Bryson(D)|BUF
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Bryson has been recalled from Rochester (AHL).

Bryson has spent most of his season as a healthy scratch for the Sabres or playing for the Rochester Americans (AHL), where he has three points (0G / 3A) in 10 games. In three games with the Sabres, he has two hits and six blocks while averaging 9:26 time-on-ice.

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Bill Hoppe 2024-01-22T15:37:44.769Z
Jacob Bryson
Joey Daccord(G)|SEA
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Daccord starts Sunday vs. Toronto.

Daccord gave up four goals on 36 shots in the Kraken’s loss in Edmonton on Thursday. Daccord has followed up and eight-game winning streak with a back-to-back losses and likely draws another tough assignment on Sunday with the Maple Leafs in town. Daccord has been lights-out in Seattle this year, going 7-3-0 with a 2.02 GAA, .926 SV% and two shutouts.

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Emerald City Hockey 2024-01-22T01:48:08.799Z
Joey Daccord
Ilya Samsonov(G)|FA
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Samsonov will start Sunday vs. Seattle.

Samsonov has only started one contest since December 29th but will take the crease Sunday vs. Seattle as Toronto is on the back end of a back-to-back. The 26-year-old has had his struggles well documented this season and will be looking to post a +.900 SV% for the first time in six starts. He holds an ugly 5-3-6 record, 3.88 GAA and .863 SV% on the season. Toronto takes on Seattle on the road Sunday, who has lost three straight after their seven game winning streak was put to an end and are currently struggling offensively as they rank 27th in the NHL in goals per game (2.78).

Source:
David Alter 2024-01-22T01:54:48.664Z
Ilya Samsonov
Lukas Dostal(G)|ANA
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Dostal will start Sunday vs. New York.

Dostal allowed five goals on 41 shots in the Ducks’ loss in Tampa last Saturday. John Gibson has started the last three games but Dostal will make his 18th appearance tonight vs. the Rangers. Dostal has played much better in Anaheim this season, posting a 2.99 GAA and .918 SV% in seven games, however it’s led to just two wins.

Source:
Phil Hulett 2024-01-22T01:01:33.910Z
Lukas Dostal

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In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

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