NHL Hockey Player News

John Gibson(G)|ANA
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Gibson will start in Washington on Tuesday.

Courtesy of a strong performance from Lukas Dostal, the Ducks snapped a three-game losing skid with an impressive 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. That said, the club will revert to Gibson between the pipes on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. Gibson struggled in his most recent outing, allowing six goals on 30 shots (.800 SV%) in a 6-0 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. The 31-year-old netminder has a 2.90 GAA and .907 SV% in 17 appearances this season (7-6-2). The Ducks enter Tuesday's contest as +223 road underdogs against a Capitals club with points in seven straight (4-0-3).

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Derek Lee 2025-01-14T17:47:43.058Z
John Gibson
Leevi Merilainen(G)|OTT
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Merilainen will start in New York on Tuesday.

With Linus Ullmark still sidelined with a back injury, Merilainen has taken the crease in Ottawa, starting a third straight game on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 22-year-old netminder has a 2.34 GAA and .913 SV% in six games this season (4-2-0), including saving 53 of 55 shots (.964 SV%) in his last two games (2-0-0). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as +104 road underdogs against an Islanders squad that defeated them 4-2 on December 8th.

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TSN 1200 2025-01-14T17:20:45.361Z
Leevi Merilainen
Jordan Binnington(G)|STL
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Binnington will start vs. Calgary on Tuesday.

The Blues will roll with Binnington between the pipes on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. Binnington was solid in his previous outing, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 31-year-old netminder has a 2.85 GAA and .897 SV% in 31 appearances this season (11-16-3). The Blue enter Tuesday's contest as -166 home favorites against a Flames squad that played last night, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2.

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Lou Korac 2025-01-14T17:19:11.223Z
Jordan Binnington
Henry Thrun(D)|SJS
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Thrun will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday in Detroit.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic will return from a three-game absence on Tuesday when the Sharks visit the Detroit Red Wings, sending Thrun to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Thrun is averaging 16:53 time-on-ice and has eight points (0G / 8A) in 38 games this season.

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Max Miller 2025-01-14T17:42:48.514Z
Henry Thrun
Zack Bolduc(RW)|STL
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Bolduc will be a healthy scratch vs. Calgary on Tuesday.

Alexandre Texier and Mathieu Joseph return to the Blues' lineup on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, sending Nathan Walker and Zack Bolduc to the press box as healthy scratches. The 21-year-old Bolduc is averaging 12:20 time-on-ice and has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 37 games this season.

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Jeremy Rutherford 2025-01-14T17:33:24.926Z
Zack Bolduc
Nathan Walker(LW)|STL
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Walker will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday vs. Calgary.

Alexandre Texier and Mathieu Joseph return to the Blues' lineup on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, sending Nathan Walker and Zack Bolduc to the press box as healthy scratches. The 30-year-old Walker is averaging 11:40 time-on-ice and has eight points (4G / 4A) in 38 games this season.

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Jeremy Rutherford 2025-01-14T17:32:54.386Z
Nathan Walker
Mathieu Joseph(RW)|STL
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Joseph will draw back into St. Louis' lineup on Tuesday vs. Calgary.

Zack Bolduc and Nathan Walker will be healthy scratches for the Blues on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Mathieu Joseph and Alexandre Texier to re-enter the lineup. The 27-year-old Joseph is averaging 12:07 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 26 games this season.

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Jeremy Rutherford 2025-01-14T17:31:53.502Z
Mathieu Joseph
Alexandre Texier(LW)|STL
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Texier will draw back into St. Louis' lineup on Tuesday vs. Calgary.

Zack Bolduc and Nathan Walker will be healthy scratches for the Blues on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Mathieu Joseph and Alexandre Texier to re-enter the lineup. The 25-year-old Texier is averaging 12:41 time-on-ice and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 23 games this season.

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Jeremy Rutherford 2025-01-14T17:31:24.585Z
Alexandre Texier
Alexandar Georgiev(G)|SJS
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Georgiev will start in Detroit on Tuesday.

The Sharks have lost three straight (0-3-0) and will turn to Georgiev between the pipes on Tuesday against the red-hot Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old Georgiev was solid in his most recent outing, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club. He has a 3.46 GAA and .878 SV% in 25 appearances this season (9-13-0). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +171 road underdogs against a Red Wings club searching for their eighth straight victory.

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Curtis Pashelka 2025-01-14T17:27:36.321Z
Alexandar Georgiev
Joseph Woll(G)|TOR
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Woll is expected to start vs. Dallas on Tuesday.

The Maple Leafs have been outscored 9-3 in their previous two games (0-2-0) and will likely turn to Woll between the pipes on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. Woll struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 33 shots (.848 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The 26-year-old netminder has a 2.58 GAA and .912 SV% in 21 games this season (14-7-0). The Maple Leafs enter Tuesday's contest as +109 home underdogs against a Stars squad whose seven-game winning streak snapped in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators.

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Luke Fox 2025-01-14T17:21:55.466Z
Joseph Woll
Joey Daccord(G)|SEA
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Daccord was the first goalie off the ice at Seattle's morning skate.

The struggling Kraken, losers of five of their last six, will likely turn to Daccord between the pipes on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Daccord was excellent in his previous start, saving 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. The 28-year-old netminder has been reliable most of the season for Seattle, posting a 2.49 GAA and .912 SV% in 26 outings (13-9-2). Seattle enters Tuesday's contest as +122 road underdogs against a Pittsburgh team amid a two-game losing skid.

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Seth Rorabaugh 2025-01-14T17:14:24.297Z
Joey Daccord
Troy Terry(RW)|ANA
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Terry (personal) was back at morning skate and is expected to rejoin Anaheim in Washington on Tuesday.

Terry has not played the previous four games due to personal reasons but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 27-year-old Terry has 33 points (14G / 19A) in 39 games this season, including eight points (5G / 3A) in his last six.

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Anaheim Ducks 2025-01-14T17:11:00.423Z
Troy Terry
Jeremy Swayman(G)|BOS
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Swayman will start vs. Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

The Bruins snapped a six-game losing skid in their most recent outing when Swayman saved 40 of 43 shots (.930 SV%) in a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers. The 26-year-old netminder has had a challenging 2024-25 campaign, partially a byproduct of poor team play, posting a 2.91 GAA and .895 SV% in 32 appearances (14-15-3). The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as +127 home underdogs against a Tampa Bay Lightning squad with points in four straight (3-0-1).

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Scott McLaughlin 2025-01-14T17:04:33.294Z
Jeremy Swayman
Jordan Binnington(G)|STL
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Binnington is in the starter's crease at St. Louis morning skate on Tuesday.

The Blues will likely roll with Binnington between the pipes on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. Binnington was solid in his previous outing, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 31-year-old netminder has a 2.85 GAA and .897 SV% in 31 appearances this season (11-16-3). The Blue enter Tuesday's contest as -166 home favorites against a Flames squad that played last night, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2.

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Jeremy Rutherford 2025-01-14T17:00:00.874Z
Jordan Binnington
Michael Bunting(LW)|NSH
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Bunting (undisclosed) will return to Pittsburgh's lineup on Tuesday vs. Seattle.

Bunting did not play on Sunday after being involved in a minor car accident prior to the game, but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Bunting has 25 points (13G / 12A) in 43 games this season. He has been extremely productive lately, scoring 18 points (9G / 9A) in his last 19 games.

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Josh Getzoff 2025-01-14T16:52:42.957Z
Michael Bunting
Evgeni Malkin(C)|PIT
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Injury
Malkin (upper-body) will be game-time decision vs. Seattle on Tuesday.

Malkin has missed the previous three games due to an upper-body injury but could draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. Malkin is averaging 18:35 time-on-ice, recording 71 shots and 32 points (8G / 24A) in 41 games this season.

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Josh Getzoff 2025-01-14T16:51:10.274Z
Evgeni Malkin

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