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Thompson accompanied Team Canada during their Silver Medal performance at the Olympics, but should be well-rested after mainly serving as Jordan Binnington's backup, and will tend the twine for Washington on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old Thompson went into the Olympic break with a 2.60 GAA and .908 SV% in his last 10 games (4-5-1). The Capitals enter Wednesday's contest as -144 home favourites against a Flyers team that defeated them 4-2 at the beginning of the month.

Chinakhov did not practice on Wednesday due to a personal matter, and it is unclear what his status is heading into Thursday's game against the New Jersey Devils. With Sidney Crosby (lower body) sidelined for at least four weeks, the Penguins will hope that Chinakhov can elevate his game to help supplement some of the team's missing offensive production. The 25-year-old Chinakhov has 12 points (8G / 4A) in 18 games with the Penguins.

Jakob Markstrom was busy for Team Sweden at the Olympics and will get some extra rest in New Jersey's return to action, with Allen set to tend the twine on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 35-year-old Allen struggled heading into the Olympic break, losing six of his last seven (1-6-0) while posting a subpar 3.08 GAA and .880 SV%. The Devils enter the action on Wednesday as slight -107 home favourites against a Sabres team that defeated them 3-1 in their previous meeting.

Thompson accompanied Team Canada during their Silver Medal performance at the Olympics, but should be well-rested after mainly serving as Jordan Binnington's backup, and will tend the twine for Washington on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old Thompson went into the Olympic break with a 2.60 GAA and .908 SV% in his last 10 games (4-5-1). The Capitals enter Wednesday's contest as -144 home favourites against a Flyers team that defeated them 4-2 at the beginning of the month.

Saad has not played since the beginning of January due to an undisclosed injury, but will be ready to suit up in Vegas's return from the Olympic break on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 33-year-old Saad is averaging 13:53 time-on-ice and has seven points (2G / 5A) in 39 games this season.

Sissons missed three weeks leading up to the Olympic break due to an undisclosed injury, but will be ready to play in Vegas' return to action on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 32-year-old Sissons has six points (3G / 3A) and 61 hits in 41 games this season.

McNabb has not played since the end of December due to an upper-body injury, but will be ready to play in Vegas' first game back from the Olympic break. The 35-year-old defenseman has three points (2G / 1A), 98 blocks, and 63 hits in 38 games this season.

Hughes lost teeth late in the Gold Medal game at the Olympics on Sunday, but returned to action to score in overtime and secure the victory for Team USA. The 24-year-old Hughes has received significant media attention since scoring his historic goal for the Americans, but is expected to be ready to play for New Jersey on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Hughes has 36 points (12G / 24A) in 36 games and will try to build off the momentum from the Olympics to help the Devils inch closer to playoff contention.

With Jake Oettinger returning from the Olympics, Poirier was recalled for precautionary reasons on Tuesday, but will head back to Texas (AHL) on Wednesday. The 24-year-old Poirier has been serviceable in the AHL this season, posting a 2.74 GAA and .906 SV% in 34 games (16-14-4).

Hyry is an undrafted Finnish forward who made his NHL debut last season, scoring one assist in five games with the Dallas Stars. The 24-year-old has 17 points (7G / 10A) in 26 games with Texas (AHL) this season and has been recalled by Dallas, which finds itself with a myriad of injured players after the Olympics.

Crosby did not play in the final two games for Team Canada at the Olympics due to a lower-body injury and will be sidelined for at least four weeks. With the end of the regular season just eight weeks away and the Penguins fighting to return to the postseason, this will be a crushing blow for their playoff hopes. The 38-year-old Crosby is leading the Penguins with 59 points (27G / 32A) through 56 games.

Faksa did not play in Czechia's final two games at the Olympics and will miss at least one game for Dallas after being placed on Injured Reserve. That said, the 32-year-old Faksa is not expected to be out long-term. Faksa has 17 points (2G / 15A) through 56 games in a fourth-line role this season and has not surpassed the 20-point plateau since 2018-19.

Kapanen is not expected to play against the Ducks or Kings as he recovers from an undisclosed ailment, but head coach Kris Knoblauch said he will most likely play on Saturday in San Jose.

McDavid joined the Oilers in Anaheim on Tuesday and is expected to skate on Wednesday morning and then a decision on his game status will be made.

Leddy has seen very little deployment this season, scoring four assists in 19 games, and will report to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL). The 34-year-old veteran has 1061 NHL games played and has not suited up in the AHL since the 2012-13 season.

Rielly missed Toronto's final two games before the Olympic break, but will be ready to play when the team returns to action on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 31-year-old defenseman has 31 points (7G / 24A) and a -17 plus/minus in 54 games this season.

Paul missed Tampa Bay's final two games before the Olympic Break due to a lower-body injury and remains out week-to-week after being reevaluated. This marks Paul's second extended stint on the sidelines this season. He has 12 points (6G / 6A) in 34 games.

Hanifin scored three points (1G / 2A) in six games while representing Team USA at the Olympics and will not be ready to return to Vegas' lineup until Friday against the Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old Hanifin's offensive production has been negatively affected by Vegas's deep blue line this season and has been limited to only 20 points (2G / 18A) through 47 games.

Eichel scored six points (2G / 4A) in six games while representing Team USA during their Gold Medal performance at the Olympics and will not be ready to return to Vegas' lineup until Friday against the Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old Eichel is producing at a career-best rate this season, with 68 points (21G / 47A) through 50 games.

Portillo being recalled from Ontario (AHL) indicates that Los Angeles is unsure if Darcy Kuemper will be ready to suit up on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. after returning from his stint with Team Canada at the Winter Olympics. The 25-year-old Portillo has a 2.47 GAA and .905 SV% in 20 games (14-3-1) with the Ontario Reign this season.