Wright has been reassigned to Ontario (AHL).
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Grubauer is in the starter's crease at Seattle's morning skate.
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Smith is expected to make his Vegas debut on Wednesday vs. Detroit.
The Golden Knights acquired Cole Smith from the Predators for a 2028 3rd Round Pick on Tuesday, and he will make his debut on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 30-year-old Smith averaged 14:07 time-on-ice and scored 10 points (6G / 4A) in 42 games with the Predators this season.
Lavoie has been reassigned to Henderson (AHL).
Lavoie recently made his season debut with the Golden Knights, but will return to Henderson (AHL) to make room for the newly acquired Cole Smith. The 25-year-old Lavoie has been impressive at the AHL level this season, with 25 points (12G / 13A) in 24 games with the Silver Knights.
Dallas has acquired Tyler Myers (50% retained) from Vancouver for a 2027 2nd round pick, and a 2029 4th round pick.
Vancouver has held Myers out of the lineup for several games as they have anticipated trading the veteran blueliner, which came to fruition on Wednesday in a deal sending him to the Dallas Stars. The Texas-born defenseman averaged 20:13 time-on-ice, recording eight points (1G / 7A), 65 hits, and 91 blocks in 57 games with the Canucks this season.
Florida has signed Louis Domingue to a one-year, two-way contract.
Domingue has spent most of his career in the AHL, but is no stranger to NHL competition, with a 3.02 GAA and .906 SV% in 144 career games (61-60-10). The 33-year-old goalie is currently playing in the AHL with the Charlotte Checkers, where he has a 3.20 GAA and .831 SV% in seven games (3-3-0).
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Jones has been reassigned to Iowa (AHL).
Jones has not played a game from Minnesota since mid-January, and he is being reassigned to the Iowa Wild (AHL). The 27-year-old forward averaged 8:36 time-on-ice and scored two points (1G / 1A) in 26 games with Minnesota this season.
Tanev underwent successful core muscle surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp in September.
Tanev has battled through a myriad of injuries this season and has officially been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign after undergoing core muscle surgery. The 36-year-old defenseman ends the season with just 11 games played, recording two assists and 15 blocks.
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Stolarz is in the starter's crease at Toronto's morning skate.
The Maple Leafs have come out of the Olympic break on a dreadful four-game losing skid (0-3-1) and will be desperate for a win on Wednesday, turning to Stolarz to tend the twine against the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old Stolarz played well in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%). He has had disappointing season, but is showing encouraging signs lately, posting a 2.35 GAA and .927 SV% in has last four appearances (1-1-1). The Maple Leafs enter Wednesday's contest as slight +106 road underdogs against a Devils team that had an impressive 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils last night.
Gibson (upper-body) is out vs. Vegas and considered day-to-day.
Gibson exited Monday's 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators in the first intermission due to an upper-body injury and will remain sidelined on Wednesday, allowing Cam Talbot to start against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 32-year-old Gibson has only lost six of his last 25 games (19-5-1), posting an impressive 2.06 GAA and .925 SV%, leading the Red Wings to a playoff spot over the past two months. The Red Wings have recalled Sebastian Cossa from Grand Rapids (AHL) in a corresponding move.
Nashville has signed Viggo Gustafsson to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Gustafsson was drafted by the Predators in the third round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and has yet to make his professional hockey debut in North America. The 19-year-old Swedish defenseman scored seven points (0G / 7A) in 38 games with AIK (Swe-1) this season.
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Talbot will start vs. Vegas on Wednesday.
With John Gibson (upper body) unavailable, Talbot will tend the twine on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 38-year-old Talbot was excellent in relief of Gibson in Monday's 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators, saving 18 of 19 shots (.947 SV%) in two periods of play. That said, he had a poor showing in his most recent start, allowing five goals on 36 shots (.861 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, and has lost four straight starts (0-3-1). The Red Wings enter Wednesday's contest as -124 home favourites against a Golden Knights team on a three-game losing streak (0-3-0).
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Talbot is in the starter's crease at Detroit's morning skate on Wednesday.
With John Gibson (upper body) unavailable, Talbot will tend the twine on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 38-year-old Talbot was excellent in relief of Gibson in Monday's 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators, saving 18 of 19 shots (.947 SV%) in two periods of play. That said, he had a poor showing in his most recent start, allowing five goals on 36 shots (.861 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, and has lost four straight starts (0-3-1). The Red Wings enter Wednesday's contest as -124 home favourites against a Golden Knights team on a three-game losing streak (0-3-0).
Washington has signed Ethan Frank to a two-year, $2 million AAV contract extension ($4 million total).
Frank has been impressive in his first full season at the NHL level and has earned himself a two-year contract extension with the Capitals. The 28-year-old forward is averaging 12:44 time-on-ice and has 23 points (11G / 12A) in 52 games this season.
Hintz (illness) is expected to return to Dallas’ lineup on Friday vs. Colorado.
Lazar left Tuesday’s game vs. Ottawa with an undisclosed injury and will miss at least a week.
Walman left Wednesday’s game vs. Ottawa with an undisclosed injury and did not return.
The Golden Knights have acquired Cole Smith from the Predators for a 2028 3rd Round Pick.
Lilleberg will draw into the Lightning lineup on Tuesday.
Lilleberg will slot in on Tuesday as the Lightning opt to dress an extra defenceman. Curtis Douglas will sit in his place.
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Douglas is a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game in Minnesota.
Douglas will take a seat on Tuesday as the Lightning opt to dress an extra defenceman. Emil Lilleberg will dress in his place.
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