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Mantha is expected to be back in the Penguins' lineup on Tuesday.

Mantha had appeared in every game for Pittsburgh prior to sitting their previous contest due to rest but will return to the lineup for Game 82 on Tuesday vs. St. Louis. The 31-year-old has enjoyed a resurgent season after signing a one-year contract with Pittsburgh in the offseason, putting up 30-goals and 60+ points for the first time in his 11-year career.

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Mantha (lower-body) will play on Thursday in Ottawa.

Despite battling a lower-body injury, Mantha will continue his tremendous season, suiting up for Thursday's game against the Ottawa Senators. The 31-year-old Mantha has a career-high 53 points (26G / 27A) in 71 games this season. His previous career high was at age 24 with the Detroit Red Wings, when he scored 48 points (25G / 23A) in 67 games.

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Mantha is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Mantha is having a tremendous season, but is battling a lower-body injury, making his status uncertain for Thursday's game against the Ottawa Senators. The 31-year-old Mantha has a career-high 53 points (26G / 27A) in 71 games this season. His previous career high was at age 24 with the Detroit Red Wings, when he scored 48 points (25G / 23A) in 67 games.

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The Penguins have signed Anthony Mantha to a one-year deal worth $2.5M.

Mantha had his 2024-25 season cut significantly short due to an ACL tear but has earned himself a one-year, $2.5 million contract with Pittsburgh as he attempts to bounce back this upcoming season. The 30-year-old right-winger is joining his fourth NHL organization in the last three years. Before his injury in 2024-25, he was off to a fairly decent start with four goals, seven points and 11 PIMs in just 13 games played.

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Mantha will require surgery on his ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

Mantha and the Flames received terrible news on Monday as he will be out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his ACL. Mantha suffered the injury late in the first period on November 5th against the Montreal Canadiens and was unable to return. The 30-year-old Mantha scored seven points (4G / 3A) in 13 games in his first season with the Flames.

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Mantha (lower-body) has been placed on IR.

Mantha suffered the injury late in the first period of Tuesday's game against the Montreal Canadiens and was unable to return. Mantha has been placed on Injured Reserve retroactive to November 5th and will not be eligible to return until at least November 12th. The 30-year-old Mantha has seven points (4G / 3A) in 13 games this season.

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Mantha (lower-body) is out on Thursday in Boston and still being evaluated.

Mantha suffered the injury late in the first period of Monday's game against the Montreal Canadiens and was unable to return. Kevin Rooney will draw into the lineup as Mantha's replacement. The 30-year-old Mantha has seven points (4G / 3A) in 13 games this season.

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The Flames have signed Anthony Mantha to a one-year deal worth $3.5 million.

Mantha will join his third team in two seasons as he signed a one-year deal worth $3,500,000 with the Calgary Flames on Monday. The 29-year-old spent 2023-24 with both Washington and Vegas and had 23 goals, 44 points, 25 PIMs and 113 SOG in 74 games played.

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Mantha is expected to be a healthy scratch for Game 4 on Monday vs. Dallas.

Michael Amadio will draw back into the lineup for the Golden Knights on Monday, making Mantha a healthy scratch. Mantha has zero points, five hits, and five shots while averaging 13:36 time-on-ice through the first three games of the playoffs.

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Mantha (undisclosed) was a full participant in practice on Sunday and is a game-time decision for Game 1.

Mantha missed the final two games of the regular season but could play in game 1 in Dallas. Mantha, who tallied 10 points (3G / 7A) in 18 games after being traded to Vegas, is expected to skate on the third line with Willam Karlsson.

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Mantha will make his Vegas debut on Thursday vs. Vancouver.

Mantha was acquired in a trade from the Washington Capitals for a 2024 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick. He will likely slot in on the third line with Paul Cotter and Nicolas Roy. Mantha scored 34 points (20G / 14A) in 56 games with the Capitals this season.

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Mantha (lower-body) is expected to play against the Senators on Monday.

Mantha was a game-time decision on Monday due to the lower-body injury, but he appears to be good to go. While playing predominantly on a line with Aliaksei and Connor McMichael, Mantha has been productive lately, scoring five points (2G / 3A) in his last five games.

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Mantha (lower body) will be a game-time decision on Monday vs. Ottawa.

While playing predominantly on a line with Aliaksei and Connor McMichael, Matha has been productive lately, scoring five points (2G / 3A) in his last five games. If he is unable to play, he will join T.J. Oshie and Nic Dowd as injured regulars from the Capitals forward core.

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Anthony Mantha (ear) will return vs. Columbus Saturday after a three-game absence.

Mantha is expected to return to the lineup after last playing on November 8th, when he scored two goals, playing 12:58 against the Florida Panthers. In 10 games this season, Mantha has been held without a point in eight, totalling four points (2G / 2A). In addition to his lack of production, Mantha is averaging only 12:43 time-on-ice per game, nearly two minutes less than last season, his lowest total since his rookie campaign with the Detroit Red Wings in 2015-16.

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Anthony Mantha (upper body) has been placed on the inured reserve.

Mantha scored two goals in the Capitals' previous game vs. Florida but was forced to leave after 12:58 TOI due to an upper-body injury and has been placed on the injured reserve Friday. The 29-year-old right-winger has started off slow yet again in 2023-24, with his three goals, one assist, 12 SOG, four PIMs and a +1 plus/minus in 10 games played.

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