NHL Player News
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Josh Samanski C | EDM
Oilers' Josh Samanski: Called up Monday
Samanski was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Monday.
Samanski will switch places with Isaac Howard, who was sent down in a corresponding move. With his promotion, Samanski is poised to make his NHL debut versus the Ducks. In the minors this year, the 23-year-old center is racking up points, generating seven goals and 21 helpers in 39 outings. It's a well-timed call-up for Samanski before he joins Germany at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Gage Goncalves C | TB
Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Game-time call for Monday
Goncalves (illness) will be a game-time decision for Monday's game against Utah, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
Goncalves participated in Monday's morning skate after leaving Saturday's 8-5 loss to Columbus late in the first period. He has registered six goals, 16 points, 39 shots on net and 42 hits through 46 appearances this season.
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Curtis Douglas C | VAN
Lightning's Curtis Douglas: Recalled from conditioning stint
Douglas was summoned from his conditioning loan with AHL Syracuse on Monday.
Douglas didn't earn a point in six AHL outings during his conditioning stint. He has two assists, 15 shots on goal, 29 hits and 75 PIM in 27 NHL appearances this season. If Gage Goncalves (undisclosed) and Jack Finley (illness) are unavailable to play, Douglas could occupy a bottom-six role against Utah on Monday.
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Dylan Cozens C | OTT
Senators' Dylan Cozens: Scores twice Sunday
Cozens scored two goals on four shots and posted a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Golden Knights.
Cozens found the back of the net in the early stages of the second and third periods, and he continues to put up solid numbers on offense for the Senators. He's cracked the scoresheet in six of his last seven games, producing nine points (five goals, four assists) and a plus-6 rating over that stretch. Cozens will need to produce at a pace of nearly one point per game the rest of the way if he wants to match his career-best output of 68 points from the 2022-23 season. So far, he has 40 points (17 goals, 23 assists) in 52 regular-season contests.
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Max Domi C | TOR
Maple Leafs' Max Domi: Breaks up shutout bid
Domi scored a power-play goal in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche.
Domi's goal came with 1:02 left in the third period, denying Mackenzie Blackwood a shutout. Over the last five games, Domi has two goals and three assists, but this was his first power-play point since Dec. 27 versus the Senators. For the season, the 30-year-old forward is at seven goals, 25 points (five on the power play), 79 shots on net, 32 PIM, 25 hits, 22 blocked shots and a minus-17 rating over 50 appearances. Domi has some fantasy intrigue as long as he stays on the top line alongside Auston Matthews.
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Jack Drury C | COL
Avalanche's Jack Drury: Pots goal in Sunday's win
Drury scored a goal in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
Drury ended a five-game point drought with his second-period tally, which stretched the Avalanche's lead to 3-0. The 25-year-old center is holding down a third-line role, which doesn't often lead to a lot of offense. Drury has managed eight goals, 16 points, 59 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 50 appearances this season.
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Jonathan Huberdeau C | CGY
Flames' Jonathan Huberdeau: Tallies in overtime loss
Huberdeau scored a goal on five shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks.
Huberdeau snapped a nine-game point drought with the goal. He missed Wednesday's contest versus the Penguins due to a lower-body injury, and he's filled a middle-six role over the last two games since his return. The veteran winger has struggled to the tune of nine goals, 22 points, 76 shots on net, 41 PIM and a minus-8 rating over 46 appearances this season.
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Mikael Granlund C | ANA
Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Logs two assists in overtime win
Granlund logged two assists in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flames.
Granlund earned his first multi-point effort since Dec. 20 versus the Blue Jackets. The 33-year-old has still had a good January with eight points and 23 shots on net over 12 appearances. For the season, he's up to 23 points (nine goals, 14 helpers), 70 shots on net, 23 hits, 22 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 34 outings. He was in a middle-six role early in the season but has taken on top-line duties in the absences of Leo Carlsson (thigh) and Mason McTavish (upper body).
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Cole Schwindt RW | FLA
Panthers' Cole Schwindt: Gets on scoresheet with helper
Schwindt registered an assist and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Schwindt picked up his first point in five outings since he returned from an arm injury. The 24-year-old was scratched Saturday in Minnesota, and he may be prone to the occasional trip to the press box if he can't contribute regularly on offense. He's at three points, seven shots on net, 16 hits, six blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 15 contests this season.
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Evan Rodrigues C | FLA
Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Dishes pair of assists
Rodrigues logged two assists, four shots on goal, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Rodrigues logged his first multi-point effort since Dec. 19 versus the Hurricanes. His performance Sunday ended a six-game skid on offense for the center, who has recently moved up to the top line in an effort to spark his offense. Rodrigues has a total of 23 points, 117 shots on net, 30 PIM, 51 hits, 21 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 51 appearances. He's best utilized as a depth forward in fantasy.