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  • Jack Eichel C | LV

    Golden Knights' Jack Eichel: Dealing with illness

    Eichel (illness) left Tuesday's practice early, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

    Eichel still could be ready for Wednesday's game against New Jersey. An update on his availability could come after Wednesday's morning skate or closer to game time. He has amassed 12 goals, 41 points and 117 shots on net across 31 appearances this season.

  • Sharks' Adam Gaudette: Won't play Tuesday

    Gaudette will be out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Flames because of a lower-body injury, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.

    Gaudette will miss his fifth game of the season Tuesday. The Sharks are dealing with numerous injuries up front, so Zack Ostapchuk will draw back into the lineup in a fourth-line capacity, while Igor Chernyshov is set to make his NHL debut, likely on the top line with Macklin Celebrini and Collin Graf. Gaudette will turn his attention to attempting to be ready for San Jose's next game, which is at home against the Stars on Thursday.

  • Sharks' Philipp Kurashev: Deemed week-to-week

    Kurashev (upper body) is week-to-week, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Tuesday.

    After being placed on injured reserve Monday, Kurashev will miss at least the next three games, starting with Tuesday's matchup against Calgary. However, his week-to-week status suggests he could be out for longer than that. The 26-year-old forward has registered six goals, 15 points, 49 shots on net and 30 hits through 31 appearances this season. With Kurashev and Will Smith (undisclosed) unavailable, Igor Chernyshov and Collin Graf will join Macklin Celebrini on the top line for Tuesday's contest.

  • Blues' Nick Bjugstad: Designated for injured reserve

    Bjugstad (upper body) was shifted to injured reserve Tuesday, according to Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

    Bjugstad's move to IR comes on the heels of the Blues claiming Jonatan Berggren off waivers Tuesday, as the team needed to free up a roster spot. Bjugstad has already missed three straight games, so he's eligible to return to the lineup at any time. The 33-year-old forward has garnered four goals, five points, 52 hits and a minus-4 rating over 25 games this year.

  • Wild's Hunter Haight: Rejoins AHL Iowa

    Haight was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Tuesday.

    The Wild needed to make room on the roster after activating Marcus Foligno (lower body) from injured reserve, which resulted in Haight being dropped to the minors. The 21-year-old Haight will head back to Iowa, where he's recorded five goals, six points and a minus-12 rating across 16 contests in 2025-26.

  • Predators' Ryan O'Reilly: Offers pair of helpers

    O'Reilly logged two assists and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-2 win over the Blues.

    O'Reilly set up the first and last goals of Filip Forsberg's hat trick, which bookended the scoring in this game. Over his last 10 contests, O'Reilly has found a groove with four goals and nine assists while continuing to play in a top-line role. He's now at 26 points, 51 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 32 games this season.

  • Oskar Back C | DAL

    Stars' Oskar Back: Nets go-ahead goal

    Back scored a goal and added four PIM in Monday's 4-1 win over the Kings.

    Back ended a seven-game point drought with the tally, which put the Stars ahead 2-1 in the third period. His goal stood as the game-winner, the first GWG of his career. On the year, the 25-year-old defensive forward has five points, 14 shots on net, 12 blocked shots, 11 hits and a plus-3 rating over 24 appearances. He has limited appeal in fantasy since he is in a fourth-line role with little offense to show for it.

  • Panthers' Anton Lundell: Tallies in Monday's win

    Lundell scored a goal, added two hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-2 win over the Lightning.

    Lundell continues to play well in December, earning four goals and three assists over eight games this month. The first-line center is up to 10 goals, 26 points, 71 shots on net, 37 hits, 26 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 32 appearances. He's on pace to reach the 20-goal and 50-point marks for the first time in his career, and he's trending toward personal bests in most major fantasy categories.

  • Bo Horvat C | NYI

    Islanders' Bo Horvat: Remains sidelined

    Horvat (lower body) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Detroit.

    Horvat will miss his second straight game after sustaining a lower-body injury Thursday against the Ducks. Mathew Barzal's (undisclosed) status for Tuesday's matchup is up in the air, so the Islanders will have some shuffling to do up the middle if they end up being without their two most dynamic forwards against the Red Wings. Horvat's next opportunity to suit up will be in the first half of a back-to-back against the Canucks on Friday.

  • Matt Duchene C | DAL

    Stars' Matt Duchene: Two points in win Monday

    Duchene recorded a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-1 win over the Kings.

    Duchene returned to the lineup Dec. 7 following a 24-game absence due to an upper-body injury, and this was his first time on the scoresheet since Oct. 14. The 34-year-old veteran was one of the best players for the Stars last season, and he should find ample opportunities to produce as he works his way back into top form. Right now, though, his upside won't be very high in a bottom-six role in the lineup.

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