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Cirelli (upper body) won't play against Washington on Saturday, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Cirelli will miss at least one game after getting injured in Thursday's 6-3 win over Vegas. However, the Lightning hope to get him back for Wednesday's matchup against the Rangers. He has amassed seven goals, 11 points, 21 shots on net and 11 blocked shots through 14 outings this season. Due to Cirelli's absence, Dominic James will center the second line versus the Capitals on Saturday.

Rossi scored a goal on two shots and recorded a hit in Friday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

Rossi returned to the scoresheet after going without a point in his previous two outings. Rossi had a five-game point streak before. The 24-year-old playmaker continues to be a reliable offensive weapon for Minnesota while establishing great chemistry alongside Kirill Kaprizov. Rossi has nine points (three goals, six assists), a minus-4 rating, 18 shots, nine hits and six blocked shots over his last 10 games.

Zibanejad delivered two assists, including one on the power play, in Friday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Zibanejad set up the Rangers' opening goal at the 6:46 mark of the first period, courtesy of Will Cuylle on the power play, and he later participated in Artemi Panarin's third-period tally. This two-assist performance ended Zibanejad's three-game pointless drought, but he continues to underperform. The 32-year-old forward recorded only one point in his first six appearances of the season and is up to eight points (four goals, four helpers) in 15 games thus far.

Hallander (blood clot in leg) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Hallander is facing a long-term absence of at least three months. He has one goal and three assists in 13 games this season. Pittsburgh activated Kevin Hayes (upper body) off injured reserve in a corresponding move.

Lindholm (lower body) was put on injured reserve Saturday, Joe Haggerty of Boston Sports Journal reports.

Lindholm is week-to-week and will miss his fourth straight game against Toronto on Saturday. He has four goals and five assists in 13 games this season, including four goals and seven points on the power play. The Bruins recalled Alex Steeves from AHL Providence in a corresponding move.

Washe scored twice on four shots and added an assist in AHL San Diego's 6-4 win over Ontario on Friday.

Washe is up to five goals and five helpers over 10 games in the AHL. He's come along nicely in recent weeks, earning eight of his 10 points over his last five outings. The 24-year-old still needs to find some consistency, but he's showing his potential. However, the Ducks have the NHL's leading offense a month into the season and are unlikely to need to dip into their AHL depth unless injuries arise.

Hebig scored a goal and added a helper in AHL Tucson's 4-2 loss to Coachella Valley on Friday.

Hebig continues to impress for the Roadrunners, racking up six goals and five assists over 11 games. He's earned six of those 11 points over his last four contests. The 28-year-old is a long shot to see NHL action, but he is doing all he can to put himself on the map with the minor-league team.

Boyd scored twice and added two assists in AHL Toronto's 5-2 win over Hershey on Friday.

Boyd was once with Hershey while in the Capitals' organization, so this might have been a bit of a revenge game for the veteran forward. He's up to seven goals and four assists over nine outings in 2025-26. Boyd is playing well with the Marlies, but his path to the NHL is closed unless the Maple Leafs need to replenish their bottom-six forward depth at some point down the line.

Gorzynski scored two goals in WHL Calgary's 6-2 win over Swift Current on Friday.

Gorzynski has been limited to a goal and three assists since his last two-goal game versus Edmonton on Oct. 26. The 18-year-old is up to nine goals, seven helpers and 52 shots on net through 15 appearances this season for the Hitmen. He's already over halfway to matching his goal total (17) from the 2024-25 regular season, so it's clear his offense has taken a step up since he was selected in the fourth round by the Stars in June.

Smith scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 2-1 win over the Jets.

Smith has four goals and two assists over his last six games. His tally Friday was clutch, breaking a 1-1 tie with 4:21 left in the third period, and that goal stood as the game-winner. This was Smith's second game-winner of the season, and the 20-year-old is up to six goals, 14 points, 32 shots and a plus-8 rating through 15 appearances to begin his second NHL campaign positively.