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  • Canucks' Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Undergoing further evaluation

    Joseph is still being evaluated for an undisclosed injury ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Carolina, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

    Joseph has seen an uptick in ice time while Tyler Myers is being held out of the lineup for trade considerations. According to head coach Adam Foote, if Joseph can't play Wednesday, the team will bring a blueliner, perhaps Victor Mancini, from the minors rather than putting Myers back into the lineup.

  • Sam Rinzel D | CHI

    Blackhawks' Sam Rinzel: Poised to play

    Rinzel (illness) is expected to play against Winnipeg on Tuesday, according to Jack Bushman of Chicago Hockey Now.

    After missing the last two games, Rinzel participated in Tuesday's morning skate on the third pairing. However, he should reclaim his role on Chicago's top power-play unit. Rinzel has earned two goals, 10 points, 51 shots on net, 37 blocked shots and 28 hits in 32 NHL games this season.

  • Angus Booth D | LA

    Kings' Angus Booth: Shipped back to minors

    Booth was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Tuesday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

    Booth's demotion would seem to indicate that Drew Doughty (lower body) will be back in time to face the Islanders on Thursday -- though the Reign do play Wednesday, which would allow Booth to be brought back up for Thursday's tilt. In his NHL debut Monday, the 21-year-old Booth found the back of the net on his one shot on goal.

  • Wild's Matt Kiersted: Dropped to AHL

    Kiersted was assigned to AHL Iowa on Tuesday.

    Minnesota activated Jonas Brodin (lower body) in a corresponding move. Kiersted has one assist, four shots on goal and five blocked shots in four NHL outings this season. He also has one goal and seven points in 33 AHL appearances during the 2025-26 campaign.

  • Nick Seeler D | PHI

    Flyers' Nick Seeler: Game-time call for Thursday

    Seeler (lower body) is slated to be a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against Utah, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

    Seeler didn't participate in Tuesday's practice after getting injured in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over Toronto. He has registered two goals, eight points, 74 shots on net, 112 blocked shots and 95 hits across 60 appearances this season. If Seeler can't play against the Mammoth, Adam Ginning or Noah Juulsen could draw into Thursday's lineup.

  • Jonas Brodin D | MIN

    Wild's Jonas Brodin: Playing against Bolts

    Brodin (lower body) will be in the lineup to face Tampa Bay on Tuesday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

    Brodin will be back in the lineup for the first time since Jan. 12 versus the Devils, a stretch of 14 games on injured reserve. While the veteran defenseman certainly missed plenty of time, it could have been worse if not for the Olympic break. Brodin is currently in the midst of a 16-game goal drought but has managed six helpers over that stretch, including one with the man advantage.

  • Angus Booth D | LA

    Kings' Angus Booth: Scores in NHL debut

    Booth scored a goal and added two hits in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche.

    Booth was able to find the twine in his NHL debut. The 21-year-old defenseman's stay on the Kings' roster could be short, as he's filling in while Drew Doughty (lower body) is hurt and Jacob Moverare (personal) is away from the team. Booth has 10 points in 43 outings with AHL Ontario this season, so it's not likely he'll produce sustained offense during his NHL time.

  • Devon Toews D | COL

    Avalanche's Devon Toews: Nets game-winner

    Toews scored a goal and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

    Toews ended a 20-game goal drought dating back to Nov. 29. The defenseman missed nearly a month in that span due to an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old is up to two goals, 15 points, 78 shots on net, 62 blocked shots and a plus-29 rating over 46 appearances. While he's had a challenging year overall, Toews is warming up for the stretch run with a point in each of his last two outings.

  • Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin: Adds helper Monday

    Lyubushkin notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 6-1 win over the Canucks.

    Lyubushkin missed some time prior to the Olympic break and looks to be in a part-time role with the Stars' defense at full health now. The 31-year-old blueliner is up to eight points, 28 shots on net, 36 PIM, 57 hits and 72 blocked shots over 42 appearances this season. When in the lineup, Lyubushkin is likely to fill a bottom-pairing role.

  • Stars' Miro Heiskanen: Reaches 50-point mark

    Heiskanen logged two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-1 win over the Canucks.

    Heiskanen has a six-game assist streak at the NHL level, earning nine helpers in that span. He also put up two goals and three assists in six contests at the Olympics, helping Finland claim the bronze medal. With Monday's effort, he's back to the 50-point mark for the third time in four years. He has seven goals, 43 assists, 117 shots on net, 109 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating over 58 outings as the Stars' top defenseman this year.

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