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Askarov turned aside 22 of 23 shots in regulation in a 2-1 shootout loss to Vegas in Tuesday's preseason tilt.

Askarov struggled in 2025-26, finishing the regular season with a 21-20-4 record, 3.63 GAA and .883 save percentage in 47 outings with San Jose. However, he's still just 24 years old and is a highly regarded netminder, so it wouldn't be shocking to see him make strides in 2026-27. It helps that San Jose upgraded its defense over the summer by adding Darnell Nurse and Jacob Trouba.

Hart stopped 28 of 29 shots in regulation en route to a 2-1 shootout win over San Jose in Tuesday's preseason action.

Hart posted an 11-3-3 record, 2.71 GAA and .891 save percentage in 18 regular-season appearances with Vegas in 2025-26. While those numbers leave something to be desired, he stepped up in the 2026 playoffs, posting a 14-8 record, 2.56 GAA and .907 save percentage in 22 starts to help the Golden Knights reach the Stanley Cup Finals. That strong postseason solidified his position as Vegas' No. 1 goaltender going into the 2026-27 campaign. Adin Hill is expected to enter the season as Hart's understudy.

Joshua is dealing with a core muscle injury and remains day-to-day, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports Wednesday.

Joshua's availability for the Opening Night clash with the Canadiens on Sept. 29 remains in doubt. If the 30-year-old winger makes the lineup, he will likely play a bottom-six role and could challenge for the 20-point threshold after missing it in each of the previous two seasons.

Chabot (personal) rejoined the Senators for Wednesday's morning skate, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Chabot missed Monday's preseason opener to be with his wife as they get ready to welcome the birth of their first child. He had seven goals, 31 points, 22 PIM, 36 hits and 111 blocks in 57 regular-season appearances with Ottawa in 2025-26. He's expected to serve in a top-four capacity again this campaign.

Gleason has been released by Dallas from his professional tryout agreement, and he signed an AHL contract with Texas on Wednesday.

Gleason had two goals and 22 points in 59 regular-season appearances with AHL Iowa in 2025-26. As a free agent regarding NHL eligibility, the 28-year-old defenseman cannot be called up unless he signs a two-way contract.

Martin will be waived by the Rangers on Wednesday, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic.

Martin had a 3.51 GAA and an .873 save percentage in 22 regular-season appearances with AHL Hartford in 2025-26. The 31-year-old is also a veteran of 72 career regular-season NHL outings, in which he's posted a 25-33-8 record, 3.60 GAA and .881 save percentage. Martin is expected to start the upcoming campaign in the minors if he clears waivers.

The Rangers announced Wednesday that Iorio (lower body) is considered day-to-day, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

Iorio suffered his lower-body injury during Monday's preseason loss to New Jersey, but he doesn't appear to be facing a long-term absence due to the issue. It's not yet clear whether he'll suit up for either of the Rangers' final two preseason games. However, he could be ready for the start of the regular season. Whether he'll begin the year in the NHL or AHL remains to be seen.

Sykora (lower body) is expected to be out of action for 4-5 months, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports Wednesday.

Based on his timeline, Sykora will almost certainly be designated for non-roster injured reserve at the start of the year to free up a spot for the Rangers. Prior to getting hurt, the 22-year-old winger was facing an uphill battle to make the Opening Night roster. Now, with his extended stint on the shelf, Sykora will almost certainly start in the minors once given the all-clear.

Ovechkin (lower body) skated for about 15 minutes before leaving Wednesday's practice session, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Ovechkin's status for Opening Night against the Hurricanes on Oct. 2 remains uncertain, though he still has plenty of time to get back to 100 percent. Playing in all 82 regular-season contests last year, the world-class winger notched 32 goals and 32 assists, including 19 power-play points.

Lamoureux sustained an apparent upper-body injury in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Kings, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.

There was no update available on Lamoureux's status after the contest. The 22-year-old defenseman was likely on the fringe of the roster anyway, but if the injury is serious, his season debut for AHL Tucson may be delayed.