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  • Dan Vladar G | PHI

    Flyers' Dan Vladar: Earns shootout win

    Vladar stopped 21 of 23 shots in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Wild.

    Vladar was beaten twice in the second period when Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov found the back of the net, but he was impressive the rest of the way. The 28-year-old Vladar stepped up in the shootout as well and stopped all three shots. This was a nice bounce-back effort from Vladar, who allowed six goals on 24 shots faced in the 6-2 loss to the Rangers on Monday. The Czech goaltender has allowed three or fewer goals in all but one of his last 11 appearances, posting a 2.45 GAA and a .904 save percentage in that span.

  • Stars' Kyle Capobianco: Squeezed out of lineup

    Capobianco was scratched for the eighth consecutive game in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Oilers.

    Capobianco went 10 games without a point prior to this run in the press box. The Stars beefed up their blue line at the trade deadline, picking up Tyler Myers from the Canucks while also getting Lian Bichsel back from an injury. Capobianco may mix in occasionally, but with Dallas carrying nine blueliners on the NHL roster, there's not a lot of room for him to play regularly. He has five points, 26 blocked shots, 17 shots on net and 12 hits over 31 appearances this season.

  • Josh Bloom LW | VAN

    Oilers' Josh Bloom: Dealt to Edmonton

    Bloom was acquired by Edmonton from Vancouver in exchange for Jayden Grubbe on Friday.

    Friday is the AHL deadline for trades. Bloom, who was selected in the third round, 95th overall, in 2021 by Buffalo, had one goal in 19 games with AHL Abbotsford this season, prior to the trade. He will join ECHL Fort Wayne for the remainder of the campaign.

  • Devils' Nick Bjugstad: First point with new team

    Bjugstad logged an assist in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Flames.

    This was Bjugstad's first point in nine outings with the Devils since he was dealt from the Blues. The 33-year-old has taken over a consistent fourth-line spot, so it's unlikely he maintains much offense over the rest of the season. He's earned eight points, 65 shots on net, 85 hits and 27 PIM across 44 appearances this season.

  • Sharks' Ty Dellandrea: Inks two-year contract

    Dellandrea (lower body) signed a two-year, $3.25 million contract extension with the Sharks on Friday.

    Dellandrea has two goals, 11 points, 18 PIM, 44 shots, 117 hits and 36 blocks in 2025-26. He hasn't played since Jan. 6 because of a lower-body injury. Dellandrea is in the final season of a two-year, $2.6 million contract and was eligible to become a restricted free agent this summer.

  • Flames' Brayden Pachal: Nabs assist in win

    Pachal posted an assist, four hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Devils.

    Pachal has played in five straight contests. He has received an uptick in usage after the Flames dealt MacKenzie Weegar to the Mammoth, though Pachal's role is far from safe with younger options in Zayne Parekh and Hunter Brzustewicz competing for minutes. Through 32 outings this season, Pachal has four assists, 24 shots on net, 79 hits, 27 blocked shots, 43 PIM and a plus-2 rating, primarily from a third-pairing role.

  • Adam Klapka RW | CGY

    Flames' Adam Klapka: Adds assist in win

    Klapka notched an assist and six hits in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Devils.

    Klapka has earned two helpers over seven contests in March. The 25-year-old forward is filling a bottom-six role with minimal power-play usage, so he isn't exactly in a position to pile up points, especially on a low-scoring team. Klapka has 14 points, 65 shots on net, 247 hits, 42 blocked shots, 97 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 64 outings this season, offering physicality and little else.

  • Flames' Victor Olofsson: Picks up helper for new team

    Olofsson notched an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Devils.

    Olofsson was dealt from the Avalanche at the trade deadline, and few players who were moved took as much of a hit to their fantasy value. He is playing regularly on the Flames' third line, but the team's lack of offense is likely to limit his offense. The helper was Olofsson's first point in three games with the Flames. He's at 26 points, 112 shots on net and a plus-6 rating over 63 appearances on the year.

  • Jake Chiasson RW | OTT

    Canadiens' Jake Chiasson: Traded Friday

    Chiasson and Hunter Shepard were acquired by Montreal from Ottawa on Friday in exchange for Riley Kidney.

    Chiasson has an assist in 20 outings with AHL Belleville in 2025-26. He also has two goals and eight points in 14 appearances with ECHL Allen this season. Chiasson will transfer to Montreal's minor-league system.

  • Bruins' Fraser Minten: Breaks up shutout bid

    Minten scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Sharks.

    Minten snapped a nine-game slump with the tally, which got the Bruins on the board in the third period. The 21-year-old has had a decent amount of success as the third-line center this season, but there are still some ups and downs with his offense. He's up to 15 goals, 30 points, 88 shots on net, 116 hits, 42 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating across 65 outings.

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