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Blackwood turned aside 12 of 15 shots after replacing Scott Wedgewood midway through the second period of Tuesday's 7-2 loss to Columbus.

The switch in the crease didn't do anything to change Colorado's fortunes, as Blackwood got beaten twice in 39 seconds soon after entering the game. The 29-year-old goalie didn't get stuck with the loss however, keeping his win streak intact at four. Through 12 outings this season as the Avs' No. 1 netminder, Blackwood's gone 8-3-0 with a 2.80 GAA and .894 save percentage

Wedgewood gave up four goals on nine shots before being replaced by Mackenzie Blackwood midway through the second period of Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Neither goalie found much success in Columbus, but Wedgewood got stuck with the loss after allowing two goals in the first and second frames. Wedgewood hasn't recorded a win since his first start of the season while working as the Avs' No. 2 netminder, going 0-3-1 over his last four outings with a shaky 4.31 GAA and .858 save percentage.

Caufield scored two power-play goals on four shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Jets.

Caufield extended Montreal's lead to 3-0 early in the second period before adding another power-play tally just 46 seconds into the third. The star winger continues to demonstrate his effectiveness with the man advantage, but his contributions weren't enough to prevent an extraordinary Winnipeg comeback. Caufield's finishing ability and prominent power-play role maintain his status as an elite fantasy scoring option, as he has 12 points (eight goals, four assists) over his last 10 games.

Tolvanen scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blues.

The 27-year-old winger had gone eight straight games without getting onto the scoresheet, but Tolvanen broke his drought in the third period Tuesday, setting up Oliver Bjorkstrand for the game-winner before icing the victory with an empty-netter. Through 16 games to begin his first season with the Rangers, Tolvanen has contributed four goals and six points with 24 hits, 18 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating.

Miller picked up two assists while adding four shots on net, two blocked shots, two PIM, one hit and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blues.

The veteran center had a hand in tallies by Adam Fox early in the second period, as well as Eeli Tolvanen's empty-netter later in the third. Miller has gotten onto the scoresheet in nine of the last 13 games, collecting four goals and 12 points over that stretch as he looks to bounce back from last season's disappointing 53 points (17 goals, 36 assists) over 68 regular-season contests.

Fox produced a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blues.

The star blueliner opened the scoring early in the second period as the trailer on a Rangers breakout, taking a feed from Tye Kartye and snapping a shot past Joel Hofer from the slot. Fox then helped set up Eeli Tolvanen for an empty-netter late in the third. Fox has three multi-point performances in the last five games, and on the season he's racked up two goals and 19 points in 16 games, a pace that would allow him to top the career-high 74 points (11 goals, 63 assists) he recorded in 2021-22.

Korpisalo (foot) was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Wednesday for a conditioning stint, Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Korpisalo hasn't played yet this season because of the injury, so this is an opportunity for him to shake off the rust before playing for the Rangers. He's been making progress recently, including his participation in Friday's practice. While he didn't stay on for the full session, that was planned, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic. When Korpisalo is ready to return, he'll have an opportunity to compete for the No. 1 spot. Igor Shesterkin (knee) hasn't played since Oct. 9 and won't return this campaign, which has resulted in the Rangers leaning heavily on Dylan Garand. James Reimer is also on the Rangers' roster, but the 38-year-old has stopped just five of eight shots across 20:00 of ice time since signing with New York on Oct. 25, so he hasn't been a major factor. It's possible Reimer will eventually lose his roster spot once Korpisalo is up to speed.

Brown (lower body) was taken off the non-roster and reassigned to AHL Manitoba on Wednesday.

Brown hasn't played in 2026-27 due to the injury. He had two goals and 14 points in 34 outings with the University of Denver last season. Brown is expected to spend the remainder of the campaign primarily in the minors. It's possible, but far from guaranteed, that he'll get a chance to play with the Jets later in the season.

Garand made 32 saves in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blues.

The 24-year-old netminder very nearly recorded his second shutout of the season, but Pius Suter slipped a rebound past Garand inside the final minute of the third period. Garand has appeared in every game since Igor Shesterkin (knee) was lost for the season, going 4-5-1 with a respectable 2.88 GAA and .896 save percentage, but with Joonas Korpisalo (foot) back at practice and close to his season debut, the young goalie is likely to have his workload eased up soon.

Hofer stopped 28 of 30 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Rangers. New York's final goal was scored into an empty net.

After a scoreless first period, Adam Fox ripped a shot past Hofer from the high slot early in the second to put the home side in the lead for good. St. Louis didn't even get on the board until late in the third period, after Hofer had been pulled for an extra attacker. The 26-year-old has had a few stumbles this season as the Blues' clear No. 1 netminder, but he's been sharp overall, going 6-4-1 in 11 outings with a 2.39 GAA and .918 save percentage.