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Kapanen (undisclosed) is expected to miss the first two games out of the Olympic break, Oilers TV reporter Paige Martin reports Sunday.

The Oilers open up the post-Olympic break schedule with a back-to-back set against the Ducks and Kings on Wednesday and Thursday. Kapanen scored a goal in back-to-back games prior to the break, so it's a bit surprising he's been ruled out coming out of the break. The 29-year-old has 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 19 games played this season. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday in San Jose.

Binnington stopped 26 shots in Canada's 2-1 overtime loss to the USA in the Olympic men's hockey gold medal game Sunday.

Matt Boldy snuck a puck past Binnington early in the first period, but the Blues netminder shut the door for the rest of regulation and gave Canada every chance to win the game before it got to OT, when Jack Hughes beat him glove side for the Golden Goal. Binnington came up big for his country once again in international play, and he'll try to carry that momentum back with him to a St. Louis squad that sits at the bottom of the Central Division.

Hughes scored the game-winning goal in overtime Sunday as Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 to claim the gold medal at the Olympics.

The Devils center lost some teeth earlier in the game after a high stick by Sam Bennett, but Hughes didn't miss a shift and scored the biggest goal of his career 101 seconds into the extra frame on a feed from Zach Werenski. Hughes will resume NHL play this week after scoring four goals and seven points in six games during his first Olympics.

Hellebuyck made 41 saves in Team USA's 2-1 overtime win over Canada in the Olympic gold medal game Sunday.

Cale Makar got a puck past Hellebuyck late in the second period, but Hellebuyck otherwise stood on his head in the biggest game of his career, as Team USA came away with gold despite being out-shot 42-28. The 41 saves were more than he's made in any game for the Jets this season, and Hellebuyck will return to his NHL squad this week with renewed confidence after a rough start to 2025-26.

Carlson (lower body) is day-to-day, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com on Sunday.

Carlson skated for about 20 minutes Sunday after missing the last two practices for maintenance. He left Washington's 4-2 win over Nashville on Feb. 5 early and still appears to be working himself back from the injury. Carlson has compiled 10 goals, 46 points, 115 shots on net and 84 blocked shots across 55 appearances this season.

Quick (lower body) returned to practice Sunday, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

Quick left Saturday's practice early due to precautionary reasons, but there seems to be no reason for concern, as he was back on the ice for Sunday's practice. The 40-year-old will continue to be relied upon as the No. 1 goaltender in New York until Igor Shesterkin (lower body) is able to return. Quick is 4-14-2 with a 3.10 GAA and an .890 save percentage on the season.

Benson (upper body, undisclosed) is not expected to play Wednesday against the Devils, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

The reason for Wednesday's absence is unrelated to the upper-body injury that caused Benson to miss the last two games before the Olympic break. The 20-year-old has had a strong season so far, registering 26 points (seven goals, 19 assists) in 42 games played for the Sabres this season. Benson will start the post-Olympic break stretch run four points away from matching his most in a season in his young career.

Szuber was summoned from AHL Tucson on Sunday.

Utah assigned Scott Perunovich to the minors in a corresponding move. Szuber has 10 goals and 24 points in 44 AHL appearances this season.

L'Heureux was recalled from AHL MIlwaukee by the Predators, the team announced Sunday.

Roster moves are starting to flow a bit more freely league-wide as teams come out of the Olympic break, and among those moves is the recall of L'Heureux by the Predators. The 22-year-old has spent some time in the NHL this season, but he has yet to suit up for a game. He has played well with AHL Milwaukee this season, recording 28 points (14 goals, 14 assists) in 28 games played.

Wood was brought up from AHL Milwaukee on Sunday.

Wood has spent the majority of the 2025-26 campaign in the NHL, earning nine goals, 17 points, 68 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and 36 hits across 46 appearances for Nashville. He also has one goal and three assists in five AHL outings this season.