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PREDATORS 4 5 0 at KRAKEN 3 5 2 10 p. m. ET; ROOT NW, BSSO, SNO, SNEPredators projected lineupFilip Forsberg Ryan O'Reilly Gustav NyquistKiefer Sherwood Tommy Novak Luke EvangelistaYakov Trenin Colton Sissons Liam FoudySamuel Fagemo Juuso Parssinen Cole SmithRoman Josi Dante FabbroRyan McDonagh Alexandre CarrierJeremy Lauzon Tyson BarrieJuuse SarosKevin LankinenScratched: Michael McCarron, Marc Del Gaizo, Philip TomasinoInjured: Luke Schenn lower body , Cody Glass lower body Kraken projected lineupTye Kartye Matty Beniers Oliver BjorkstrandJaden Schwartz Alex Wennberg Jordan EberleEeli Tolvanen Yanni Gourde Jared McCannDevin Shore Pierre Edouard Bellemare Kailer YamamotoVince Dunn Adam LarssonJamie Oleksiak Will BorgenBrian Dumoulin Justin SchultzPhilipp GrubauerJoey DaccordScratched: Jaycob MegnaInjured: Brandon Tanev lower body , Andre Burakovsky upper body Status reportSaros is expected to make his ninth start in 10 games after Lankinen made 22 saves in a 5 2 loss at the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. Grubauer is expected to make his second consecutive start after making 34 saves in a 4 3 overtime win at the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday https://www.krakenproteamstore.com/eeli-tolvanen-jersey . Tanev skated in a non contact jersey during the Kraken morning skate, his first time practicing since being injured during a 4 1 loss at the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct. 10; the forward will miss his 10th straight game https://www.krakenproteamstore.com/will-borgen-jersey .

Welcome to the NHL Buzz. With the regular season underway, NHL.com has you covered with all the latest news.Minnesota WildMatt Boldy returned for the Wild when they hosted the New Jersey Devils on Thursday.The forward missed seven games with an upper body injury, sustained in the third period of a 7 4 loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 14. He has two points one goal, one assist in two games this season."[Getting injured] the second game of the year obviously stinks, " Boldy said Wednesday. "You wait all summer. But there's a lot more hockey to be played."Boldy was third in scoring for Minnesota last season with an NHL career high 63 points 31 goals, 32 assists in 81 games.Defenseman Jared Spurgeon also practiced with the group for the first time Wednesday. The captain has yet to make his season debut, sustaining an upper body injury during a preseason game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 5. Spurgeon was placed on long term injured reserve Oct. 25 and would be eligible to return when the Wild host the New York Rangers on Saturday."He's progressing, " coach Dean Evason said Wednesday. "We'll see. Obviously, this is his first four or five drills and then he got off it was plannedso we'll just move along and see how it progresses and hopefully get him in sooner rather than later."Evason said forward Frederick Gaudreau, who did not travel on Minnesota's recent three game road trip due to an upper body injury, has yet to start skating and is out indefinitely. Jessi PiercePhiladelphia FlyersCal Petersen was recalled by the Flyers from Lehigh Valley of the American Hockey League on Thursday.The move comes after Philadelphia goalie Carter Hart sustained a mid body injury 10 minutes into a 5 2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday. Hart allowed two goals on five shots prior to exiting.Flyers coach John Tortorella did not have an update after the game https://www.flyersprostore.com/egor-zamula-jersey , and the team was off Thursday.Petersen, 29, is 1 3 0 with a 3.76 goals against average and an.884 save percentage in four AHL games this season. He is 44 42 10 with a 2.92 GAA and.905 save percentage in 101 NHL games, all with the Los Angeles Kings.To make room for Petersen, defenseman Victor Mete was sent to Lehigh Valley.Chicago BlackhawksTaylor Hall skated on his own Wednesday for the first time since the forward reaggravated a left shoulder injury against the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct. 21.'We're going to have a gym day Thursday , and a little bit more video stuff and then get back on the ice Friday, " Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson said. "So, we're hoping he'll either skate tomorrow for another test and try it with us on Friday or just do the gym day with the guys and try it with us on Friday and see how it goes.'Hall initially sustained the injury when he was hit by Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo in the first minute of the second period of Chicago's 3 1 loss Oct. 11.The 31 year old left at 8:24 of the second period of the Blackhawks' 5 3 loss to the Golden Knights on Oct. 21. He came back to start the third, but his last shift came with 7:07 remaining. Hall was placed on injured reserve Oct. 24.Defenseman Alex Vlasic did not practice Wednesday and remains in concussion protocol after taking a hit from Golden Knights forward Brett Howden in the second period of a 4 3 overtime loss Friday. Tracey MyersBuffalo SabresDevon Levi was the Sabres' backup goalie for their 5 2 win at the Flyers on Wednesday.Levi, who returned to practice Tuesday https://www.flyersprostore.com/flyers-hoodies , had been out with a lower body injury and hadn't skated with Buffalo since participating in an optional morning skate Oct. 21.Ukko Pekka Luukkonen started in goal against the Flyers and made 38 saves."I'm very happy for him and very happy for us, " Buffalo coach Don Granato said of Levi. "I think we'll have a better goaltender coming back by virtue of the experience he gained through this process. It's nice to see him back, it's nice to see 'Upie' playing well as well. He took advantage of the opportunity, he was ready for it, and he's looked more comfortable each day out. I'm pretty happy with both those guys, the direction they're going."Levi started each of the first four games of the season and is 1 3 0 with a 3.26 goals against average and.892 save percentage. Heather EngelNew York IslandersScott Mayfield returned for the Islanders when they visited the Washington Capitals on Thursday.The defenseman missed seven games with a lower body injury after he was hit in the left ankle with a slap shot by defenseman Rasmus Dahlin in a season opening 3 2 win against the Sabres on Oct. 14. Mayfield was a full participant in New York's morning skate Thursday after practicing with the team Wednesday.Mayfield was second on New York averaging 21:02 in ice time last season.Rookie defenseman Samuel Bolduc, who had been playing in Mayfield's place, was scratched."It doesn't matter if it's a defenseman or a forward, it's better slotting, " Lambert said on Mayfield being in the lineup. "So, it puts everybody in the right spot." Tom GulittiBoston BruinsMatthew Poitras will remain with the Bruins and not be returned to Guelph of the Ontario Hockey League.The 19 year old forward has five points three goals, two assists in nine games. He played his 10th game on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Boston, which means this season will count against the three year, entry level contract $870, 000 average annual value he signed with the Bruins on May 5."His play, he earned it, " Boston coach Jim Montgomery said. "We're comfortable with him. There's still no guarantees he's here the rest of the year, but we feel that the way he's progressed that, for the time being, he's going to be a Bruin."Poitras was a second round pick No. 54 in the 2022 NHL Draft."We see the hockey IQ, we see the skill, we see the vision https://www.flyersprostore.com/bobby-brink-jersey , " Montgomery said. "But if you don't compete, don't have natural second and third effort, especially at a young age, it's hard to stay in this league. And that's been the quality that has been the best quality as to why we think he's earned this."Boston placed Matt Grzelcyk on long term injured reserve Wednesday with an upper body injury. He left during the first period of a 3 2 overtime win against the Florida Panthers on Monday, and Montgomery said afterward that the defenseman would be out "a couple weeks."By being placed on long term injured reserve, Grzelcyk will be out a minimum of 24 days and 10 games. He is eligible to return at the New York Rangers on Nov. 25.The Bruins also placed forward Jakub Lauko on injured reserve. He's been out since sustaining a fracture in his face against the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 24.Boston recalled defensemen Mason Lohrei, Ian Mitchell and Parker Wotherspoon from Providence of the American Hockey League on Wednesday. Lohrei made his NHL debut Thursday.

Welcome to the NHL On Tap. Three NHL.com writers will share what they are most looking forward to on the schedule each day. Today, their choices from the 10 games Tuesday.Related: How to watch and stream NHL gamesPredators host Penguins on winning streakThe Nashville Predators seek their sixth win in a row when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Bridgestone Arena 8 p.m. ET; SN PIT, BSSO. The Predators 10 10 0 extended their winning streak to five with a 3 2 victory against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, which ended the Jets' five game run. The Penguins 10 10 0 look to build on a 3 2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday after losing four of their previous five games. Sidney Crosby has three points in his past five, including an assist in the win against Toronto. William Douglas, staff writerCan McDavid get back into scoring race?Connor McDavid has nine points one goal, eight assists in his past two games, and the Edmonton Oilers have won two straight entering their game against the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights at Rogers Place 9 p.m. ET; TVAS, SNW, SCRIPPS. The center has 12 points three goals, nine assists in his past four after an eight game stretch when he had four points two goals, two assists. McDavid set an NHL career high with 153 points 64 goals, 89 assists in 82 games last season, winning the goal scoring title for the first time and the scoring title for the fifth time. He has 25 points seven goals https://www.hurricanesprostore.com/tony-deangelo-jersey , 18 assists in 18 games, 11 behind NHL leader Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning 36 points; 15 goals, 21 assists. If he keeps this up, he'll close the gap quickly. Nicholas J. Cotsonika, columnistHurricanes, Flyers play key Metro matchupThe Carolina Hurricanes continue to search for consistency heading into a pivotal Metropolitan Division game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center 7:30 p.m. ET; HULU, ESPN+. The division standings are tight with only five points separating the second place Hurricanes 12 8 0, 24 points from the seventh place New Jersey Devils 19 points. The Flyers 11 9 1 trail the Hurricanes by one point after a 1 0 shootout win against the New York Islanders on Saturday but have scored only three goals in a 1 2 0 stretch. Carolina has won three of its past four, including 3 2 against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday that followed an 8 2 loss to the Lightning on Friday. The Hurricanes have won five consecutive road games against the Flyers, their second longest active streak against an opponent behind six in a row against the Islanders. The Hurricanes won 3 2 at the Flyers on Oct. 30. Philadelphia won 3 1 at Carolina on Nov. 15. Tom Gulitti, staff writerTuesday gamesNew York Islanders at New Jersey Devils 7 p.m. ET; MSGSN2, MSGSN The Islanders 8 6 6 have points in six consecutive games 3 0 3. Goalie Ilya Sorokin is 2 0 2 with a 2.38 goals against average and.937 save percentage in his past four starts and made 40 saves in the shootout loss Saturday. The Devils 9 9 1 ended a three game losing streak with a 7 2 win against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Captain Nico Hischier had a goal and an assist in his return from missing 11 games with an upper body injury. Jack Hughes has three points one goal, two assists in four games following a five game absence because of an upper body injury.Florida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs 7 p.m. ET; TVAS, TSN4, BSFL The Panthers 13 7 1 opened a three game road trip with a 5 0 victory against the Ottawa Senators on Monday. Florida forward Sam Reinhart is tied with Kucherov and Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser for the NHL lead with 15 goals after scoring twice Monday. Auston Matthews 14 goals is one off the League lead for the Maple Leafs 10 6 3 but has scored one goal in his past seven games. Toronto's loss Saturday ended a five game point streak 4 0 1.Carolina Hurricanes at Philadelphia Flyers 7:30 p.m. ET; HULU, ESPN+ The Flyers are 11 1 0 when scoring first and 0 8 1 when allowing the first goal this season. Goalie Samuel Ersson is 3 0 0 with a 1.62 GAA, .941 save percentage and one shutout in his past three starts. The Hurricanes have come from behind in seven of their 12 wins, including three victories when overcoming multigoal deficits. Carolina's Brent Burns needs three assists to become the 17th defenseman to reach 600 in the NHL.St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild 8 p.m. ET; BSWIX, BSN, BSMW John Hynes will debut as Wild coach after Dean Evason was fired Monday. Minnesota 5 10 4 has lost seven in a row 0 5 2 and is 2 8 3 in its past 13 games. Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich has five points two goals, three assists in his past two games and 13 points seven goals, six assists in his past nine after getting three points one goal, two assists in his first nine. St. Louis 11 8 1 has won three of its past four and is 8 4 0 in its past 12.Pittsburgh Penguins at Nashville Predators 8 p.m. ET; SN PIT, BSSO Nashville looks for its fifth straight home win when they play the second of a four game homestand. Filip Forsberg has 13 points nine goals, four assists in his past eight games. Pittsburgh goalie Tristan Jarry's three shutouts lead the NHL. He's 7 8 0 with a 2.44 GAA and.918 save percentage.Dallas Stars at Winnipeg Jets 8 p.m. ET; TSN3 https://www.hurricanesprostore.com/hurricanes-jerseys , BSSWX Joe Pavelski has seven points four goals, three assists during a six game point streak for Dallas 12 5 2 , which plays its next two games on the road after going 2 2 1 on a five game homestand. Cole Perfetti has points in 11 of his past 12 games six goals, seven assists for Winnipeg 12 6 2.Seattle Kraken at Chicago Blackhawks 8:30 p.m. ET; ROOT NW, NBCSCH+, TVAS D Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard looks to add to his NHL rookie leading totals of 10 goals and 17 points in 19 games. Chicago 6 13 0 has one win in its past seven 1 6 0. Kraken forward Oliver Bjorkstrand has 19 points seven goals, 12 assists in 22 games this season and is two from becoming the fifth player born in Denmark to reach 300 in the NHL 138 goals, 160 assists. Seattle 8 9 5 is 3 0 2 in its past five road games heading into a four game trip.Tampa Bay Lightning at Arizona Coyotes 9 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, BSSUN Kucherov has 13 points four goals, nine assists during a six game point streak. Tampa Bay is 10 7 5 after its five game point streak 4 0 1 ended with a 4 1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Monday. Arizona 9 9 2 opens a five game homestand. Coyotes forward Lawson Crouse has 10 goals in 12 games in November to share the NHL lead for the month with Forsberg.Vegas Golden Knights at Edmonton Oilers 9 p.m. ET; TVAS, SNW, SCRIPPS The Oilers 7 12 1 are 4 3 0 since Kris Knoblauch replaced Jay Woodcroft as coach Nov. 12. The Golden Knights 14 5 3 are tied for first in the NHL standings with the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers but are 1 2 2 in their past five games 1 2 2 and 3 5 2 since an 11 0 1 start. They lost 2 1 in overtime at the Calgary Flames on Monday.Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks 10 p.m. ET; SNP, BSSC, BSSD Quinn Hughes can set a Canucks record for defensemen by getting a point in his 12th consecutive game. Hughes, who has 17 points four goals https://www.hurricanesprostore.com/spencer-martin-jersey , 13 assists in his 11 game streak, is tied with Dennis Kearns Feb. 27 March 20, 1977 , Jiri Bubla Oct. 12 Nov. 5, 1983 and teammate Filip Hronek Oct. 24 Nov. 15, 2023. Vancouver 14 7 1 is 2 4 0 in its past six games after a 12 3 1 start. The Ducks 9 12 0 will look to end a six game losing streak. Anaheim's Pavel Mintyukov is tied with New Jersey's Luke Hughes for the NHL rookie lead among defensemen with 12 points one goal, 11 assists in 21 games and shares the League rookie lead in assists with Arizona's Logan Cooley.

STARS 5 1 1 at FLAMES 2 6 1 8:30 p. m. ET; SN1, BSSWXStars projected lineupJason Robertson Roope Hintz Joe PavelskiJamie Benn Wyatt Johnston Evgenii DadonovMason Marchment Matt Duchene Tyler SeguinTy Dellandrea Radek Faksa Craig SmithRyan Suter Miro HeiskanenEsa Lindell Nils LundkvistThomas Harley Jani HakanpaaJake OettingerScott WedgewoodScratched: Joel Hanley, Sam SteelInjured: NoneFlames projected lineupJonathan Huberdeau Elias Lindholm Andrew MangiapaneDryden Hunt Mikael Backlund Blake ColemanYegor Sharangovich Nazem Kadri Connor ZaryA. J. Greer Matt Coronato Walker DuehrMacKenzie Weegar Rasmus AnderssonNoah Hanifin Chris TanevNikita Zadorov Jordan OesterleJacob MarkstromDan VladarScratched: Dennis GilbertInjured: Dillon Dube undisclosed , Adam Ruzicka shoulder , Jakob Pelletier shoulder , Kevin Rooney upper body , Oliver Kylington undisclosed Status reportEach team held an optional morning skate Wednesday. Oettinger will make his second straight start after making 22 saves in a 5 3 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday https://www.edmontonoilersstoreonline.com/bill-ranford-jersey . Dube is not expected to play; the forward did not practice Tuesday because of maintenance. Zary, recalled from Calgary of the American Hockey League on Tuesday, could make his NHL debut. Markstrom is expected to make his fourth consecutive start; he made 28 saves in a 5 2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers in the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium on Sunday. https://www.edmontonoilersstoreonline.com/james-hamblin-jersey