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New Jersey Devils News
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Rittich will start in St. Louis on Saturday.
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Hellebuyck will start vs. Philadelphia on Saturday.
Tufte has been reassigned to Providence (AHL).
Tufte has played five games with Boston this season, scoring zero points, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 26-year-old forward has 28 points (15G / 13A) in 40 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.
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Tufte is expected to draw back into Boston's lineup on Thursday vs. New York.
With Trent Frederic (lower body) sidelined, Tufte will re-enter Boston's lineup on Thursday. The 26-year-old Tufte has played four NHL games this season, averaging 8:04 time-on-ice and scoring zero points.
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Rittich will start against the Canucks on Wednesday.
The Kings will turn to Rittich between the pipes on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks for his first start since the NHL resumed its' schedule following the break for the 4Nations Face-Off. The 32-year-old Rittich has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.59 GAA and .890 SV% in 25 games this season (12-11-1). The Kings enter Wednesday's contest as -172 home favorites against a Canucks squad that has scored two or fewer goals in four straight (2-2-0).
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Allen will start in Colorado on Wednesday.
Allen allowed three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) in New Jersey's return to action from the break for the 4Nations Face-Off, and he will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 34-year-old Allen has a 2.58 GAA and .909 SV% in 22 games this season (9-12-1). He has played well since filling in for an injured Jacob Markstrom last month, posting a 2.21 GAA and .928 SV% in eight contests (4-4-0). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as +130 road underdogs against an Avalanche club that has only scored twice in their previous two games (0-2-0).
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Hellebuyck will start Wednesday in Ottawa.
The Jets are riding a 10-game winning streak and will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes on Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck was solid in his previous outing, albeit lightly tested, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime win over the San Jose Sharks. He has an outstanding 2.04 GAA and .925 SV% in 44 games this season (35-7-2). The Jets enter Wednesday's contest as -145 road favorites against a Senators club missing several key offensive pieces due to injuries, including Josh Norris, Shane Pinto, and Brady Tkachuk.
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Rittich was the first goalie off the ice at Los Angeles' morning skate.
The Kings will likely turn to Rittich between the pipes on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks for his first start since the NHL resumed its' schedule following the break for the 4Nations Face-Off. The 32-year-old Rittich has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.59 GAA and .890 SV% in 25 games this season (12-11-1). The Kings enter Wednesday's contest as -172 home favorites against a Canucks squad that has scored two or fewer goals in four straight (2-2-0).
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Allen is in the starter's crease at New Jersey's morning skate.
Allen allowed three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) in New Jersey's return to action from the break for the 4Nations Face-Off, and he will likely return to the crease on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 34-year-old Allen has a 2.58 GAA and .909 SV% in 22 games this season (9-12-1). He has played well since filling in for an injured Jacob Markstrom last month, posting a 2.21 GAA and .928 SV% in eight contests (4-4-0). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as +130 road underdogs against an Avalanche club that has only scored twice in their previous two games (0-2-0).
Chisholm is expected to draw back into Minnesota's lineup on Tuesday vs. Detroit.
Chisholm will likely return to Minnesota's lineup on Tuesday when they host the Detroit Red Wings, his first action since before the break for the 4Nations Face-Off. The 25-year-old Chisholm is averaging 17:29 time-on-ice and has 11 points (2G / 9A) in 48 games this season.
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Tufte will be a healthy scratch vs. Toronto on Tuesday.
Cole Koepke will draw back into Boston's lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, sending Tufte to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Tufte has played four NHL games this season, averaging 8:04 time-on-ice and scoring zero points.
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Hellebuyck will start Monday vs. the Sharks.
Hellebuyck got a night off after returning from the 4Nations Face-off, but is expected to be back between the pipes on Monday. Hellebuyck enters play on a six-game winning streak while posting a 2.32 GAA and .914 SV%. Since December 5th, Hellebuyck has lost just four games, going 19-2-2 with a 1.99 GAA, .924 SV% and three shutouts. Make sure he's in your lineup tonight, as the Jets are massive -463 home favourites vs. a Sharks team that is on the second half of a back-to-back.
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Casey will draw into the Devils lineup on Sunday.
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Allen will start vs. Dallas on Saturday.
Chisholm will be a healthy scratch vs. Detroit on Saturday.
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Tufte will draw back into Boston's lineup vs. Anaheim on Saturday.
Hischier (oblique) will return on Saturday vs. Dallas.
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Allen is in the starter's crease at New Jersey's morning skate.
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Hellebuyck (rest) will not dress on Saturday vs. St. Louis.
Hellebuyck played three of four games for USA in the 4-Nations Face Off and will have the day off in Winnipeg's return to action on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck will look to regroup after a day of rest and return to an outstanding 2024-25 campaign, boasting an impressive 2.06 GAA and .925 SV% through 43 games (34-7-2).