Goaltending

The Ottawa Senators are tied for a wild card spot with eight games left in the season, but injuries to key defensemen and goaltending struggles threaten their postseason hopes. Thomas Chabot underwent surgery on a broken right arm bone and will miss the rest of the regular season. Linus Ullmark's recent need for a rest day has drawn media attention amid poor team save percentages.

23. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Rookie goaltender Brandon Bussi made a crucial glove save on Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson during a 2-on-0 rush, securing a 2-1 victory for the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday. The stop highlighted Bussi's instincts in a desperate open-net situation. This win extended Carolina's strong form, earning points in nine of their past 10 games.

Jacob Fowler made 36 saves in his NHL debut to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on December 11, 2025. The 21-year-old rookie, selected in the third round of the 2023 NHL Draft, became the first Florida-born goalie in league history and joined an elite list of Canadiens netminders to win their debut against Pittsburgh. Cole Caufield scored his 17th goal of the season, while Pittsburgh dropped its third straight game.

10. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI

The Toronto Maple Leafs demoted William Nylander to the third line amid a scoring slump during Wednesday's practice. The team also placed defenceman Dakota Mermis on injured reserve and recalled Henry Thrun, while goaltender Dennis Hildeby continues to step up in net. They face the San Jose Sharks at home on Thursday without suspended forward Bobby McMann.

The Boston Bruins sit second in the Atlantic Division after a strong start under new coach Marco Sturm. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman has been pivotal in their unexpected success with standout performances. His improved stats highlight a bounce-back from a challenging previous season.

30. november 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Carl Lindbom made 18 saves for his first NHL victory, helping the Vegas Golden Knights secure a 4-3 win against the San Jose Sharks on November 29, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena. Tomas Hertl scored twice for Vegas, which snapped a four-game losing streak. Will Smith tallied two goals for the Sharks in the tight contest.