Player Debut
Capitals visit Jets with Trineyev's debut and Niederreiter's milestone
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The Washington Capitals aim to extend their hot streak against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night in Winnipeg. Rookie forward Bogdan Trineyev will make his NHL debut, while Jets winger Nino Niederreiter reaches his 1,000th career game as the first Swiss-born player to do so. The Jets seek to snap a three-game losing skid on their homestand.
The Chicago Blackhawks will host the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night without star forward Connor Bedard, who suffered an upper-body injury. Nick Lardis is set to make his NHL debut after being recalled from the AHL. Both teams have released their projected lineups for the 8 p.m. ET matchup.
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Michael Misa, the San Jose Sharks' second overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, made his AHL debut with the San Jose Barracuda on Friday night. The 18-year-old forward recorded an assist in a 4-3 overtime victory against the Tucson Roadrunners. Misa joined the Barracuda on a conditioning loan after missing time with a lower-body injury.
Jakob Ihs-Wozniak made an immediate impact in his debut for Björklöven, scoring a power-play goal in their 2-5 victory away at Almtuna. The 18-year-old forward, on loan from Luleå, slotted into the top line and logged 13:55 of ice time. His direct shot extended the lead to 3-1 in the second period.