Jack Eichel is in the Buffalo Sabres' lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings after missing one game with an upper-body injury, the team announced.
Eichel's 17-game point streak was snapped due to his absence.
Eichel has enjoyed a Hart Trophy-caliber season, entering Saturday fifth in the NHL with 50 points in 35 games.
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New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on his wrist, the team announced Saturday.
In a fluke play, Patrice Bergeron's skate cut Clutterbuck's wrist open during Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins.
Clutterbuck received a severe gash on his left wrist. He needed some tendons repaired, but fortunately, the injury wasn't life-threatening, according to The Athletic's Arthur Staple.
Clutterbuck has recorded seven points and 116 hits in 33 games this season.
Andrew Ladd, who cleared waivers last month, has been recalled from the minors in Clutterbuck's absence. The 34-year-old has notched seven goals and two assists in 19 games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers this season.
There are four seasons remaining on Ladd's seven-year, $38.5-million deal he signed with the Isles on July 1, 2016.
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Forward Benoit-Olivier Groulx will have to take the lonely flight back home from the Czech Republic, as the Anaheim Ducks prospect was Team Canada's final cut ahead of the 2020 World Junior Championship.
Here's a look at the final 23-man roster, based on Saturday's practice lines, according to TSN's Mark Masters.
| LW | C | RW |
|---|---|---|
| Alexis Lafreniere | Joe Veleno | Nolan Foote |
| Quinton Byfield | Barrett Hayton | Dylan Cozens |
| Liam Foudy | Ty Dellandrea | Aidan Dudas |
| Connor McMichael | Akil Thomas | Raphael Lavoie |
| Dawson Mercer |
| LD | RD |
|---|---|
| Jared McIsaac | Ty Smith |
| Kevin Bahl | Jacob Bernard-Docker |
| Bowen Byram | Calen Addison |
| Jamie Drysdale |
| G |
|---|
| Nico Daws |
| Joel Hofer |
| Olivier Rodrigue |
Canada will begin its quest for gold on Dec. 26 at 1 p.m. ET against the United States.
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Noel Acciari could fry an egg on his blade right now.
The Florida Panthers forward torched the Dallas Stars on Friday for three goals in a span of four minutes to complete the natural hat trick. Acciari also notched three tallies against the Ottawa Senators in a 6-1 win Monday.
The 28-year-old completed the feat with a shorthanded penalty shot in the second period, extending the Panthers' lead to 7-1.
Noel Acciari scores 3 goals in the 2nd period for a BACK-TO-BACK HAT TRICK! 🧢🧢🧢#FlaPanthers 7#GoStars 1
— FOX Sports Florida & Sun (@FOXSportsFL) December 21, 2019
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Stars netminder Ben Bishop was pulled following the play after allowing four goals on five shots in the frame.
Acciari began his scoring surge with a nifty play in front to shovel home his first marker of the contest.
The @FlaPanthers just keep finding the back of the net. They're at 7️⃣ with more to play.
— NHL (@NHL) December 21, 2019
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Just 32 seconds later, the Panthers found their hot hand once again.
Noel Acciari scores again while getting credit for his previous goal! 🤯#FlaPanthers 6#GoStars 1
— FOX Sports Florida & Sun (@FOXSportsFL) December 21, 2019
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With the two hat tricks, Acciari matched his entire goal total over 72 games last season in just five periods.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper is out week-to-week with a lower-body injured suffered Thursday night against the Minnesota Wild, the team announced Friday.
Kuemper had been enjoying a Vezina-caliber season, ranking in the top five in the league for wins (15), save percentage (.929), goals-against average (2.17), and goals saved above average (14.75).
Antti Raanta, who owns a .919 save percentage and a 2.72 goals-against average in 13 games, is expected to get the bulk of the starts in Kuemper's absence. Adin Hill was also recalled from the AHL to serve as Raanta's backup.
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Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger announced superstar Jack Eichel is considered day-to-day and will be re-evaluated before Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Kings, according to WGR 550's Brayton J. Wilson.
Krueger didn't provide specifics about the nature of the injury. Eichel was healthy enough to be on the ice for Friday's practice, which could signal a return Saturday.
Eichel missed Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers due to an upper-body injury, ending his point streak at 17 games.
Eichel has carried the Sabres to a 16-13-7 record with 50 points - tied for fifth in the NHL - in 35 games.
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