Minnesota acquired David Jiricek from Columbus in hopes of forming a strong defensive duo with Brock Faber. Timo Meier has been excelling for the Devils, leading in goal differentials and expected goals share. Auston Matthews’ return boosted the Maple Leafs’ success, while Dylan Strome’s playmaking has been key for the Capitals. Thomas Harley has been a standout defenseman for the Stars, but the Hurricanes’ goaltending situation needs improvement with Spencer Martin struggling. Noah Hanifin is facing challenges in Vegas despite playing alongside Alex Pietrangelo.
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Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche is set to return to the ice after a three-year absence due to injuries, including four knee surgeries. Roope Hintz of the Dallas Stars has returned from a face injury, while Andrei Svechnikov of the Carolina Hurricanes and Josh Norris of the Buffalo Sabres are still out with undisclosed upper-body injuries. Landeskog's return is highly anticipated, Hintz is a key player for the Stars, and the statuses of Svechnikov...
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