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Makar scored a goal on six shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over Utah.

Makar extended his point streak to eight games, though he was limited to a single point for the third time this season. The 25-year-old's tally late in the first period held up as the game-winner. Makar has three goals, 15 points, 21 shots on net, 12 blocked shots, seven hits and a minus-2 rating. With the Avalanche turning things around after a slow start, the superstar blueliner should have no trouble staying consistent throughout the campaign.

Addison signed an AHL-only contract with AHL Henderson on Thursday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Addison was in the Senators' training camp in September, but he didn't make their roster. The 24-year-old defenseman has displayed some power-play skills at the NHL level, but worries about his defense likely limited his market.

Theodore signed a seven-year, $51.975 million contract extension with the Golden Knights on Thursday.

Theodore is in his eighth season with the Golden Knights, and his extension will keep him under contract with Vegas through the 2031-32 campaign. He's struggled with injuries over the past two years, as he hasn't appeared in more than 55 games in either season. Over his first six outings in 2024-25, he's tallied a goal and six assists, including three on the power play, while averaging 21:56 of ice time. After missing Tuesday's game against the Kings due to an illness, he's expected to return to action Friday against Ottawa.

Kylington didn't travel with the Avs while dealing with an illness, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports Thursday.

Kylington apparently has been under the weather during all three games of Colorado's road trip due to this illness. Even when healthy, the 27-year-old blueliner is far from a lock for the lineup and could periodically serve as a healthy scratch.

The Rangers put Ruhwedel on waivers Thursday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Ruhwedel saw action in just one of the Rangers' first six games, picking up a pair of hits, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. Should he pass through waivers, Ruhwedel -- who is on a one-year, two-way contract, will likely be sent to AHL Hartford.

Forbort (personal) is ready to rejoin the Canucks, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reported Thursday.

Forbort has been away from the Canucks for the last week. The defenseman has missed the last three games and has one assist in three appearances this season. Vancouver sent Erik Brannstrom to the AHL earlier in the day and Forbort is expected to take his place in the lineup when Pittsburgh comes to town Saturday.

Brannstrom was sent down to AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.

Brannstrom has appeared in three NHL games this season, including Tuesday's clash with the Blackhawks in which he recorded his first point of the season. The decision to reassign the 25-year-old blueliner could be an indication that Derek Forbort (personal) will rejoin the team soon or simply a cap-saving measure since the team is off until Saturday's clash with Pittsburgh.

Spurgeon (lower body) will travel to Philadelphia and is set to practice with the Wild on Friday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Spurgeon has missed the last four games and will sit out Thursday's clash in Tampa Bay. The defenseman has an assist with four hits and six blocked shots in two games this season. He could return as early as Saturday in Philadelphia.

Fleury was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday.

Fleury was sent down to the minors Wednesday in what was likely a paper move. The Kraken have six healthy defensemen with Vince Dunn out of action with an upper-body injury. Look for Fleury to watch from the press box as the seventh defenseman when the Kraken host Winnipeg on Thursday.

Hughes (shoulder) will play in Thursday's game against the Red Wings, Bill Spaulding of MSG Network reports.

Head coach Sheldon Keefe said Wednesday that Hughes would travel with the team to Detroit but wouldn't confirm whether the defenseman would return to action against the Red Wings. However, Hughes and Brett Pesce (lower leg) led the post-practice stretch Wednesday, and both players have been confirmed as available by Keefe. Hughes played in all 82 games for the Devils last year, racking up nine goals, 47 points and 55 blocked shots.