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Byfield scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.

Byfield ended a five-game point drought at a good time, cashing in on an Adrian Kempe feed 2:48 into the extra session. The 23-year-old Byfield has struggled with consistency this season, with his tally Saturday being just his 10th goal and third game-winner. He's at 29 points, 109 shots on net, 37 hits, 28 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 52 appearances.

Bussi will get the start Sunday against the Kings, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Three days after becoming the fastest goaltender in NHL history to reach 20 wins, Bussi will get yet another start. The 27-year-old rookie needed just 24 games to reach that milestone as he carries a 20-3-1 record, 2.22 GAA and .906 save percentage into his 25th NHL start. The Kings rank 28th in the league at 2.58 goals per game.

Rosen has been recalled from AHL Rochester, the team announced Sunday.

Rosen has been marvelous at the AHL level this season, notching 32 points (20 goals, 12 assists) in 28 games played. The 22-year-old will rejoin the Sabres for the first time in 2026, seeking to build on the seven points (three goals, four assists) he had in 13 NHL games earlier this season.

Groshev has been reassigned to AHL Syracuse, according to the NHL media site.

Groshev's reassignment comes in combination with the activation of star Victor Hedman from injured reserve. The 24-year-old Groshev got in one game at the NHL level in this most recent stint, skating for 9:57 against the Mammoth on Jan 26. He'll head to AHL Syracuse, where he has 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 35 games.

Hedman (elbow) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Following a 22-game absence, Hedman appears ready to return to the lineup against Boston on Sunday. He has compiled 12 assists, 25 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and eight hits across 18 appearances this season. Hedman will probably occupy a role on the top pairing and see time on the power play against the Bruins on Sunday.

Barzal recorded a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Predators.

Barzal made his presence felt on two of the Islanders' three goals, and the 28-year-old playmaker continues to make a huge impact as a reliable point producer. Barzal recorded 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) over 15 appearances in January.

Josi recorded an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.

Josi came through when the Predators needed him the most, as the star blueliner scored the decisive goal with 1:14 left in the game. It was his 10th goal of the season, and his assist on Filip Forsberg's power-play tally was Josi's 23rd helper. Josi's 33 points rank fifth on the team and lead Nashville's defensemen.

Forsberg scored two goals, including one on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.

Forsberg found the back of the net at the 9:59 mark of the first period, and he doubled his tally with a wrister in the second frame. Forsberg has been very productive of late, tallying 12 points (six goals, six assists) over his last 10 contests.

Sorokin stopped 38 of 42 shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Predators.

Sorokin was coming off back-to-back wins over the Flyers and Rangers, but he struggled while facing a large workload in Saturday's loss. His 38 saves and 42 shots against were both the second-highest marks of Sorokin's season. Sorokin won six of his nine starts in January, going 6-3-0 with a 2.13 GAA and a .931 save percentage.

Saros stopped 27 of 30 shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.

Saros has been inconsistent from a win-loss perspective, and he's won just two of his last five outings while going 2-2-1 with a 3.90 GAA and an .872 save percentage. Those performances are far from eye-popping, so it's hard to trust him right now, making him a matchup-based option based on his recent struggles.