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  • Ian Moore D | ANA

    Ducks' Ian Moore: Heads to minors

    Moore was reassigned to AHL San Diego on Wednesday, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

    Moore has two goals and nine points in 41 outings with the Ducks in 2025-26. Anaheim isn't scheduled to resume its season until next Wednesday versus Edmonton, so this is an opportunity for Moore to get in some work. It wouldn't be surprising if the 24-year-old defenseman was summoned before the Ducks' next game.

  • Kings' Pheonix Copley: Recalled by Los Angeles

    Copley was recalled from AHL Ontario on Wednesday.

    Copley was sent to the minors at the end of December, but he'll have an opportunity to practice with the Kings during the final week of the Olympic break. It seems likely that Copley will head back to the AHL once Darcy Kuemper rejoins Los Angeles after the Olympics.

  • Nick Leddy D | SJ

    Sharks' Nick Leddy: Called up Wednesday

    Leddy was recalled from AHL San Jose on Wednesday.

    Leddy has made 19 appearances for the NHL club this year, recording four assists, 26 blocked shots, six PIM and four hits while averaging 17:30 of ice time. He'll join the Sharks for practice during the final week of the Olympic break, but it's not yet clear whether he'll stick around once the NHL season resumes.

  • Lightning's Max Crozier: Set to miss extended time

    The Lightning announced Wednesday that Crozier will miss approximately 10 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a core muscle injury.

    Crozier made 34 appearances for the Lightning prior to the Olympic break, recording a goal, nine assists, 40 PIM, 38 hits and 31 blocked shots while averaging 16:00 of ice time. His return timetable signals that he'll likely be forced to miss at least the remainder of the regular season, and he'll likely also be sidelined for the start of the postseason. Whether he'll be available if the Lightning make a run in the playoffs remains to be seen.

  • Penguins' Sidney Crosby: Won't return to Wednesday's game

    Crosby (leg) won't return to Wednesday's quarterfinal game against Czechia at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

    Crosby sustained an apparent right leg injury on a collision early in the second period, and he went to the locker room shortly after. He didn't return to the bench for the start of the third period, and Team Canada announced that the 38-year-old will be unavailable for the remainder of the game. If Canada advances in the tournament, it's unclear whether Crosby would be available for Friday's semifinal matchup.

  • Matvei Gridin RW | CGY

    Flames' Matvei Gridin: Up from minors

    Gridin was called up by Calgary on Wednesday.

    Gridin was sent to the minors for the Olympic break, but he's back with the Flames now that they've resumed practicing. The 19-year-old has three goals and six points in 13 outings with the Flames in 2025-26.

  • Sam Rinzel D | CHI

    Blackhawks' Sam Rinzel: Recalled Wednesday

    Rinzel was recalled by Chicago on Wednesday.

    Wyatt Kaiser (lower body) was put on injured reserve, and Kevin Korchinski was summoned from the minors in corresponding moves. Rinzel has two goals, nine points, 30 PIM, 48 shots, 28 hits and 36 blocks in 31 outings in 2025-26. Rinzel might be in the lineup when Chicago's schedule resumes Feb. 26 in Nashville, especially after Kaiser was placed on IR. However, Korchinski is competing with Rinzel for the same spot.

  • Blackhawks' Kevin Korchinski: Up from AHL

    Korchinski was called up by Chicago on Wednesday.

    Korchinski has two goals, 23 points and 46 PIM in 45 outings with AHL Rockford in 2025-26. He also has an assist and two PIM in two appearances with Chicago this season. Wyatt Kaiser (lower body) was put on injured reserve in a corresponding move, so Korchinski might be in Chicago's lineup when its schedule resumes Feb. 26 in Nashville. However, Sam Rinzel was also summoned from the minors Wednesday and might end up in the lineup instead of Korchinski.

  • Wyatt Kaiser D | CHI

    Blackhawks' Wyatt Kaiser: Lands on injured reserve

    Kaiser (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, retroactive to Feb. 4.

    Kaiser suffered a lower-body injury just before the Olympic break, and the Blackhawks announced Tuesday that the 23-year-old won't be available when the team resumes play in late February. While it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, he'll be eligible to be activated off injured reserve at any point, while Kevin Korchinski and Sam Rinzel were recalled by Chicago on Wednesday.

  • Penguins' Sidney Crosby: Exits quarterfinal game

    Crosby exited Canada's quarterfinal game against Czechia on Wednesday due to a right leg injury, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.

    Crosby logged 5:55 of ice time before exiting the game. He has excelled in the 2026 Olympics, scoring two goals and six points across three appearances before Wednesday's action. It's not yet known how significant Crosby's injury is, but if Canada beats Czechia, then the nation will advance to the semifinals and play Friday.

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