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Montreal Canadiens<\/p>\n
Forward Patrik Laine<\/a> rotated in on the Canadiens\u2019 first line during practice on Wednesday.<\/p>\n Laine, 27, has been out since Oct. 16 after undergoing core muscle surgery. He was given a three-to-four-month timetable for his return.<\/p>\n He alternated with Alexandre Texier<\/a> on the right wing along side Cole Caufield<\/a> and Nick Suzuki<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 6-foot-4 winger appeared in five games this season, recording an assist.<\/p>\n Montreal used these lines<\/a> during Wednesday\u2019s practice:<\/p>\n Caufield – Suzuki – Texier\/Laine<\/p>\n Slafkovsky – Kapanen – Demidov<\/p>\n Bolduc\/Veleno – Evans – Dach<\/p>\n Anderson\/Blais – Danault – Gallagher<\/p>\n Matheson – Dobson<\/p>\n Hutson – Guhle<\/p>\n Xhekaj – Carrier – Struble<\/p>\n Montembeault<\/p>\n Dobes<\/p>\n Ottawa Senators<\/p>\n James Reimer<\/a> will get the start against the Colorado Avalanche<\/a> on Wednesday as Linus Ullmark<\/a> continues to work himself back from his personal leave.<\/p>\n James Reimer starts in net for the #Sens<\/a> vs Colorado.<\/p>\n On when Linus Ullmark might be back in net? \u201cHe\u2019ll start when he\u2019s ready to start.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014 Claire Hanna (@clahanna) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Ullmark, 32, hasn\u2019t played since Dec. 27 for personal reasons and returned to practice on Jan. 16.<\/p>\n He served as Reimer\u2019s backup during the team\u2019s 7-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\n Head coach Travis Green<\/a> told reporters on Tuesday that Ullmark was ready to play on Sunday if needed and that the goaltender will let the organization know when he\u2019s ready to start.<\/p>\n The 6-foot-4 netminder has a 14-8-5 record this season with an .881 save percentage and 2.95 goals against average.<\/p>\n Reimer, 37, was signed for the remainder of this season on Jan. 12. He has a 1-2-1 record since joining the Senators with an .871 save percentage and 3.32 GAA.<\/p>\n The Senators are projected to use these lines against the Avalanche:<\/p>\n Colorado Avalanche<\/p>\n Mackenzie Blackwood<\/a> is expected to be in net against the Ottawa Senators<\/a> on Wednesday, according to Corey Masisak of the Denver Post.<\/p>\n Mackenzie Blackwood in net for the #Avs<\/a> against the Senators. No Ross Colton tonight (or Devon Toews or Gabe Landeskog).<\/p>\n \u2014 Corey Masisak (@cmasisak22) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Blackwood, 29, has a 14-3-1 record this season with a .911 save percentage and 2.41 goals-against average.<\/p>\n Columbus Blue Jackets<\/p>\n Elvis Merzlikins<\/a> is expected to be in net when the Blue Jackets takes on the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> on Wednesday, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.<\/p>\n Merzlikins, 31, has won two of his last three games and has an 8-8-1 record this season with an .882 save percentage and 3.81 goals-against average.<\/p>\n New York Rangers<\/p>\n Defenceman Adam Fox<\/a> and forward Conor Sheary<\/a> both participated in the Rangers\u2019 optional skate in non-contact jerseys on Wednesday, according to Colin Stephenson of Newsday Sports.<\/p>\n Adam Fox and Conor Sheary are skating in the Rangers\u2019 optional morning skate. Both are wearing red, no contact jerseys.<\/p>\n \u2014 Colin Stephenson (@ColinSNewsday) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Fox, 27, has missed the team\u2019s last nine games while dealing with an undisclosed injury.<\/p>\n He last appeared during the team\u2019s 3-2 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth<\/a>, recording 23:30 of ice time with three shots.<\/p>\n The 5-foot-11, right-shot defenceman has four goals and 28 points in 30 games this season.<\/p>\n Sheary, 33, hasn\u2019t played since New Years\u2019 Eve while he\u2019s been dealing with a lower-body injury.<\/p>\n The 5-foot-8 winger joined the Rangers prior to the season on a one-year deal after a successful tryout during the pre-season.<\/p>\n He has a goal and nine points in 37 games this season.<\/p>\n Igor Shesterkin<\/a> skated on his own at the team\u2019s training centre on Wednesday, according to The Athletic\u2019s Peter Baugh.<\/p>\n Shesterkin has been out of action since Jan. 5 with a lower-body injury.<\/p>\n The 6-foot-1 netminder has a 17-12-4 record this season with a .913 save percentage and 2.45 goals-against average.<\/p>\n Spencer Martin<\/a> will get the start in net against the New York Islanders<\/a>, confirmed head coach Mike Sullivan.<\/p>\n Martin, 30, has a 1-2-0 record this season with an .865 save percentage and 3.90 goals-against average.<\/p>\n Philadelphia Flyers<\/p>\n The Flyers activated goaltender Dan Vladar off of injured reserve and assigned goalie Aleksei Kolosov<\/a> to the AHL\u2019s Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Wednesday.<\/p>\n Vladar, 28, missed the team\u2019s last six games while dealing with a lower-body injury.<\/p>\n The 6-foot-5 netminder has a 16-7-4 record this season with a .905 save percentage and 2.46 GAA.<\/p>\n He is expected to be in net when the Flyers take on the Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a> on Wednesday.<\/p>\n Vladar will be represented Czechia at The Winter Olympics in February.<\/p>\n Kolosov, 24, appeared in four games with the Flyers this season going 0-2-0 with an .830 save percentage and 4.00 GAA.<\/p>\n St. Louis Blues<\/p>\n Forwards Jake Neighbours<\/a> and Jordan Kyrou<\/a> are both considered day-to-day after leaving Tuesday\u2019s 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars<\/a> early with injuries.<\/p>\n Jim Montgomery said Jordan Kyrou and Jake Neighbours are both day-to-day after further evaluation.<\/p>\n “I don’t know if they’re players (Thursday), but it’s good news. It’s not going to be long.” #stlblues<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/R3xIcCqfaG<\/a><\/p>\n