Christian Dvorak Returning On Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens center Christian Dvorak (pectoral) will make his long-awaited return to the lineup on Tuesday when the team takes on the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. The pivot hasn't appeared since Dec. 30 due to a torn pectoral muscle. "I thought there was potential [for a return] but I wouldn't say for sure," Dvorak told the […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Resting On Tuesday

Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting Ottawa Senators due to rest. The Panthers just completed a stretch of 10 games in 17 days and Ekman-Larsson has appeared in all 78 games for the team to this point in the season. He has been a variable […]

Jack Hughes Won't Suit Up Tuesday

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday when the team takes on the hosting Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. The young pivot is dealing with an upper-body injury, and it's unclear if he will miss additional time moving forward. "We'll see how long he's out," interim head coach […]

Jack Roslovic Back On The Top Line At Monday's Practice

New York Rangers forward Jack Roslovic was back skating on the top line in Monday's practice to the right of Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad. Roslovic has been a healthy scratch at times this season and skated just 8:07 in a 4-3 win over the Red Wings on Friday. Acquired from the Columbus Blue Jacks […]

Vincent Iorio Draws Back In Tuesday

Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Iorio will draw back into the lineup for just the second time this season for Tuesday's crucial contest against the Detroit Red Wings. The 21-year-old takes the spot of the injured Rasmus Sandin while Trevor van Riemsdyk will slide over to the left side of the blueline. It's just the fifth […]

Alex Nedeljkovic Back In Goal Monday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will make his ninth straight start between the pipes when the team takes on the hosting Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. Nedeljkovic has come out of nowhere to take over starting duties from the struggling Tristan Jarry and is a key reason why the Pens sit just one point back […]

Ilya Samsonov Getting Monday's Start

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov is getting the start on Monday when the team hosts the Pittsburgh Penguins. It's the fourth start for Samsonov over the last five games as he has regained his grasp on the No. 1 starter's role from Joseph Woll with the latter largely struggling since returning from a high-ankle […]

Tomas Hertl Expected To Make Golden Knights Debut Monday

Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (knee) will make his team debut when the Golden Knights take on the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night on the road. The veteran underwent surgery on his left knee to clean up loose cartilage and was acquired in a blockbuster trade from the San Jose Sharks just minutes prior […]

Rasmus Sandin Could Miss The Rest Of The Regular Season

Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (upper body) will not be available for the team's upcoming two-game road trip and could potentially miss the team's final five regular-season contests. The Swede was injured on a hit from Senators forward Parker Kelly on Sunday and did not practice with the team on Monday. "Possible, but we'll see," […]

T.J. Oshie Could Play Tuesday

Washington Capitals right winger T.J. Oshie (upper body) could return to the lineup on Tuesday for the team's crucial matchup with the Detroit Red Wings. The veteran has missed the past four games due to an upper-body injury and said he felt good after practicing on Monday. "In my situation we're going to kind of […]

Arturs Silovs Likely To Start Monday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs was the first goaltender off the ice in the team's morning skate on Monday, suggesting he will be the starter for this evening's game against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights. Silovs and Casey DeSmith have been alternating starts of late with Thatcher Demko sidelined but Silovs has been the superior […]

Ville Husso Headed For Conditioning Stint

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (lower body) has been loaded to the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins for a conditioning stint. The 29-year-old has been limited to just 19 games with the Red Wings this season due to lower-body injuries. He suffered an original lower-body injury in a Dec. 18 contest against the […]

Elias Lindholm Takes Part In Game-Day Skate Monday

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Lindholm (undisclosed) took part in his team's morning skate before the club takes on the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night. The veteran pivot hasn't appeared in a game since March 23 due to an undisclosed injury. However, it doesn't appear Lindholm took part in line rushes, meaning he is […]

Tim Stutzle Listed As Day-To-Day

Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury after missing Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Washington Capitals. The German took a hit from Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola in a 6-0 loss on Thursday and was slow to get up. Stutzle has notched 18 goals and 70 points in […]

Curtis Lazar May Not Return This Season

New Jersey Devils forward Curtis Lazar could miss the remainder of the season due to an upper-body injury. The veteran was injured during the second period of a 4-3 win against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. With the Devils set to miss the postseason, Lazar's 2023-24 campaign could be over altogether. "He's not great," interim […]

Mikhail Sergachev Skates In Non-Contact Jersey Monday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (leg) skated with the team in a non-contact jersey at practice on Monday. It was the first time the Russian has skated with his teammates after suffering a gruesome leg injury on Feb. 8 against the New York Rangers. Sergachev's leg got caught underneath him in an awkward fall, […]

Collin Graf Signs Entry-Level Deal With Sharks

The San Jose Sharks have signed college free agent Collin Graf to an entry-level contract that begins for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign. The 21-year-old will turn pro after two seasons at Quinnipiac University and one at Union College in the NCAA. Graf tallied 43 goals and an impressive 108 points across 75 games […]

Sean Couturier Out At Least The Next Two Games

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier will not be available to the team for at least the next two games due to an upper-body injury. The center remains day to day and did not travel with the team for a game against the Sabres on Friday and the Blue Jackets on Saturday. "Little nicked up now, […]

Tomas Hertl Won't Play Friday

Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (knee) is nearing a return to action but will not be in the lineup for Friday's road game against the Arizona Coyotes. The veteran is back to practicing with the team in a regular jersey after initially skating on his own after he underwent knee surgery to replace loose […]

Thomas Chabot Could Return This Weekend

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot could return from a lower-body injury this weekend, according to interim head coach Jacques Martin. The team hosts the New Jersey Devils on Saturday before traveling to Washington to take on the Capitals on Sunday. Chabot hasn't appeared since departing a 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on March 27. […]

Aaron Ekblad Likely Out Until Playoffs

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad is likely out for the remainder of the regular season due to an undisclosed injury suffered in a loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. He skated just 7:16 in the 5-3 loss before departing. Ekblad has been limited to just 51 games this season as he missed time to […]

Tyler Seguin May Sit Out Saturday

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin may come out of the lineup for rest when the team takes on the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. Seguin suffered an upper-body injury on Feb. 22 and missed the team's next 11 games. He could come out to manage his workload as the Western Conference-leading Stars look to embark on […]

Mitch Marner Expected To Return Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (ankle) is expected to return to the lineup on Saturday in Montreal against the Canadiens. The right winger has missed the past 12 games due to a high-ankle sprain suffered in a 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on March 7, although he ended up finishing that contest. "I […]

Jose Quintana Looking For Improved Effort Friday

New York Mets left-hander Jose Quintana will be looking for a better outing on Friday when he takes on the Cincinnati Reds. He allowed just two runs in his first start of the season in 4 1/3 innings of work but also six hits, including a homer, with two walks against four strikeouts. It was […]

Logan Gilbert In Search Of More Success Friday

Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert will look to keep up the good work as part of an excellent pitching matchup on Friday as he takes on the Milwaukee Brewers opposite Brewers righty Freddy Peralta. After a tough spring, Gilbert started his regular season on a much better note, tossing seven innings of one-run ball with […]

Brady Singer Aiming To Dazzle Again Friday

Kanas City Royals right-hander Brady Singer will look for his second straight excellent outing on Friday when he and the Royals play host to the Chicago White Sox. The 27-year-old dominated the Minnesota Twins in his first outing of the season, tossing seven scoreless innings with just three hits and one walk allowed while he […]

Eloy Jimenez Hits The Injured List

Chicago White Sox outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez (groin) has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to an adductor strain. In a corresponding move, outfielder Robbie Grossman was recalled from the minors. The move is retroactive to April 2. The oft-injured Jimenez injured himself running to first base on a ground ball on March […]

Aaron Nola In Search Of Rebound Effort Friday

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola will be looking to bounce back in his second start of the season Friday versus the Washington Nationals. The veteran was shelled for seven earned runs on a whopping 12 hits, including two homers, with one walk against just three strikeouts across 4 1/3 innings in his season debut against […]

Dylan Cease Looking For First Padres Win Friday

San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease is in search of his first win as a member of the club when he takes on the rival Giants on the road. The former White Sox ace surrendered three runs (two earned) on two hits and two walks against six strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings in his Padres […]

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