Logan Allen Enduring Rough Spring

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Logan Allen is enduring a rough spring as he looks to build upon what was a strong debut in the 2023 season. The 25-year-old was rocked for six earned runs on eight hits, including a pair of homers, and two walks against three strikeouts in his final spring tune-up against the Cincinnati […]

Zach Hyman Cracks The 50-Goal Barrier

Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman became a member of the 50-goal club on Sunday despite dropping a 5-3 decision to the Ottawa Senators. The 31-year-old reached the landmark with a second-period tally 3:34 into the middle frame. Hyman has spent the bulk of the season skating alongside Connor McDavid, posting 69 points to this point, […]

Sam Reinhart Notches 50th Goal Sunday

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart scored his 50th goal of the season as part of a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday. It's the first 50-goal season of Reinhart's career as he notched two goals and added a helper as part of a big day in Philadelphia. The 28-year-old is now up to […]

Kaapo Kahkonen Earns A Shutout Sunday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen earned a shutout as part of a 4-0 win over the rival New York Islanders on Sunday. The blanking was the first shutout of the season for the 27-year-old who was shipped to the Devils from the San Jose Sharks prior to the March 8 NHL trade deadline. It's […]

Sidney Crosby Notches Four Points In Defeat Sunday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby notched a goal and three assists but his team fell to the Colorado Avalanche in overtime by a 5-4 count on Sunday. The future Hall of Famer's team looked primed to earn the victory as they led 4-0 late in the second period before the Avalanche stormed back, tying the […]

Alex Ovechkin Buries Two More Sunday

Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin scored two more goals as part of a 3-0 win over the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Sunday afternoon. The superstar struck twice in the third period to solidify the victory as he remains white-hot after what had largely been a down season by his lofty standards. Ovechkin now has […]

Casey DeSmith Getting Fifth Straight Start Saturday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith is getting his fifth straight starting nod on Saturday against the visiting Calgary Flames. DeSmith has been thrown into the No. 1 spot with the Canucks due to a long-term injury to No. 1 netminder Thatcher Demko. The 32-year-old has risen to the challenge, allowing two goals or fewer in […]

Devin Cooley Back In The Net Saturday

San Jose Sharks netminder Devin Cooley will be between the pipes for Saturday's contest against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks. It's the second start of the 26-year-old's career after he surrendered four goals on 30 shots (.867 save percentage) in a loss to the very same Blackhawks in his NHL debut on March 17. Cooley has […]

Tyler Bertuzzi A Game-Time Decision Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Tyler Bertuzzi is a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against the visiting Edmonton Oilers. Bertuzzi has been slowed by an illness of late but skated on Saturday morning. Head coach Sheldon Keefe noted that the veteran is still no sure thing to play Saturday evening. The Leafs signed Bertuzzi to a […]

Ilya Samsonov Likely To Start On Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov is likely to start on Saturday against the visiting Edmonton Oilers. The Russian netminder made four straight starts before Joseph Woll started Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals. It's been a nice run for Samsonov after he was briefly sent to the minors earlier in the year as […]

Aleksander Barkov To Sit Out Again Saturday

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov will miss his second straight game on Saturday due to a lower-body injury. The Panthers captain sat out a 3-0 loss to the Nashville Predators on Thursday and will not participate in a tilt with the high-octane New York Rangers on Saturday. Barkov has tallied 18 goals and 66 points […]

John Marino To Return On Saturday

New Jersey Devils defenseman John Marino is set to return for Saturday's contest against the Ottawa Senators. The veteran blueliner has missed the past two games and four of the last five due to an upper-body injury. "I've been in and out with injuries lately, but the guys have been playing well and I just […]

Tom Wilson Hit With Six-Game Ban

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been suspended six games for a high stick to the face of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor during a 7-3 loss on Wednesday. Wilson received a double minor on the play. "That's a huge impact," Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery said Friday before the suspension was announced. "I […]

Karel Vejmelka To Start Friday Versus Kraken

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Karel Vejmelka is getting the starting nod for Friday's home game against the visiting Seattle Kraken. The 27-year-old has been alternating starts with Connor Ingram of late but he has been the better goaltender over his last handful of starts after Ingram had overtaken the No. 1 job earlier in the season. […]

Jani Hakanpaa Out For "The Near Future"

Dallas Stars defenseman Jani Hakanpaa (lower body) is set to miss "the near future" after sustaining a lower-body injury in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on March 16. "He's shut down for the near future here," head coach Peter DeBoer said. "He's having some tests done and things like that, so we'll […]

Jack St. Ivany Expected To Make NHL Debut Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins defensive prospect Jack St. Ivany is expected to make his NHL debut when the club visits the Dallas Stars on Friday. The blueliner will take the place of fellow rearguard Ryan Graves who is with his family for the birth of his first child. "Pretty surreal," St. Ivany said Friday. "They told me […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Could Play On Saturday

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) could possibly return for Saturday's contest versus the St. Louis Blues. The veteran pivot has missed the past four games after getting injured against the Arizona Coyotes on March 12. He skated on Friday, but his participation was limited after he skated on his own prior to […]

James van Riemsdyk Could Play Saturday

Boston Bruins left winger James van Riemsdyk (illness) practiced on Friday and could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The veteran has missed the past two games. "We haven't made final decisions," Montgomery said. "He's feeling better but we'll see how he feels tomorrow." The 34-year-old is in his first season […]

Brad Marchand Likely To Play Saturday

Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand is likely to suit up for Saturday's contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. The veteran didn't skate on Friday in what was called a maintenance day. "Most likely [going to play]," Bruins bench boss Jim Montgomery said. "I'm not going to say 100 percent. But most likely." The Bruins star has […]

T.J. Oshie, Aliaksei Protoas Remain Out Friday

Washington Capitals forwards T.J. Oshie and Aliaksei Protas will both remain sidelined for Friday's game against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes. Both players skated on Friday morning but will both once again sit out as they did for Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The oft-injured Oshie has once again dealt with injuries this […]

Trevor Gott To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Oakland A's reliever Trevor Gott (elbow) is set to undergo Tommy John surgery after being diagnosed with a full torn UCL in his right elbow. The 31-year-old will miss all of the 2024 season and likely a good chunk of the 2025 campaign, as well. Gott split the 2023 season between the Mets and Mariners, […]

Casey Mize Cracks Rotation, Unlikely To Face Restrictions

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (elbow) has made the team's starting rotation after fellow righty Matt Manning was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Friday. Mize, Manning, and Reese Olson were in competition for the final two rotation spots with the Tigers. Additionally, Mize is unlikely to face restrictions to begin the season, although the team […]

Anthony Rizzo Scratched With Lat Tightness Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (lat) was scratched from Friday's Grapefruit League contest against the New York Mets due to lat tightness. Manager Aaron Boone said during the game that Rizzo came to him 20 minutes before the game and said he wanted to come out and be cautious as it's something he […]

Kyle Stowers Reassigned To Minor-League Camp

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Kyle Stowers has been reassigned to minor-league camp alongside fellow prospects Jackson Holliday and Heston Kjerstad. The move comes after Stowers enjoyed a massive big-league camp in Grapefruit League action as the 26-year-old clubbed seven spring homers while driving in 14 runs alongside a 1.011 OPS across 45 trips to the […]

Heston Kjerstad Reassigned To Minor-League Camp

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad has been reassigned to minor-league camp as the Orioles also reassigned fellow top prospects Jackson Holliday and Kyle Stowers on Friday. The 25-year-old made his big-league debut in the 2023 season and hit .233 with two home runs alongside a .748 OPS across 13 games and 33 trips to the […]

Wyatt Langford Cracks Opening Day Roster

Texas Rangers outfield prospect Wyatt Langford has officially cracked the club's Opening Day roster after raking in Cactus League action. The 22-year-old has mashed six homers and hit .388 with 13 runs and 19 RBI across 56 plate appearances to this point in spring action. The 2023 fourth-overall pick, Langford has appeared in just 44 […]

Jackson Holliday Reassigned To Minor-League Camp

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Jackson Holliday has been reassigned to minor-league camp. The clear-cut No. 1 prospect in baseball, Holliday has seen time at both shortstop and second base this spring while hitting .311 with two home runs, six runs, six RBI, two stolen bases, and a .954 OPS across 48 trips to the plate […]

Dylan Larkin Misses Practice, To Be Available Saturday

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin did not practice on Friday due to an illness but will be available for Saturday's road game against the red-hot Nashville Predators. The Red Wings captain missed nearly three weeks due to a lower-body injury but returned to score two goals in a 6-3 win over the New York […]

Mitch Marner Won't Play Next Two Games

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (ankle) is progressing well but won't play the next two games, according to head coach Sheldon Keefe. The playmaker has been out since falling awkwardly while attempting a shot on goal in a 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on March 7. The 26-year-old has recorded 25 goals and […]

Cam Thiesing Signs Entry-Level Deal With Islanders

The New York Islanders have signed college free-agent forward Cam Thiesing to a two-year, entry-level contract. Thiesing will not be joining the Islanders this season. The 22-year-old is currently playing for Ohio State University, where he recorded nine goals and 16 points across 31 games as a junior in the 2023-24 campaign. Through his first […]