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Jacob Middleton Could Make Debut For Wild Thursday Vs. Canucks
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jacob Middleton could make his debut for the team on Thursday when they host the Vancouver Canucks. The 26-year-old blueliner was acquired by Minnesota at the trade deadline from the San Jose Sharks. Middleton is a versatile defenseman that can play anywhere in the lineup and be an asset to the Wild's […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoMarc-Andre Fleury Could Make Debut For Wild Saturday
Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury could make his debut for the team on Saturday when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets. The veteran netminder was acquired by Minnesota at the trade deadline from the Chicago Blackhawks. Fleury is 19-21-5 with a .908 save percentage this season, although those numbers could be more of a reflection […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoMax Pacioretty A Game-Time Decision Thursday Vs. Predators
Vegas Golden Knights forward Max Pacioretty (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Thursday when his team hosts the Nashville Predators in Sin City. The veteran winger has missed six games since sustaining an undisclosed injury during a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 11. Pacioretty has been plagued with injuries all season, […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoRyan Nugent-Hopkins In Thursday's Lineup Vs. Sharks
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (upper body) will return to the lineup on Thursday as his team hosts the San Jose Sharks. The 28-year-old center missed 12 games after colliding awkwardly into the boards in a 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers on February 26. RNH has 37 points (seven goals, 30 assists) in 45 […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoVladimir Tarasenko In Thursday's Lineup Vs. Flyers
St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko (illness) will return to the lineup on Thursday when his team hosts the Philadelphia Flyers. The Russian winger missed the Blues' last two games with a non-COVID-related illness but returned to practice on Thursday. Despite dealing with multiple ailments this season, Tarasenko remains dominant when healthy and has scored […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoTorey Krug Week-To-Week With Upper-Body Injury
St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug (upper body) will not be in the lineup Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers and is considered week-to-week. The veteran blueliner left in the second period of Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals, completing a play before exiting and going straight to the locker room. Krug is having a […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoBrandon Hagel Traded To Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired left wing Brandon Hagel from the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday in exchange for forwards Boris Katchouk and Taylor Raddysh and two conditional first-round draft picks. Hagel, 23, made his debut for the Blackhawks on March 11, 2020, just before the season was paused due to COVID-19. Since then, the Saskatoon […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoJack Eichel Doubtful For Saturday Vs. Kings
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (upper body) is doubtful to play on Saturday against the visiting Los Angeles Kings, head coach Peter DeBoer told the media on Friday. Eichel exited in the second period of Thursday's 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers after he blocked a shot with his hand. DeBoer didn't have an […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoRobert Thomas Practices Friday, Could Return To Lineup Saturday
St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas (illness) could return to the lineup on Saturday when his team plays the host Columbus Blue Jackets. The 22-year-old center missed the last two games with a non-COVID-related illness but practiced with the team on Friday. Prior to being sidelined, Thomas scored two goals in back-to-back games, putting him […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoZach Aston-Reese Could Return Friday Vs. Coyotes
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Zach Aston-Reese (illness) could return to the lineup on Friday when his team faces the host Arizona Coyotes. The 27-year-old out of Staten Island has missed the last two games with a non-COVID-related illness, including a 3-2 shootout win over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday. The Penguins did not hold a […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoNico Sturm To Play First Game With Avalanche On Friday
Forward Nico Sturm will be in the lineup for the Colorado Avalanche on Friday against the San Jose Sharks. This will be Sturm's first game with the Avs since being acquired in a trade that sent Tyson Jost to the Minnesota Wild. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar told the media on Friday morning he plans […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoAlexander Edler Expected To Return Thursday Vs. Sharks
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alexander Edler (lower body) is expected back in the lineup Thursday as his team hosts the San Jose Sharks. The 35-year-old blueliner has been sidelined since December 11 when he sustained an injury against the Minnesota Wild. Edler has just 11 points (one goal, 10 assists) through 26 games played this […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoElias Petterson Expected Back Thursday Vs. Red Wings
Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (upper body) is probable to return on Thursday as his team hosts the Detroit Red Wings. The 23-year-old center has missed two games with an upper-body injury, but head coach Bruce Boudreau told reporters the injury isn't serious and the young Swede can be considered day-to-day. Pettersson is third on […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoZemgus Girgensons Expected To Play Thursday Vs. Oilers
Buffalo Sabres forward Zemgus Girgensons (lower body) is expected back in the lineup on Thursday as his team visits the Edmonton Oilers. The 28-year-old winger missed the entire 2020-21 season after having hamstring surgery and now hasn't played since January 25 because of a lingering lower-body injury. When he's healthy enough to play, Girgensons has […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoAndrew Copp Expected To Return Friday Vs. Bruins
Winnipeg Jets forward Andrew Copp (upper body) is expected back in the lineup on Friday against the visiting Boston Bruins. The 27-year-old center was hit in the head during Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the St. Louis Blues and then held out of Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday for precautionary […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoJake Allen Projected To Start Vs. Stars
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen (lower body) is expected to start on Thursday as his team hosts the Dallas Stars. Allen has been sidelined since January 12 when he was injured during a loss to the Boston Bruins. The 31-year-old netminder is having a rough season in general, going 5-16-0 with a 3.15 goals-against average […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoPatrice Bergeron Out At Least One More Game
Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron (upper body) is expected to be out at least one more game, head coach Bruce Cassidy told the media. Cassidy said the 36-year-old center is dealing with a lingering injury that is at risk of getting injected and that the ailment is not related to Bergeron falling awkwardly in a […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoMathew Barzal A Game-Time Decision vs. Jets
New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (lower body) will be a game-time decision when his team hosts the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. Head coach Barry Trotz told the media Barzal will participate in pregame warmups and a decision will be made after. The 24-year-old forward has missed six games after sustaining a lower-body injury in […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoZdeno Chara Expected To Return Friday Vs. Jets
New York Islanders defenseman Zdeno Chara (upper body) was activated from the team's injured reserve list on Friday and could be in the lineup against the visiting Winnipeg Jets. The towering blueliner has missed six games due to sustaining an upper-body injury in a 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on February 26. While […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoJoe Pavelski Signs One-Year Deal With The Stars
The Dallas Stars on Friday signed forward Joe Pavelski to a one-year contract worth $5.5 million, keeping the 37-year-old veteran from becoming an unrestricted free agent this July. The Plover, Wisconsin native currently leads the Stars with 37 assists and 59 points through 56 games played this season and ranks third in goals scored (22). […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoJuuse Saros Getting 16th Start In 17 Games
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros will get his 16th start in 17 games as his team takes on the visiting St. Louis Blues in a Saturday matinee matchup. The Finnish netminder has been a huge source of Nashville's recent success having won three straight starts, blanking the San Jose Sharks on March 5 and then […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoScott Laughton Potentially Out Friday Vs. Hurricanes
Philadelphia Flyers center Scott Laughton (undisclosed) is questionable to play on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 27-year-old forward left Thursday's game against the Florida Panthers after being checked by defenseman Petteri Lindbohm and colliding into the boards. While the team has not given an official update on Laughton, they also recalled forward Morgan Frost […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoSamuel Girard Out Thursday With Lower-Body Injury
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (lower body) will not play Thursday against the host Carolina Hurricanes and has been sent back to Colorado to be evaluated further. Head coach Jared Bednar told the media there is no timetable for Girard's return pending his assessment back in Colorado. The 23-year-old blueliner has scored 27 points (five […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoMarco Scandella Returns To The Lineup Thursday Vs. Rangers
St. Louis Blues defenseman Marco Scandella (lower body) returns to the lineup on Thursday as his team faces the visiting New York Rangers. The veteran blueliner has not played in exactly one month, missing 11 games after sustaining a lower-body injury. While the Blues need all the help they can get on defense down the […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoPavel Buchnevich In Concussion Protocol, Considered Day-To-Day
St. Louis Blues winger Pavel Buchnevich (concussion) will not be in the lineup Thursday against the New York Rangers and is considered day-to-day while in concussion protocol. The 26-year-old left wing was injured after taking a high hit late in a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. Buchnevich is tied for second on […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoDrew Doughty Day-To-Day With Undisclosed Injury
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup on Thursday when his team hosts the San Jose Sharks. The veteran blueliner participated in morning skate on Thursday but is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed ailment, head coach Todd McLellan said. Despite being in and out of the lineup with various […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoRobin Lehner Being Evaluated For Lower-Body Injury
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner (lower body) will not play on Thursday against the host Buffalo Sabres. Head coach Peter DeBoer told the media the Swedish netminder returned to Vegas to have more tests done and that this injury is not related to the upper-body injury that recently sidelined Lehner for five games. Lehner […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoWilliam Carrier A Game-Time Decision Vs. Flyers
Vegas Golden Knights winger William Carrier (illness) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against the host Philadelphia Flyers, head coach Peter DeBoer said. The 27-year-old has the flu and did not participate in morning skate at Wells Fargo Center. Carrier has been in and out of the lineup for Vegas this season but has also […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoNick Cousins Returning Tuesday Vs. Stars
Nashville Predators center Nick Cousins (lower body) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Dallas Stars. The 28-year-old forward was injured colliding with teammate Ryan Johansen during a 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets and hasn't played since. His return gives Nashville more options on their forward attack as they try to […]
Chelena Goldman 3 years agoZach Bogosian Returning To Lineup Tuesday Vs. Jets
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian (lower body) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the host Winnipeg Jets. The 31-year-old blueliner missed 15 games after sustaining a lower-body injury on January 15 in a 3-1 win over the Dallas Stars. Bogosian has been in and out of the lineup this season due to […]
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