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Artturi Lehkonen Will Make His Season Debut On Tuesday
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) will be in the lineup on Tuesday versus Seattle. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar has confirmed that Lehkonen will play after he was activated from Injured Reserve. The Finnish forward joined Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen on the top line in Monday's practice. He has averaged 0.75 points per […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoIlya Sorokin Takes On Penguins Tuesday
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin will get the nod for Tuesday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He'll look to bounce back from Sunday's 5-3 defeat to the Rangers, where Sorokin surrendered four goals on 39 shots. The result dropped Sorokin's record to 3-3-1. He has struggled to deliver wins for fantasy managers despite posting […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoJake Allen Posts Second Shutout Of The Season
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen stopped 31 shots to pick up his second shutout of the season in Monday's 3-0 victory against Edmonton. Allen became the third goalie in franchise history to record multiple shutouts within his first five games of a season. He joined Ottawa's Anton Forsberg as the second netminder in the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoJesper Bratt Collects Two Points In Monday's Win
New Jersey Devils winger Jesper Bratt recorded two points as the team defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Monday. Stefan Noesen scored early in the game off assists by Bratt and Paul Cotter, and the Swedish forward himself was on target late in the second in a power-play situation. Bratt became a point-per-game player last […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoAdrian Kempe Enjoys Another Multi-Point Outing
Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe led the offense in Monday's 3-0 win over Nashville, registering a goal and an assist. He collected a helper in the first period when Anze Kopitar opened the scoring and lit the lamp himself late in the game with the Predators net empty. Kempe logged his third multi-point outing […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoDarcy Kuemper Continues Point Streak With A Shutout
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper extended his season-opening point streak to seven games with a 16-save shutout in a 3-0 win over Nashville Monday night. Kuemper was hardly tested in the game, taking his record to 4-0-3. The veteran netminder has allowed 2.67 goals with a .899 save percentage. The latter number definitely has […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoJake Allen Faces Oilers On Monday
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen will be between the sticks for Monday's tilt against Edmonton. The veteran last saw action on Oct. 25 in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders. He has suffered back-to-back defeats after opening the campaign with two consecutive wins. Allen's record stands at 2-1-1, and he has registered a […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoTyler Johnson Signs One-Year Deal With Bruins
Veteran forward Tyler Johnson has agreed to a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Boston Bruins. Johnson spent the preseason with the Bruins on a professional tryout agreement, and it was expected that he would eventually sign a standard contract with the team. The best days are clearly behind the 34-year-old Johnson, but he showed last […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoZach Benson Considered "A Possibility" For Tuesday's Game
Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (lower body) could be back in action against Ottawa on Tuesday. After missing five games with a lower-body injury, Benson came through full practice on Monday. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff called Benson "a possibility" for Tuesday's game. Benson had a quiet start to the campaign before getting injured, […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoArtem Zub Logs Full Practice On Monday
Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (concussion) was a full participant in Monday's practice. A concussion has knocked the Russian blue-liner out for eight games, but it looks like he could be back in action when the Senators visit Buffalo on Tuesday. Zub was an impactful two-way player for Ottawa last season, notching 25 points (five […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoBryan Rust Will Join Penguins Road Trip
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) appears to be edging close to his return to action. He will join the team for Pittsburgh's upcoming road trip, which begins in New York with a game against the Islanders on Tuesday. However, Rust didn't practice with the team on Monday, meaning he will likely miss […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoJuraj Slafkovsky Practices On Monday
Montreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky (head) practiced on Monday. Slafkovsky made an early exit against Pittsburgh on Saturday night, leaving his status questionable ahead of the new week. However, he has escaped serious injury and looks set to remain in the lineup on Tuesday versus Calgary. Slafkovsky has already missed some time with an upper-body […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoMacklin Celebrini Ready To Return On Tuesday
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (hip) has told reporters he will return to the lineup on Tuesday versus Columbus. The teenage sensation hurt his hip in San Jose's season opener. The injury is an early blow for Celebrini's rookie campaign, but he should still have a good shot at winning the rookie scoring race. […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoZach Hyman Records Two Points In Battle Of Alberta Win
Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman amassed two points as the team won the second Battle of Alberta of the season against Calgary 4-2 on Sunday. Hyman picked up a first-period assist and struck the game-winning goal on the power play in the middle of the third frame. The 2024-25 campaign has been a tough one […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoMatt Boldy Hits Overtime Winner Versus Toronto
Minnesota Wild winger Matt Boldy scored in a second consecutive game on Sunday, netting the game-winner in a 2-1 overtime victory against Toronto. This is the third time this season Boldy has scored in back-to-back games. He hasn't had a three-game goal streak since February. Half of Boldy's six goals have been game-winning tallies, and […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoJared Spurgeon Delivers Two Assists In Sunday's Win
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon had a hand in both goals as the team defeated Toronto 2-1 in overtime on Sunday. Ryan Hartman scored off assists from Spurgeon and Frederick Gaudreau in the first period, and Matt Boldy was the overtime hero after being set up by his captain and Marco Rossi. These are Spurgeon's […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoAlex Ovechkin Extends Goal Streak To Four Games
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin continued to work his way toward Wayne Gretzky's goal record with another marker in Sunday's 4-2 road loss to Carolina. The veteran star extended his goal streak to four games when he found the back of the net in a power-play situation in the first period. Washington's captain is now […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoDmitry Orlov Nets Two Goals Against Capitals
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov took care of two goals in Sunday's 4-2 win over Washington. Entering Sunday, Orlov boasted only one goal for the season, but he put in a big performance against his former team. The Russian rearguard started the scoring with 14 minutes played in the opening frame and registered the eventual […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoJeremy Swayman Collects First Shutout Of The Season
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman got to celebrate his first shutout of the season on Sunday in a 2-0 win over Seattle. Swayman nullified the Kraken with 23 saves. This was a big response from Swayman after he was lit up for six goals in his last start against Carolina. Following back-to-back wins to start […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoConnor Bedard Records Three Assists In Sunday's Win
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard set up three goals in Sunday's 4-2 victory at Anaheim. He finished with two even-strength and one power play assist, adding five shots and one block in 17:41 of ice time. Bedard ended a three-game point drought on Sunday. While the teenage centerman has struggled to make an impact in […]
Taavi Pailk 2 weeks agoArtturi Lehkonen Activated From Injured Reserve
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) was activated from Injured Reserve on Sunday. Earlier in the week, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said he expects Lehkonen to make his season debut in Tuesday's matchup against Seattle, and it now looks like he will indeed be ready to join the lineup. Lehkonen, who notched 34 points […]
Taavi Pailk 3 weeks agoNathan Bastian To Miss "Several Weeks"
New Jersey Devils right wing Nathan Bastian (jaw) faces an extended absence. Per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site, head coach Sheldon Keefe expects Bastian to be out for "several weeks." Bastian appeared to have suffered a jaw injury in a fight with Calgary Flames forward Ryan Lomberg on Friday. The 26-year-old has made […]
Taavi Pailk 3 weeks agoBrayden Point Exits With Injury Sunday
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (lower body) will not finish Sunday's contest against Winnipeg. He was injured in the first period, and the team has announced that Point isn't expected to return. Point appeared to be grabbing his groin area after scoring a power-play goal at the 8:02 mark in the opening frame. He […]
Taavi Pailk 3 weeks agoDan Vladar Set For Second Consecutive Start Sunday
Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar will make a second consecutive start on Sunday versus Edmonton. The Flames have thus far rotated their goalies this season, but the pattern will be broken in Sunday's Battle of Alberta. It's fair to say Vladar has probably earned a second consecutive start as well after posting a shutout against […]
Taavi Pailk 3 weeks agoNicholas Robertson Re-Enters Maple Leafs Lineup Sunday
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson will rejoin the action on Sunday against Minnesota. The 23-year-old has had a tough time making an offensive impact and sat out Saturday's 4-2 loss to St. Louis as a healthy scratch. Robertson has managed one goal with 16 shots on net in 10 appearances this season. Given […]
Taavi Pailk 3 weeks agoJakub Vrana Scratched On Sunday
Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana will sit out Sunday's contest against Carolina as a healthy scratch. The Czech forward has collected points in two consecutive games and has done well in a limited role with the team, but Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery wants to give Sonny Milano some playing time as Washington completes […]
Taavi Pailk 3 weeks agoAdam Pelech To Miss At Least Four Weeks
New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (jaw) will sit out 4-6 weeks of action after getting hurt in Friday's 4-3 loss to Buffalo. Pelech reportedly injured his jaw when he took a puck to the face. The 30-year-old has averaged over 20 minutes of ice time per game this season, contributing four assists in 11 […]
Taavi Pailk 3 weeks agoMathew Barzal Ruled Out For 4-6 Weeks
New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (upper body) has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks. The Islanders star was injured in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Columbus. Barzal has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve. With Barzal out, Anders Lee and Jean-Gabriel Pageau joined Bo Horvat on the first line on Friday versus Buffalo. The trio […]
Taavi Pailk 3 weeks agoTyler Seguin Day-To-Day With A Lower-Body Injury
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin (lower body) is considered day-to-day. After scoring and logging 16:46 of ice time in Friday's 6-4 loss to Florida, Seguin sat out Saturday's rematch between the teams in Finland. It's the second time Seguin has landed on the shelf this season with a lower-body injury. He missed three games the […]
Taavi Pailk 3 weeks agoIlya Samsonov Out On Saturday
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov (undisclosed) will not dress against Utah on Saturday. The Russian netminder is dealing with an unspecified injury. Samsonov has enjoyed a good start with Vegas, going 3-1-1. He has allowed 2.95 goals while registering a .906 save percentage. The Golden Knights have called up Akira Schmid from the minors […]
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