Matt Martin Joins Islanders On One-Year Deal

Veteran winger Matt Martin has rejoined the New York Islanders on a one-year contract. After making over 800 appearances for the team, Martin wasn't re-signed by the club in the summer. But the 35-year-old has continued to skate with the team in practices, and he's now officially a member of the squad again. Martin, who […]

Nick Bjugstad Set For Season Debut On Saturday

Utah Hockey Club center Nick Bjugstad (upper body) is expected to make his season debut on Saturday versus Los Angeles. Bjugstad hasn't yet played in 2024-25 due to an upper-body injury. The six-foot-six centerman will see action in a third-line role. He practiced on a line with Matias Maccelli and Lawson Crouse on Friday. Last […]

Linus Ullmark Back For Senators Friday

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (muscle strain) will return to the crease on Friday versus Vegas. He has missed four contests after sustaining a muscle strain. This will be Ullmark's third start as a Senator. He beat Florida 3-1 in his debut with 31 saves but was hammered by Montreal 4-1 in his second outing. […]

Shane Pinto Out On Friday

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (undisclosed) will miss Friday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. He was regarded as a game-time decision for the contest after Pinto missed Thursday's practice. Pinto has been rolling as the third-line center, notching three points (one goal, two assists) in six games. Nick Cousins will fill in for him […]

Ryan Hartman Out For At Least Two More Games

Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman (upper body, illness) will be absent for at least two more games. Hartman has returned home ahead of the team's final two stops on its seven-game road trip. The team faces Philadelphia on Saturday before traveling to Pittsburgh to kick off the new week. Hartman has already been out for […]

Cam York Uncertain To Play Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York (undisclosed) could be out of action for the first time this season on Saturday against Minnesota. York missed Friday's practice, and Flyers head coach John Tortorella noted that he's uncertain about York's status for Saturday's game. York has been one of the better performers on a struggling team. Through seven […]

Travis Konecny Labeled As Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Flyers winger Travis Konecny (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day after missing Friday's practice. He's in danger of missing his first game of the season on Saturday versus Minnesota. Konecny has registered back-to-back 30-goal campaigns and is among Philadelphia's biggest scoring threats, but the 2024-25 hasn't started well for him. With seven games played, Konecny is […]

Alexis Lafreniere Signs Seven-Year Extension With Rangers

New York Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere has landed a seven-year, $52.15 million extension. The first pick of the 2020 draft will now be tied with the team through the 2031-32 season. His new contract will have a $7.45 million cap hit. Lafreniere got handsomely rewarded for a breakout campaign. After mostly struggling through his first […]

Kevin Love Uncertain To Face Hornets

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (personal) did not practice on Friday, and it's unclear if he will play on Saturday versus Charlotte. According to Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, It's not decided whether Love will travel with the team to Charlotte for the game. Love already sat out Wednesday's season opener against […]

Kel'el Ware Ruled Out For Saturday

Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against Charlotte. He missed Friday's practice and will not travel to the game due to a stomach illness. Ware, the 15th pick of this year's draft, saw six minutes of action in his NBA debut on Wednesday versus Orlando. He went scoreless […]

Josh Richardson Practices On Friday

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (heel) practiced on Friday. He was able to put some work in after sitting out Wednesday's season opener against Orlando. With him back in practice, it shouldn't take long until Richardson returns to the lineup. The team is scheduled to face Charlotte in its next game on Saturday. Richardson is […]

Brandon Miller To Be Re-Evaluated In One Week

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (glute) is set to miss at least a week of action. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Miller will be re-evaluated in one week after sustaining a left glute strain. The 21-year-old was hurt in Wednesday's season opener against Houston. Tre Mann and Seth Curry will have additional fantasy value […]

Draymond Green Available On Friday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (knee) has received the green light to play in Friday's game against Utah. Following a good all-around effort in Wednesday's season opener against Portland, Green landed on the injury report ahead of Friday with a left knee contusion. However, the team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Green […]

Stephen Curry Good To Go On Friday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (hip) will play in Friday's matchup versus Utah. The Warriors have upgraded Curry from questionable to available. The veteran star is battling a hip issue early in the season. Curry opened Year 16 in the Association with a double-double on Wednesday against Portland, scoring 17 points and dishing […]

William Karlsson Expected To Make His Season Debut On Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (undisclosed) appears ready to make his season debut. He will be sitting out another game on Friday versus Ottawa but is expected to be in the lineup for Saturday's matchup against San Jose. Karlsson's return will be a further boost for a Vegas team that has started the season […]

Matty Beniers Finishes Losing Effort With Three Points

Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers hit top gear against the Jets on Thursday, recording two goals and an assist in a 4-3 overtime loss. Beniers opened the scoring in the game in the first period and led the charge during a comeback effort in the third frame, assisting Jordan Eberle on his sixth tally of […]

Kirill Kaprizov Extends Multi-Point Streak To Four Games

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov continued his prolific form with a three-point outing in Thursday's 4-2 road win against the Lightning. Kaprizov had two of the goals and produced a power-play assist. The Russian superstar is now riding a four-game multi-point streak, matching his career high. Kaprizov has recorded three goals and six assists […]

Patrick Kane Totals Two Points In Thursday's Win

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane picked up two points as the team defeated New Jersey 5-3 on Thursday. Kane collected a goal and an assist with the man advantage in the third period, with his second marker of the year ending up as the game-winning goal. The former MVP has started to heat […]

Tyler Seguin Turns Back The Clock With Three-Point Effort

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin reminded everybody how good he can be on Thursday, completing a revenge game against the Bruins with three points. The Stars rocked the Bruins in Boston with a 5-2 victory, and Seguin had one goal and two assists against his former team. He finished off a flurry of three power-play […]

Ross Colton Suffers Apparent Hand Injury Thursday

Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (upper body) did not finish Thursday's 5-1 victory over Utah. He exited the contest after getting slashed on the hand. Colton, who has been in impressive form early in the season, opened the scoring with a power-play goal on Thursday. It's his fourth power-play goal of the year already, and […]

Shea Theodore Inks Seven-Year Extension With Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (illness) has agreed to a seven-year extension. He has signed a deal that's worth $51.9 million and carries an average annual value of $7.425 million. The contract starts next year when Theodore's current deal expires. As of right now, he's the third most expensive defenseman on the team with […]

Will Smith Sits Out Thursday's Game

San Jose Sharks center Will Smith will not play against the Kings on Thursday. He will be a healthy scratch for the second time this season. Smith hasn't yet done any damage offensively during his rookie campaign, going scoreless in six contests with a minus-four rating. He has registered nine shots on goal while averaging […]

Ryan Hartman Remains Out On Thursday

Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman (upper body, illness) will miss a third consecutive game on Thursday versus Tampa Bay. Hartman was knocked out of the lineup by an upper-body injury last week and is currently also battling an illness. Before running into health issues, Hartman posted two goals in four games with 12 shots. Marat […]

Brett Pesce Set For Season Debut On Thursday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce (lower leg) is expected to make his season debut in Thursday's matchup against the Red Wings. Pesce has been sidelined since breaking his leg in the playoffs last season. Thursday's game will also mark Pesce's debut with the Devils after he spent his first nine years in the league […]

Luke Hughes Makes His Season Debut On Thursday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (shoulder) will jump into the lineup for his season debut on Thursday versus Detroit. Hughes underwent shoulder surgery in September, which has kept him out for the first nine games of the season. The 21-year-old had a good rookie campaign in 2023-24 with 47 points (nine goals, 38 assists) […]

Anthony Duclair Ruled Out For 4-6 Weeks

New York Islanders left wing Anthony Duclair (leg) will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks. He suffered a leg injury in a game against Montreal last weekend. The 29-year-old has potted two goals with one assist in his first five appearances for the Islanders. Simon Holmstrom has been promoted to Duclair's spot on the first line. […]

Joseph Woll Ready For Season Debut Versus Blues

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (lower body) will make his season debut on Thursday versus St. Louis. He was forced to sit out the first few games of the season because of a lower-body injury. Woll played well with the Maple Leafs last term, going 12-11-1 and allowing 2.94 goals with a .907 save […]

Max Pacioretty Out On Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Max Pacioretty (lower body) will sit out Thursday's clash with St. Louis. The veteran suffered a lower-body injury against Columbus on Tuesday and is considered day-to-day. Pacioretty boasts two goals with 13 shots through his first five games with the Maple Leafs. David Kampf is expected to rejoin the lineup […]

Kyle Connor Looks To Match Career-Best Goal Streak On Thursday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor has tallied five goals and one assist in six games during a fruitful start to the season. He has a chance to match a career high by scoring in a fifth consecutive game on Thursday versus Seattle. Connor has formed a dangerous one-two punch with Mark Scheifele on Winnipeg's […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Riding A Four-Game Goal Streak

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere has matched a franchise record with a four-game goal streak among defensemen. Dougie Hamilton was previously the lone blue-liner in Hurricanes/Whalers history to score in four consecutive games. Gostisbehere is also the first-ever defenseman to score as many as four goals for the team through the first five games of […]