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Teuvo Teravainen Activated From Injured Reserve
Carolina Hurricanes winger Teuvo Teravainen (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve Friday, which paves the way for him to return to action in Saturday's matchup against the Kings. He has been on the shelf for 10 games. Teravainen is one of Carolina's top forwards, but his 2022-23 campaign hasn't gone too well, with him […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJakub Voracek Dealing With A Concussion
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Jakub Voracek is dealing with a concussion, general manager Jarmo Kekalainen confirmed on Friday. The team has so far labeled Voracek's injury as an upper-body problem, but Kekalainen decided to give some clarity on the issue Friday. He added that the Blue Jackets don't expect the veteran winger to be available […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoCalle Jarnkrok Out For At Least Two Weeks
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok (groin) will miss at least two weeks of action. He got hurt in Wednesday's win over San Jose and it looks like the team won't count on him for at least six games. Prior to getting injured, Jarnkrok was enjoying some good form and had joined the second line. […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTyler Bertuzzi Set To Miss Six Weeks
Detroit Red Wings winger Tyler Bertuzzi (hand) has undergone surgery on his left hand and will miss six weeks of action. He was hit on the hand by a shot in Wednesday's loss to Buffalo, and because of it, Bertuzzi is unfortunately forced to miss time with his second hand injury this season. He sat […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoAnthony Cirelli Nearing Season Debut
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli (shoulder) is on the cusp of making his season debut and it could come as early as Saturday versus Toronto. The team has waived Philippe Myers, opening up a spot in the lineup to active Cirelli from Injured Reserve. The versatile forward underwent shoulder surgery during the offseason following […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoBrayden Schenn Questionable For Saturday
St. Louis Blues forward Brayden Schenn (lower body) skipped Friday's practice and is questionable for Saturday's contest against Pittsburgh. According to head coach Craig Berube, Schenn is dealing with a lingering lower-body issue. Schenn even left a game last weekend due to the ailment and it looks like it would be indeed wise for him […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoSam Gagner Rejoins Jets Lineup
Winnipeg Jets right wing Sam Gagner will be back in action Friday against Columbus, rejoining the lineup after sitting out a pair of games as a healthy scratch. He was pushed out of the lineup with Morgan Barron's return from injury, but head coach Rick Bowness will put Gagner back in Friday because he doesn't […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoAnze Kopitar Nets Two Goals In Thursday's Win
Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar pushed his side to a 5-3 victory over Arizona Thursday with two goals, including the game-winner. The Kings captain scored a power-play goal in the first period, but the Coyotes went on to jump to a 3-1 lead. Eventually, L.A. was able to turn the tables and Kopitar scored […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMatthew Tkachuk Tallies Three Points Thursday
Florida Panthers right wing Matthew Tkachuk upped his points tally by three on Thursday, posting a goal and two assists in a 5-1 victory over Vancouver. He opened the scoring 18:14 into the game and grabbed his helpers on a pair of Sam Bennett strikes. Tkachuk has now managed 11 multi-point performances during his debut […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMatthew Beniers Continues Hot Streak With Historic Goal
Seattle Kraken center Matthew Beniers stretched his point streak to six games in Thursday's 3-2 win over Washington, scoring the team's fastest-ever overtime goal. It took him seven seconds to end the game in the extra frame. The goal is also the fastest in overtime in league history by a rookie. Beniers became the first […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoSean Monahan Notches Two Assists Against Calgary
Montreal Canadiens center Sean Monahan collected two assists during his emotional return to Calgary on Thursday. He helped the team to a 2-1 victory by setting up Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield. Monahan skated his first nine years in the league for the Flames, posting 462 points in 656 games. Calgary dumped him via a […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJake Oettinger Stops All Shots Thursday
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger frustrated the Ducks on Thursday and didn't let anything get past him, finishing a 5-0 victory with a 31-save shutout. It's his second shutout of the season, and Oettinger now boasts a 9-2-3 record with a 2.35 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage. With nine goals given up in […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJason Robertson Pots A Hat Trick Versus Anaheim
Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson continued his sensational campaign with a hat trick in Thursday's 5-0 victory over the Ducks. He needed just 4:13 of action to open the scoring and two of his markers came on the power play. Robertson had seven efforts in total on goal in 16:40 of ice time. It's […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoRyan Johansen Leads The Way Versus Devils
Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen led the charge in Thursday's matchup against New Jersey, completing a 4-3 overtime victory with three points. He scored just 11 seconds into the game, and after registering an assist on a late game-tying goal, he also potted the game-winning goal 33 seconds into the extra frame. Johansen had a […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJ.T. Compher Racks Up Four Points
Colorado Avalanche forward J.T. Compher came through with a big performance on Thursday against Buffalo, posting two goals and two assists in a 6-4 win. His work against the team that drafted him in 2013 included two power-play points. He logged a season-high 22:09 and spent a whopping 7:17 of it with the man advantage. […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJake Oettinger Returns Thursday Night
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (illness) will be back between the pipes Thursday against Anaheim. He's returning from a one-game absence, having been forced to miss Monday's matchup against St. Louis with a non-COVID illness. Oettinger got lit up for five goals in his previous start against Winnipeg, but he has been a rock for […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoRobert Thomas Back For Blues Thursday
St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (lower body) is ready for action again Thursday versus Carolina. He sat on the team's previous game with a minor lower-body problem. Thomas has been producing some hot stuff in recent weeks, notching 12 points in his past 10 appearances. He has recovered from a slow start and now […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoElvis Merzlikins Available Again
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (lower body) has come off Injured Reserve and will be available for Friday's contest versus the Jets. He last played on Nov. 15, logging his eighth start of the season against Philadelphia. Merzlikins will want to forget about his start to the year, as he went 2-5-0 before getting […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoPatrik Laine Ready To Rejoin Columbus Lineup
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Patrik Laine (ankle) has been activated from Injured Reserve and he looks set to rejoin the lineup Friday against Winnipeg. A sprained ankle has kept him out of the last seven games, but Laine could now make his comeback in a very special matchup. He recorded 250 points in 306 games […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoBrendan Gallagher Won't Play Thursday
Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher will miss Thursday's contest against Calgary with a lower-body injury. The team is set to evaluate him day-to-day. It's not been a good year for Gallagher, as he exits the lineup with only eight points to his name through 22 games. Joel Armia is taking over his spot on […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTravis Konecny Comes Off Injured Reserve
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and he could be back in the lineup Thursday against Tampa Bay. The talented scorer has been out for six games and the team officially has him as a game-time decision for Thursday. Konecny has been the second-highest scoring Flyer this […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoAlex Pietrangelo Could Return Saturday
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (personal) will miss a second consecutive game Thursday versus Pittsburgh. He is dealing with a personal matter and it's unknown when Pietrangelo returns, but the team is hopeful that he can make it back into the lineup Saturday against Detroit. Shea Theodore has taken over much of Pietranglo's duties, […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoWendell Carter Jr. Hopes To Return In 1-2 Weeks
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) hopes to return to action in 1-2 weeks. The talented big man is nursing a strained right plantar fascia and it has forced him to miss six games. It looks like he will be out for at least four more games. In Carter Jr., Orlando has lost its […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoKhris Middleton Set For Season Debut Friday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (wrist) is on track to make his season debut on Friday versus the Lakers. He's been recovering from offseason wrist surgery, and it's been a long road back, with Middleton having got the procedure done back in July. Middleton's return is bad news for Jevon Carter, who has been starting […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoChristian Wood Questionable On Thursday
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Christian Wood (illness) is carrying a questionable tag for Thursday's meeting with Detroit. He has fallen sick and it could result in him missing his third game this season. Wood has been coming off the bench for the Mavericks, but he is ranked third on the team in scoring and second in […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJaden Ivey Remains Questionable Thursday
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (knee) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Dallas. He is dealing with a sore right knee and it's kept him out of three games. The 20-year-old is having a really nice rookie season, averaging 16.2 points per game with 4.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists. His absence has allowed […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoDoug McDermott Suffers An Ankle Injury
San Antonio Spurs forward Doug McDermott couldn't complete Wednesday's game against the Thunder after spraining his right ankle. He logged 16 minutes off the bench and grabbed five points and four assists with one rebound before exiting. McDermott missed one game with a left ankle sprain last week, so he's had some awful luck with […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJalen Smith Exits With A Facial Injury
Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith sustained a facial injury in Wednesday's loss to Sacramento. He was having a great night with 22 points in 19 minutes before the team ruled him out with a facial contusion. Smith added six rebounds and a block on the night. The 22-year-old tends to be inconsistent, but he's had […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoConnor McDavid First To 40 Points
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid became the first player to hit 40 points in the NHL this season. He reached the mark with his 18th goal of the campaign in Wednesday's 5-4 win over Chicago and also already started to move towards 50 points with his 23rd assist. The Oilers captain has now reached the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMax Domi Notches Two Power-Play Goals
Chicago Blackhawks forward Max Domi scored a pair of power-play goals in the third period of Wednesday's 5-4 loss to Edmonton. He helped the team to battle back from a 4-1 deficit, but Domi's big performance still wasn't enough to get at least a point on the board from the contest. The 27-year-old led his […]
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