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Petr Mrazek Bags Overtime Win Versus WIld
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek had a strong outing against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, kicking away 31 of 32 shots in a 2-1 overtime win. The Czech netminder came very close to his first shutout of the campaign, as Matt Boldy scored for Minnesota with only 4:31 left in regulation. The red-hot Wild were […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoMackenzie Blackwood Shuts Out Former Team
San Jose Sharks goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood found an answer to all 44 shots the New Jersey Devils generated against him on Sunday, producing his first shutout of the season in a 1-0 win. Blackwood, a former Devil, improved to 3-4-2 for the season. Life on the Sharks roster tends to be difficult for goalies, but […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoKirill Marchenko Tallies Two Points Sunday
Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko picked up a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Anaheim, logging his fifth multi-point outing of the season. Marchenko helped Yegor Chinakhov to score a power-play goal and lit the lamp himself in an even-strength situation. Skating in his 151st career game, the Russian forward […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoJohn Gibson Beats Blue Jackets In Season Debut
Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson made a winning debut to the season, defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Sunday. He stopped 38 of 40 shots to produce a fantastic .950 save percentage. Gibson sat out the first month of action due to an appendectomy. With Gibson out of commission, Lukas Dostal has carried a […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoMason McTavish Labeled As Day-To-Day With An Upper-Body Injury
Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (upper body) is considered day-to-day. He missed his first game of the season on Sunday against Columbus. McTavish was also unavailable for practice on Saturday, and according to Ducks head coach Greg Cronin, the 21-year-old centerman is "dealing with some tightness." Before getting hurt, McTavish had just built up good […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoCody Glass Diagnosed With A Concussion
Pittsburgh Penguins center Cody Glass has been diagnosed with a concussion. He was hurt on Thursday versus Carolina and has been placed on Injured Reserve. Given the nature of the injury, it's unclear when Glass will be able to return to action. The 25-year-old has contributed four assists in 14 games this season, averaging 11:47 […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoKevin Hayes Out Week-To-Week
Pittsburgh Penguins center Kevin Hayes (upper body) is considered week-to-week. He has already sat out a pair of games and will not be making a quick return. Hayes is a new face in town and has registered three goals with one assist in 14 appearances. He has been used sparingly in the bottom six, with […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoJake Walman Remains Out On Sunday
San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (upper body) will miss a third consecutive game on Sunday versus New Jersey. He was initially regarded as a game-time decision for the matchup. It's been a productive campaign for Walman, who has recorded nine points, 35 shots, 22 blocks, and 16 hits in 12 appearances. Rookie Jack Thompson […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoWill Smith Won't Play On Sunday
San Jose Sharks center Will Smith will sit out Sunday's clash with New Jersey. The Sharks continue to manage his workload, and Smith comes out of the lineup after playing in the past five contests. The 19-year-old has been largely ineffective during his rookie campaign, recording two goals and one assist in 12 appearances. Givani […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoDeclan Chisholm Sits Out Sunday's Action
Minnesota Wild defenseman Declan Chisholm will be a healthy scratch against Chicago on Sunday. The young blue-liner heads to the pressbox despite producing assists in back-to-back games. Overall, Chisholm has tallied three assists in 10 appearances this season. Chisholm's spot in the lineup will go to Jon Merrill, who makes only his second appearance in […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoDante Fabbro Claimed By Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets have claimed defenseman Dante Fabbro off waivers from the Nashville Predators. Fabbro, a former first-round pick, was waived by Nashville on Saturday after he became redundant on the team. The 26-year-old has featured just six times this season, last skating on Oct. 28 versus Tampa Bay. Fabbro has no points to […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoKevin Labanc Will Be A Healthy Scratch On Sunday
Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kevin Labanc will be a healthy scratch on Sunday versus Anaheim. He will exit the lineup after posting six points (one goal, five assists) in 10 games. Labanc was on fire during the preseason and enjoyed a productive start with the Blue Jackets, but he has gone scoreless in back-to-back […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoJalen Smith Good To Go Versus Hawks
Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (knee) will be available for Saturday's matchup against Atlanta. The 24-year-old carries a knee problem, which has made him a regular on the injury report, but he's missed only one game this season. Working as the backup center, Smith has averaged 8.8 points and 5.3 rebounds in 14.4 minutes. Atlanta […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoTorrey Craig Sits Out Second Consecutive Game
Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (illness) will sit out Saturday's matchup against Atlanta. He has been ruled out for the contest after initially carrying a questionable tag. Craig was a regular in the Bulls rotation last season, but he's been limited to only two games and a handful of minutes in 2024-25. The veteran misses […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoZach LaVine Available On Saturday
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Zach LaVine (adductor) will return from a three-game absence on Saturday versus Atlanta. The two-time All-Star has opened the campaign in fine form, averaging 22.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists with 45.8 percent shooting from three-point range. Ayo Dosunmu's fantasy value takes a hit with LaVine's return, as he's been a […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoJa Morant Out Week-To-Week
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (hip) is considered week-to-week. The team announced Morant has been diagnosed with a posterior hip subluxation and multiple Grade 1 pelvic muscle strains. He will miss a second consecutive game on Sunday versus Portland. Memphis is also without Marcus Smart (ankle) and Desmond Bane (oblique), meaning the Scotty Pippen […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoJames van Riemsdyk Sits As Healthy Scratch On Saturday
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing James van Riemsdyk will be a healthy scratch on Saturday versus Los Angeles. The veteran has struggled to make a mark and was also a healthy scratch for one game earlier in the month. He has collected four points (two goals, two assists) in 11 appearances. Zach Aston-Reese will replace […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoJakob Chychrun Back In Action On Saturday
Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's battle with the Blues, indicating he's ready to return to the lineup. Chychrun missed a fifth consecutive game as Washington suffered a 4-2 defeat against Pittsburgh on Friday night. Alexander Alexeyev has filled in for him and will likely […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoMikey Anderson Good To Go Saturday
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (upper body) will play against Columbus on Saturday. An upper-body injury limited Anderson to 14:20 of ice time in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Vancouver, but he has recovered quickly. Anderson's role on the blue line has grown throughout the campaign, with the 25-year-old averaging close to 22 minutes of […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoTanner Jeannot Begins Three-Game Suspension Saturday
Los Angeles Kings winger Tanner Jeannot will begin a three-game suspension on Saturday against Columbus. He was handed the suspension for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser in Thursday's 4-2 loss. Running into trouble isn't anything new for Jeannot, as he has amassed a league-high 36 penalty minutes this […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoBrock Boeser Out On Saturday
Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (upper body) will not play on Saturday against Edmonton. He is still being evaluated after a hit from L.A. Kings forward Tanner Jeannot knocked Boeser out of action Thursday night. It's a bad loss for the Canucks, as Boeser leads the team with six goals and is tied for […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoSamuel Ersson Returns To Flyers Crease
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (lower body) will return to the crease on Saturday against Florida. He's been out of commission for a couple of games while recovering from a lower-body injury. Ersson has done solid work for the Flyers, going 4-2-1 with one shutout while allowing 2.68 goals. He has logged a .901 save […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoMatvei Michkov Sits Out Second Consecutive Game
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov will be a healthy scratch for a second consecutive game on Saturday against Florida. The Russian forward featured in all 13 Flyers games this season before he was removed from the lineup on Thursday versus Tampa Bay. Michkov was named the Rookie of the Month for October and has […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoAnthony Stolarz Set To Face Red Wings Friday
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is expected to make his 10th start of the campaign in Friday's Original Six matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. He has just collected his first shutout of the season by defeating Boston 4-0 in another Original Six matchup on Tuesday. Stolarz hasn't suffered a regulation defeat in five […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoLukas Dostal Looks To End Losing Streak On Friday
Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal has been confirmed as the starter for Friday's clash against Minnesota. The 24-year-old has been one of the most impressive netminders in the league at the beginning of the campaign, but Dostal heads into Friday's matchup sitting on a three-game losing run. He has given up nine goals in his […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoMason Marchment A Game-Time Decision Saturday
Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (undisclosed) could be back in action against Winnipeg on Saturday. An undisclosed injury kept Marchment out from Thursday's battle with Chicago, but he was on the ice for practice on Friday. The 29-year-old power forward has not disappointed fantasy managers in 2024-25, recording eight points (two goals, six assists) […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoSonny Milano Unavailable Friday
Washington Capitals left wing Sonny Milano (upper body) will not play against Pittsburgh on Friday. After being a healthy scratch for an extended period, Milano has played in back-to-back games. However, he will now be sidelined due to an upper-body injury. Milano was a replacement for Jakub Vrana in the lineup, and the Czech winger […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoJeff Petry Sits Out Friday's Contest
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry will be a healthy scratch for Friday's matchup against Toronto. He comes out of the lineup after amassing a minus-three rating across the past three games. The entire campaign has been a struggle for Petry, who's produced only one assist in nine games. The Red Wings will insert Justin […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoCam Fowler A Game-Time Call Friday
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (upper body) has been labeled as a game-time decision for Friday's game against Minnesota. The veteran is dealing with an upper-body injury and missed the morning skate. Fowler gets heavy usage on the Ducks blue line but hasn't provided much on the offensive end, tallying two assists in 12 games. […]
Taavi Pailk 2 months agoConnor Hellebuyck Posts 40th Career Shutout
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck recorded his 40th career shutout as the team beat Colorado 1-0 on Thursday. Hellebuyck became the sixth American goalie with at least 40 shutouts in league history with a 35-save effort. The Avalanche entered the contest having scored multiple goals in each of their 13 games so far this season. […]
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