Zach Werenski Exits Early Due To Lower-Body Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (lower body) left Wednesday's game against the New Jersey Devils early with what appeared to be a knee injury. He couldn't put any weight on his leg as he left, signifying the injury has a chance to be significant. An update should come tomorrow from the Jackets. It would […]

Jacob Trouba Leaves Game With Upper-Body Injury

New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (upper body) left Wednesday's game against the Washington Capitals early after taking what appeared to be an inadvertent elbow to the head from Tom Wilson. The Rangers should release an update tomorrow that reveals the severity of the injury and could establish a timeline. Although the Rangers captain only […]

Juraj Slafkovsky Gets Another Pair Of Points Friday

Montreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky posted a goal and an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Slafkovsky buried one late in the second period to give the Habs a lead they would never surrender, giving the sophomore the game-winning goal. After a bumpy rookie season and a disappointing start to this campaign, […]

Nino Niederreiter Collects Three Points

Winnipeg Jets forward Nino Niederreiter notched two goals and an assist in Friday's 5-1 win over the Boston Bruins. The Jets dominated a good Bruins team on Friday, and El Nino was a big part of it. With 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists), the 31-year-old is now on pace to hit 50 points in […]

Travis Sanheim Does It All Friday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim was all over the score sheet on Friday, posting two assists, five shots on goal, two hits, three blocked shots, and two penalty minutes in a 7-6 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Sanheim has turned a corner lately, posting eight points (two goals, six assists) in his past […]

Mika Zibanejad Continues Hot Stretch Friday

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad kept the good times going on Friday, posting a goal and an assist in a 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Zibanejad's goal was a powerplay marker, but it wasn't his best play of the night. That honor would go to his assist, where he deflected a dump-in behind […]

Patrick Kane Pots Pair Of Goals And Shootout Winner

Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane scored a hat trick of sorts on Friday, notching a pair of goals and adding the shootout winner in a 7-6 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Kane added an assist and five shots on goal in the contest. The 35-year-old is getting comfortable on the ice again, as he […]

Artturi Lehkonen Skates For First Time Since Injury

Colorado Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen (neck) returned to optional practice on Friday. Lehkonen hasn't been cleared for contact yet after suffering a neck injury on November 9, but his return to the ice is an encouraging sign. The Finn had eight points (three goals, five assists) in 12 games this season before his injury, and […]

Vitek Vanecek Looks Ready To Go Tuesday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (illness) returned to morning skate and was in the starter's net on Tuesday. Vanecek missed Sunday's game against Anaheim with an illness after backing up Akira Schmid on Saturday, so the sickness could've been the reason for both missed games. Either way, he should be back tonight against the […]

Max Pacioretty Eyeing Post-Christmas Return

Washington Capitals forward Max Pacioretty (Achilles) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice for the first time this season. Head coach Spencer Carbery said Pacioretty is "real close" to returning and could be ready after the Christmas break. Patches is coming off his second Achilles surgery and has played just 44 games since the start […]

Pavel Zacha Ready To Rock Tuesday

Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (upper body) is set to make his return to the lineup after missing the last three games due to an upper-body injury suffered December 9. Zacha will return to a prime spot, centering Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak on the first line while assuming his role on the first powerplay […]

Charlie McAvoy Likely Returning Tuesday

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday after missing the previous four games with an upper-body injury suffered December 7. McAvoy took morning skate and head coach Jim Montgomery said he is likely in, but they are going to wait and see how he feels at game […]

Cale Makar Will Miss Another Game Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (lower body) didn't skate Tuesday morning and will be out against the Chicago Blackhawks. This will be the third game Makar has missed with what was called a "nagging" lower-body injury. Although it doesn't sound serious, the Avs have taken a cautious approach with their stud blueliner. Makar has 37 […]

Adin Hill Won't Go On Road Trip

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill (undisclosed) isn't expected to be with the team for their upcoming four-game road trip. Hill may have re-aggravated a pre-existing lower-body injury that kept him out for seven games, but that has yet to be confirmed. The lefty is 10-2-2 with a sparkling 1.93 GAA, .933 SV%, and 12.1 […]

John Gibson Misses Monday's Game To Attend Birth Of Child

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (personal) was absent from Monday's game due to the birth of his child. Gibson was taken out of Saturday's game due to illness, so hopefully he is feeling better in time for his child's birth. The Ducks don't play until Thursday against Calgary, so Gibson should be back and will […]

Mats Zuccarello Misses Monday's Game With Upper-Body Injury

Minnesota Wild winger Mats Zuccarello (upper body) wasn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. After the game, coach John Hynes said Zuccarello was day-to-day and has a chance to play Tuesday, so the injury doesn't appear to be serious. That is good news for fantasy managers, as Zucc has put up […]

Rickard Rakell Returns Monday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell (upper body) was activated off injured reserve for Monday's game against the Minnesota Wild. It was Rakell's first game since November 19, as he missed 12 games with the injury. The 30-year-old was put in a prime position Monday, as he skated on the first line with Sidney Crosby and […]

Ville Husso Leaves Monday's Game Early

Detroit Red Wings goalie Ville Husso (lower body) was removed from Monday's game in the first period due to an apparent lower-body injury. Husso had to be helped off the ice and is not expected to be ready for Wednesday's game, which is bad news considering that is two days away and the team already […]

Alex Lyon Deemed Week-To-Week

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon (lower body) is out week-to-week after exiting Saturday's game early with a lower-body injury. This is a tough blow for the Wings, who also lost Ville Husso (lower body) to injury in Monday's contest. Lyon has been terrific for Detroit and was slowly getting more starts, deservedly so after […]

Auston Matthews Returns To Practice Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (illness) returned to team practice on Monday and is expected to play Tuesday against the New York Rangers. Matthews missed Saturday's game with an illness that has been sweeping the league, but it looks like that will be the only game he misses. The league's leading scorer has 23 […]

Sean Couturier Will Be Game-Time Decision Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (undisclosed) is dealing with an unknown injury and is at risk of missing Saturday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. Couturier has missed a couple of games this year already and has been a game-time decision a few times as well, which makes sense since he had played only 29 […]

Aaron Ekblad Questionable Saturday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (lower body) is dealing with a lower-body injury that caused him to leave Thursday's game against the Vancouver Canucks early. Head coach Paul Maurice didn't seem worried about the injury, calling it "less than day-to-day", but Ekblad is still in danger of missing Saturday's contest against Edmonton. The 27-year-old has […]

Shane Wright Called Up To Kraken

Seattle Kraken forward prospect Shane Wright has been recalled from Coachella Valley (AHL). Wright collected 16 points (nine goals, seven assists) in 18 games with Coachella Valley. The 2022 fourth-overall pick will look to make his mark in the NHL, where so far he only has two points (one goal, one assist) in 11 career […]

Tomas Tatar Trade To Kraken

The Seattle Kraken have acquired winger Tomas Tatar from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a 2024 fifth-round draft pick. Tatar didn't really fit with the Avs, as he totaled just nine points (one goal, eight assists) in 27 games while playing in a depth role. With the Kraken, Tatar has a chance to see […]

J.T. Compher Ready To Go Saturday

Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher (undisclosed) will likely return to the lineup Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Compher missed five games due to the injury but is expected to rejoin the Wings on Saturday. The 28-year-old will skate between Michael Rasmussen and Patrick Kane as part of the top six while also holding a […]

Rickard Rakell Will Not Return Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Rickard Rakell (upper body) won't return Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs after it originally appeared he would. Rakell has missed 11 games with an upper-body injury suffered November 19. After a brilliant campaign last year, Rakell has put up just four assists in 17 games so far this year. When he […]

Connor Ingram Has Taken Over Coyotes Starting Job

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram will start Friday against the San Jose Sharks. Ingram has been fantastic for the desert dogs this year, posting an 11-6-0 record with a 2.56 GAA, .920 SV%, and 9.0 GSAA. He has taken the reigns as the Coyotes start after starting the season in a split with Karel Vejmelka. […]

Lukas Dostal Will Start Friday, Shouldn't Be Trusted

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal will start Friday against the New York Rangers. Dostal has been reduced to a backup role after starting the season in a split with John Gibson. If he can get going, he has a chance to see more starts as the Ducks have been in a major slide recently and […]

Kaapo Kahkonen A Risky Streaming Option Friday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen is expected to start Friday against the Arizona Coyotes. The Sharks have been rotating between Kahkonen and Mackenzie Blackwood for the last month or so, and that will continue on Friday. While the Sharks have one of the worst records in the NHL, that is mostly due to the […]

Patrik Laine Out Six Weeks With Fractured Clavicle

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine (clavicle) is expected to miss six weeks with a fractured clavicle. Laine went hard into the boards after a collision in Thursday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs and left the game immediately. This is a big blow for the already struggling Blue Jackets, who lack the finishing touch […]