Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Shuts Out Avs

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earned his first career shutout on Sunday, leading the Sabres to a 4-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Sabres put on a stellar defensive performance against one of the best offenses in the NHL, allowing just 23 shots on goal. Still, Luukkonen was up to the task on all […]

Justin Holl A Healthy Scratch Monday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Justin Holl will be a healthy scratch for the second time this season on Monday. Holl is part of a Wings team that has six defensemen signed to contracts worth $2.3 million or more, as well as Moritz Seider on his rookie deal, meaning there will be one odd man out […]

Morgan Frost Returning To Flyers Lineup Monday

Philadelphia Flyers center Morgan Frost will return to the Flyers lineup on Monday after being a healthy scratch for the last six games. After a solid season last year where Frost posted 46 points in 81 games, the 24-year-old has fallen out of favor with head coach John Tortorella, playing just two games so far. […]

Sam Bennett Will Be Game-Time Decision Monday

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett (lower body) is a game-time decision on Monday. Bennett could make his season debut against the Boston Bruins if he is ready to go. It is tough to say where Bennett would fit in the Panthers lineup, especially if they decide to ease him back in. But he eventually should […]

Thomas Chabot Fractures Hand, Will Miss Multiple Weeks

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will be out four to six weeks with a fractured hand. Chabot played through Thursday's game, but apparently injured himself at some point and will now miss significant time. The 26-year-old was on the Senators' top pairing and second powerplay unit, so there is a ton of ice time to […]

Jonas Johansson Earns Second Straight Shutout

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson notched another shutout on Thursday, shutting down the San Jose Sharks in a 6-0 romp. Johansson had a relatively easy night, stopping all 23 of the shots he faced while his team easily handled the lowly Sharks. The 28-year-old now has a 4-1-2 record with a 2.56 GAA (4.6 […]

Travis Sanheim Continues Stellar Start

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim posted a goal and two assists in a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday. Sanheim has seen a huge boost in his usage this season, seeing time on both the first pairing and first powerplay unit. The increased playing time has seen the 27-year-old breakout to being the […]

Cole Caufield Collects Three Points, Including OT Winner

Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield put on a show on Thursday, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. After going down 3-1 to the Jackets in the second period, Caufield took over the game. He notched a pair of powerplay assists to help the Habs send the game to […]

Aleksander Barkov Likely Back Saturday

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (illness) appears likely to return Saturday after missing a game due to an illness. Head coach Paul Maurice said Barkov was a full participant and looked "normal" in practice Friday. The 28-year-old will return the first line duties alongside Sam Reinhart and Evan Rodrigues, a line that has looked great […]

Andrei Svechnikov Ready To Rock Friday

Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov (knee) is set to make his season debut Friday against the San Jose Sharks. Svechnikov missed the Hurricanes' first eight games and the end of last season after suffering a knee injury that required surgery. While the 23-year-old may be eased into the lineup, he should start on the first […]

Zach Benson Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury

Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson did not practice Friday and is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Benson's status for Saturday's game against the New York Islanders is up in the air and likely won't be known until sometime tomorrow. If he can't play, Victor Olofsson will likely fill in after back-to-back healthy scratches. Olofsson […]

Marc Staal Out Long-Term With Upper-Body Injury

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Marc Staal (upper-body) will be out for four-to-six weeks after colliding awkwardly into the boards in Thursday's game. The Flyers are already lacking depth on the back end and this injury doesn't help. Fortunately, Rasmus Ristolainen (undisclosed) is closing in on a return to the lineup and will take Staal's spot. For […]

Zach Werenski Likely Returning Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (quadriceps) is trending toward playing Friday. Werenski got injured on opening night and hasn't played since, but he has been practicing this week and will be a game-time decision on Friday night against the Calgary Flames. The 26-year-old is plenty productive when he is healthy, posting 245 points in […]

Elvis Merzlikins Starting Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins will make his return Friday against the Calgary Flames. Merzlikins was taken out of last Saturday's game with an illness and ended up missing Monday's game as well. Before the sickness, Merzlikins had been putting up some solid numbers, posting a 1.84 GAA and .950 SV% in his two […]

Kris Letang Ready To Rock Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (lower-body) is now expected to play against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, according to head coach Mike Sullivan. Letang was originally doubtful for this weekend's game, but after returning to practice Friday he appears ready to go. He will return to the top pair and second powerplay unit but […]

Devon Levi Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury

Buffalo Sabres goalie Devon Levi did not practice Friday and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. The 21-year-old rookie will presumably get Saturday's game against the New York Islanders off regardless of health, as he's started all four of the Sabres games so far and hasn't faired well, going 1-3 with a 3.26 GAA and […]

Darcy Kuemper Set To Make Season Debut Monday

Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper will start on Monday against the Calgary Flames. Kuemper will make his season debut after missing Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins to be with his wife for the birth of their son. Kuemper went 22-26-7 last season with a 2.85 GAA and .909 SV%, numbers which he should more […]

Elvis Merzlikins Still Battling Flu, Spencer Martin Starting Monday

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins (illness) will likely miss Monday's game against the Detroit Red Wings with the same illness that took him out of Saturday's game early. Spencer Martin has already been confirmed as the Jackets starter and Jet Greaves was recalled on an emergency basis from Cleveland (AHL), so it appears Merzlikins […]

Kirby Dach Out Indefinitely

Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach (lower body) suffered a significant lower-body injury in Saturday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks and is expected to be out indefinitely. This is unfortunate news for the Canadiens, Dach, and his fantasy managers, as Dach was off to a strong start as the Habs second-line center, posting two assists, three […]

Anthony Mantha Likely A Healthy Scratch Monday

Washington Capitals forward Anthony Mantha will be healthy scratched on Monday against the Calgary Flames. He will be replaced by Aliaksei Protas on the fourth line after having no shots on goal in 11:52 TOI in the Caps season-opener. This is a disappointing development for a guy who was once traded to the Caps for […]

James Reimer Making Season Debut Monday

Detroit Red Wings goalie James Reimer is set to make his debut with the team on Monday, where he will start in goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Reimer was signed this summer to back up Ville Husso, who started Detroit's first two games this season. He will need to improve on his 2022-23 numbers […]

Jeff Petry A Healthy Scratch Monday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry will be a healthy scratch for Monday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Wings went with seven defensemen in their first two games of the season, but have decided to go with a more typical 12 forward, six d-men approach for Monday's game. Austin Czarnik will replace Petry […]

Mitch Garver Knocks Grand Slam In Game 2

Texas Rangers designated hitter Mitch Garver came up huge in Game 2 of the ALDS on Sunday, leading the team to an 11-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Garver went 2-for-6 with a homer, two runs scored, and five RBI. He came up with the bases juiced and one out in the third inning and […]

Corey Seager Walks To History Sunday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager had a history-making performance on Sunday, going 0-for-1 with five walks and two runs scored in an 11-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Seager became the first player to ever walk five times in one playoff game, and in doing so he led the Rangers to a 2-0 series lead. […]

Pablo Lopez Turns In Stellar Performance

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez was dominant on Sunday, tossing seven sparkling innings to lead the Twins to a crucial 6-2 win over the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the ALDS. Lopez didn't allow a run over the seven frames, striking out seven while allowing six hits and a walk. This makes two […]

Carlos Correa Climbs Playoff RBI Leaderboard Sunday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa was up to his clutch ways again on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, and three RBI in a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the ALDS. With the trio of RBIs, Correa tied David Justice for the third most all-time RBI in playoff […]

Zac Gallen Taking The Hill For D-Backs In Game 2

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen will be on the bump for Game 2 of the Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday. Gallen will go toe-to-toe with rookie Bobby Miller with the D-backs looking to take a stranglehold in the series. The righty was good enough in the Wild Card round, tossing […]

Zack Wheeler Set To Start Game 2, Aaron Nola Gets Game 3

The Philadelphia Phillies are going back to their aces for Games 2 and 3 of the Division Series against the Atlanta Braves. For Game 2, Zack Wheeler will take the mound against Max Fried of the Braves. In Game 3, Aaron Nola will pitch for the Phils, but it is not yet known who he […]

Quentin Musty Signs Entry-Level Deal

San Jose Sharks forward prospect Quentin Musty signed an entry-level contract with the team on Wednesday. Musty was selected 26th overall in the first round of this year's NHL entry draft. He has had back-to-back 70-point seasons with the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL and will look to build on that this upcoming year. If […]

Mikko Rantanen Dealing With Lower-Body Injury

Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, according to head coach Jared Bednar. Rantanen's injury isn't much of a concern, and he should be ready to go for opening night. Last year, the big-bodied Finn put up his first-ever 100-point season, notching 55 goals and 50 assists. He is being drafted […]