1 month agoColumbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski piled up a career-high five points in Thursday's 7-6 overtime victory against Tampa Bay. Led by Werenski, the Blue Jackets were able to battle back from a 3-0 deficit, with him scoring the decisive goal in overtime. Werenski finished the contest with two goals and three assists, becoming the first defenseman in franchise history to log at least five points in a single game. The five-point effort also matches the Blue Jackets' single-game record for all players. Columbus has started to score goals for fun lately, and it's helped Werenski to put together a four-game point streak. He's averaging a point per game for the season, with six goals and 13 on his name through 19 outings. Only Colorado's Cale Makar (28) boasts more points among blue-liners.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 month agoNew Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes contributed three assists in Thursday's impressive 4-2 victory over Carolina. The Hurricanes were defeated for only the fifth time this season, with Hughes helping to set up two goals for Jesper Bratt and also assisting Stefan Noesen. Two of the assists came on the power play. Hughes has picked up his scoring pace lately, reaching 25 points (eight goals, 17 assists) for the season with 22 games played. He's exploded for four three-point efforts in his past seven outings. The Devils star will look to do the business next against a Washington team that has kept Hughes off the score sheet twice already this season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 month agoBoston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo skated away with his second shutout of the season as interim head coach Joe Sacco started his reign with a 1-0 win over Utah Thursday night. Giving Korpisalo the nod instead of Jeremy Swayman was a big call from Sacco, but he didn't have to regret it. Korpisalo stopped 21 shots en route to victory. The Finnish netminder is now sporting a 4-2-1 record for the season, having allowed 2.38 goals with a .911 save percentage. Swayman's numbers pale in comparison, so we might start seeing Korpisalo more often under the new regime.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 month agoWashington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin will be out for 4-6 weeks with a fractured fibula, the team announced on Thursday. Ovechkin suffered the injury in Monday's game against Utah. The veteran star has looked in great form this season, posting a league-high 15 goals with 10 assists in 18 games. He potted five goals across two games before getting hurt. The injury is a significant setback for Ovechkin's pursuit of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record this season, and it's obviously bad news for the team as well. Andrew Mangiapane will replace Ovechkin on the first line in Thursday's matchup against Colorado.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Washington Capitals PR
1 month agoEdmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (undisclosed) is expected to be out for 4-7 days. He was hurt versus Ottawa on Tuesday and will miss his first game of the season when the Oilers host Minnesota on Thursday night. It looks likely that Hyman also won't play against the Rangers on Saturday. However, he will then be in contention to return to the lineup, as there's going to be a five-day gap until the next game. Kasperi Kapanen took Hyman's spot on the second line during Thursday's morning skate.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Daniel Nugent-Bowman
1 month agoColumbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (shoulder) will be welcomed back to the lineup on Thursday against Tampa Bay. The 22-year-old skated in only four games at the start of the campaign before landing on Injured Reserve with a shoulder problem. Johnson enjoyed a hot start, posting two goals and three assists. He will link up with James van Riemsdyk and Adam Fantilli on the second line and should also see power-play time. Kevin Labanc will make way in the lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
1 month agoSan Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov will make his team debut in Thursday's battle against St. Louis. The 22-year-old is getting a look by the team after going 6-3-0 in the AHL, allowing 1.92 goals with a .939 save percentage. Askarov has previously worked in three NHL games with the Nashville Predators, posting a 1-1-0 record with a 2.58 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage. St. Louis averages only 2.45 goals per game, which is the fourth-lowest mark in the league, making this a good matchup for Askarov.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Max Miller
1 month agoSan Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (upper body) will be in the lineup on Thursday versus St. Louis. He missed the ending of Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Dallas with an upper-body injury, but fortunately for the Sharks, Granlund will be good to go Thursday night. Following a two-point effort versus the Stars, Granlund has tallied eight points (three goals, five assists) across his last seven appearances. He's offered solid production for fantasy managers throughout the campaign, posting nine goals and 22 points in 21 games. Granlund has recently been skating on the second line after serving as the first-line center during Macklin Celebrini's absence.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Max Miller
1 month agoColorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (upper body) will return to the crease on Thursday against Washington. He'll be back between the pipes after sitting out two games with an upper-body injury. Georgiev has won each of his last three starts, although he still carries a losing record with 4-5-0. The 28-year-old has allowed 3.56 goals with a .863 save percentage. It's a difficult matchup for Georgiev on Thursday, but he faces a Capitals team that is without Alex Ovechkin (lower leg), which will significantly improve his chances of extending his current winning streak.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Tom Gulitti
1 month agoTampa Bay Lightning forward Nicholas Paul (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Columbus. He was injured in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win versus Pittsburgh. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper has announced that Paul will be re-evaluated once the team returns to Tampa on Friday. Paul is on track for a career year this season, having tallied five goals and 13 points in 17 games. Conor Geekie might return to a top-six role with Paul out, with Cam Atkinson filling the open spot in the lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
1 month agoCarolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (lower body) is set to have knee surgery and will miss 8-12 weeks. He will undergo the procedure on Friday. Carolina has already been without Andersen for a while, with his last appearance coming on Oct. 26. Andersen started the season in fine form, going 3-1-0 while allowing only six goals across four starts with a .941 save percentage. Pyotr Kochetkov has done a remarkable job filling in for Andersen, picking up his 10th win in 12 starts on Wednesday versus Philadelphia. Spencer Martin is working as Kotchetkov's backup during Andersen's absence.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 month agoSeattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson picked up three assists as the team overpowered Nashville in a 3-0 win on Wednesday. Following a four-assist effort on Oct. 29 against Montreal, Stephenson had recorded only two points in nine games, but he returned to form against the Predators. Stephenson sits tied for the most assists on the squad with 12 and has amassed 13 points in 20 games. While his offensive output tends to be inconsistent, Stephenson remains on track for a fourth consecutive campaign with at least 50 points. His account could get a significant boost next week when the Kraken face both Anaheim and San Jose twice.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 month agoDallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson enjoyed his first three-point night of the campaign on Wednesday versus San Jose, notching a goal and two assists in a 5-2 victory. Robertson collected all of his points in even-strength situations. The 2024-25 campaign hasn't gone well for Robertson, who's managed five goals and six assists in 18 outings. He was on a run of three points in 11 games before kicking into gear on Wednesday night. There are now two tough road games ahead for Robertson against Tampa Bay and Carolina. He's been on the score sheet in back-to-back games just once all season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 month agoDallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist sustained a lower-body injury in Wednesday's 5-2 win over San Jose. He exited the contest in the second period after logging 6:38 of ice time. Lundkvist was back in action on Wednesday following a two-game spell as a healthy scratch. He has not had a great time this campaign, contributing only one assist in 15 appearances. Brendan Smith was scratched on Wednesday to accommodate Lundkvist, and the veteran might now return to the lineup in the next game because of Lundkvist's injury. Smith sits on three assists through nine outings and has registered 17 hits.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Mike Heika
1 month agoToronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies didn't finish Wednesday's 3-0 win over Vegas due to an upper-body injury. He was hurt on a hit by Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud, finishing with 9:28 of ice time. Knies has picked up a bit of form lately and boasts 12 points (eight goals, four assists) in 20 games for the season. Toronto has already lost several forwards to injury, giving Pontus Holmberg a top-six job. The injuries also allowed Fraser Minten to make his season debut on Wednesday. Holmberg and Minten each scored in Wednesday's win.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Sportsnet
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