Aaron Ekblad Expected To Miss Some Time

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) is likely out for a while after suffering an undisclosed injury against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. Head coach Paul Maurice said that he expects Ekblad back for the playoffs, which makes it sound like the injury will hold the 28-year-old out for at least a few games. The […]

Jakob Chychrun Banged Up In Practice, Status Questionable For Thursday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun (undisclosed) left practice early on Thursday and will be a game-time decision against Florida. Chychrun was shaken up late in practice and head coach Jacques Martin was unsure on whether he would be able to play tonight. The blueliner has been on a roll lately, notching six points (four goals, […]

Rasmus Dahlin Notches Three Points In Win Over Washington

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin was one of the catalysts in Tuesday's 6-2 triumph over Washington, completing the contest with a goal and two assists. He scored his 18th goal of the season on the power play and delivered a pair of even-strength assists for his ninth career three-point outing. Dahlin has set a new […]

Aaron Ekblad Makes Early Exit Tuesday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad exited Tuesday's contest against Montreal early with an undisclosed injury. He took only 11 shifts and logged 7:16 on the ice. This was only the fourth game back from a lower-body injury for Ekblad, who also missed a large chunk at the start of the campaign following offseason shoulder surgery. […]

Chris Tanev Ready To Rock Tuesday

Dallas Stars defenseman Chris Tanev (upper body) participated fully in practice on Tuesday and is not expected to miss any games. Tanev left Saturday's game against the Seattle Kraken early after taking an elbow to the face from Adam Larsson, but he was able to return. Tanev has been a big addition for Dallas, who […]

Morgan Rielly Set To Return Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (upper body) appears ready to return for the team's game on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Rielly has missed four games while nursing an upper-body injury, but head coach Sheldon Keefe said that he expects the defender to be ready to play on Wednesday. Rielly has 51 points […]

Scott Morrow Signs With Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defensive prospect Scott Morrow to a three-year entry level contract. Morrow was drafted 40th overall in the second round of the 2021 NHL Draft, and has since seen his stock improve, putting up an incredible 94 points (28 goals, 66 assists) in 109 games for the University of Massachusetts over […]

Morgan Rielly To Miss Fourth Straight Game Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (upper body) will miss his fourth straight game Monday when the team takes on the Florida Panthers, although he did participate in the morning skate on Monday. The veteran is dealing with an upper-body injury and last played on March 24 in a 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. […]

Jamie Drysdale To Return Monday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (upper body) will return to the lineup Monday when the team takes on the New York Islanders. The 21-year-old has missed the past 16 games due to an upper-body injury. "I just came in, they said today was the day, but you never know, and then I came and just […]

Olen Zellweger Scores First NHL Goal Sunday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Oleg Wellweger scored the first goal of his NHL career as part of his team's 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Vancouver Canucks. The rookie, drafted in the second round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, now has four points on 24 shots, along with a minus-five rating, across the first […]

Sean Walker Sustains An Upper-Body Injury

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sean Walker sustained an upper-body injury in Saturday's entertaining 7-4 victory over Nashville. He was limited to 11:15 of ice time in the contest, finishing with three shots, one block, three hits, and a minus-one rating. Walker made his 10th appearance for the Avalanche since his trade from Philadelphia at the beginning […]

Jacob Trouba Possibly Returning Saturday

New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (lower body) could return when the club takes on the Arizona Coyotes on the road on Saturday. The Rangers captain has missed the past 11 games due to a lower-body injury but has resumed practicing. "We're still working through some things with him," Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette said […]

Nick Seeler Returning On Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Nick Seeler (lower body) will be back in the lineup when his team takes on the visiting Chicago Blackhawks. The blue-liner has missed the past 11 games with a lower-body injury after blocking a shot off his ankle in a contest against the St. Louis Blues on March 4. At the time […]

Kaiden Guhle Suspended For Saturday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle will miss Saturday's game against Carolina with a suspension. He has been suspended for one game without pay for slashing Philadelphia's Travis Konecny on Thursday in a 4-1 win. Guhle will be forced to sit out Saturday's action in the midst of a hot streak. The 22-year-old has tallied two […]

Alex Pietrangelo Could Be Back On Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (illness) could return to the lineup when the team visits the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. The veteran has missed the past six games due to an illness but skated as part of an optional skate at the Xcel Energy Center on Friday. "He's skating today. So that's good news," […]

Morgan Rielly Doesn't Skate Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly was absent from Friday's practice due to an upper-body injury and has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Buffalo Sabres. Rielly didn't play Thursday night when the Leafs defeated the Washington Capitals by a 5-1 score. He remains listed as day to day. The 30-year-old is in […]

Simon Benoit Inks Three-Year Extension With Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Simon Benoit to a three-year contract extension that carries a $1.35 million average annual value. The Leafs inked Benoit to a one-year, league-minimum contract prior to this season and the 25-year-old has become a key member of the team's blueline. Not known for his offense, Benoit has just […]

Ryan Graves Evaluated For An Upper-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves suffered an upper-body injury in Thursday's 3-2 victory over Columbus. He was limited to only seven shifts and 5.27 of ice time in the contest. Graves' exit left the Penguins without their leading shot-blocker. The 28-year-old has put his body on the line against 142 shots this season while also […]

Timothy Liljegren To Miss "Some Time"

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren is nursing an upper-body injury and is expected to be out of the lineup for "some time." Liljegren came out of the lineup Thursday versus Washington, and it looks like he will be forced to miss multiple games. Mark Giordano was activated from long-term Injured Reserve on Thursday and […]

Aaron Ekblad Returning To Panthers Lineup Thursday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (lower body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Thursday versus the Islanders. He will be back in action after missing seven games with a lower-body injury. Ekblad sits on 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) through 47 games while boasting 78 hits and 55 blocks. He's set […]

Samuel Girard Battling An Illness

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard is battling an illness, leaving him with a question mark for Thursday's matchup against the Rangers. The 25-year-old has made 51 appearances with the Avalanche this season, contributing three goals and 15 assists with 66 shots on net. Defensively, Girard has tallied 92 blocks and 68 hits while averaging close […]

Ethan Bear Enters Player Assistance Program

Washington Capitals defenseman Ethan Bear has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. The 26-year-old will be out of action indefinitely. Bear, who signed a two-year, $4.125 million contract with the Capitals in late December, last featured for the team on March 13. He has made 24 total appearances, recording one goal and four points with […]

Scott Mayfield Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield has undergone season-ending surgery due to a suspected lower-body injury, although the exact nature of the surgery has not been disclosed. Mayfield hasn't appeared in a game since Feb. 22 against the St. Louis Blues and has previously missed a combined 15 games due to lower and upper-body injuries […]

Shea Theodore Maintains Good Scoring Form With An Assist

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore kept his recent good form going with an assist in Monday's 2-1 overtime win against St. Louis. He collected the helper when setting up Jonathan Marchessault for the game-winner early into the extra frame. Theodore is averaging a point per game for his last eight appearances. He's been absent […]

Alex Pietrangelo To Miss Fourth Straight Game Monday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo will miss his fourth straight game when the club travels to St. Louis to take on the Blues on Monday. Pietrangelo has enjoyed a solid season but one that has fallen below his previously high standards. He has recorded four goals and 32 points across 62 games on the […]

Aleksander Barkov, Aaron Ekblad Expected To Return Tuesday

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) and defenseman Aaron Ekblad (lower body) are both expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's pivotal game against the Boston Bruins. Barkov has missed the last three games due to a lower-body injury, while Ekblad has missed the past six games with a lower-body ailment. "Barkov is […]

Evan Bouchard Tallies Three Assists Sunday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard collected an assist on all of the team's goals in Sunday's 5-3 defeat to Ottawa. He helped Adam Henrique to notch an early goal and posted a pair of power-play assists in the second period when Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman scored. Bouchard became the second blue-liner in franchise history […]

John Marino To Return On Saturday

New Jersey Devils defenseman John Marino is set to return for Saturday's contest against the Ottawa Senators. The veteran blueliner has missed the past two games and four of the last five due to an upper-body injury. "I've been in and out with injuries lately, but the guys have been playing well and I just […]

Jani Hakanpaa Out For "The Near Future"

Dallas Stars defenseman Jani Hakanpaa (lower body) is set to miss "the near future" after sustaining a lower-body injury in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on March 16. "He's shut down for the near future here," head coach Peter DeBoer said. "He's having some tests done and things like that, so we'll […]

Jack St. Ivany Expected To Make NHL Debut Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins defensive prospect Jack St. Ivany is expected to make his NHL debut when the club visits the Dallas Stars on Friday. The blueliner will take the place of fellow rearguard Ryan Graves who is with his family for the birth of his first child. "Pretty surreal," St. Ivany said Friday. "They told me […]