Egor Zamula Posts Career-High Three Points

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Egor Zamula had the best offensive outing of his young career on Sunday versus Ottawa, factoring in all of the team's three goals in a 5-3 defeat. Two goals from Zamula gave Philadelphia a 2-0 lead in the first period, and he had an assist when Joel Farabee made it 3-1 in […]

Travis Hamonic Suffers An Upper-Body Injury

Ottawa Senators defenseman Travis Hamonic exited Sunday's game against Philadelphia early due to an upper-body injury. He logged 5:23 of ice time in the contest, notching one block. The 33-year-old is among Ottawa's leading shot-blockers, with 69 blocks registered in 40 games. Hamonic has also recorded 42 hits, while his offensive contributions have consisted of […]

Ben Chiarot Unavailable Sunday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot will miss Sunday's game against Tampa Bay with an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old will be out of the lineup for the first time this season. Chiarot's best qualities come out on the defensive end, with the veteran totaling 84 hits and 93 blocks in 45 games this term. He's […]

Joel Edmundson Returns For Capitals

Washington Capitals defenseman Joel Edmundson (upper body) will return from a one-game absence Saturday versus St. Louis. The towering blue-liner was a game-time decision against the Blues on Thursday and couldn't go, but he won't have to skip another meeting with his former team. Edmundson started his NHL career with the Blues in 2015, winning […]

Erik Karlsson Good To Go Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (illness) will play Saturday versus Vegas. There was a question mark hanging over Karlsson after he missed practice on Friday, but the seven-time All-Star will remain in the lineup on Saturday. Karlsson has played in every game since the start of last season, registering 31 points (seven goals, 24 assists) […]

Seth Jones Scores First Goal Of Season In Overtime Friday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones scored his first goal of the season in overtime on Friday as the Blackhawks defeated the visiting New York Islanders by a 4-3 score. The veteran rearguard beat Islanders netminder Ilya Sorokin from the high slot with plenty of traffic aiding his wrister past the Russian netminder. Jones has endured […]

Erik Karlsson Misses Practice Due To An Illness

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson missed Friday's practice due to an illness, leaving his status for Saturday's meeting with the Golden Knights questionable. Karlsson has yet to miss any games during his first year in Pittsburgh. The three-time Norris Trophy winner has disappointed fantasy managers for most of the season, but Karlsson has been on […]

Shea Theodore 3-4 Weeks Away From Returning

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (upper body) is set to miss 3-4 more weeks of action. He's already been out for two months, having last skated in a game on Nov. 22. The long injury layoff has ruined an excellent season for Theodore. He had four goals and 18 points in 20 games before […]

Patrik Laine, Zach Werenski Skating Friday Morning

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine (clavicle) and defenseman Zach Werenski (ankle) were both on the ice for Friday's morning skate ahead of an evening game against the visiting New Jersey Devils. Laine broke his clavicle during a Dec. 14 6-5 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs and was given a six-week timeline to […]

Victor Hedman Goes Wild Against Minnesota

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman had a very productive outing against Minnesota on Thursday, finishing a 7-3 victory with four points. He logged a first-period goal and sent out three assists, two on the power play. The Swedish rearguard had his seventh career four-point game, tying Nashville's Roman Jose for the second most such […]

Sean Couturier, Jamie Drysdale Returning On Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (undisclosed) and defenseman Jamie Drysdale (illness) will both return to the lineup for Thursday's contest against the visiting Dallas Stars. Couturier has been labored by a minor injury that cost him the past two games. After missing the entire 2022-23 season due to a back injury, the veteran has returned […]

Jared Spurgeon To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon is set to undergo season-ending hip and back surgery. The Wild captain has been sidelined since Jan. 2 and with the Wild sitting at 18-20-5 and seventh in the Central Division, the season-ending decision has been made. Spurgeon's campaign ends after appearing in just 16 games with five assists, 21 […]

Brandon Carlo, Matt Poitras Could Return Thursday

Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo (upper body) and center Matt Poitras (shoulder) could both be options for Thursday's matchup against the visiting Colorado Avalanche. Carlo hasn't appeared since getting hurt in a Jan. 8 contest against these same Avalanche in Colorado. The physical rearguard has registered two goals and 10 points in 39 games but […]

Luke Hughes Bags A Power-Play Goal Wednesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes scored a power-play goal in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Canadiens. The talented rearguard sparked a comeback from a two-goal deficit in the third period, but the Devils were still left empty-handed. It's Hughes' first goal since he finished last month with a three-game goal streak. He boasts eight […]

Dmitry Kulikov Good To Go Wednesday

Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (undisclosed) will be back in action Wednesday against Detroit. He was deemed unavailable for Monday's matchup versus Anaheim, but Kulikov has recovered quickly from an unspecified injury and will rejoin Oliver Ekman-Larsson on the third defensive pairing. Kulikov has yet to score in 39 appearances this season, but he boasts […]

Brendan Smith Out With Sprained Knee

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith is troubled by a sprained knee and will be out for "a little bit of time." Smith was injured Monday versus Boston and will start his absence Wednesday night against Montreal. The 34-year-old has notched five points (one goal, four assists) in 34 games with the Devils this season […]

Blackhawks-Sabres Postponed To Thursday

The scheduled game Wednesday night between the Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres has been postponed due to travel restrictions in the Buffalo area caused by a snowstorm. The game will be played Thursday night at 7 p.m. ET. The Sabres have alternated losses and wins over their last four and sit seventh in the Atlantic […]

Samuel Girard Delivers Three Assists In Tuesday's Win

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard picked up three assists as the team crushed Ottawa 7-4 on Tuesday. Two of Girard's helpers, including one on the power play, came during Colorado's four-goal outburst in the third period. Girard isn't a consistent contributor offensively, but he has put together a three-game point streak. The 25-year-old boasts 11 […]

Nikita Zaitsev Injured On Tuesday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nikita Zaitsev couldn't fully enjoy Tuesday's 2-1 shootout win over the Sharks as he was knocked out from the game with an undisclosed injury. The Russian rearguard logged less than nine minutes of ice time in the contest. Chicago returns to action Wednesday versus Buffalo, and Zaitsev should be considered questionable for […]

Connor Murphy Out On Tuesday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy won't play on Tuesday against San Jose due to a lower-body injury. He will miss his first game of the season. It's reportedly only a minor injury, and there's a good chance Murphy jumps straight back into the lineup Wednesday night versus Buffalo. The 30-year-old boasts 93 hits and 105 […]

Jonas Bordin Returns Monday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (upper body) is set to return for Monday's contest against the visiting New York Islanders. The veteran rearguard hasn't played since suffering the injury in a 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 8. Through the first 25 games of his season, Brodin has recorded a goal and nine […]

Dmitry Kulikov A Game-Time Call For Monday

Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against Anaheim. Kulikov missed practice on Sunday with an unspecified ailment and could come out of the lineup after featuring in 14 straight games. If he can't play, Kulikov will mainly be missed from the defensive end. He's been a big […]

Jake Walman Sits Out One More Game Sunday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jake Walman is expected to miss Sunday's meeting with Toronto due to an illness. He'll be absent for a second consecutive game after Walman also sat out Saturday's contest against Los Angeles. Justin Holl came into the lineup as Walman's replacement on Saturday. Holl played well in 13:22 of action, helping […]

Mark Giordano Will Sit On Sunday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano won't play against Detroit on Sunday. The veteran will be replaced by Conor Timmins, who will make his first appearance since Dec. 21. Giordano boasts six points (one goal, five assists) through 28 outings this season with 36 shots on goal, 29 hits, and 59 blocks. His best days […]

Justin Faulk Rejoins Blues Lineup Saturday

St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (lower body) will return to action on Saturday against Boston. Following a five-game absence, Faulk was activated from Injured Reserve on Friday, and his return will bump Marco Scandella out of the lineup. Faulk has been a two-way force for St. Louis, with 17 points (two goals, 15 assists), […]

Jamie Drysdale Will Miss Saturday's Game

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale will miss Saturday's clash with the Jets due to an illness. The 21-year-old comes out of the lineup after impressing in his first couple of appearances for the team. Drysdale has had two assists in two games with the Flyers since being acquired from Anaheim. Veteran Marc Staal will fill […]

Erik Cernak Sits Out Saturday's Game

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (upper body) won't be available for Saturday's clash with the Ducks. Playing in only his second game since returning to the lineup, Cernak suffered a fresh injury blow on Thursday against New Jersey. The 26-year-old has yet to score in 39 outings this season and boasts only five assists, […]

Josh Manson Returns For Colorado Saturday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Maple Leafs. He will return from a two-game absence. Manson was on a roll offensively before landing on the shelf, posting three goals and two assists over a seven-game stretch. It was a big improvement from his usual production, as […]

Roman Josi Dishes Out Three Assists

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi grabbed three assists in Friday's 6-3 triumph over the Stars. Josi's work helped Tommy Novak score in the second period, and the Predators captain had two assists on a pair of third-period goals, which Filip Forsberg and Gustav Nyquist scored. The former came in a power-play situation. Josi is currently […]

Seth Jones Expected To Return Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (shoulder) says he expects to return to the lineup for Saturday's contest versus the visiting Dallas Stars. The veteran blue-liner has missed his team's past 15 games and has not appeared since injuring his shoulder in a Dec. 10 game against the Washington Capitals. The 11-year veteran is logging a […]