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 […]

Kevin Korchinski Jumps Back Into Blackhawks Lineup

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Kevin Korchinski (personal) is ready to return to action against the Canadiens on Friday. The young blue-liner has skipped six games after losing his father. Korchinski, who was the seventh pick in the 2022 draft, has earned praise for his all-around effort during his rookie campaign. He's fifth on the team with […]

Matt Grzelcyk Won't Play On Friday

Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (upper body) will sit out Friday's matchup against Winnipeg. He hasn't joined the team for a brief two-game road trip ahead of the holiday break, so we likely won't see him on Saturday versus the Wild either. Grzelcyk sustained an upper-body injury in a battle with Minnesota on Tuesday. The […]

Victor Hedman Sends Out Three Assists In Thursday's Win

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman collected three assists as the former cup champs beat the reigning holders, the Vegas Golden Knights, 5-4 on Thursday. He had a two-point second period to spark a comeback from a 2-0 deficit, and Hedman added his third helper late in the game when Nicholas Paul broke a 4-4 […]

Mikhail Sergachev Out On Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (lower body) won't play on Thursday against the Golden Knights. The Russian blue-liner has to skip a clash against the reigning Stanley Cup champions due to a lower-body injury sustained in the previous game versus St. Louis. He is expected to return after one or two games, so luckily […]

Cale Makar A Game-Time Decision Thursday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's clash with the Senators. A lower-body injury has kept Makar out of action for three games, but it looks like he could be back on Thursday. It's been business as usual for Makar in 2023-24 as one of the premier blue-liners […]

Sean Durzi Back In Action Thursday

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Sean Durzi (lower body) is ready to rejoin the action Thursday against San Jose. The versatile rearguard has missed the past five games with a lower-body issue. Durzi has produced 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 25 games during his first year in the desert, adding 53 blocks on the defensive […]

Jamie Drysdale Set To Return On Thursday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jamie Drysdale (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to rejoin the lineup Thursday versus Calgary. The 21-year-old has been sidelined for 29 games. He posted two assists in two games at the start of the season before hitting the shelf for two months. Urho Vaakanainen will likely […]

Damon Severson Expected To Feature Before Holiday Break

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (oblique) is expected to jump back into the lineup before the Christmas break. Columbus has two more games to go until the holiday break, facing Washington on Thursday and Toronto on Saturday. Severson hasn't played since Nov. 19, missing 14 games. The 29-year-old has had a solid debut campaign […]

Josh Morrissey On Track To Play Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (face) appears ready to play Wednesday versus Detroit. He took a puck to the face Monday against Montreal and skipped Tuesday's optional skate. However, Morrissey was back on the ice Wednesday morning, which suggests that he isn't limited in any way and feels good to go. Morrissey hasn't yet missed […]

Erik Gustafsson Tallies Three Assists Versus Toronto

New York Rangers defenseman Erik Gustafsson enjoyed his reunion with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, producing three assists in a 5-2 win. With the game tied at two in the third period, Gustafsson set up Braden Schneider in an even-strength situation and helped Artemi Panarin register a power-play goal. He was also eager to […]

Mikhail Sergachev Hurt In Tuesday's Win

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 6-1 win over St. Louis. He exited the game in the first period after blocking a shot from Colton Parayko. Only Victor Hedman averages more minutes among the Lightning skaters, and Sergachev's absence will definitely be felt if he has to take some […]

Seth Jones Without Timetable To Return

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (shoulder) is without a timetable to return and isn't expected to play before the Christmas break. He missed a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday as the Blackhawks pulled off a surprising 3-2 win against the Avalanche. Chicago has two more games to come before the break. With several other players […]

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 […]

Calen Addison Exits Early Sunday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Calen Addison had to call it a night early against Colorado on Sunday after suffering a lower-body injury. He saw 8:46 of ice time during 14 shifts before exiting. Addison played his 19th game for the Sharks following his arrival from Minnesota. He's logged six points (one goal, five assists) with […]

Alec Martinez Set To Return To Action Sunday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and looks to be on track to rejoin the lineup Sunday versus Ottawa. The veteran blue-liner hasn't played since Nov. 19, missing 12 games. With him having totaled only three goals and four points in 14 appearances this season, Martinez offers […]

K'Andre Miller Returns For Rangers Saturday

New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (personal) will hop back into the lineup Saturday against Boston. The talented blue-liner has skipped a pair of games this week while tending to a personal matter. Miller has scored four of his five goals this season in his past eight appearances and boasts 12 points overall in 26 […]

Timothy Liljegren Back For Maple Leafs Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren (ankle) will return from a 17-game absence on Saturday against the Penguins. He's missed a month and a half of action after suffering a high ankle sprain in a game against Boston on Nov. 2. Liljegren has made 10 appearances over the course of the season, recording one point […]

Aaron Ekblad Out On Saturday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (lower body) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Oilers. There was hope of him being available after Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said that Ekblad only suffered a minor injury against Vancouver on Thursday, but he will end up sitting out Saturday's action. Oliver Ekman-Larsson will be […]

Victor Hedman Set To Return On Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (upper body) is on track to return to the lineup Saturday versus the Flames. He has been unavailable for two games but came through the morning skate with no issues. Hedman should join his regular partner Erik Cernak on the first defensive pairing and also hop back on the […]

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 […]

Evan Bouchard Extends Point Streak With Two Assists

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard added another game to his scoring streak on Thursday, finishing a 7-4 defeat to the Lightning with two assists. He had one power-play helper and an even-strength assist to tie the fourth-longest point streak by a defenseman in the past 25 years. The Oilers blue-liner has notched at least one […]

Aaron Ekblad Injured In Thursday's Contest

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad sustained a lower-body injury in Thursday's matchup against Vancouver. He logged 12:29 of ice time in the contest and had only 15 shifts. However, it appears as though pulling him from the game was only a precautionary move by the Panthers, as head coach Paul Maurice said postgame that Ekblad […]

Jared Spurgeon Unavailable Against Calgary

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon is battling a lower-body injury and won't play Thursday versus Calgary. He's considered day-to-day. The Wild captain has struggled to keep himself available for the team this season, as Spurgeon has skated in just 13 games. He's only posted four points, which have all come via assists, but Spurgeon is […]

Victor Hedman Misses Another Game On Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (upper body) will be out for a second consecutive game on Thursday against Edmonton. The Lightning were without their top blue-liner for the first time this season on Tuesday versus Vancouver and have to cope with his absence again. Mikhail Sergachev gets more responsibilities in Hedman's absence and joined […]

Erik Karlsson Collects Two Points In Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson finished with two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout victory against the Canadiens. Karlsson contributed with helpers on power-play goals by Penguins forwards Jake Guentzel and Sidney Crosby in the second period, while ending a four-game point drought with his two assist performance. Karlsson has totaled six goals and 21 points […]

Vladislav Gavrikov Ruled Week-To-Week

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He was injured Sunday versus the Rangers and will start a multi-game absence Wednesday against Winnipeg. Gavrikov has been a reliable top-four piece for the Kings in defense, logging nine points (three goals, six assists) in 25 games with 34 blocks and a plus-eight […]

Mattias Samuelsson Rejoins Action Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (undisclosed) will return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against Colorado. He sat out Monday's clash with Arizona after feeling "sore" during the morning skate. Ryan Johnson entered the lineup as his replacement and will likely have to make way for him on Wednesday. Samuelsson offers very little on the […]

Josh Manson Questionable Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Buffalo. He missed the morning skate and could also be unavailable for the game, although Manson appears to have a strong chance of remaining in the lineup. The 32-year-old is mainly known for his work on the defensive end but has provided a […]