Valeri Nichushkin Closing In On Return

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (personal) could return Wednesday after missing the last 19 games. Nichushkin joined the NHL player assistance program on January 10, and just started practicing with the team again last Monday. If he plays Wednesday, he will likely join the top six and first powerplay unit. The 29-year-old has 42 points […]

Clayton Keller Likely To Return Tuesday

Arizona Coyotes forward Clayton Keller (upper body) is expected to return on Tuesday but is still being considered a game-time decision. Keller has missed four games with an upper-body injury but appears to be ready to go as long as he gets the green light from the medical staff. The dynamic winger has racked up […]

Brady Tkachuk Set To Return Wednesday

Ottawa Senators winger Brady Tkachuk (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday against Anaheim after missing Saturday's contest due to being banged up in the team's previous game. He is ready to go after missing his first game of the year and should be back in fantasy lineups tomorrow. Tkachuk has […]

Jake Guentzel Being Pursued By Canucks, Elias Lindholm Could Be Flipped

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel (upper body) is being pursued by the Vancouver Canucks, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic. With the Canucks being close to the cap, there are also talks about Vancouver flipping recently acquired Elias Lindholm to the Boston Bruins to make room for Guentzel. This could work out for all […]

Jason Zucker Won't Play Tuesday For Trade-Related Reasons

Arizona Coyotes winger Jason Zucker will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday due to the looming trade deadline. Zucker is likely to be dealt before Friday and Arizona wants to keep him healthy until then. The 32-year-old has 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists) in 51 games this year with the Yotes, and could provide […]

Alexander Nylander Nets Hat Trick In Win Over Vegas

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Alexander Nylander had a dream night against the Golden Knights on Monday, scoring his first career hat trick in a 6-3 win over the Stanley Cup champions. He notched his first goal 13 minutes into the game, found the back of the net again early in the third period, and […]

Kirill Kaprizov Scores Third Hat Trick Of Season

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov had a hat trick, including the game-winning goal in Sunday's 4-3 victory over San Jose. Minnesota struggled to shake off one of the worst teams in the league, but Kaprizov secured his squad two points with a couple of third-period strikes. The Russian winger matched a franchise record with […]

Vladislav Namestnikov Collects Two Points In Top-Six Role

Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov came through with a goal and an assist as the team beat Buffalo 5-2 on the road Sunday. Namestnikov linked up with Mark Scheifele to help Josh Morrissey tie the game at two in the middle of the third period, and he potted in an empty-netter to ice the win. […]

Dylan Guenther Notches Career-High Three Points Sunday

Arizona Coyotes left wing Dylan Guenther had the best game of his young career on Sunday, finishing a 5-2 demolition of Washington with three points. He had a goal and assist in the contest, scoring two of his points with the man advantage. Following a quiet stretch, Guenther has started to make noise again, posting […]

Leon Draisaitl Picks Up Three Assists In Sunday's Win

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl showed some world-class playmaking in Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh, producing assists on three goals as his crew rocked Sidney Crosby's team with a 6-1 win. It's Draisaitl's third multi-assist game in four outings, and his 28th career three-assist game -- only Connor McDavid (45), Nikita Kucherov (37) and Artemi Panarin […]

Kent Johnson Ruled Out For Rest Of Season

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson is set to have season-ending shoulder surgery, the team announced on Sunday. The news comes after Johnson suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder in a game against the Rangers earlier in the week. The 21-year-old, who was the fifth pick in the 2021 NHL draft, ends his […]

Cole Perfetti Back In Winnipeg Lineup Versus Buffalo

Winnipeg Jets forward Cole Perfetti will return to action on Sunday against Buffalo. He will be re-entered into the lineup after Perfetti was a healthy scratch for Saturday's matchup against Carolina. The 22-year-old was given a breather following a 15-game run without any points. Perfetti enjoyed a very good start to the campaign, but he's […]

Marcus Johansson Questionable For Sunday

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's game against San Jose. He sustained an unspecified injury on Saturday versus St. Louis, playing for only 2:47. There haven't been any updates on Johansson, leaving him with a question mark ahead of Sunday's action. Johansson has so far played in every game this […]

Travis Konecny To Remain Out On Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Travis Konecny (upper body) will miss a fifth straight game on Saturday against Ottawa. There was initially hope of him being ready to return, but that won't be the case. The Flyers now hope to have him back in action on Monday versus St. Louis. Konecny has been in top form throughout […]

Matias Maccelli Extends Scoring Streak With Three-Point Outing

Arizona Coyotes left wing Matias Maccelli led all scorers with three points in Friday's 5-3 win over the Senators. He produced a pair of power-play assists and capped off the scoring with an empty-net goal. Arizona was stuck on a 14-game losing streak ahead of Friday's action, but Maccelli has found ways to stay productive […]

Brady Tkachuk Makes Early Exit Friday

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (undisclosed) didn't complete Friday's contest against Arizona, leaving his status up in the air for Saturday's outing against Philadelphia. The Senators captain played 18:46 in a rough contest for the Senators, who lost the game 5-3 in front of home crowd. The Coyotes entered the action carrying a 14-game losing […]

Mason McTavish Sustains Lower-Body Injury Friday

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish was knocked out from Friday's matchup against New Jersey by a lower-body injury. He saw only 5:47 of ice time in the contest. Before exiting, McTavish helped Frank Vatrano to open the scoring with his 23rd assist of the season, reaching 40 points for the campaign in his 52nd appearance. […]

Mats Zuccarello Fined $2K For Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello has been hit with a $2K fine for unsportsmanlike conduct for actions during Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Nashville Predators. The veteran was involved in a scuffle with Predators forward Michael McCarron while still on the bench, earning him the fine. McCarron was also handed a $2K fine for unsportsmanlike […]

Calle Jarnkrok A Possibility Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok (knuckle) is "a possibility" for Saturday's home game versus the New York Rangers, according to head coach Sheldon Keefe. The winger has been out since breaking his knuckle during practice on Jan. 26. The veteran took part in a full practice with the team on Friday, skating on the […]

Clayton Keller Sidelined Into Next Week

Arizona Coyotes forward Clayton Keller will be sidelined until next week due to an upper-body injury. The American forward was injured during a 4-3 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, missed Thursday's game versus the Maple Leafs, and will also sit out Friday's contest at the Ottawa Senators. His absence looms large for […]

Nick Jensen, Sonny Milano To Return For Capitals Friday

Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen (lower body) and forward Sonny Milano (illness) will both return to the lineup for Friday's game against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. Jensen has missed the past two contests due to a lower-body injury suffered in a loss to the Panthers on Saturday. He is without a goal with eight assists […]

Andre Burakovsky Questionable For Thursday

Seattle Kraken winger Andre Burakovsky (undisclosed) missed Wednesday's practice, leaving him with a question mark ahead of Thursday's matchup versus Pittsburgh. Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol noted that it was a maintenance day for Burakovsky but also added that there was "a reason" the Swedish forward wasn't out on the ice. Health issues have already […]

Zach Hyman Extends Goal Streak To Six Games

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman came up with two goals in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win against St. Louis, pushing his goal-scoring streak to six games. Hyman potted a power-play goal in the first period and had an even-strength tally in the second. The two-goal effort helped him to register his first career 40-goal campaign. He's […]

Artemi Panarin Collects Three Points Versus Columbus

New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin showed the Columbus Blue Jackets what they are missing on Wednesday, notching three points in a 4-1 win. He had two goals and an assist against his former team. The next three-point effort will make Panarin only the sixth player in Rangers history to register at least 50 […]

Vladimir Tarasenko Garnering Significant Interest

Ottawa Senators forward Vladimir Tarasenko is garnering significant trade interest as the club approaches the March 8 NHL trade deadline. The veteran signed a one-year deal with the Senators in the offseason but the club figures to be trade-deadline sellers as they sit 16 points back of the second and final Wild Card spot in […]

Adrian Kempe Sent Back To L.A. For Injury Evaluation

The Los Angeles Kings have sent winger Adrian Kempe (arm) back to Los Angeles to have an injury evaluated. The veteran forward sustained the injury late in the third period of a loss to the Oilers on Monday and was holding his arm while leaving the ice following a trip by Oilers defenseman Cody Ceci. […]

Matthew Tkachuk To Return Tuesday

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk (upper body) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Buffalo Sabres. The veteran missed an overtime win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday due to an upper-body injury. The veteran has been on a surge of late, recording three goals and nine points over his last five […]

Matthew Tkachuk Expected To Return On Tuesday

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (undisclosed) is expected to return to action on Tuesday versus Buffalo. He has been kept out for one game by an undisclosed injury. Tkachuk has been one of the hottest NHLers in 2024, posting 15 goals and 13 assists in 21 appearances. He boasts 65 points (20 goals, 45 assists) […]

Clayton Keller Out On Tuesday

Arizona Coyotes winger Clayton Keller (upper body) won't play on Tuesday versus Montreal. He suffered an upper-body injury on Sunday against Winnipeg, and according to Coyotes head coach Andre Tourigny, it will take "a few days" until Keller is available again. His absence leaves the Coyotes without their top scorer, who has registered 52 points […]

Anthony Mantha, Nick Jensen Game-Time Decisions For Capitals Monday

Washington Capitals forward Anthony Mantha and defenseman Nick Jensen are both listed as game-time decisions for Monday's contest versus the visiting Ottawa Senators. Mantha departed Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers in the third period and did not return. Jensen left in the first period but returned in the second and finished his team's 3-2 […]