Pavel Buchnevich Collects Three Points In Friday's Win

St. Louis Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich stood out with a three-point effort in Friday's 4-3 overtime win against Seattle. With St. Louis trailing 3-1, Buchnevich picked up a power-play assist and scored two goals to register his fifth game of the season with at least three points. He became only the seventh player in franchise […]

Avalanche Pick Up Zach Parise

The Colorado Avalanche have signed veteran winger Zach Parise to a $825,000 deal for the rest of the reason. The 39-year-old was a free agent following a two-year stint with the Islanders. It was reported during the offseason that Parise was only willing to extend his career as a member of the Islanders, so his […]

Tyler Bertuzzi Returns To Practice Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (personal) was back in practice Friday and should be ready to rejoin the lineup Saturday versus the Jets. The 28-year-old missed Wednesday's matchup against Winnipeg as his wife gave birth to their second child. Bertuzzi has produced 20 points (six goals, 14 assists) in 45 games this season, […]

Bobby McMann Heading To Injured Reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann is headed to Injured Reserve with what head coach Sheldon Keefe described as a "lingering injury." The 27-year-old has appeared in 23 games with the Leafs this season in fourth-line duty and has recorded two goals and seven points in 23 games in 9:22 of average ice time. He […]

Calle Jarnkrok Injured In Friday's Practice

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok was injured blocking a shot in Friday's practice and was visibly frustrated leaving the ice. Head coach Sheldon Keefe said the team won't know the full extent of his injury until he is assessed. A Swiss Army knife of sorts for the Maple Leafs, Jarnkrok plays a solid 200-foot […]

Owen Tippett Inks Eight-Year Extension With Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers and forward Owen Tippett have agreed to an eight-year, $49.6 million contract extension that carries an average annual value of $6.2 million. The right-shot winger was a 10th-overall draft pick of the Florida Panthers in 2017 but was acquired by the Flyers in the March 2022 trade that sent Claude Giroux to […]

Andrei Svechnikov Remains Out Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (upper body) will remain sidelined for Thursday's matchup against New Jersey. The Russian forward must sit out a third consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. Michael Bunting has claimed a regular top-six role without Svechnikov, while Jordan Martinook also saw time on the first line with Sebastian Aho and […]

Jack Hughes Shifts To Injured Reserve

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (upper body) was placed on IR Thursday retroactive to January 5. Hughes has missed eight games with an upper-body ailment and isn't expected to return before the all-star break. How long he is out after is anyone's guess, but because he was retroactively placed on IR he is eligible […]

Ondrej Palat Set To Return Thursday Versus Hurricanes

New Jersey Devils forward Ondrej Palat (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Thursday on the road against the Carolina Hurricanes. The veteran has missed the last 10 games with his injury after getting hurt in a 5-2 loss versus the Boston Bruins on Dec. 30. "It feels great, finally, to get out […]

Artturi Lehkonen Returns To Avalanche Lineup

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (neck) will rejoin the action on Wednesday versus Washington. He has missed well over two months, having last played on Nov. 9. Before getting injured, Lehkonen had a fine start to the campaign with a three-goal, eight-point effort across 12 outings. He's expected to make his comeback on the third […]

Adam Erne, Mitchell Stephens Clear Waivers

Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Erne and Montreal Canadiens forward Mitchell Stephens have both cleared waivers and will remain with their current organizations. Erne, 28, has appeared in 23 games with the Oilers, recording one goal, two points, and nine penalty minutes in that time. He also has one goal and a minus-five rating across four […]

Predators Sign Cole Smith To Two-Year Extension

Nashville Predators forward Cole Smith has signed a two-year, $2 million extension with the team. The 28-year-old Minnesota native has appeared in 46 games this season, tallying five goals and 16 points in that time. He has already surpassed his goal total from 69 games last season and will match his point total from last […]

Tyler Bertuzzi Not Available Wednesday Versus Jets

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tyler Bertuzzi will not be available for Wednesday's game against the visiting Winnipeg Jets. The veteran will miss the contest while awaiting the birth of his child. It's been an inconsistent season for Bertuzzi, his first with the Maple Leafs. After signing a one-year, $4 million deal, the 28-year-old has just […]

Five Canadian 2018 World Junior Players To Surrender To Police

Five players from the Canadian 2018 World Junior team have been ordered to surrender to London, Ont. police following a lengthy investigation into a possible sexual assault during a team event prior to the tournament. While the names of the players have not yet been released, it's worth noting that 2018 Team Canada members Carter […]

Tanner Pearson Back In Action On Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens left wing Tanner Pearson (upper body) will return from a 19-game absence on Tuesday against Ottawa. Pearson had a below-par start to the campaign before getting injured, and he won't be in a great position to perform in his comeback either, as the 31-year-old is slated to join the fourth line. The 2014 […]

Jeff Skinner Returns To Action Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will get back to work on Tuesday versus Anaheim. Skinner has missed the past five games while battling an upper-body problem. He's set to rejoin the first line and should also skate on the first power-play unit. The 31-year-old is […]

Quinton Byfield Enjoys Multi-Point Outing Monday

Los Angeles Kings forward Quinton Byfield set a new career high with his 14th goal of the season and added an assist in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to San Jose. Byfield's goal helped the Kings tie things at two in the third period, and he had his assist in a power-play situation when Drew Doughty […]

Tyler Toffoli Scores Sixth Career Hat Trick

New Jersey Devils winger Tyler Toffoli recorded his sixth career hat trick on Monday against Vegas, completing his three-goal game with a 6-5 overtime winner. Toffoli had his first two goals in the second period. The 31-year-old reached the 20-goal mark on Monday and is now the leader in goals among players skating for a […]

Jack Hughes Ruled Out Through The All-Star Break

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (upper body) won't return to action until after the All-Star break. The Devils star has been out for seven games and will miss at least three more contests, starting with Monday's matchup against Vegas. New Jersey returns to action after the break on Feb. 6 against Colorado. Michael McLeod […]

Nick Foligno Returns To Blackhawks Lineup

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (finger) will be back in action on Monday against Vancouver. The veteran has been absent for seven games after breaking his left ring finger in a fight. Foligno adds a lot of muscle to the Blackhawks lineup, but he'll be expected to deliver offense as well on Monday, as […]

Chris Kreider Amasses Three Points In Comeback Victory

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider played a major role in Sunday's 5-2 victory over Anaheim, posting three points with a goal and two assists. Led by Kreider, the Rangers turned a 2-0 deficit into a comfortable win. His helpers came on the power play, and Kreider scored the team's fourth goal. A four-game […]

Kirill Kaprizov Hits Third Career Hat Trick

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov had an outstanding outing against Carolina on Sunday, producing his third career hat trick to lead the team to a 5-2 road win. The Russian star registered his second consecutive three-point outing, and he's now had five goals across the past two games. Healthy issues have disrupted Kaprizov's campaign […]

Dillon Dube Takes Indefinite Leave Of Absence

Calgary Flames forward Dillon Dube is taking an indefinite leave of absence to address his mental health, the team announced on Sunday. The news comes after Dube was kept out from Saturday's game against Edmonton. Dube takes a break from hockey after underperforming all season. Following a strong 45-point campaign in 2022-23, the 25-year-old has […]

Andrei Svechnikov Won't Play On Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov will miss Sunday's contest against Minnesota with an upper-body injury. Michael Bunting will replace him on the top line. Svechnikov exits the lineup following an impressive spell that saw him register seven multi-point efforts across 11 games. He's amassed 30 points (11 goals, 19 assists) in 29 games for the […]

Dillon Dube Won't Play On Saturday

Calgary Flames forward Dillon Dube (illness) will sit out Saturday's clash with the Oilers. Having some time off might even be good for Dube following a 24-game run without a point. He's provided three goals and seven assists in 43 games on the attacking end through the entire campaign. With Martin Pospisil (upper body) also […]

Josh Anderson Back In Action Saturday

Montreal Canadiens winger Josh Anderson (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Boston. He makes his return after sitting out the past four games. Anderson is expected to join Jake Evans and Brendan Gallagher on the second line, and he should also get some power-play time as a member of the second unit. […]

Alex Killorn Ruled Out For 4-6 Weeks

Anaheim Ducks winger Alex Killorn is expected to miss 4-6 weeks of action after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. The Ducks are set to be without another key forward, with Trevor Zegras (ankle) remaining on the shelf. Killorn has made 34 appearances during his debut campaign in Anaheim, posting six goals with 13 assists. He's mostly […]

Aliaksei Protas Inks Five-Year Extension With Capitals

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas has signed a five-year, $16.875 million contract extension that carries an average annual value of $3.375 million through the 2028-29 season. The 23-year-old was scheduled to be a restricted free agent following the 2023-24 season. He has recorded three goals and 18 points across 42 games on the season while […]

Leon Draisaitl Continues Hot Spell With Four-Point Effort

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl led the team to a nice comeback victory with a four-point effort in Thursday's 4-2 win over Seattle. The Kraken grabbed a 2-0 goal lead in the contest during the first period, but Draisaitl had no plans of losing the game, hitting a power-play goal and delivering three assists. He […]

Tim Stutzle Tallies Three Points In Thursday's Win

Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle finished Thursday's 6-2 win over Montreal with three points, recording one goal and two assists. He potted his eighth goal of the season in the first period and had an assist reserved for Vladimir Tarasenko and Mathieu Joseph in the second and third, respectively. Stutzle is now averaging a point […]