Alex Ovechkin A Game-Time Decision Thursday

Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin (lower body) is a game-time decision for Thursday's contest versus the visiting St. Louis Blues. The superstar winger has missed the past three games with a lower-body injury but was a full participant in Wednesday's practice for the first time since getting injured. It's been a career-worst season for […]

Evander Kane Deemed Game-Time Decision Thursday

Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane (hand) could miss Thursday's game against the Seattle Kraken after suffering a hand injury on Tuesday. Kane wasn't hampered in that contest, as he played over 18 minutes, but the injury is apparently bad enough that he could miss game action. The 32-year-old is in a major scoring drought, posting […]

Jonathan Huberdeau Ready To Rock Thursday

Calgary Flames winger Jonathan Huberdeau (illness) will return to the Flames lineup for Thursday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Huberdeau missed Tuesday's game with an illness but appears ready to go now. Although it's been a disappointing two years for the highly-paid forward, Huberdeau has eight points (two goals, six assists) in his last […]

Cole Caufield Extends Goal Streak On Wednesday

Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield scored in a third consecutive game and added an assist as the team took down the Devils 3-2 on the road Wednesday. He set up Juraj Slafkovsky for a first-period goal and played the hero himself late in the third, with Caufield's 14th goal of the season turning out to […]

Boone Jenner On Track To Return Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner (jaw) is expected to return to the lineup Friday versus the Devils. He's missed 15 games with a fractured jaw. Jenner has been among Columbus' top goal-scorers this season with 13 markers in 29 games and boasts 18 points in total. He's set to center a line with Jack […]

Alex Ovechkin A Full Practice Participant Wednesday

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin (lower body) participated in a full practice with the team on Wednesday. The sniper has missed the last three games, and it's still to be determined if he will suit up for Thursday's road contest against the St. Louis Blues. "Positive step today with him taking part in a full […]

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 […]

Kyle Connor Returns To Action Tuesday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (knee) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will rejoin the lineup Tuesday against the Islanders. The 27-year-old has missed 16 games due to a knee injury. Connor was on fire before getting injured, but fantasy managers might have to be patient with him, considering his long layoff. In […]

Pontus Holmberg Continues Productive Spell On Sunday

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Pontus Holmberg continued his run of good form with a goal in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Detroit. He opened the scoring with 32 seconds played in the second period, but the Red Wings turned the game on its head with a three-goal third period. Holmberg now boasts two goals and two […]

Alexis Lafreniere Pots Game-Winner Against Capitals

New York Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere ended a brief scoring drought with the game-winning goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Washington. After going two games without a point, the young forward potted his 11th goal of the season late in the first period. It's his first goal in nine games. Lafreniere hasn't had much luck […]

Klim Kostin Activated From Injured Reserve

Detroit Red Wings forward Klim Kostin (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will be eligible to rejoin the action on Sunday versus the Maple Leafs. Kostin last played on Dec. 18 against Anaheim. The 24-year-old has featured 23 times in total this season, scoring two goals and dishing out one assist, while […]

Kirill Kaprizov A Game-Time Call Saturday

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (upper body) is a game-time decision for Saturday's meeting with Arizona. He's missed seven straight games but returned to practice on Friday, which is a significant step toward a comeback. Despite being out since Dec. 30, Kaprizov still leads the Wild with 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) in […]

Alex Ovechkin Misses First Game Of The Season

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (lower body) was unavailable for the first time this season on Saturday against the Rangers. He was a game-time call for a second consecutive contest and didn't take the ice after playing through a lower-body ailment on Thursday versus Seattle. Ovechkin extended his point streak to six games against […]

Nikolaj Ehlers A Game-Time Decision Saturday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (upper body) is regarded as a game-time decision for Saturday's meeting with the Flyers. He suffered an upper-body injury in Friday's practice, but Ehlers was on the ice Saturday morning, which is a sign that he's avoided serious injury and could be available for the game against Philadelphia. The […]

Valeri Nichushkin Battling An Illness

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin is feeling under the weather but could still play Saturday versus Toronto. The 28-year-old has been outstanding for Colorado all year and would be a big miss. He has notched 22 goals and 42 points in 40 appearances this season, including nine (six goals, three assists) in his past seven […]

Joel Farabee Pots Two Goals In Friday's Win

Philadelphia Flyers left wing Joel Farabee registered two goals in Friday's entertaining 4-3 overtime win against Minnesota. He tied the game at one in the second period and popped up with another goal in the extra frame, finishing off a move on the power play with 3:36 played in overtime. This was Farabee's third multi-point […]

Reilly Smith Out Long-Term

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Reilly Smith is out "longer term" after suffering an upper-body injury in the first period of Thursday's overtime loss versus the Vancouver Canucks. The veteran skated just 3:08 in Thursday's game before departing for good. While Smith has a decent eight goals and 20 points across 40 games, he is in the […]

Kirill Kaprizov Skates, Unlikely To Return Friday

Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov (upper body) took part in Friday's morning skate but is unlikely to return for Friday night's contest against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. The star winger has missed the last seven games and has not appeared since getting injured in a Dec. 30 contest against the Winnipeg Jets. It's been a […]

Nick Foligno Gets Two-Year Extension From Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Nick Foligno have agreed to a two-year contract extension that carries an average annual value of $4.5 million. The 36-year-old was brought to Chicago on a one-year $4 million deal this past summer and has tallied eight goals and 17 assists on 73 shots across his first 39 games in […]

Reilly Smith Exits With Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Reilly Smith sustained an upper-body injury in Thursday's matchup against Vancouver. The veteran was forced to exit after taking only five shifts and logging 3:08 of ice time. Smith has notched eight goals and 20 points in 40 games this season, but he's gone cold lately, and Thursday marked his sixth consecutive […]

Rafael Harvey-Pinard Returns For Montreal Thursday

Montreal Canadiens winger Rafael Harvey-Pinard (lower body) will rejoin the lineup on Thursday versus San Jose. The 25-year-old will log his first action since Nov. 14. Harvey-Pinard made 13 appearances and had four assists with zero goals before landing on the shelf for two months. Emil Heineman will exit the lineup. Harvey-Pinard hasn't done too […]

Filip Cederqvist Traded By Sabres To Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres have traded forward prospect Filip Cederqvist to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for future considerations. A fifth-round pick of Buffalo in the 2019 NHL Draft, Cederqvist has notched one goal and four points across 19 games for the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans this season. The 23-year-old Swede made the move overseas […]

Alex Ovechkin, Tom Wilson Game-Time Decisions Thursday

Washington Capitals wingers Alex Ovechkin (lower body) and Tom Wilson (nose) are both game-time decisions for Thursday's game against the visiting Seattle Kraken. Ovechkin was injured in a game against the Hurricanes last Friday but returned to the contest and also played on Sunday against the Los Angeles Kings. Wilson suffered a broken nose in […]

Matthew Knies Good To Go Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies is good to go for Thursday's contest against the New York Islanders after suffering a lower-body injury in practice on Wednesday. The rookie skated as part of the Maple Leafs' optional skate on Thursday morning and declared himself good to go afterward. Knies has been deployed in a key […]

Jeff Skinner Week-To-Week With Upper-Body Injury

Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner is out week to week with an upper-body injury. Skinner suffered the injury during Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken. He skated 15:42 in the contest and logged a goal and an assist on three shots before his injury. It's been a nice season for the veteran who has […]

Matthew Knies Injured In Wednesday's Practice

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies left Wednesday's practice early with an apparent lower-body injury. The young winger needed help to get off the ice, but Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe hasn't ruled him out for Thursday's meeting with the Islanders. Knies hasn't been very prolific during his rookie year, posting 15 points […]

Marcus Johansson A Game-Time Call Wednesday

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson is battling an illness and is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt against Dallas. There appears to be some bug doing the rounds in the Wild locker room, as Marcus Foligno is also feeling under the weather and might not be able to play. Johansson has had a […]

Miles Wood To Remain Out On Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche left wing Miles Wood (illness) will remain sidelined for Wednesday's clash with Vegas. He's been battling an illness and has to sit out a third straight game. Wood has notched 12 points (six goals, six assists) in a bottom-six role across 39 outings. Defenseman Josh Manson (undisclosed) has also been ruled out for […]

Matthew Tkachuk Rocks The Blues As Florida's Streak Continues

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk showed no mercy to his hometown team on Tuesday, firing in a hat trick and posting one assist in a 5-1 road victory over the Blues. Florida fell behind early in the game, but Tkachuk's monster effort eventually pushed the team comfortably to its eighth consecutive victory. Tkachuk posted a […]

Ondrej Palat Not Expected To Make Quick Return

New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (lower body) isn't close to returning to action. He's been on the shelf for three games already and isn't out "short-term," according to Devils head coach Lindy Ruff. The injury is a further source of disappointment for Palat, who's struggled to make an impact in 2023-24. In 35 […]