Jack Hughes Considered Week-To-Week
New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (upper body) is considered week-to-week and will not be out for months. Hughes was injured last week in a matchup against Chicago. He's already missed one game and the 22-year-old won't be making a quick return, but at least he's not expected to be out for months. Hughes has […]
Jaden Schwartz Back In Action On Tuesday
Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz (lower body) will hop back into the lineup on Tuesday against Buffalo. He's been activated from Injured Reserve following a 16-game absence. Schwartz has played well as a top-six piece for Seattle, notching eight goals and 15 points in 23 games. He should slot into a second-line role and skate […]
Elias Pettersson Totals Four Points In Win Over Rangers
Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson recorded his ninth career four-point outing on Monday, helping the team to a 6-3 victory over the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Pettersson picked up a pair of first-period assists and then added a couple of goals to his tally. The Swedish star did all the damage in even-strength situations. […]
Tanner Jeannot Out With "Significant Injury"
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Tanner Jeannot (lower body) couldn't practice on Monday and is facing a multi-game spell on the sidelines. According to Lightning head coach Jon Cooper, Jeannot is dealing with a "significant injury," and he's suggested that the 26-year-old power forward could be considered week-to-week. Jeannot, who's notched 12 points (four goals, eight […]
Marcus Foligno Officially Active On Monday
Minnesota Wild winger Marcus Foligno (lower body) will suit up for Monday's matchup against the Stars. He will return from a three-game absence. Foligno will try to add to six goals and nine assists on Monday, which he has totaled in 35 games this season. His return means an exit from the lineup for Nic […]
Kevin Fiala Scores Twice Against Washington
Los Angeles Kings winger Kevin Fiala scored twice in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Capitals. He gave L.A. a 2-1 lead in the second period with an even-strength marker and put the team ahead again on the power play just a minute into the third frame, but the Kings couldn't shake off their bad form […]
Marcus Foligno Could Be Back In Action Monday
Minnesota Wild winger Marcus Foligno (lower body) came through practice on Sunday and could return from a three-game absence on Monday against Dallas. The team is set to decide his status for the contest after Monday's morning skate. Foligno was on fire before getting hurt with a run of three goals in four games, which […]
William Carrier Back On The Shelf
Vegas Golden Knights winger William Carrier (lower body) has suffered a fresh injury blow and will have to sit out further action. He was out for three games in late December, and a lower-body injury kept him sidelined for Saturday's meeting with the Islanders. The 29-year-old is looking at a multi-game absence, with Golden Knights […]
Alex Ovechkin A Game-Time Call For Sunday
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's tilt with the Kings. The veteran star took a maintenance day on Saturday, and he could be forced to sit out his first game of the season. Ovechkin is having a down year and boasts only eight goals and 25 points […]
James van Riemsdyk Won't Play On Saturday
Boston Bruins left wing James van Riemsdyk will miss Saturday's clash versus Tampa Bay with an undisclosed injury. The veteran just had one of his best games of the season against Columbus with a three-point effort, but he will come out of the lineup for the second time in four games. He's posted 25 points […]
Jack Hughes Officially Out On Saturday
New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (upper body) remains under evaluation and won't play in Saturday's matchup against the Canucks. Hughes was injured in Friday's 4-2 win over Chicago when he fell on his left side just a few minutes from the end of regulation. Michael McLeod is a strong candidate to step into the […]
Max Jones Sustains An Upper-Body Injury Friday
Anaheim Ducks left wing Max Jones suffered an upper-body injury in Friday's 3-1 loss to Winnipeg, taking only five shifts and finishing with 4:15 of ice time. Jones has filled in for Troy Terry (upper body) on the top line lately. His stint in the role gets an unfortunate ending, although Terry is on the […]
Jack Hughes Injured Versus Blackhawks Friday
New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes had to leave Friday's game against Chicago early due to an undisclosed injury. The Devils star hurt himself on an awkward fall to his left side late in the game. Hughes had his first scoreless effort in six games on Friday. He's currently one of only eight players in […]
Nick Foligno Exits Friday's Loss With Injury
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno suffered an undisclosed injury in Friday's matchup with New Jersey. He had more penalty minutes (9) than ice time (7:26) in the contest after fighting with Brendan Smith, who knocked Chicago's young ace Connor Bedard (undisclosed) out of the game. Foligno has totaled 39 penalty minutes for the entire […]
Evan Rodrigues Leaves Thursday's Game Early
Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues (lower body) was unable to finish Thursday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights after blocking a shot in the first period. Rodrigues did come back, but only played three shifts before leaving the game for good. The 30-year-old has been an integral part of the Panthers' lineup, playing alongside Aleksander […]
Jonathan Drouin Stays Hot With Two Goals
Colorado Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin tallied two goals as the team produced a 5-4 comeback victory in overtime against Dallas on Thursday. After scoring a late power-play goal in the second period, Drouin struck an even-strength tally with 10:15 left in regulation to make it a one-goal game, and Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon finished […]
Jeff Skinner Amasses Four Points Versus Montreal
Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner was on fire against the Canadiens on Thursday, posting one goal and three assists in a 6-1 victory. Following a goalless opening period, the Sabres struck twice on the power play in quick succession, with Skinner playing a part in both goals. He added a couple of even-strength assists […]
Yegor Chinakhov Battling An Illness
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Yegor Chinakhov in doubt for Thursday's clash with the Flyers due to an illness. He's officially regarded as a game-time decision after missing Wednesday's practice session with the illness. Chinakhov opened 2024 with a scoreless effort against Boston, but he had a very strong finish to December with a run of […]
Matt Nieto Out For 6-8 Weeks Following Surgery
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Matt Nieto will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks after undergoing successful laparoscopic surgery on his right knee on Thursday. Nieto has already missed over a month of action, having last played on Nov. 30 versus Tampa Bay. After signing a two-year, $1.8 million contract with the Penguins in the offseason, Nieto […]
Ondrej Palat Expected To Miss Multiple Games
New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (lower body) was unavailable for Wednesday's clash against Washington and is expected to miss a few more games. A lower-body injury sustained in practice kept Palat out of action for the first time this season. The long-time Lightning winger has struggled for most parts in 2023-24, posting only […]
Jason Zucker Suspended For Three Games
Arizona Coyotes winger Jason Zucker has received a three-game suspension for boarding Florida forward Nick Cousins on Tuesday night. Cousins landed in concussion protocol as a result of the hit. Zucker had previously never been fined or suspended in his 13-year NHL career. The veteran winger is playing his first year in Arizona and has […]
Max Pacioretty Ready To Go Wednesday
Washington Capitals forward Max Pacioretty (Achilles) has been taken off IR and is expected to make his season debut on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. Pacioretty hasn't played since January 19 of last year and has only played five games since April of 2022. He has finally finished his grueling recovery from a second […]
Kirill Kaprizov Moved To Injured Reserve
Minnesota Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov (upper body) was placed on the IR Wednesday with an upper-body injury. Kaprizov missed the teams' last two games and was expected to miss another week or two with the injury, so this designation isn't a surprise. The timing is ugly for Minnesota and Kirill the thrill, who had just […]
Jaden Schwartz Participates Fully In Practice
Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz (lower body) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and wore a regular jersey. Schwartz hasn't played since November 28 after suffering a lower-body injury, but is now deemed day-to-day and could return at any point. Schwartz was off to a strong start before his injury, posting 15 points (eight […]
Anthony Beauvillier Exits With Injury Tuesday
Chicago Blackhawks winger Anthony Beauvillier sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to Nashville. He left in the second period after absorbing a hit from Predators forward Filip Forsberg. After the game, Beauvillier was seen wearing a brace/cast on his left wrist/arm. The 26-year-old skated in his 15th game as a Blackhawk. He's had […]
Marcus Foligno In Doubt For Tuesday
Minnesota Wild winger Marcus Foligno (undisclosed) is a game-time call for Tuesday's clash with Calgary. The power forward is dealing with an unspecified lingering issue and might have to give his body some rest. Foligno's absence would come at an awful time for the Wild, as the team has just lost Kirill Kaprizov (upper body) […]
Ross Colton Considered Probable Tuesday
Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (leg) looks ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday versus the Islanders, as head coach Jared Bednar considers him probable for the game. The 27-year-old has missed a pair of contests with a leg injury. Colton has had a decent debut campaign in Denver, recording 17 points (eight goals, […]
Conor Sheary A Game-Time Decision Tuesday
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Conor Sheary (hand) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Jets. He missed Sunday's game against Montreal with a hand injury but could be back in the lineup, with Tampa Bay desperate for some healthy bodies. The team lost two defensemen versus the Canadiens and could end up […]
Jesper Fast Won't Play On Tuesday
Carolina Hurricanes winger Jesper Fast (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Rangers. He was injured at the weekend against Toronto, and it's unclear when Fast can rejoin the action. The 32-year-old has posted 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 37 appearances this season. Brendan Lemieux practiced in Fast's position on […]
Eeli Tolvanen Posts Two Points In Winter Classic Victory
Seattle Kraken winger Eeli Tolvanen scored the opening goal and added an assist as the team defeated the Golden Knights 3-0 in Monday's 2024 NHL Winter Classic. With just 4:50 played, Tolvanen deflected in a Vince Dunn shot, and he collected the helpers with Tye Kartye as Will Borgen popped up with an early goal […]