Kevin Rooney Placed On Injured Reserve

On Friday, New York Rangers center Kevin Rooney was placed on Injured Reserve with an upper-body injury. He's played in 56 games this season, producing six goals and five assists while skating on the team's fourth line. Before getting hurt, Rooney had just one point in his last five games played. Jonn Brodzinski will replace […]

Anthony Mantha Activated From Injured Reserve

Detroit Red Wings forward Anthony Mantha (shoulder) has been activated Thursday from the team's IR. Mantha suited up for the Capitals against the Hurricanes in his first day back. He has been skating on the team's second line Thursday, playing alongside T.J. Oshie and Niklas Backstrom. The 27-year-old has played in just ten games this […]

Karel Vejmelka Will Mind The Crease Thursday For Arizona

Arizona Coyotes netminder Karel Vejmelka will start Thursday against the current best team in the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche. Vejmelka has an awful record at 7-21-1. In fairness to him, though, he plays behind the worst team in the league. He has one win in his last five starts. The one win came against the […]

Carter Hart Will Be In Net Thursday For The Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Carter Hart will start Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. Unfortunately, it has not been a good season for Carter Hart or his teammates as the Flyers sit in 8th in the Metropolitan Division. Hart has compiled a record of 10-17-6 with one shutout. He also carries a 2.87 goals-against-average to go along […]

Chris Driedger Between The Pipes Wednesday

Seattle Kraken netminder Chris Driedger will start Wednesday against Nashville. Like his team, the Winnipeg, Manitoba native has struggled this season with a 4-8-0 record, a 3.30 goals-against-average, and a .893 save percentage. He has been backing up Philipp Grubauer in the Kraken's inaugural season. Driedger is yet to play against Nashville, who have dropped […]

Patrik Laine Logs Two Points Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Patrik Laine produced a goal and a helper in a 4-3 victory over New Jersey Tuesday. Laine now has 20 markers to go along with 18 assists in 35 Blue Jackets regular-season contests. The 23-year-old has logged five goals in the past five games played. Laine skated alongside Boone Jenner and […]

Reilly Smith Collects Two Goals In Golden Knights Victory

Vegas Golden Knights winger Reilly Smith scored twice Tuesday in a 3-1 win over San Jose. Smith's goals help Vegas rebound from two straight losses. The 30-year-old's tallies came in the second and third periods. This season, Smith has 16 goals and 20 assists in 51 games. He has points in three of his last […]

Josh Anderson Nets First Career Hat Trick Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens winger Josh Anderson collected his first NHL hat trick in an 8-4 loss to Winnipeg Tuesday. Anderson's goals came in the first and second periods. He now has 15 markers and nine assists in 42 Habs contests this season. The 27-year-old has seven points in his last five games played. Despite having a […]

Mark Scheifele Leads Jets To Victory Tuesday

Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele helped end the Canadiens five-game winning streak, netting two goals and adding a helper in an 8-4 victory Tuesday. Scheifele has been due for a big game after being held pointless in the Jets two previous contests. One of the centerman's two goals came on the power play as his […]

Darcy Kuemper The Confirmed Avalanche Starter Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche goalie Darcy Kuemper will start Tuesday against the New York Islanders. Kuemper has been on fire lately, winning five of his last six starts. He's compiled an impressive 26-6-2 record to go along with a 2.45 goals-against-average a .920 save percentage and three shutouts. Kuemper is yet to play against the Islanders this […]

John Gibson Will Be Back In The Crease Tuesday

There is good news for those fantasy managers who have Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson rostered. He will be starting against Boston per Ducks coach Dallas Eakins on Tuesday. Gibson was a late scratch in Sunday's game against the New York Islanders due to a non-COVID-19 illness. This season, Anaheim has relied heavily on the […]

Petr Mrazek Leads The Way Monday For Toronto

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be starting goaltender Petr Mrazek on Monday against Washington. Mrazek relieved Jack Campbell, who gave up five goals in a 10-7 Maple Leafs win over Detroit two days ago. In Saturday's debacle, the Czechia native gave up two goals on 10 shots. Despite Toronto allowing seven goals, Mrazek was credited […]

Jeremy Swayman Minds The Crease Monday

On Monday, Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman will be between the pipes against Los Angeles. The Anchorage, Alaska native, will be backstopping Boston, who are 6-3-1 in their last ten contests. However, Swayman hasn't been too shabby either, winning his previous three starts. Swayman has posted an impressive 12-7-2 record this regular season. He's registered […]

Jonathan Quick Starting For Los Angeles Monday

Per Lisa Dillman of The Athletic, Los Angeles Kings netminder Jonathan Quick will square off against goalie Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins Monday. Quick has been on fire lately, winning his last three starts allowing just seven markers. This season, the 36-year-old has split time with fellow goaltender Cal Petersen. Together Quick and Petersen […]

Jaroslav Halak Between The Pipes Monday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jaroslav Halak will mind the crease against New Jersey Monday. Halak, who has served as a backup to Thatcher Demko, sports a regular-season record of 2-5-2 in 11 games this season. He has zero shutouts with a goals-against-average of 2.93 and a save percentage of .899. The 35-year old has won his […]

Kirby Dach Placed In COVID-19 Protocols

Chicago Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach landed on the league's COVID-19 list on Thursday, and he will be unavailable to play against Montreal. Dach has tallied six goals and has added eight helpers in the 2021-22 campaign. Playing in 36 contests, the 20-year-old has 62 shots on goal while averaging over 19:00 minutes of ice time […]

Matt Grzelcyk Enters COVID-19 Protocols Thursday

Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk will not be playing against the Flyers on Thursday, as he was placed on the league's COVID-19 list. The 28-year-old has suited up in 33 games for the Bruins this year. He's collected two goals and 14 helpers during those contests. Grzelcyk averages over 19:00 minutes of total ice time […]

Tuukka Rask To Make Season Debut Thursday

Boston Bruins netminder Tuukka Rask will make his first start of the season Thursday versus the struggling Philadelphia Flyers. Rask could only play in 24 contests last campaign due to hip and back injuries. With having surgery in the offseason to repair a torn labrum in his hip, the 34-year-old went into the year without […]

Buffalo Signs Goaltender Michael Houser

The Buffalo Sabres signed netminder Michael Houser to a $750,000 contract on Wednesday. The signing is due to all of the Sabres injuries at the goalie position. They also brought up Aaron Dell from the AHL. Houser will now be the sixth goaltender that has suited up for the team. The 29-year-old has played in […]

Daniel Vladar Starts Thursday For Calgary

Calgary Flames goalie Daniel Vladar will be between the pipes against Tampa Bay. The Prague Czech Republic native sports an impressive 5-1-1 record, and he has posted two shutouts. He's also contributed 2.10 goals-against average and a .928 save percentage. His last start came on December,7th which resulted in a 5-3 loss to San Jose, […]

Tuukka Rask Could Be With Boston By Next Week

Former Boston Bruins netminder Tuukka Rask plans to be with his old team next week. Thursday, the veteran goalie inked a tryout contract with the Bruins AHL affiliate, the Providence Bruins. Electing to have surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip before signing an NHL contract, Rask seems confident he can perform […]

Nikita Kucherov Returns To Lineup Thursday For Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov will finally be back in the lineup Thursday against the Calgary Flames. Since early in the season, the Russian forward has been injured, playing in just three games while collecting a goal and three assists. Kucherov skated on a line with Brayden Point and Ondrej Palat. He should provide […]

Toronto Places Nick Ritchie On Waivers

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Nick Ritchie is on waivers as of Thursday. Ritchie has produced one goal and seven helpers in 30 contests, mainly playing on Toronto's third and fourth line. His play has been sub-par for the most part, and it's no surprise he was placed on waivers as the Leafs are getting healthy. […]

Barclay Goodrow Leads Rangers To Victory Friday

New York Rangers forward Barclay Goodrow produced two goals in a 4-3 overtime shootout win. Goodrow's fifth goal of the season was a shorthanded tally. His sixth marker was even strength and came in the third period. In the 2021-2022 campaign, the centerman has collected six goals and seven assists in 32 Rangers contests. Despite […]

Alex Ovechkin Snipes Twice In Capitals Victory

Washington Capitals legendary sniper Alex Ovechkin collected two goals in a 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings Friday. The Russian winger netted both of his tallies in the third period. Ovechkin sits in third in the NHL in points with 24 goals and 26 helpers just behind Edmonton teammates Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. […]

Brian Elliott Confirmed As Starter Friday Against New York

Tampa Bay Lightning netminder Brian Elliott will get a rare start while playing against the Rangers Friday. Elliott's last outing resulted in a loss to the Senators, where the veteran goalie allowed three goals on 25 Ottawa shots. Appearing in just seven games, he has a record of 3-2-1 while sitting on a 2.78 goals-against-average […]

Artemi Panarin Leads New York Into Battle Against Florida Friday

New York Rangers winger Artemi Panarin will face off against Tampa Bay on Friday. On Dec. 29, the Russian forward logged a goal and an assist in a losing effort as the Rangers were beaten by Florida 4-3. Before games were postponed due to players and coaches getting COVID-19 throughout the league, Panarin logged two […]

Steven Stamkos Rides A Five-Game Point Streak Into Friday

Tampa Bay Lightning centerman Steven Stamkos carries a five-game point streak into Friday's contest against the Rangers. Stamkos has been an essential component to the Lightning's success this year. He's recorded 15 goals and 22 helpers in just 31 games while averaging just under 18:30 minutes of total ice time per game. The Markham, Ontario, […]

Dylan Larkin Looks To Continue To Produce Points Friday

Detroit Red Wings centerman Dylan Larkin is facing off against the Capitals Friday. Larkin and his teammates have yet to play since December 18th after a lengthy league postponement due to several Covid-19 outbreaks throughout the NHL. However, on the 18th, Detroit did manage to knock off New Jersey, where Larkin had three goals and […]

Igor Shesterkin Confirmed As Starting Goalie Against Tampa Bay

New York Rangers netminder Igor Shesterkin will mind the crease against Tampa Bay Friday. The Rangers and Shesterkin last played two days ago against Florida, where they lost t 4-3. Shesterkin let in four Panthers goals on 36 shots. His five previous starts have resulted in wins for the Rangers. So far this year, the […]