Frederik Andersen Nails Down His 31st Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen allowed to goals on 37 shots in a victory against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday to improve to 31-13-3 with a 2.58 goals-against average and .923 save percentage. He has rattled off victories in four consecutive starts, going 4-0-0 with a 2.50 GAA and .930 save percentage. He'll look […]

Mitchell Marner, John Tavares Productive In Win

Toronto Maple Leafs centers Mitchell Marner and John Tavares led the way in Saturday's 5-2 victory against the Buffalo Sabres. Both pivots posted a goal with two assists and a plus-3 rating. Center Nic Petan added his first goal since coming over from the Winnipeg Jets at the NHL trade deadline. The real fantasy story […]

Jonathan Quick Picks Up Victory vs. Chicago

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick allowed three goals on 32 shots to pick up the victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. It was his first victory since Feb. 7, and his first in regulation since Jan. 21, the day before the All-Star break. Despite the win he is still a dismal 12-17-6 with […]

Dustin Brown Leads Los Angeles Offense

Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown picked up two goals on five shots on goal with three hits in Saturday's 6-3 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks. Center Jeff Carter also added two assists with a blocked shot, while right wing Adrian Kempe, left wing Ilya Kovalchuk and left wing Brendan Leipsic each managed a […]

Mikko Koskinen Blanks The Blue Jackets

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen stopped all 30 shots he faced in Saturday's 4-0 road victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He improved to 18-15-4, and he posted the fourth shutout of the season - and his career. He has lost just once in regulation over his past seven starts dating back to Feb. 16. […]

Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid Lead Way As Usual

Edmonton Oilers centers Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid each posted three points in Saturday's 4-0 road victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Draisaitl registered his 40th goal while adding two assists and a plus-3 rating, becoming the 32nd player in Oilers franchise history to reach the 40-goal mark. McDavid posted three assists with a plus-4 […]

Jarrod Dyson Battling An Oblique Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jarrod Dyson (oblique) is battling a strained left oblique injury suffered earlier in the week. While Dyson doesn't believe the injury will keep him sidelined long, it's still not a good sign for a guy challenging for a larger piece of the pie. Outfielder Matt Szczur had a chance to lead off […]

Merrill Kelly Knocked Around In His Spring Debut

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly made his Cactus League spring debut against the Cleveland Indians on Thursday and it didn't end well. He was able to retire just one of the five batters he faced, allowing three earned runs, three hits and a walk with no strikeouts. Kelly threw 27 pitches, and his fastball […]

Christian Walker's Scorching-Hot Spring Start Continues

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker went 1-for-3 with a bases-loaded clearing double in Thursday's Cactus League spring game against the Cleveland Indians. His scorching hot spring continues, as he is now 6-for-9 (.667) with a home run, eight RBI and four runs scored through the first four games. Walker isn't going to make anyone […]

Jamie Benn Questionable For Thursday, Andrew Cogliano Out

Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn (upper body) is considered questionable for Thursday's road game against the Los Angeles Kings. He left the team's last game with an upper-body injury. Forward Andrew Cogliano (upper body) will miss the first game of his 12-year career due to injury when he sits on Thursday. The team recalled Joel […]

Tuukka Rask Tabbed For Thursday's Start

Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask will make the start against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night, head coach Bruce Cassidy confirmed. Rask carries a 20-8-5 record, 2.40 goals-against average and .920 save percentage across 33 starts and 34 appearances. Rask is also 6-0-1 with a 2.22 GAA and .920 save percentage with a shutout […]

Travis Dermott Injures Shoulder, Martin Marincin Coming Up

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Travis Dermott suffered a shoulder injury in Wednesday's 6-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers and head coach Mike Babcock said after the game that the rearguard is considered week to week. Defenseman Martin Marincin will come up from Toronto of the AHL, and he will be with Justin Holl on the […]

Garret Sparks To Tend Twine Against The Islanders

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Garret Sparks is expected to make the start against the New York Islanders on Thursday. Goaltender Frederik Andersen was in between the pipes on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers, and head coach Mike Babcock said he would split the two goaltenders for the back-to-back session, so it looks like Sparks gets […]

Brian Elliott To Start Thursday, Cam Talbot Tabbed For Friday

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Elliott is confirmed to start Thursday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, while Cam Talbot will make the start in Friday's game on the road against the New Jersey Devils. Elliott has been fire lately, allowing three or fewer goals in each of his past 12 starts and 13 appearances. He […]

Mika Zibanejad Registers 27th Goal In OT Loss

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad scored a goal with a plus-1 rating and five shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss against the New York Rangers. He also posted a blocked shot and a hit. Zibanejad has registered back-to-back seasons with at least 27 goals becoming the first Blueshirts player since Jaromir Jagr […]

Tyler Johnson, J.T. Miller Score In Road Victory

Tampa Bay Lightning centers Tyler Johnson and J.T. Miller each lit the lamp in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime victory against the New York Rangers. Johnson registered his 300th point in the NHL, while Miller victimized his former team with a power-play goal, and he has lit the lamp in three of the past four outings. Miller […]

Nikita Kucherov Picks Up Three More Helpers

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov posted three assists with a plus-1 rating, three shots on goal and three hits over 20:19 of ice time across 20 shifts in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win against the New York Rangers. Kucherov now has an NHL-best 74 helpers, and he has managed eight goals with 23 points […]

Kyle Palmieri Sits With Lower-Body Injury

New Jersey Devils forward Kyle Palmieri, the team's leading scorer with 26 goals, missed Wednesday's 2-1 home loss against the Calgary Flames due to a lower-body injury. He is considered day to day. The team activated defenseman Sami Vatanen (concussion) from the injured reserve list after missing the past 14 games, too. He was scoreless […]

No Support For Mackenzie Blackwood In Loss

New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood allowed just two goals on 35 shots in Wednesday's 2-1 home loss against the Calgary Flames. Blackwood stood on his head and did a good job, allowing only one power-play goal which wasn't his fault, and an even-strength marker. He certainly deserved a better fate, but Jersey goaltenders better […]

Johnny Gaudreau Picks Up Two Helpers In Road Win

Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau helped out on both of his team's goals in Wednesday's 2-1 road win against the New Jersey Devils. Center Elias Lindholm scored his 26th goal of the season, a power-play marker, and defenseman Mark Giordano was credited with the game-winning tally. Gaudreau has three helpers over the past two […]

Frederik Andersen Allows Two Goals In Home Win

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen allowed two goals on 36 shots in Wednesday's 6-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. He picked up his 30th victory of the season, improving to 30-13-3 with a 2.59 goals-against average and .923 save percentage, including a solid 2.42 GAA and .927 save percentage in 23 starts at home. […]

John Tavares Not Caught Looking Ahead

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares focused on the task at hand on Wednesday night, scoring a goal with an assist and seven shots on net in 17:40 of ice time in a 6-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. The multi-point performance came on the eve of his first trip back to Long Island to […]

Mikko Koskinen Yanked In Wednesday's Road Loss

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen allowed four goals on just 16 shots in Wednesday's 6-2 loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Koskinen was pulled early in the second period, so Anthony Stolarz came on and finished up. He allowed two goals on 20 shots in relief and he is likely to make the next start […]

Ryan Dzingel, Adam McQuaid Quiet In Team Debuts

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Ryan Dzingel and defenseman Adam McQuaid made their team debuts on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins after being acquired at the trade deadline on Monday. McQuaid was blanked with a minus-1 rating and three hits over 9:38 of ice time across 16 shifts, while Dzingel picked up an assist with […]

Matt Murray Shuts Down The New-Look Blue Jackets

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray allowed just two goals on 23 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who had several shiny new toys after a shopping spree at the NHL trade deadline on Monday. Center Matt Duchene was scoreless with a minus-2 in his third goal in C-Bus, while defenseman Adam […]

Two More Points For Sidney Crosby On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby registered a goal, an assist and a plus-1 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. It was his fifth multi-point performance across the past eight outings, and he now has five goals, 19 points and an even rating in 13 games in the month of February. If […]

Teuvo Teravainen Leads Tuesday's Scoring Parade vs. L.A.

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Teuvo Teravainen posted a goal with three assists and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 6-1 victory against the Los Angeles Kings. Defenseman Dougie Hamilton (2 G, 1 A, +2) and center Jordan Staal (3 A, +3) were also members of the three-point club in the rout, as the Hurricanes won for […]

Micheal Ferland Forced Out Of Tuesday's Victory

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Micheal Ferland (upper body) left Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Kings due to an upper-body injury and he was unable to return. Ferland didn't check out of the game and leave his fantasy owners empty-handed, however, as he posted a goal with an assist and a plus-3 rating before departing. […]

Jonathan Quick Lashed By Hurricanes On Tuesday

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick was lifted after two periods in Tuesday's road game against the Carolina Hurricanes. He allowed six goals on just 19 shots before being lifted on the short end of a 6-0 score. Jack Campbell, who backstopped the Kings in their shootout loss on Monday night in Tampa Bay, replaced […]

Justin Faulk Leaves With Upper-Body Injury

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk (upper body) left Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Kings due to an upper-body injury and he will not return. Faulk might have suffered the injury on a blocked shot, as he had three of them in the game with a hit before checking out early. It's a bummer for […]