Alexandre Texier Joins Canadiens

Winger Alexandre Texier has signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens. The French forward quickly found a new employer after the St. Louis Blues terminated his two-year, $4.2 million contract on Sunday. With the Blues, Texier appeared in only eight games this season, contributing one assist. He should receive a lot more […]

Jason Dickinson Returns to Action Sunday

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (shoulder) has come off Injured Reserve and will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Colorado Avalanche. Due to a shoulder issue, Dickinson has been unavailable for 10 games. The 30-year-old has been limited to eight appearances this season, notching one goal and two assists. Dickinson will resume his […]

Elias Lindholm Activated From Injured Reserve

Boston Bruins center Elias Lindholm (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is eligible to rejoin the lineup on Sunday against the San Jose Sharks. The Swedish forward practiced on the third line with Fraser Minten and Mark Kastelic on Saturday. "Doesn't mean anything yet," Boston head coach Marco Sturm said. "We'll see, still going day […]

Mikko Rantanen Suspended for One Game

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen has received an automatic one-game suspension due to a second match penalty in three games. Rantanen was tossed from the game for boarding on Nov. 18 against the New York Islanders and received another ejection for boarding in Saturday's loss to the Calgary Flames. As a result of the suspension, […]

Neal Pionk Sustains Lower-Body Injury Sunday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (lower body) won't return to Sunday's contest against the Minnesota Wild. He logged only a couple of minutes of ice time before suffering a lower-body injury. Pionk has played a huge role on the Jets' blue line, averaging a career-high 23:46 of ice time this season. He has registered five […]

Jean-Gabriel Pageau Out Week-to-Week

New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (upper body) is considered week-to-week, the team announced before Sunday's clash against the Seattle Kraken. The two-way forward had his normal workload on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues, but it looks like Pageau was hurt in the contest. Sunday marks his first absence of the campaign. In 22 […]

Alexander Romanov Out 5-6 Months Due to Shoulder Surgery

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (shoulder) is expected to miss 5-6 months after undergoing surgery, the team announced on Sunday. The Russian rearguard injured his shoulder during a contest against the Dallas Stars on Nov. 16. He was on the receiving end of a bad hit from Stars forward Mikko Rantanen, who was tossed […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Remains Out Sunday

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's meetings with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. A left hip contusion will keep Bogdanovic sidelined for a second consecutive game. Due to Bradley Beal's (hip) injury, Bogdanovic has had a much larger role in […]

Tre Mann Returns to Action Sunday

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Sunday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks, meaning he is ready to end a two-game absence. Mann has missed a pair of games due to a sore left ankle. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Brandon Miller (shoulder) on the shelf for Sunday's game, Mann […]

Luke Kennard Misses Sunday's Contest

Atlanta Hawks guard Luke Kennard (hip) will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. The talented sniper is dealing with inflammation in his left hip, exiting the lineup after tallying eight points and three assists in 24 minutes against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Kennard has averaged […]

Onyeka Okongwu Good to Go Sunday

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (ankle) will return from a one-game absence on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. Initially, the team listed Okongwu as questionable for the contest after he missed Saturday's win against the New Orleans Pelicans with an ankle issue. With no Kristaps Porzingis (knee) in the Hawks lineup on Sunday, Okongwu is […]

Collin Murray-Boyles Available Against Nets

Toronto Raptors forward/center Collin Murray-Boyles (knee) is available on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. He was in danger of missing a third consecutive game due to a knee problem. With Jakob Poeltl (back) resting on Sunday, Murray-Boyles could play a significant role in the contest. The 20-year-old has averaged 8.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in […]

Egor Demin Cleared for Sunday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin (neck/jaw) will remain in the lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. He has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of tip-off. Demin has started each of the last seven games for Brooklyn, averaging 10.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in 23.8 minutes. Demin's run as a […]

Nicolas Claxton Available Sunday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (elbow) will suit up for Sunday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. The team has upgraded Claxton's status from probable to available. Claxton has yet to miss any action this season, averaging 14.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.3 blocks in 29.8 minutes. Fantasy managers may even get a bit […]

Sidney Crosby Records 500th Multi-Point Game

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby hit another milestone in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken, becoming the sixth player in NHL history with 500 career multi-point games. The Penguins captain scored his team's first goal and got a power-play assist on an Evgeni Malkin strike. Making his 1,373rd career regular-season appearance, Crosby became the […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Posts 35-Save Shutout

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood recorded his first shutout of the season in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Nashville Predators, finishing the game with 35 saves. After Brent Bruns scored just 15 seconds into the game, Blackwood kept Colorado ahead until the team wrapped up the win with two empty-net goals. Blackwood recorded his third […]

Aaron Ekblad Battling an Illness

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad sat out Saturday's clash against the Edmonton Oilers due to illness, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports. Initially, the Panthers announced that Ekblad was dealing with an upper-body injury. Florida's No. 1 defenseman missed his first game of the season. However, Ekblad is expected to make a quick return, […]

Jake McCabe Suffers Upper-Body Injury

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (upper body) was forced to exit Saturday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens early after being struck by a puck. He finished the night with two shots, two blocks, one hit, and two penalty minutes across 12:37 of action. The Maple Leafs get a few off nights, giving McCabe recovery […]

Brayden Point Makes Early Exit Versus Capitals

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (undisclosed) was injured late in the second period in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Washington Capitals. He tried to play through the injury but was able to take only one shift in the third frame. Point boasts a disappointing 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 21 appearances this […]

Nikita Kucherov Hurt on Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) was limited to a handful of minutes on Saturday night against the Washington Capitals. The former MVP had a monster start in the contest, racking up a goal and two assists, but he was hurt early in the second period. Kucherov exited the action after a hard […]

Nic Dowd Out Against Lightning

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (upper body) will miss Saturday's clash against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The veteran took part in an optional skate on Saturday morning but is forced to sit out a third straight game with an upper-body injury. Dowd has picked up five points (one goal, four assists) in 19 outings this […]

Jake Evans Good to Go Saturday

Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (undisclosed) will play on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. His status for the contest was initially uncertain after Evans made an early exit on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. Against Toronto, Evans will center the third line, flanked by Josh Anderson and debutant Florian Xhekaj. With Kirby Dach (foot), […]

Gavin Brindley to Sit Out at Least Two Games

Colorado Avalanche forward Gavin Brindley (lower body) is currently not with the team and will miss this weekend's back-to-back on the road against Nashville and Chicago, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports. Brindley suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's win over the New York Rangers and will be sidelined for at least two games. […]

Thomas Chabot Available Against Sharks

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is set to play on Saturday night against the San Jose Sharks. The former All-Star recently suffered an upper-body injury, and initial reports suggested that he would be unavailable for two weeks. Yet, Chabot ended up sitting out only three games. […]

Roman Josi Returns From 12-Game Absence

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (upper body) will return to action on Saturday night against the Colorado Avalanche. He has missed 12 games while dealing with an upper-body injury. The Predators captain will head to the first defensive pairing and the top power-play unit, with Nick Blankenburg projected to be a healthy scratch. Josi has […]

Jake Walman Out Saturday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (lower body) will miss Saturday's Stanley Cup Finals rematch against the Florida Panthers. He has been ruled out for the game due to a lower-body injury. Walman is stuck in a six-game scoring drought, but he has been solid overall this season. Through 17 appearances, Walman has recorded 10 points […]

J.T. Miller Won't Play Against Mammoth

New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Utah Mammoth. The Rangers captain has sustained an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day. Miller scored two goals in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, but he hasn't been at his best all season. With 22 […]

Gabriel Vilardi Has Two Goals in Losing Effort

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi scored two goals in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Vilardi's power-play goal in the first period put Winnipeg 2-1 up, but the Jets couldn't handle the Hurricanes on home ice. Early in the third period, Vilardi potted the game's final goal. Vilardi is an attractive fantasy piece as […]

Jordan Staal Provides Two Goals in Friday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal lit the lamp twice in Friday's 4-3 road win over the Winnipeg Jets. Staal already had his first goal of the night just 16 seconds into the game and also found the back of the net early in the second period. The Hurricanes captain has turned it up a notch […]

Matt Boldy Amasses Three Points in Impressive Road Win

Minnesota Wild winger Matt Boldy bagged two goals and one assist as the team kicked off a three-game road trip on Friday with a 5-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Boldy needed less than four minutes to open the scoring and added a power-play assist midway through the first period. He completed his three-point night […]