Brendan Gallagher Rejoins Canadiens Lineup Sunday

Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher will be back in action on Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks, JF Chaumont of LNH.com reports. The veteran forward was a healthy scratch for Saturday's matchup with the San Jose Sharks. Gallagher will replace Zachary Bolduc in the lineup and skate with Phillip Danault and Josh Anderson. Across his […]

Daniil Tarasov Starting Against Kraken

Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov will start on Sunday night against the Seattle Kraken, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Sunday's game isn't part of a back-to-back, but Panthers head coach Paul Maurice will give his No. 2 a chance to impress. Tarasov has made 21 starts this season, posting a 9-10-2 record, […]

Ty Emberson Remains Out Sunday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ty Emberson (undisclosed) will miss a third consecutive game on Sunday against the Nashville Predators. The 25-year-old skated on Sunday morning but hasn't fully recovered from an undisclosed injury. Edmonton hopes to see Emberson return within a week. Despite doing a good job for the Oilers in 60 appearances, Emberson doesn't warrant […]

Bobby Brink Questionable Sunday

Minnesota Wild right wing Bobby Brink (upper body) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has missed two games due to an upper-body injury, and it's uncertain whether Brink will be able to return on Sunday night. Since joining the Wild from Philadelphia at the trade deadline, Brink has scored one […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Unavailable Against Wild

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (personal) won't play on Sunday night against the Minnesota Wild. He is away from the team for the birth of his child. The Swedish veteran has had a solid season on a struggling team, recording 35 points (eight goals, 27 assists) in 65 outings. To bolster its defensive depth, […]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins a Game-Time Call Sunday

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (personal) is a game-time decision for Sunday's meeting with the Nashville Predators. The veteran forward missed Friday's loss to St. Louis for personal reasons and could remain out for a second consecutive game. If Nugent-Hopkins doesn't play, the Oilers are set to start with Matt Savoie on the first line. […]

John Carlson Set for Ducks Debut

Anaheim Ducks defenseman John Carlson (lower body) is expected to make his team debut on Sunday against the Montreal Canadiens. The two-time All-Star hasn't played since Feb. 5 due to a lower-body injury. Carlson is expected to skate alongside Olen Zellweger on the second defensive pairing and will help improve Anaheim's 17.2 percent power play. […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Rejoins Knicks Lineup Sunday

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) will rejoin the lineup on Sunday against the Golden State Warriors. He didn't play in Friday's matchup with Indiana due to knee soreness, but the Knicks haven't listed him on the injury report for Sunday's game. Mitchell Robinson made a massive impact as a starter on Friday night, […]

Ausar Thompson Returns to Action Sunday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Ausar Thompson (ankle) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. He has missed five games due to a right ankle injury. Detroit has used Marcus Sasser as Thompson's replacement in the starting unit, and he is poised to drop back to the bench. As a […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Cleared to Return Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will return to action on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has been out for three games due to a left calf contusion. Hartenstein will rejoin the starting lineup, bumping Cason Wallace to the second unit. Wallace will remain an important contributor in the rotation, but his fantasy […]

Anthony Edwards Available Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) will play on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He's dealing with a sore right knee but has shaken off a questionable tag. After his poor performance in Tuesday's loss to the Lakers, Edwards has bounced back in style, scoring 78 points across two games. The Timberwolves star has […]

Carter Verhaeghe, Anton Lundell Expected to Return Sunday

Florida Panthers forwards Carter Verhaeghe (undisclosed) and Anton Lundell (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup on Sunday against the Seattle Kraken, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Both players were held out of Thursday's 2-1 overtime victory against Columbus. With Sam Bennett (undisclosed) unavailable on Sunday, Lundell and Evan Rodrigues will serve as the […]

Sam Bennett Considered Day-to-Day

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (undisclosed) is expected to miss Sunday's clash against the Seattle Kraken and is considered day-to-day, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Bennett has been part of the Panthers' lineup in all 65 games this season, but he's dealing with an undisclosed injury and is set to miss his […]

Sam Reinhart Not Traveling on Four-Game Road Trip

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (undisclosed) will not join the team for an upcoming four-game road trip, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. According to Panthers head coach Paul Maurice, Reinhart is dealing with several health issues. The 30-year-old missed his first game of the season on Tuesday against Detroit. He returned to […]

Michael Rasmussen Ruled Out for One Week

Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen (undisclosed) is expected to miss one week, Ted Kuflan of the Detroit News reports. Due to an undisclosed injury, Rasmussen sat out Saturday's overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. He will likely miss at least three more games. The Red Wings have also recently lost Dylan Larkin (leg), Andrew […]

Declan Carlile to Miss 4-5 Weeks

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Declan Carlile (lower body) will be sidelined for 4-5 weeks, the team announced. The rookie defenseman suffered a lower-body injury earlier this week and missed Saturday's loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Based on his projected recovery timeline, Carlile might be out for the remainder of the regular season. Through 38 appearances […]

Igor Chernyshov Exits Early Due to Injury Saturday

San Jose Sharks winger Igor Chernyshov (upper body) was limited to 28 seconds of ice time in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. He was injured after a high hit from Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson. The 20-year-old Russian rookie fell hard and struggled to get up. He needed assistance to leave the ice and […]

Nicholas Paul Rejoins Lightning Lineup

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nicholas Paul (lower body) will return from an 11-game absence on Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes. He hasn't played since a Stadium Series matchup against Boston at the start of February and will be eased back into action in a bottom-six role. Paul has contributed six goals and six assists in […]

Cole Caufield Cleared to Play Saturday

Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield (illness) will return to action on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. The young forward has been battling an illness this week, but his absence will be limited to one game. Caufield has had a huge year, already matching his career high with 37 goals and adding 27 assists in […]

Alex Tuch Set to Return Saturday

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (lower body) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was unavailable on Thursday against Pittsburgh due to a lower-body injury. Tuch was on fire before exiting the lineup earlier this week, recording points in seven consecutive outings. He's the second-highest scoring forward […]

Bobby Brink Remains Out Saturday

Minnesota Wild right wing Bobby Brink (upper body) won't play on Saturday against the New York Rangers, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports. He will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. Brink's next chance to return will come on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. While Robby Fabbri […]

J.T. Miller Returns to Action Saturday

New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller (upper body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Minnesota Wild, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. The Rangers captain has sat out five games due to an upper-body injury. After a disappointing start to the season, Miller was enjoying fine form […]

Radko Gudas Handed a Five-Game Suspension

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas was handed a five-game suspension for a knee-on-knee hit on Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (knee) during Thursday's 6-4 loss. Matthews sustained a season-ending injury from the hit. Gudas, who received his fifth career suspension, will exit the lineup on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators and won't be eligible […]

Auston Matthews to Miss Rest of Season

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (knee) will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season, the team announced Friday. The Maple Leafs captain was injured on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks and has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 MCL tear and a bruised quadriceps muscle. Toronto will re-evaluate him in two weeks. Matthews finishes […]

Nathan MacKinnon Racks Up Four Points in Victory Over Kraken

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon factored in four goals during Thursday's 5-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. After being tossed from Tuesday's loss to Edmonton, MacKinnon responded with one goal and three assists. He already had three points before the first intermission, tying Alex Ovechkin for the fourth most three-point periods among active players. This […]

Alexis Lafreniere Stays Hot in Winnipeg

New York Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere continued his scoring tear with a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-3 road victory over the Winnipeg Jets. Lafreniere scored New York's second goal and assisted Gabriel Perreault on the game-winning tally. After the Olympic break, Lafreniere has received increased opportunities, and he has responded with six goals […]

Semyon Varlamov Won't Return This Season

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the season, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports. The 37-year-old Russian hasn't seen any action since undergoing knee surgery in December 2024. Varlamov has one more year left on a contract, which carries a $2.75 million cap hit. He has posted […]

Alexander Romanov Could Return for Playoffs

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (shoulder) may be available for the team during the postseason, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports. Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche said Romanov could be back for the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Russian rearguard has been out since mid-November due to shoulder surgery. Before injuring his […]

Declan Carlile Hurt on Thursday Night

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Declan Carlile (undisclosed) exited Thursday's win over the Detroit Red Wings in the third period, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports. With Erik Cernak (undisclosed), Max Crozier (abdomen), and Emil Lilleberg (face) out of action, Carlile was in the lineup for a second consecutive game, but he might now […]

Wyatt Kaiser Sustains Upper-Body Injury Thursday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Wyatt Kaiser (upper body) may have to miss some time again after being hurt in Thursday's overtime win against the Utah Mammoth. Kaiser, who recently missed four games due to a lower-body injury, suffered an upper-body injury on Thursday when he was involved in a collision with Mammoth forward Michael Carcone late […]