Urho Vaakanainen Out On Friday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Urho Vaakanainen (undisclosed) will not be available for Friday's clash with Detroit. He missed Thursday's practice and is expected to be replaced in the lineup by Drew Helleson, who was called up from the minors earlier in the week. Vaakanainen has skated in five contests with the Ducks this season, recording one […]

Matt Nieto Ready For Season Debut

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Matt Nieto (knee) will enter the lineup for his season debut on Friday versus Columbus. The 32-year-old has been unavailable for nearly a year due to knee problems, last playing in the NHL on Nov. 30, 2023. Nieto collected four points (one goal, three assists) in 22 outings last season. He […]

Kris Letang Won't Play On Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (illness) will miss Friday's game against Columbus. He will exit the lineup due to an illness and should be regarded as questionable for Saturday's matchup versus San Jose. With nearly a quarter of the season gone, Letang has been a disappointment for fantasy managers. The offensively gifted rearguard has amassed […]

Filip Gustavsson Shuts Out Canadiens Thursday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson posted his first shutout of the season on Thursday versus Montreal, keeping the opposition off the scoreboard with 19 saves in a 3-0 win. Gustavsson has looked great in the net this campaign, and he finally got his first shutout of the year after coming close to it several times. […]

Jake Guentzel Scores Twice In Win Over Jets

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel bagged two goals as the team delivered the Winnipeg Jets their first road defeat of the season on Thursday with a 4-1 victory. Guentzel had the first and last goal of the game, wrapping things up with an empty-netter. With the two-goal effort, Guentzel ended a brief scoring […]

Jesper Bratt Hits Special Hat Trick Against Panthers

New Jersey Devils winger Jesper Bratt rocked the Panthers with a hat trick in Thursday's 6-2 win. He became only the third player in Devils history to record an even-strength, power-play, and short-handed goal in the same game. Bratt enjoyed a fruitful October but has even turned it up a notch this month. He has […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Injured In Thursday's Win

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek sustained a lower-body injury in Thursday's 3-0 win over Montreal. He was limited to 3:43 of ice time. Centering the second line, Eriksson Ek has contributed five goals and three assists in 14 appearances this season. He missed a pair of games early in the campaign due to a […]

Mats Zuccarello Exits With Lower-Body Injury Versus Canadiens

Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (lower body) took only four shifts in Thursday's matchup against Montreal. He suffered a lower-body injury when teammate Brock Faber hit him with a shot. Zuccarello entered Thursday's tilt with a three-game point streak and has been part of the Wild's very prolific first line. He has tallied 14 […]

Filip Chytil Exits With Injury Thursday

New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (upper body) suffered a new injury blow in Thursday's 3-2 victory over San Jose. He sustained an upper-body injury in the second period in a collision with teammate K'Andre Miller. Chytil went scoreless across 9:37 of action with one shot on goal. The 25-year-old has a history of head […]

Jordan Eberle Sustains A Lower-Body Injury Thursday

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle exited Thursday's contest against Chicago early due to a lower-body injury. He was hurt early in the second period when Eberle crashed into the boards. The veteran forward finished with 6:22 of ice time, recording two shots on goal. Eberle has been cold lately and couldn't make an impact […]

Dakota Joshua Makes Season Debut After Cancer Recovery

Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (cancer) will make his first appearance of the season on Thursday against the New York Islanders. He will be back in action after winning a battle against testicular cancer. Joshua has his best NHL campaign in 2023-24, setting new career highs for goals (18), assists (14), and points (32). He […]

Alec Martinez A Game-Time Call On Thursday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (groin) has been labeled as a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against Seattle. He has missed a month of action with a groin injury. However, it appears as though Martinez will be ready to return on Thursday, as the team has activated him from Injured Reserve. Before suffering the injury, […]

Viktor Arvidsson Sits Out Meeting With Predators

Edmonton Oilers winger Viktor Arvidsson (undisclosed) will come out of the lineup on Thursday against Nashville. Per Oilers TV host & reporter Tony Brar, the Swedish winger is dealing with a "minor injury." Arvidsson will miss his first game of the season. The Oilers had high hopes for Arvidsson when they signed him to a […]

Sean Couturier Out On Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (lower body) will miss his first game of the season on Thursday versus Ottawa. The veteran is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Couturier has averaged 0.5 points per game for the campaign, notching three goals and five assists in 16 appearances. His absence opens the door for Morgan Frost […]

Samuel Ersson Misses Thursday's Action

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (lower body) will not play against Ottawa on Thursday. He hurt himself in Wednesday's practice. Ersson has been strong in the Flyers net, going 5-2-2 with one shutout. The Swedish netminder has allowed 2.70 goals with a .902 save percentage. With him on the shelf, Philadelphia will start with Ivan […]

Sam Bennett A Game-Time Call Thursday

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (upper body) might be back in the lineup on Thursday versus New Jersey. He is considered a game-time decision for the matchup. Bennett was unavailable against the Devils on Tuesday due to an upper-body injury. The team missed him badly, as Florida was limited to fewer than two goals for […]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Unavailable Thursday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (undisclosed) will not dress for Thursday's tilt against St. Louis. He's been dealing with an undisclosed injury since Sunday. Luukkonen was able to play against Montreal on Monday but struggled in the contest and will be kept out of the lineup versus the Blues. Devon Levi will be in the […]

Tage Thompson Ruled Out For Thursday

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against St. Louis. He sustained a lower-body injury in Monday's matchup versus Montreal and needs more time to recover. It's possible Thompson will be ready to return on Saturday against Philadelphia. His absence on Thursday means that Buffalo will be without […]

Mikko Rantanen Grabs Four Points Against Kings

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen crushed it against the L.A. Kings on Wednesday, amassing four points in a 4-2 victory. He picked up an assist early in the game and went on to turn a 2-1 deficit into a victory for the Avalanche with a natural hat trick. Nathan MacKinnon and Joe Sakic were […]

Aliaksei Protas Enjoys Multi-Point Outing Versus Maple Leafs

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas posted a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Toronto. Protas' fine work helped Washington jump ahead 3-1 on home ice, but the team blew a two-goal lead inside the final 4:09 of regulation. Following a summer of change in D.C., Protas has landed a first-line role, […]

Patrick Kane Notches Two Points In Overtime Win

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane played a vital role in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime triumph at Pittsburgh, scoring a power-play goal and helping to set up Simon Edvinsson for the game-winning tally. The former MVP ended a three-game dry spell with the two-point outing. It's his third multi-point game of the campaign. Health issues […]

Blake Lizotte Suffers Another Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte left Wednesday's action against Detroit after taking a puck to the face. He was limited to six shifts and 3:36 of ice time. A similar incident in a preseason game left Lizotte with a concussion and delayed his season debut. The 26-year-old made only his seventh appearance of the season […]

Pyotr Kochetkov Suffers Injury Versus Utah

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (undisclosed) was injured in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Utah. He left the contest in the third period. It wasn't a great night for Kochetkov, who allowed three goals on 18 shots. Spencer Martin completed the game, giving up one more goal on three shots. Overall, the 2024-25 campaign has gone […]

Caleb Jones Hurt On Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Caleb Jones suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's clash with Colorado. Jones returned to the lineup after missing seven games as a healthy scratch, but his comeback lasted less than six minutes. He registered two hits and a minus-one rating in 5:56 of ice time. Jones' role has been very limited […]

Darcy Kuemper Exits With Injury Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) left Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Colorado early. He suffered an undisclosed injury in the third period. Kuemper was performing well before getting hurt, stopping 18 of 20 shots. David Rittich finished the game between the sticks for L.A., allowing one goal on five shots. Kuemper hasn't celebrated many […]

LeBron James Makes History With Third Consecutive Triple-Double

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James had a historic outing against Memphis on Wednesday, becoming the oldest player in NBA history to log three consecutive triple-doubles. He capped off a 128-123 win with a game-high 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 14 assists. The three-game triple-double streak is tied for the longest of James' 22-year NBA […]

Jaxson Hayes To Be Re-Evaluated In 1-2 Weeks

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (ankle) will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks after he was injured in practice. The 24-year-old sprained his left ankle on Tuesday. The timing of the injury is very unfortunate for Hayes, who had just enjoyed his best outing of the campaign with a 12-point, six-rebound effort versus Toronto. He's […]

Walker Kessler Remains Sidelined On Thursday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (hip) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Dallas. The seven-foot-one giant has a problem with his right hip. Kessler's fantasy value has received a boost this season after he was reinserted into the starting lineup. He's been close to averaging a double-double, notching 9.2 points and 10.7 […]

P.J. Washington Considered Doubtful For Thursday

Dallas Mavericks power forward P.J. Washington (knee) will likely miss a fifth consecutive game on Thursday versus Utah. He has been listed on the injury report as doubtful. Washington has been out of commission due to a right knee sprain. The injury has given Naji Marshall a chance to run with the starters. He has […]

Luka Doncic Expected To Remain In The Lineup Thursday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's matchup against Utah. He's been a regular on the injury report this season but hasn't missed any games and is on track to play on Thursday. Doncic averages 28.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 1.5 steals for the campaign. He has […]