Samuel Honzek Available On Wednesday

Calgary Flames left wing Samuel Honzek (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday. It looks like the young winger is ready to rejoin the lineup versus Utah. He has been out for five games with an upper-body injury. Honzek saw usage on the first line at the start of the campaign, but he […]

Michael Kesselring Good To Go Wednesday

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Michael Kesselring (illness) will play against Calgary on Wednesday. He was a question mark for the clash after missing Tuesday's practice due to an illness. Kesselring has been a two-way force for Utah on the blue line, averaging 20:27 of ice time. His role has grown in recent games due to […]

Vladimir Tarasenko A Game-Time Call On Wednesday

Detroit Red Wings Vladimir Tarasenko (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt against Winnipeg. Tarasenko is battling a flu bug and didn't skate on Wednesday morning. Nine games into the season, Tarasenko has yet to hit top gear, picking up one goal and two assists. Michael Rasmussen is expected to step into a […]

Kaapo Kahkonen Makes Avalanche Debut On Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen will make his team debut on Wednesday versus Tampa Bay. Kahkonen was picked up off waivers a few weeks back. He's worked himself into game shape on a conditioning stint in the AHL, going 0-2-0 with the Colorado Eagles while posting a 2.57 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage. […]

Miles Wood To Miss 7-10 Days

Colorado Avalanche left wing Miles Wood will miss the next 7-10 days with an upper-body injury. Wood joins a number of other attacking players on the shelf, meaning defenseman Oliver Kylington will be used as a forward on Wednesday versus Tampa Bay. Nikolai Kovalenko will move to the first line, while Ivan Ivan gets to […]

Ross Colton Out For 6-8 Weeks With A Broken Foot

Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (foot) will be out for 6-8 weeks. He broke his foot while blocking a shot in Monday's 5-2 loss to Chicago. In Colton, the Avalanche will lose their top goal-scorer. Colton has lit the lamp eight times in 10 games this season, adding one assist. Nikolai Kovalenko will replace Colton […]

Connor McDavid Ruled Out For 2-3 Weeks

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (ankle) is expected to miss 2-3 weeks of action. The three-time MVP was hurt on Monday versus Columbus. As a result of McDavid's injury, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is set to return to a center role, having practiced with Jeff Skinner and Zach Hyman on Wednesday. Leon Draisaitl will skate as the […]

Tim Stutzle Amasses Four Points In Big Win

Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle tallied two goals and two assists as the team cruised to an easy 8-1 victory over St. Louis on Tuesday. Stutzle scored both of his goals during even-strength play and had his assists on the power play. With his seventh career four-point effort, Stutzle passed Marian Hossa for the most […]

Brandon Montour Scores First Career Hat Trick

Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour crushed it against Montreal on Tuesday night, finishing an 8-2 road win with his first career hat trick and four points. He set a new franchise record for most points scored by a defenseman in a single game. Three of his points, including two goals, came on the power play […]

Chandler Stephenson Doubles His Points Tally With Four Assists

Seattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson came to life with four assists in Tuesday's 8-2 demolition job against Montreal. Stephenson sat on only four points for the year and had gone three games without any points before putting on a playmaking clinic. Three of his helpers came on the power play. The 30-year-old now has one […]

Samuel Ersson Picks Up Second Consecutive Win With A Shutout

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson logged his first shutout of the season on Tuesday, registering 23 saves in a 2-0 win over the Bruins. He became only the third Flyers goalie ever to shut out the Bruins in Boston and the first since Antero Niittymaki in 2006. With the outstanding effort, Ersson made it back-to-back […]

Olli Maatta Shipped To Utah

The Detroit Red Wings have traded veteran defenseman Olli Maatta to the Utah Hockey Club. Utah sent out a 2025 third-round draft pick to bolster its injury-hit defense. The NHL's new boys have lost Sean Durzi (shoulder) and John Marino (lower back) to long-term injuries. Maatta, a two-time Stanley Cup winner, has skated in seven […]

Kasperi Kapanen Exits With An Upper-Body Injury Tuesday

St. Louis Blues right wing Kasperi Kapanen sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's 8-1 loss to Ottawa. He recorded one shot and two hits across 6:37 of action in the contest. Kapanen was drafted into the lineup due to Mathieu Joseph's (lower body) absence. Nathan Walker could now be the next man up. Walker has […]

Jakob Chychrun Sustains An Upper-Body Injury

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun was knocked out of Tuesday's game against the Rangers by an upper-body injury. He took only two shifts, exiting after logging 1:50 of ice time. Chychrun has done well for his new club this season, logging four points (two goals, two assists) in eight games with a plus-five rating. Martin […]

Lonzo Ball Out At Least 10 Days With Wrist Injury

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) will be sidelined for at least 10 days. He's dealing with a sprained wrist and will be re-evaluated in 10 days, the team announced. Ball has averaged 4.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 15.7 minutes during his comeback campaign. Ayo Dosunmu looks to be in line […]

Jonathan Isaac In Danger Of Missing A Fourth Consecutive Game

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (hip) continues to carry a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Chicago. Isaac was hurt in the season opener and has been held out of action since then. There hasn't really been a direct beneficiary of Isaac's absence, as Orlando's bench mob has not been very productive. However, Wednesday […]

Goga Bitadze Tagged As Questionable For Wednesday

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (foot) has been labeled as questionable for Wednesday's clash with the Bulls. Bitadze missed his first game of the season Monday night versus Indiana due to a foot injury. He wasn't a big miss for the Magic, as the Georgian big man has averaged only 5.7 minutes for the campaign. […]

Kevin Love Still Not Ready To Make His Season Debut

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love (personal) will not be in the lineup against the Knicks on Wednesday. Love is dealing with personal issues at the moment and hasn't seen any action so far this season. Thomas Bryant has solidified his spot as the backup center during Love's absence, although he doesn't provide a lot for […]

Kelly Olynyk Remains Out On Wednesday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Kelly Olynyk (back) will remain out for Wednesday's meeting with Charlotte. The veteran big man has yet to play this season due to a back problem. Olynyk's absence has allowed Chris Boucher to hold down a regular spot in the rotation. He has notched 7.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in […]

De'Andre Hunter Considered Questionable For Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Washington. He has already missed two games with right knee inflammation. Hunter averaged 18.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 29.5 minutes before dropping out of the lineup. His absence has allowed Zaccharie Risacher to make his first career starts. The […]

Herbert Jones Sustains A Shoulder Injury Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones injured his right shoulder in Tuesday's game against Golden State. He exited the contest in the third quarter, finishing with five points, three rebounds, and one steal in 20 minutes. The two teams meet again on Wednesday, and Jones should be regarded as questionable for the game. Javonte Green […]

Michael Kesselring Battling An Illness

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Michael Kesselring (illness) didn't practice on Tuesday. He has been struck down by an illness, leaving Kesselring questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Calgary. The 24-year-old has played a big role at the back for the injury-hit Utah team, amassing five points (two goals, three assists) in 10 games with 14 shots, […]

Mathieu Joseph Out On Tuesday

St. Louis Blues right wing Mathieu Joseph (lower body) will not play on Tuesday versus Ottawa. He's returning to St. Louis to get evaluated for a lower-body injury. Joseph has done a decent job in a bottom-six role for the Blues, amassing two goals and two assists in nine appearances. Kasperi Kapanen will be filling […]

Bobby Brink Returns To Flyers Lineup

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Bobby Brink will re-enter the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Boston. The 23-year-old has sat out three games as a healthy scratch. Brink was taken out of the lineup despite being among the team's most productive players. He has tallied four points (one goal, three assists) in six appearances this season. […]

Juraj Slafkovsky Returns To Action Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky (upper body) will be back in action against Seattle on Tuesday. Slafkovsky has been out for three games with an upper-body injury. It was initially reported that Slafkovsky had hurt his shoulder, but he denied this Tuesday morning, calling his upper-body ailment simply a "weird injury." The 20-year-old has had […]

Alexander Romanov Remains Out On Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday versus Anaheim. He remains day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The Russian rearguard has collected two assists in seven games this season with 10 shots, 19 blocks, and 14 hits. Dennis Cholowski has replaced Romanov in the lineup. Cholowski scored […]

Jared Spurgeon Available On Tuesday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) will return from a six-game absence on Tuesday versus Pittsburgh. Spurgeon was hurt just two games into the season, but the team has coped well with his absence, taking a 5-1-2 record to the PPG Paints Arena. The Wild captain will link up with Jonas Brodin on the […]

Bryan Rust Out On Tuesday, Considered Week-To-Week

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (lower body) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday against Minnesota and has been labeled as week-to-week. Rust suffered a lower-body injury on Saturday against Vancouver. He had just hit some form lately, with two goals in three games. The 32-year-old sits on four points (three goals, one […]

Mikael Granlund Leads The Charge In First Sharks Win

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund produced three points as the team finally earned its first win of the season on Monday, beating Utah 5-4 in overtime. Granlund, who is working as the first-line center during Macklin Celebrini's (hip) absence, finished with one goal and two assists. All of his points came after the Sharks […]

Adin Hill Logs First Shutout Of The Season

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill recorded his first shutout of the season in Monday's 5-0 win over Calgary. The 28-year-old probably picked up the easiest shutout of his career, as Hill needed to make only 16 saves. Hill had allowed three or more goals in each of his first five starts of the year, […]