Devon Toews Unavailable Sunday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (upper body) won't suit up for Sunday's clash against the Florida Panthers, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports. Toews missed some time in Saturday's win against the Carolina Hurricanes and will take an entire game off on Sunday. Up to this point, Toews had played in all 40 games […]

Seth Jones Out Against Avalanche

Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones (upper body) won't play in Sunday's big matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. The former All-Star sustained an upper-body injury on Friday night in the 2026 NHL Winter Classic against the New York Rangers and will undergo evaluation on Monday. Currently, the team considers Jones day-to-day. With Jones on the sidelines, […]

Nathan MacKinnon Takes Over Scoring Lead With Four-Point Effort

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon reclaimed the NHL scoring lead from Edmonton's Connor McDavid on Saturday night, notching four points in a 5-3 road win over the Carolina Hurricanes. He lit the lamp in a fourth consecutive outing and delivered three assists, picking up two points on the power play. After the Utah Mammoth held […]

Nikita Kucherov Bags Five Points Against Sharks

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov was sensational in Saturday's 7-2 win over the San Jose Sharks, finishing the contest with one goal and four assists. Three of Kucherov's points came on the power play, including his goal. There have now been 23 five-point games in Lightning history, and Kucherov has been responsible for […]

Darren Raddysh Celebrates Hat Trick in Big Win

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh tallied three goals in Saturday's 7-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks, becoming the third blue-liner in franchise history to score a hat trick. Raddysh registered an even-strength goal in the first period and had two power-play markers in the second. It has been a fairytale of a season […]

Jordan Binnington Logs First Shutout of Season

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington pushed aside 25 pucks for his first shutout of the season in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens. After Joel Hofer beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Friday, Binnington got the nod for the second leg of a back-to-back and registered a much-needed shutout victory. In December, […]

Auston Matthews Becomes Maple Leafs' All-Time Goals Leader

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews became the team's all-time top goal scorer with two markers in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders. He reached 421 career goals, moving past Mats Sundin, who was the record holder since 2007. While the 2025-26 season has been a struggle at times for Matthews, he […]

Jake McCabe Exits Loss Early

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (undisclosed) left Saturday's 4-3 overtime defeat to the New York Islanders with 8:58 remaining in regulation. He was unable to continue after blocking a shot. McCabe leads Toronto with 104 blocks in 41 games and has contributed three goals and 13 assists offensively. He is also the team leader […]

Tom Wilson Escapes Serious Injury

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (lower body) appears to have escaped a serious injury on Saturday versus the Chicago Blackhawks. The power forward left the contest in the first period due to a lower-body injury. He took an awkward fall following a hit from Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy. After the game, Capitals head coach […]

Joel Kiviranta Misses Road Trip

Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (lower body) is not traveling with the team during a three-game road trip, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports. The Finnish veteran will miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes. In 21 appearances this season, Kiviranta has recorded four points (one goal, three assists), […]

Gavin Brindley Out Saturday

Colorado Avalanche forward Gavin Brindley (lower body) won't be in the lineup on Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports. The 21-year-old rookie sustained a lower-body injury on Wednesday versus the St. Louis Blues. Brindley has been quiet for most of the year, posting nine points (five goals, four assists) […]

Casey DeSmith Granted Leave of Absence

Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (personal) has taken a leave of absence and been placed on non-roster status. In a corresponding move, the Stars recalled Remi Poirier from the minors. DeSmith, who has posted a 9-2-4 record this season, left the team to address a family matter. While DeSmith has allowed four goals in back-to-back […]

Tanner Jeannot Remains Absent Saturday

Boston Bruins winger Tanner Jeannot (undisclosed) will remain sidelined on Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks, Jack Studley of Boston Hockey Now reports. The power forward is dealing with an undisclosed health issue and is considered day-to-day. Despite missing time, Jeannot continues to lead Boston with 113 hits. He has produced four goals and 11 assists […]

Trevor Moore Won't Play Saturday Night

Los Angeles Kings winger Trevor Moore (illness) will miss a second straight game on Saturday against the Minnesota Wild. On Friday, Moore appeared on track to return to the lineup against Minnesota after practicing with the team, but the veteran will sit out at least one more game due to illness. Jeff Malott will remain […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Set to Return Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (groin) is on track to rejoin the lineup on Saturday night against the Colorado Avalanche, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour is reportedly "planning" for Gostisbehere to return Saturday. He has missed three games with a groin injury. Mike Reilly is projected to […]

William Nylander Misses Fourth Straight Game

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (lower body) will miss his fourth straight game on Saturday against the New York Islanders. "He's progressing," Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters on Saturday morning. "I think he's trending in the right direction, and now my hope is maybe he's back with us Monday on the […]

Jake DeBrusk Records Season-High Three Points Friday

Vancouver Canucks winger Jake DeBrusk had his first multi-point outing of the campaign on Friday, finishing a 4-3 shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken with three points. During the season period, he had a goal and an assist on the power play, and DeBrusk added an even-strength assist to his tally in the third. This […]

Danila Yurov Scores Twice in Friday's Win

Minnesota Wild forward Danila Yurov lit the lamp two times in Friday's 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. He put Minnesota 2-0 up in the second period and potted the team's fourth goal early in the third. On Friday, the Russian rookie had more goals than in his previous 16 appearances combined. After returning to […]

Alexis Lafreniere Sets Up Three Goals in Winter Classic Win

New York Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere tied the NHL Winter Classic record with three assists in Friday's 5-1 victory over the Florida Panthers. Het set up hat-trick hero Mika Zibanejad for a pair of goals and also helped Artemi Panarin to score. Lafreniere recorded more points than he had managed over his previous eight appearances. […]

Mika Zibanejad Produces Historic Winter Classic Performance

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad rocked the Florida Panthers on Friday night with a five-point performance in a 5-1 win, setting the new Winter Classic scoring record and becoming the first player to post a hat trick in the special matchup. It marks the third-ever hat trick in an NHL outdoor game. Zibanejad scored […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Placed on Injured Reserve

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports. Blackwood will be re-evaluated after the team's upcoming three-game road trip, which begins on Saturday with a clash against the Carolina Hurricanes. Colorado has recalled Trent Miner from the AHL to fill Blackwood's spot on the […]

Seth Jones Sustains Upper-Body Injury in Winter Classic Loss

Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones (upper body) lasted for only three minutes in Friday's 5-1 Winter Classic loss to the New York Rangers. He was hurt early in the first period and was ruled out for the remainder of the game during the second period. Jones exited the special matchup after taking a puck near […]

Linus Karlsson Celebrates New Contract With Goal

Vancouver Canucks center Linus Karlsson scored in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks shortly after the team announced that he had signed a new contract. The Swedish forward has taken a significant leap in 2025-26 and was rewarded with a two-year, $4.5 million extension. This season, Karlsson has been playing on a one-year, […]

Trevor Moore Likely to Return Saturday

Los Angeles Kings winger Trevor Moore (illness) is on track to return to the lineup Saturday against the Minnesota Wild, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. After missing Thursday's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning due to illness, Moore participated in Friday's practice wearing a regular jersey. He worked with Quinton Byfield and […]

John Klingberg Doubtful to Play Saturday

San Jose Sharks defenseman John Klingberg (lower body) is considered doubtful for Saturday's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has been ever-present in the lineup since late November but might have to skip the first game of 2026 due to a lower-body injury. After a couple of very tough years, Klingberg has been a […]

Radko Gudas on Track to Return Friday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (illness) is considered probable for Friday's matchup against the Minnesota Wild. He has sat out two games due to illness. Gudas is projected to replace Drew Helleson in the Ducks' defense, joining Olen Zellweger on the second defensive pairing. Minnesota ranks ninth in hits per 60 minutes this season, making […]

Brayden McNabb Considered Week-to-Week

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (upper body) is out week-to-week, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. Vegas got star forward Jack Eichel (lower body) back for Friday's contest against the St. Louis Blues but will be without McNabb for several games. The team will mainly miss McNabb's presence in the defensive zone, […]

Zach Werenski Ready to Return Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (lower body) plans to return to the lineup Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. He has missed four games due to a lower-body injury. The team moved Brendan Smith (lower body) to Injured Reserve on Friday, allowing Werenski to be activated for Saturday's contest. […]

Ilya Sorokin Comes Off Injured Reserve

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (lower body) was activated from Injured Reserve and will dress as the backup on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sorokin, who suffered a lower-body injury on Dec. 19, has been unavailable for six games. After backing up David Rittich on Saturday, Sorokin is likely to return to the […]

Bo Horvat Ruled Out for at Least One Week

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (lower body) will miss at least one week. The veteran forward sustained a lower-body injury on New Year's Day against the Utah Mammoth. The Islanders have three games scheduled over the next seven days, starting with Saturday's matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The injury is a setback to […]