Lukas Dostal Will Start Friday, Shouldn't Be Trusted

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal will start Friday against the New York Rangers. Dostal has been reduced to a backup role after starting the season in a split with John Gibson. If he can get going, he has a chance to see more starts as the Ducks have been in a major slide recently and […]

Kaapo Kahkonen A Risky Streaming Option Friday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen is expected to start Friday against the Arizona Coyotes. The Sharks have been rotating between Kahkonen and Mackenzie Blackwood for the last month or so, and that will continue on Friday. While the Sharks have one of the worst records in the NHL, that is mostly due to the […]

Patrik Laine Out Six Weeks With Fractured Clavicle

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine (clavicle) is expected to miss six weeks with a fractured clavicle. Laine went hard into the boards after a collision in Thursday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs and left the game immediately. This is a big blow for the already struggling Blue Jackets, who lack the finishing touch […]

Mason McTavish Deemed Game-Time Decision Friday

Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (upper body) skated Friday morning and will see how he feels before a decision is made on whether he will return to the lineup. McTavish has missed four games due to an upper-body injury, but he's nearly ready to return. The sophomore has 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists) in […]

Roope Hintz Set To Return Monday

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (illness) is ready to rock for Monday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. Hintz missed Saturday's contest with an illness but will rejoin the first line with Joe Pavelski and Jason Robertson, as well as the first power-play unit. Hintz has been his usual self this season, notching 22 points […]

Alex Tuch Won't Play Monday, Closing In On Return

Buffalo Sabres winger Alex Tuch (lower body) skated Monday morning as part of the extra skate and is therefore unlikely to play against Arizona. Tuch has missed the last three games for Buffalo but appears to be closing in on a return from a lower-body injury. The star forward has 17 points (eight goals, nine […]

Jakub Vrana Placed On Waivers

The St. Louis Blues have placed forward Jakub Vrana on unconditional waivers. Vrana has been a disappointment for the Blues this season, posting just six points (two goals, four assists) in 19 games. After he was acquired from the Detroit Red Wings late last season, he immediately provided a spark for the Blue, notching 10 […]

Bryan Rust Out Week-To-Week

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Bryan Rust (upper body) is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury suffered against the Tampa Bay Lightning last Wednesday. This is a tough one for the Penguins and Rust, who have been struggling recently and are already shorthanded up front. It'll be difficult to replace Rust's production, as the winger has 20 […]

Mason McTavish, Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale Could Return Soon For Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks could have reinforcements coming soon, as forwards Mason McTavish (upper body) and Trevor Zegras (lower body), as well as defenseman Jamie Drysdale (lower body), will join the team on their upcoming four-game road trip. The young trio has missed varying amounts of time due to their injuries, with McTavish missing just three […]

Dylan Larkin Heads To Injured Reserve

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin has been placed on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Dec. 9. Larkin exited Saturday's game against the Ottawa Senators in the first period after a scary situation where he was lying motionless on the ice for a few moments. He was able to skate off the ice with help and […]

J.T. Compher Placed On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Red Wings have placed forward J.T. Compher (soreness) on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Dec. 5. Compher has missed the team's last two games, so he is eligible to return from IR on Dec. 14 against Carolina. The 28-year-old has been rock-solid for his new team, posting 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) in […]

Bryan Rust Won't Play Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Bryan Rust (upper body) will miss Friday's game against the Florida Panthers after leaving Wednesday's game early with an upper-body injury. Rust already missed three games earlier this season with a lower-body injury, but has still put up 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 22 games this season while playing on […]

Sean Durzi Misses Thursday's Game With Lower-Body Injury

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Sean Durzi (lower body) missed Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers after leaving Tuesday's game early with a lower-body injury. Durzi has been a nice sleeper defenseman this season, notching 13 points (five goals, eight assists) while adding 53 blocks in 24 games. With Durzi out, Mathew Dumba has gotten a shot […]

Andrei Svechnikov Misses Thursday's Game

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (upper body) was a late scratch on Thursday. Svechnikov took warmups but did not end up playing in the game, with Brendan Lemieux entering the lineup. The 23-year-old has been ravaged by injuries and illnesses this season, playing only 16 of the team's 26 games so far while missing time […]

Rasmus Dahlin A Game-Time Decision Saturday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (lower body) missed Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins and will be a game-time decision on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens. Dahlin played over 25 minutes on Tuesday, but he suffered an injury at some time during that game and it has apparently gotten worse as time has gone by. […]

Joseph Woll Suffers Significant Lower-Body Injury Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (lower body) left Thursday's game early and is set to miss some time, according to head coach Sheldon Keefe. Woll made an awkward save on a weak shot from the side of the net in the third period and immediately went down. He had to be helped off the […]

Charlie McAvoy Misses Practice Friday

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (shoulder) did not practice on Friday and is considered day-to-day. McAvoy left Thursday's game early with a shoulder injury and could miss Saturday's game, although the team is hopeful he can play. The stud blueliner has 17 points (three goals, 14 assists) in 21 games played this year to go […]

Jeremy Swayman Back At Practice Friday

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (illness) is back at team practice on Friday and should be ready to rock for Saturday's game against the Arizona Coyotes. Whether he will start that game is still up in the air, but at the very least he should be good to backup Linus Ullmark. Swayman has once again […]

Max Pacioretty Getting Close To Return

Washington Capitals forward Max Pacioretty (Achilles) skated on Friday but is still two or three weeks away from returning, according to head coach Spencer Carbery. Pacioretty signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Caps this offseason, but the team knew he would need some time at the beginning of the season to recover from […]

Simon Nemec Called Up To Devils Friday, Dougie Hamilton Placed On IR

New Jersey Devils defense prospect Simon Nemec has been recalled from the Utica Comets of the AHL. The second pick of the 2022 NHL draft will likely make his debut at some point soon with Dougie Hamilton (upper body) going on IR Friday. The 19-year-old has looked the part in the AHL so far, posting […]

Adin Hill Leaves Thursday's Contest Early As Precaution

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (lower body) left Thursday's game against the Vancouver Canucks early. The exit has been called precautionary, so the hope would be that Hill doesn't miss any time. The 27-year-old was looking sharp as usual before he left, stopping all 16 shots he faced. Hill has been Vegas' 1A so […]

Timo Meier Close To Returning, Could Play Friday

New Jersey Devils winger Timo Meier (lower body) could return Friday against the San Jose Sharks, according to head coach Lindy Ruff. Meier has missed the last seven games with a lower-body injury, but after skating Wednesday on his own, he could be an option for Friday. With the Devils having three days between games […]

Sam Montembeault Signs Three-Year Extension With Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Sam Montembeault to a three-year extension worth $9.45 million ($3.15 million AAV). The 27-year-old has had a couple of solid seasons for the Habs and is having the best season of his career this year, posting a 5-3-1 record with a .910 SV%, 2.73 GAA, and 2.2 GSAA. The […]

Nikita Zadorov Traded To Vancouver

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenseman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames in exchange for two draft picks. The picks are a 2024 fifth-round and a 2026 third-round selection. Vancouver bolsters their defense by adding Zadorov to the team, as he should immediately see second-pairing minutes for the Canucks. The six-foot-six Russian also adds a […]

Andrei Svechnikov Doesn't Play Tuesday Due To Illness

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (illness) missed Tuesday's contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. Svechnikov appears to have caught the bug that is spreading around the league and was out of action last night. Brendan Lemieux replaced him in the lineup. Svechnikov has nine points (one goal, eight assists) in 12 games this season. He has […]

Zach Hyman Misses Tuesday's Game With Illness

Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman (illness) missed Tuesday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Hyman caught the flu bug that appears to be making its way around the league and was unable to play. Fortunately, the Oilers hung on for a 5-4 win without their first-line winger. Sam Gagner, who replaced Hyman, scored in the […]

Mark Giordano To Miss Extended Time After Blocking Shot Off Hand

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano (hand) left Tuesday's game early after blocking a shot and will miss some time, according to head coach Sheldon Keefe. This is just another blow for a Leafs defensive core that is already missing Timothy Liljegren and John Klingberg. Giordano isn't the same defender he once was, but he […]

Dougie Hamilton Leaves Game Early Tuesday, Undergoing Evaluation

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (upper body) left Tuesday's game against the New York Islanders after the second period and did not return. Head Coach Lindy Ruff didn't say whether or not Hamilton would be available Thursday as he is still being evaluated. The 30-year-old has put up 16 points (five goals, 11 assists) […]

Jacob Markstrom Back At Practice Wednesday

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (illness) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Markstrom missed Monday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights with an illness, but it looks like he should be able to return Thursday against Dallas. Daniel Vladar played a stellar game in his absence, stopping 27-of-28 shots and earning the win. […]

Joonas Korpisalo A Game-Time Decision Monday

Ottawa Senators goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (undisclosed) is available to return to the lineup on Monday, but whether he will start or back up Anton Forsberg is yet to be determined. Korpisalo missed two games after suffering an injury on the team's trip to Sweden. The 29-year-old has a 5-4-0 record with a 3.17 GAA, .906 […]