Brandt Clarke Called Up To Kings

Los Angeles Kings top defense prospect Brandt Clarke was called up from AHL Ontario on Wednesday. Clarke played nine games for the Kings last season, putting up two assists in a limited role. What role the number eight overall pick in the 2021 NHL draft has this time remains to be seen, but after putting […]

Jaden Schwartz Participates Fully In Practice

Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz (lower body) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and wore a regular jersey. Schwartz hasn't played since November 28 after suffering a lower-body injury, but is now deemed day-to-day and could return at any point. Schwartz was off to a strong start before his injury, posting 15 points (eight […]

Jake Oettinger Now Day-To-Day

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (lower body) has moved from his week-to-week designation to a day-to-day state. Oettinger was skating during the team's optional practice Wednesday and is making good progress according to coach Pete DeBoer. Oetter hasn't played since December 15, but appears to be close to making his return. Although he hasn't been […]

William Karlsson Will Miss Next Two Games

Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson (lower body) will not play in either of the team's next two games, which are scheduled for Thursday and Saturday. Karlsson is dealing with a nagging lower-body injury and the team has decided to give him some time to recover. Karlsson is having a very solid season, racking up […]

Drake Batherson Keeps Rolling With Two Goals

Ottawa Senators winger Drake Batherson scored a pair of goals in a 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Batherson tied the game late in the second period and then put the Sens on top for good in the third, collecting the game-winning goal. The 25-year-old has been on fire for the better part of […]

K'Andre Miller Picks Up Three Points

New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller collected two goals and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals. Miller was in desperate need of a good game, as he didn't have a point in six straight games prior to this one. The Rangers have been one of the best teams in the league, […]

Tristan Jarry Posts Shutout Wednesday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry was flawless on Wednesday, stopping all 22 shots he faced to pick up his fourth shutout of the season. Jarry had been struggling recently, but apparently the holiday break was just what he needed, as the 28-year-old put up a vintage performance against the New York Islanders. He had recently […]

Kris Letang Snags Six Assists, Breaks NHL Record

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang made history on Wednesday, becoming the first defenseman in NHL history to collect five assists in a single period. Letang notched an apple on five consecutive second-period goals to break the record, and added another assist in the third period for good measure. With the six assists, Letang now has […]

Zach Werenski Exits Early Due To Lower-Body Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (lower body) left Wednesday's game against the New Jersey Devils early with what appeared to be a knee injury. He couldn't put any weight on his leg as he left, signifying the injury has a chance to be significant. An update should come tomorrow from the Jackets. It would […]

Jacob Trouba Leaves Game With Upper-Body Injury

New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (upper body) left Wednesday's game against the Washington Capitals early after taking what appeared to be an inadvertent elbow to the head from Tom Wilson. The Rangers should release an update tomorrow that reveals the severity of the injury and could establish a timeline. Although the Rangers captain only […]

Juraj Slafkovsky Gets Another Pair Of Points Friday

Montreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky posted a goal and an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Slafkovsky buried one late in the second period to give the Habs a lead they would never surrender, giving the sophomore the game-winning goal. After a bumpy rookie season and a disappointing start to this campaign, […]

Nino Niederreiter Collects Three Points

Winnipeg Jets forward Nino Niederreiter notched two goals and an assist in Friday's 5-1 win over the Boston Bruins. The Jets dominated a good Bruins team on Friday, and El Nino was a big part of it. With 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists), the 31-year-old is now on pace to hit 50 points in […]

Travis Sanheim Does It All Friday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim was all over the score sheet on Friday, posting two assists, five shots on goal, two hits, three blocked shots, and two penalty minutes in a 7-6 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Sanheim has turned a corner lately, posting eight points (two goals, six assists) in his past […]

Mika Zibanejad Continues Hot Stretch Friday

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad kept the good times going on Friday, posting a goal and an assist in a 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Zibanejad's goal was a powerplay marker, but it wasn't his best play of the night. That honor would go to his assist, where he deflected a dump-in behind […]

Patrick Kane Pots Pair Of Goals And Shootout Winner

Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane scored a hat trick of sorts on Friday, notching a pair of goals and adding the shootout winner in a 7-6 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Kane added an assist and five shots on goal in the contest. The 35-year-old is getting comfortable on the ice again, as he […]

Artturi Lehkonen Skates For First Time Since Injury

Colorado Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen (neck) returned to optional practice on Friday. Lehkonen hasn't been cleared for contact yet after suffering a neck injury on November 9, but his return to the ice is an encouraging sign. The Finn had eight points (three goals, five assists) in 12 games this season before his injury, and […]

Vitek Vanecek Looks Ready To Go Tuesday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (illness) returned to morning skate and was in the starter's net on Tuesday. Vanecek missed Sunday's game against Anaheim with an illness after backing up Akira Schmid on Saturday, so the sickness could've been the reason for both missed games. Either way, he should be back tonight against the […]

Max Pacioretty Eyeing Post-Christmas Return

Washington Capitals forward Max Pacioretty (Achilles) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice for the first time this season. Head coach Spencer Carbery said Pacioretty is "real close" to returning and could be ready after the Christmas break. Patches is coming off his second Achilles surgery and has played just 44 games since the start […]

Pavel Zacha Ready To Rock Tuesday

Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (upper body) is set to make his return to the lineup after missing the last three games due to an upper-body injury suffered December 9. Zacha will return to a prime spot, centering Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak on the first line while assuming his role on the first powerplay […]

Charlie McAvoy Likely Returning Tuesday

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday after missing the previous four games with an upper-body injury suffered December 7. McAvoy took morning skate and head coach Jim Montgomery said he is likely in, but they are going to wait and see how he feels at game […]

Cale Makar Will Miss Another Game Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (lower body) didn't skate Tuesday morning and will be out against the Chicago Blackhawks. This will be the third game Makar has missed with what was called a "nagging" lower-body injury. Although it doesn't sound serious, the Avs have taken a cautious approach with their stud blueliner. Makar has 37 […]

Adin Hill Won't Go On Road Trip

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill (undisclosed) isn't expected to be with the team for their upcoming four-game road trip. Hill may have re-aggravated a pre-existing lower-body injury that kept him out for seven games, but that has yet to be confirmed. The lefty is 10-2-2 with a sparkling 1.93 GAA, .933 SV%, and 12.1 […]

John Gibson Misses Monday's Game To Attend Birth Of Child

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (personal) was absent from Monday's game due to the birth of his child. Gibson was taken out of Saturday's game due to illness, so hopefully he is feeling better in time for his child's birth. The Ducks don't play until Thursday against Calgary, so Gibson should be back and will […]

Mats Zuccarello Misses Monday's Game With Upper-Body Injury

Minnesota Wild winger Mats Zuccarello (upper body) wasn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. After the game, coach John Hynes said Zuccarello was day-to-day and has a chance to play Tuesday, so the injury doesn't appear to be serious. That is good news for fantasy managers, as Zucc has put up […]

Rickard Rakell Returns Monday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell (upper body) was activated off injured reserve for Monday's game against the Minnesota Wild. It was Rakell's first game since November 19, as he missed 12 games with the injury. The 30-year-old was put in a prime position Monday, as he skated on the first line with Sidney Crosby and […]

Ville Husso Leaves Monday's Game Early

Detroit Red Wings goalie Ville Husso (lower body) was removed from Monday's game in the first period due to an apparent lower-body injury. Husso had to be helped off the ice and is not expected to be ready for Wednesday's game, which is bad news considering that is two days away and the team already […]

Alex Lyon Deemed Week-To-Week

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon (lower body) is out week-to-week after exiting Saturday's game early with a lower-body injury. This is a tough blow for the Wings, who also lost Ville Husso (lower body) to injury in Monday's contest. Lyon has been terrific for Detroit and was slowly getting more starts, deservedly so after […]

Auston Matthews Returns To Practice Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (illness) returned to team practice on Monday and is expected to play Tuesday against the New York Rangers. Matthews missed Saturday's game with an illness that has been sweeping the league, but it looks like that will be the only game he misses. The league's leading scorer has 23 […]

Sean Couturier Will Be Game-Time Decision Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (undisclosed) is dealing with an unknown injury and is at risk of missing Saturday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. Couturier has missed a couple of games this year already and has been a game-time decision a few times as well, which makes sense since he had played only 29 […]

Aaron Ekblad Questionable Saturday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (lower body) is dealing with a lower-body injury that caused him to leave Thursday's game against the Vancouver Canucks early. Head coach Paul Maurice didn't seem worried about the injury, calling it "less than day-to-day", but Ekblad is still in danger of missing Saturday's contest against Edmonton. The 27-year-old has […]