Gerrit Cole Nasty In Opening Day Win

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole had an immaculate Opening Day start on Thursday, tossing six shutout innings in a win over the San Francisco Giants. Maybe even more impressively, he struck out 11 Giants while allowing just three hits and two walks. Cole is looking to improve on his already great 2022 season, […]

Aaron Nola Implodes In Opening Day Start

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola got lit up in his Opening Day start against the Texas Rangers, allowing five runs over just 3 2/3 innings. Nola was actually cruising for the first three innings, allowing just one baserunner. But things came unraveled in the fourth, when he allowed four hits and a walk, including […]

Jacob deGrom Has Rough Opening Day Outing

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom had a rare off day on Thursday, allowing five runs on six hits over just 3 2/3 innings in his Opening Day start against the Philadelphia Phillies. It won't go down as a loss since the Rangers bats got to Aaron Nola and the Phillies bullpen, but it was […]

Ryan Helsley Blows First Save Opportunity Of 2023

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley had a tough outing to open his season, blowing a save opportunity and taking the loss against the Toronto Blue Jays. Helsley allowed two runs on two hits and a walk, and he didn't strike out a batter. Helsley's command wasn't up to par in this one, as […]

Marcus Stroman Throws Opening Day Gem

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman had an Opening Day start to remember on Thursday, shutting out the Milwaukee Brewers for six innings and earning the win. He allowed three hits and three walks while striking out eight. Stroman is coming off an up-and-down 2022 where he made only 25 starts due to injuries, but […]

David Robertson Converts Opening Day Save

New York Mets relief pitcher David Robertson closed out the team's Opening Day game against the Miami Marlins on Thursday, throwing a perfect inning and recording two punchouts while picking up the save. This is a relieving development for those that drafted Robertson expecting him to take over Edwin Diaz's closing role, as manager Buck […]

Jacob Markstrom Has Another Tough Game Against Blues

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom faltered again Friday, surrendering five goals on 24 shots in a 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. Markstrom was outclassed by Blues backup Thomas Greiss, something that seems to be a trend for the 32-year-old. The Swede drops to 8-8-4 to go along with a .892 SV% and 2.92 […]

Jordan Kyrou Continues Hot Streak With Three-Point Night

St. Louis Blues winger Jordan Kyrou had a solid performance Friday against the Calgary Flames, scoring twice to lead his team to a 5-2 victory. Kyrou is on a bit of a bender currently, scoring three goals and three assists in his last three games. That takes him up to 13 goals and 15 assists […]

Thomas Greiss Shines In Win Over Calgary

St. Louis Blues goaltender Thomas Greiss was on his game Friday, stopping 41 of 43 shots in a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames. Greiss easily outplayed his opponent, Jakob Markstrom, and was the difference in a game where the Blues weren't necessarily the better team. The win bumps Greiss' record to 4-4-0, and he […]

Marc-Andre Fleury Holds Blackhawks In Check Friday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was sharp on Friday, stopping 29 of 30 shots to lead the Wild to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Fleury improves to 11-7-1 on the year to go with a 2.94 GAA and .899 SV%. It has been an up-and-down season for both Fleury and the Wild, but […]

Kirill Kaprizov Scores, Adds Two Assists Against Blackhawks

Minnesota Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov had a nice night Friday, chipping in a goal and two assists against the Chicago Blackhawks in a 4-1 win. The goal would end up being the game-winner, and the Russian sensation is now up to 18 tucks on the season to go along with 21 assists. He looks primed […]

Mats Zuccarello Torches Chicago For Four Points

Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello notched four points Friday against Chicago, including a hat trick. He extended his point streak to nine games, a stretch that includes 14 points for the 35-year-old. Zucc is now up to 13 goals and 21 helpers on the year, and appears to be in line for another point-per-game season. […]

Sidney Crosby Has 36th Career Four-Point Game

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby had himself a four-point night Thursday, leading the Pens to a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Wild. The Penguins haven't had a great start to the season, but Sid still looks like himself on the ice. He is up to nine goals and 12 assists in 17 games played, and […]

Roman Josi Heating Up Quickly

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi extended his point streak to four with an exclamation mark on Thursday, dishing out four helpers to help his team to a 5-4 win over the New York Islanders. After a cold start where he had only seven points in his first 13 games, he has seven in his last […]

Erik Karlsson Keeps Up Absurd Pace Thursday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson continued his dominant start to the season Thursday, potting a goal and adding three assists against the Detroit Red Wings. Not only has Karlsson turned back the clock, he has gone a step further this season, with an astounding 28 points in 19 games played, first among NHL d-men. […]

Nicolas Roy Won't Play Saturday, Dealing With Lower-Body Injury

Vegas Golden Knights forward Nicolas Roy (lower-body) will not travel with the team for their Saturday game in Edmonton. Roy has been deemed day-to-day by coach Bruce Cassidy. The 25-year-old was enjoying his best season to date, so hopefully he can return to the ice in short order. In 18 games played he has four […]

Scott Wedgewood Day-To-Day After Being Stretchered Off Thursday

Dallas Stars goalie Scott Wedgewood (upper-body) is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and is doubtful for Saturday's game against the New York Islanders. It would have been a surprise if Wedgewood was able to go Saturday, given he was stretchered off on Thursday. However, the Stars backup netminder was apparently in good spirits after the […]

Eric Comrie Week-To-Week With Knee Injury

Buffalo Sabres goalie Eric Comrie (knee) is week-to-week after an MRI showed some issues with his knee. He fell awkwardly with his leg behind his back after a collision in Wednesday's game against Ottawa and had to leave the game. Comrie had a hot start to the year but has fallen back to earth recently, […]

Cal Petersen Has Solid Showing Against Oilers

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cal Petersen stopped 21 of 22 shots on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers, leading his team to a 3-1 victory. The 28-year-old was terrific tonight, allowing only a Zach Hyman goal in the second period. Petersen has been shaky this season, compiling a .877 SV% and 3.58 GAA with a miserable […]

Trevor Moore Posts Hat Trick To Lead Kings To Win

Los Angeles Kings forward Trevor Moore had a night to remember Wednesday, tallying all three of the Kings goals en route to his first career hat trick. It also helped that the team got a hard-fought 3-1 victory over the division-rival Edmonton Oilers. Moore scored once in each period, and each was assisted by linemate […]

Andreas Athanasiou Tucks Twice Wednesday

Chicago Blackhawks forward Andreas Athanasiou scored the team's only two goals in a 5-2 loss against the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday. The 28-year-old winger was on a six-game goalless drought coming into tonight, but managed to sneak two past Blues netminder Jordan Binnington, one of which came on the powerplay. Athanasiou is up to […]

Eric Comrie Expected To Miss Time

Buffalo Sabres goalie Eric Comrie (undisclosed) is likely to miss some time after sustaining an injury in the team's 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday. Comrie will be evaluated in Buffalo, meaning he will miss at least a week as the team is currently on a road trip. The injury happened on a […]

Anton Forsberg Shuts The Door On Sabres

Ottawa Senators goalie Anton Forsberg was on his game Wednesday, stopping 29 of 30 shots en route to a 4-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. After a breakout 2021-22 campaign, Forsberg has had a mostly forgettable start to this season. However, he looked brilliant tonight, giving up only a powerplay goal in the second period. […]

Jake Sanderson Dishes Two Assists Wednesday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson had a solid game Wednesday, recording two assists (one on the powerplay) in a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Sanderson also chipped in four shots, two hits, and five blocks in what was a studly all-around performance. He is up to seven assists this season, but remains without a […]

Cale Makar Puts Up Three Points In Global Series

Cale Makar had a great game in Tampere, Finland in the finale of the Global Series between his Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets, tallying three assists, four shots, a hit, a block, and a plus-four rating. After a "slow" start where he tallied seven points in his first eight games, the stud blueliner has […]

Ville Husso Continues To Dominate With Shutout Of Islanders

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso posted a 24-save shutout Saturday to secure his team a 3-0 victory over the New York Islanders. Husso has been exceptional this season, and things were no different this afternoon. He now has a .941 save percentage, 1.86 GAA, and 5.7 GSAA in his seven games. The 27-year-old tendy […]

Connor Hellebuyck Shuts Out Blackhawks Saturday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was unbeatable Saturday, stopping all 30 shots he faced to put up his second shutout of the year. The Jets notched four goals in this one, but Helle only needed one to secure the win. After a few seasons where he's looked human, the 29-year-old goalie is back to prime […]

Yuli Gurriel Diagnosed With MCL Sprain

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (knee) has been diagnosed with a right MCL sprain. Gurriel hurt his knee in the eighth inning of Game 5 on Thursday when he was caught in a rundown. The extent of the sprain isn't known, but this is relatively good news after Gurriel was taken off the World […]

Aledmys Diaz In Astros Lineup For Game 2

Houston Astros utility man Aledmys Diaz is in the starting lineup on Saturday, batting seventh and playing left field in Game 2 of the World Series. Outside of Yordan Alvarez, the Astros have struggled to find a capable designated hitter this postseason, which might have something to do with why manager Dusty Baker keeps changing […]

Edmundo Sosa In Lineup Against Lefty For Game 2

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Edmundo Sosa is in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the World Series against lefty Framber Valdez. Sosa and lefty Bryson Stott have formed a platoon this postseason, which continues tonight as Sosa gets in against a left-handed pitcher. The 26-year-old has made the most of his limited opportunities, going 2-for-4 […]