Mitch Marner Has High-Ankle Sprain

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain suffered on an awkward fall against the Boston Bruins on March 7. However, the Maple Leafs reportedly believe it's a very minor sprain compared to a normal one that would usually require a six-week timetable to return. He hasn't been ruled out […]

Tyler Bertuzzi Stays Hot Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Tyler Bertuzzi continued his hot stretch as part of a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. The 29-year-old was reunited with Auston Matthews on the Leafs' top line and notched a goal and an assist on two shots and was a plus-three as part of his 18:04 of […]

Gabriel Vilardi Diagnosed With Enlarged Spleen

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi has been diagnosed with an enlarged spleen and will miss at least the next five games as he did not travel with the team for their upcoming road trip that begins Saturday in Columbus. He is without a timetable to return. The 24-year-old has been out since Feb. 29 when […]

Joel Eriksson Ek To Remain Out On Saturday

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) hasn't traveled with the team to St. Louis, meaning he will miss a second consecutive contest on Saturday against the Blues. Minnesota's first-line center, who has posted 60 points (29 goals, 31 assists) in 66 appearances this season, was injured earlier in the week in a clash […]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Records Fifth Shutout Of Season

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had a perfect game against the Islanders on Thursday, completing a 4-0 win with his fifth shutout of the season. The 25-year-old stopped 21 shots to become the fourth netminder in the league with at least five shutouts this season. Four of Luukkonen's shutouts have come since Jan. 14. He's […]

Frederik Andersen Shuts Out Panthers With 21 Saves

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen collected his first shutout of the season on Thursday in a 4-0 win over Florida. Andersen stopped one of the league's hottest teams from scoring with 21 saves. This was only the third start for Andersen since his return from a blood clotting problem. He's won all three contests, putting […]

Brayden Point Ties Lightning Record With Six-Point Outing

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point had an extraordinary game against the Rangers on Thursday, tying a franchise record with six points in a 6-3 win. He notched his fourth career hat trick and dished out three assists, with four of the points coming in the third period when Tampa Bay had fallen 3-2 behind. […]

Adam Boqvist Injured Versus Senators

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist was limited to only 1:12 of ice time on Thursday versus Ottawa due to an upper-body injury. Boqvist has played a big role for Columbus lately, even seeing action on the first power-play unit, but it looks like he could be out for a bit again. Health issues have […]

Radko Gudas Exits With Upper-Body Injury

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas sustained an upper-body injury against Minnesota on Thursday and had to exit the game early. The hard-hitting rearguard lasted just five minutes in the contest, and his exit left the Ducks without one of their most effective players. Gudas leads Anaheim with a plus-12 rating and is once again among […]

Calle Jarnkrok Set To Miss "Some Time"

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok suffered an upper-body injury in Thursday's win over Philadelphia and is expected to miss time. "It looks like he's going to miss some time, but we're not going to know the extent fully until we get back home," said Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe after Thursday's game. Toronto […]

Dustin Wolf Will Start Thursday

Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf will get the start on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Wolf was called up on Tuesday after starter Jacob Markstrom (lower body) was ruled out. While Markstrom is out, expect Wolf and Dan Vladar to split starts. It might be tough for them to keep pucks out of the […]

Jake Allen Starting Thursday For Devils

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen will make his debut for the team on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. Allen was acquired before the trade deadline last week to help the Devils with their goaltending woes. Unfortunately, Allen is sporting some ugly numbers himself, with an .892 SV%, 3.65 GAA, and -8.0 GSAA. The move […]

Laurent Brossoit Will Start Friday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit will start Friday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. Brossoit has been excellent this season, posting a .924 SV%, 2.11 GAA, and 9.6 GSAA while going 11-4-2 over 17 games. His solid play has lessened the burden placed on Connor Hellebuyck, and Brossoit getting the start on Friday is a good […]

Mark Scheifele Hopeful To Play Friday

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (illness) is expected to return Friday against the Anaheim Ducks. Scheifele was a last-minute scratch on Wednesday due to an illness, but he is already feeling better and should play on Friday if things keep trending in the right direction. The Jets' top centerman has 57 points (19 goals, 38 […]

William Carrier Set To Return Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights winger William Carrier (upper body) will make his return to the lineup Thursday against the Calgary Flames. Carrier hasn't played since January 4 due to an upper-body injury that required surgery, a span of 26 games. Carrier will re-enter his fourth-line role for the Knights, a job he has occupied for seven […]

Leo Carlsson Might Play Thursday

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (concussion) could return Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. Carlsson has missed six games with a concussion suffered in late February, but his condition has improved and he is nearing a return. The rookie has only played 40 games this season due to injuries and load management, but he has racked […]

John Marino Out On Thursday

New Jersey Devils defenseman John Marino (upper body) will not suit up for Thursday's game against the Dallas Stars. The right-shot blue-liner is sidelined with an upper-body injury, even after logging 24:58 of ice time as part of a 3-1 loss to the Rangers on Monday. A quality two-way defender, Marino has tallied four goals […]

Bobby McMann Inks Two-Year Extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Bobby McMann to a two-year, $2.7 million contract extension. The late-blooming 27-year-old has been a valuable bottom-six winger for the team of late, netting 10 goals in 40 games on the season, including eight goals over his last 14 contests despite skating on the third line. McMann has […]

Sam Bennett, Evan Rodrigues Out For Panthers Thursday

Florida Panthers forwards Sam Bennett and Evan Rodrigues will both miss Thursday's road game versus the Carolina Hurricanes. Head coach Paul Maurice doesn't appear to be worried about either player. "It's day to day," the bench boss said after the morning skate on Thursday. "We will reevaluate them for the Tampa Bay game on Saturday." […]

Jake Allen To Make Devils Debut Thursday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen will make his team debut Thursday versus the Dallas Stars. The veteran netminder was acquired from the Montreal Canadiens prior to the March 8 NHL trade deadline but was unable to play until this point due to visa issues. "He's a veteran guy," Devils coach Travis Green said. "A […]

Mitch Marner Remains Out Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (lower body) will not suit up for Thursday's road game against the Philadelphia Flyers. The veteran suffered a lower-body injury on an awkward fall while attempting a shot on goal in a 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on March 7 and missed Saturday's game against the Montreal Canadiens, […]

Marat Khusnutdinov To Make NHL Debut Thursday

Minnesota Wild forward prospect Marat Khusnutdinov will make his NHL debut on Thursday versus the visiting Anaheim Ducks. The 21-year-old signed a two-year entry-level contract on Feb. 28 and had to wait for visa issues to be resolved prior to coming overseas. A second-round pick by the club in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, Khusnutdinov […]

Casey DeSmith To Get The Starting Nod Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith is the starting goaltender for Wednesday's contest versus the visiting Colorado Avalanche. The 32-year-old should be in for considerable action with Thatcher Demko listed as week to week with a lower-body injury. DeSmith has been mediocre this season as he sports a 2.85 goals-against average and an .898 save percentage […]

Tyler Myers Could Return Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers (lower body) could return to the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Colorado Avalanche. The veteran returned to practice on Tuesday after suffering a lower-body injury against the L.A. Kings on Feb. 29 and has missed the past four games. The hulking 6-foot-8 rear guard has recorded four goals […]

Jonas Siegenthaler Out With Concussion

New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler is out indefinitely with a concussion suffered when he was elbowed in the head by New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe on Monday. Rempe was suspended four games for the incident. The 26-year-old is a key piece of the Devils' blueline, even if he doesn't offer much at the […]

Pat Maroon Remains Week-To-Week For Bruins

Boston Bruins forward Pat Maroon remains week to week after undergoing back surgery on Feb. 7 while with the Minnesota Wild. The Bruins acquired the veteran prior to the March 8 trade deadline in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2026 along with forward prospect Luke Toporowski. "He's not even skating yet, so it's week […]

Thatcher Demko To Return Before Postseason

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko is listed as week to week with a lower-body injury but will return before postseason play begins. "Yes. I'm not worried about that at all," Canucks coach Rick Tocchet said about Demko's availability for the postseason. The 28-year-old leads the NHL with 34 wins on the season, his seventh in […]

Connor Bedard Racks Up Five Points Against Ducks

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard put his talents on full display against the Ducks on Tuesday, becoming the fifth 18-year-old in NHL history with a five-point game. He finished a 7-2 victory with one goal and four assists. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Ilya Kovalchuk were previously the only 18-year-olds with at least four assists in a […]

Aleksander Barkov Shines With Three Points Versus Dallas

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov put in a big-boy performance against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, leading the way in a 4-3 win with two goals and one assist. The Stars shocked the visitors by jumping to a 3-0 lead, but the Panthers were still able to continue their road success, with Barkov picking up […]

Cayden Primeau Makes Franchise History With 41-Save Shutout

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau frustrated the Blue Jackets with 41 saves on Tuesday, backstopping the team to a 3-0 win with his second shutout of the season. The 24-year-old established a new franchise record for most saves in a victory by a rookie netminder. Primeau also became only the fourth rookie in Canadiens history […]