Brandon Carlo, Matt Poitras Could Return Thursday

Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo (upper body) and center Matt Poitras (shoulder) could both be options for Thursday's matchup against the visiting Colorado Avalanche. Carlo hasn't appeared since getting hurt in a Jan. 8 contest against these same Avalanche in Colorado. The physical rearguard has registered two goals and 10 points in 39 games but […]

Pyotr Kochetkov Inching Closer To Return

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (concussion) is making progress in his recovery but remains without a timetable to return. Kochetkov has now skated on back-to-back days after being off the ice for nearly a week. In his absence, Antti Raanta has been solid, going 2-1-0 while allowing six goals on 61 shots. Still, the Canes […]

Dylan Cozens Out Thursday

Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (upper body) won't play Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Cozens is day-to-day with an injury suffered Monday and isn't ready to get back in the lineup. The 22-year-old had a breakout 2022-23 campaign but hasn't been able to live up to the lofty expectations set this season. He has just […]

Evander Kane Deemed Game-Time Decision Thursday

Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane (hand) could miss Thursday's game against the Seattle Kraken after suffering a hand injury on Tuesday. Kane wasn't hampered in that contest, as he played over 18 minutes, but the injury is apparently bad enough that he could miss game action. The 32-year-old is in a major scoring drought, posting […]

Jonathan Huberdeau Ready To Rock Thursday

Calgary Flames winger Jonathan Huberdeau (illness) will return to the Flames lineup for Thursday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Huberdeau missed Tuesday's game with an illness but appears ready to go now. Although it's been a disappointing two years for the highly-paid forward, Huberdeau has eight points (two goals, six assists) in his last […]

Spencer Martin Hits Waivers Thursday

The Columbus Blue Jackets waived goalie Spencer Martin on Thursday. With the Jackets trying to give playing time to Daniil Tarasov and also having Elvis Merzlikins on the roster, Martin just didn't have a chance to get much playing time. Adding to that, Martin posted a subpar 3-8-1 record with a 3.65 GAA and .887 […]

Logan Couture Could Play Saturday

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (lower body) is hopeful to play in Saturday's contest against the Anaheim Ducks. Couture has been working his way back from a lower-body injury he suffered before the season. A return to the lineup would be a major offensive boost for the lowly Sharks, and Couture should see immediate […]

Dylan Larkin Hits Game-Winner In Overtime Against Florida

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin provided a dramatic finish to Wednesday's encounter with the Panthers, scoring a 3-2 game-winning goal on a power play in overtime. The Red Wings captain netted a goal in a third consecutive game with a strike at the 1:09 mark in the extra frame. Along with the goal streak, […]

Sam Reinhart Extends Goal Streak With Another Short-Handed Tally

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart kept his incredible goal-scoring run going on Wednesday against Detroit with a short-handed marker in a 3-2 overtime loss. He opened the scoring 5:38 into the second period with his 33rd goal of the season. Reinhart has already had 10 goals in January and set a new franchise record by […]

Luke Hughes Bags A Power-Play Goal Wednesday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes scored a power-play goal in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Canadiens. The talented rearguard sparked a comeback from a two-goal deficit in the third period, but the Devils were still left empty-handed. It's Hughes' first goal since he finished last month with a three-game goal streak. He boasts eight […]

Cole Caufield Extends Goal Streak On Wednesday

Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield scored in a third consecutive game and added an assist as the team took down the Devils 3-2 on the road Wednesday. He set up Juraj Slafkovsky for a first-period goal and played the hero himself late in the third, with Caufield's 14th goal of the season turning out to […]

Sean Monahan Records Two Assists In Wednesday's Win

Montreal Canadiens center Sean Monahan had his fifth multi-point outing of the season Wednesday, registering two assists in a 3-2 win over New Jersey. He helped Joshua Roy and Cole Caufield score, with Caufield's strike at the 15:29 mark in the third period ending up as the game-winning marker. Following a pair of cold months, […]

Mikael Granlund Out Week-To-Week

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund will be out week-to-week with a shoulder injury. He got hurt on Tuesday against Chicago and faces another multi-game absence after having already sat out seven contests this season. Granlund leads the Sharks with 24 assists and has tallied 29 total points in 38 appearances. San Jose will need […]

Boone Jenner On Track To Return Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner (jaw) is expected to return to the lineup Friday versus the Devils. He's missed 15 games with a fractured jaw. Jenner has been among Columbus' top goal-scorers this season with 13 markers in 29 games and boasts 18 points in total. He's set to center a line with Jack […]

Linus Ullmark Available Again Thursday

Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark (lower body) is an option to start Thursday versus Colorado. He's been unavailable for three games while dealing with a lower-body injury. Ullmark has gone 13-5-2 this season while splitting starts with Jeremy Swayman. The latter has just posted his third shutout of the campaign, so it might be difficult […]

Martin Necas On The Cusp Of Returning

Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas (upper body) could be back in action Friday versus Detroit. He has missed five games because of an upper-body injury. It's been an up-and-down season for Necas, which has so far culminated in a 26-point effort across 38 appearances. He's been kept off the score sheet in six of his […]

Josh Norris Could Be An Option Later In The Week

Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (upper body) is set to sit out a fourth consecutive game Thursday versus Montreal, but he could be available for the weekend. Ottawa faces Winnipeg on Saturday and has a clash with Philadelphia scheduled for Sunday. Norris has had a tough campaign in 2023-24, logging 20 points (12 goals, eight […]

Dmitry Kulikov Good To Go Wednesday

Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (undisclosed) will be back in action Wednesday against Detroit. He was deemed unavailable for Monday's matchup versus Anaheim, but Kulikov has recovered quickly from an unspecified injury and will rejoin Oliver Ekman-Larsson on the third defensive pairing. Kulikov has yet to score in 39 appearances this season, but he boasts […]

Brendan Smith Out With Sprained Knee

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brendan Smith is troubled by a sprained knee and will be out for "a little bit of time." Smith was injured Monday versus Boston and will start his absence Wednesday night against Montreal. The 34-year-old has notched five points (one goal, four assists) in 34 games with the Devils this season […]

Aleksander Barkov Out Wednesday Versus Red Wings

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) will not suit up for Wednesday's contest against the Detroit Red Wings. Barkov left Monday's overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks late in the third period and he could potentially miss Friday's contest against the Minnesota Wild as well. "He has a lower-body injury that we want to […]

Alex Ovechkin A Full Practice Participant Wednesday

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin (lower body) participated in a full practice with the team on Wednesday. The sniper has missed the last three games, and it's still to be determined if he will suit up for Thursday's road contest against the St. Louis Blues. "Positive step today with him taking part in a full […]

Timo Meier Returning On Wednesday

New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier (mid-body) will return to the lineup for Wednesday night's game against the visiting Montreal Canadiens. Meier has missed the Devils' last six games after getting injured in a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Dec. 30. The 2023-24 season has been a disappointing one for the veteran between […]

Blackhawks-Sabres Postponed To Thursday

The scheduled game Wednesday night between the Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres has been postponed due to travel restrictions in the Buffalo area caused by a snowstorm. The game will be played Thursday night at 7 p.m. ET. The Sabres have alternated losses and wins over their last four and sit seventh in the Atlantic […]

Steven Stamkos Will Not Be Traded

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos will not be traded, according to Bolts general manager Julien BriseBois. "Steven Stamkos isn't getting traded. You can all write that -- Steven Stamkos is not getting traded, so we can put that one to bed," BriseBois said Tuesday. Speculation about a potential Stamkos trade derives from his pending […]

Kasperi Kapanen To Miss Four Weeks

St. Louis Blues winger Kasperi Kapanen will miss at least the next four weeks due to a lower-body injury. The 27-year-old was injured blocking a Nick Seeler shot in the third period of the Blues' 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday. The speedy forward was recently promoted to the Blues' top line but […]

Cody Hodgson Signs AHL PTO

Free agent forward Cody Hodgson has come out of retirement and has signed a professional tryout contract with the American Hockey League's Milwaukee Admirals. The 2008 10th-overall pick was forced to retire in 2016 at just 26 years of age due to ongoing back issues, more specifically a hyperthermia diagnosis, a rare muscle disorder. Hodgson […]

Darcy Kuemper Registers First Shutout Of Season

Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper collected his first shutout of the season on Tuesday, backstopping the team to a 2-0 victory over Anaheim. He was tested 24 times by the Ducks, but Kuemper stood tall the entire game and had a nice bounce-back performance. Entering Tuesday's action, Kuemper had allowed 15 goals across four January […]

Claude Giroux Extends Point Streak With Three Assists

Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux produced a three-assist effort in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Avalanche to extend his point streak to four games. He posted a power-play assist in the first period and two assists in even-strength situations during the second. Giroux is now only two helpers short of becoming the sixth active player […]

Samuel Girard Delivers Three Assists In Tuesday's Win

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard picked up three assists as the team crushed Ottawa 7-4 on Tuesday. Two of Girard's helpers, including one on the power play, came during Colorado's four-goal outburst in the third period. Girard isn't a consistent contributor offensively, but he has put together a three-game point streak. The 25-year-old boasts 11 […]

Nick Schmaltz Considered Day-To-Day Following Early Exit

Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Schmaltz didn't make it to the end of Tuesday's affair against Calgary, exiting the contest with an undisclosed injury. He notched an assist in 11:11 of action before leaving. Coyotes head coach Andre Tourigny announced postgame that Schmaltz is considered day-to-day and will be questionable for Thursday's matchup against Vancouver. Schmaltz […]