Brandon Montour Ready To Go Friday

Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour (shoulder) has been taken off Injured Reserve and is expected to be in the lineup on Friday versus Anaheim. The 29-year-old will make his season debut after recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. Montour has set himself a high bar for 2023-24 following an outstanding 73-point campaign last season. With Aaron […]

Aaron Ekblad Makes Season Debut On Friday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (shoulder) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will join the lineup for the first time this season on Friday versus the Ducks. There were whispers of Ekblad being ready to play in the matchup, and it's now official. The 27-year-old will look to produce a bounce-back year in 2023-24 […]

Darcy Kuemper Could Be Available Saturday

Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper could be available to the team for Saturday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets after leaving Wednesday's practice early following being hit in the back of the leg by a shot. "I think so," Capitals bench boss Spencer Carbery said in regard to his ability to dress Saturday. "We'll have […]

Taylor Hall Hopeful To Return Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall (lower body) practiced with the team on Friday and the club is hopeful he can return for Saturday's road game against the Nashville Predators. The veteran sustained a lower-body injury during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov. 9. "We're going to be cautious, make sure and dress […]

Anthony Mantha, Trevor van Riemsdyk To Return For Capitals Saturday

Washington Capitals forward Anthony Mantha (ear) and defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (lower body) are both expected to return from injury for Saturday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Mantha has missed the last three games after suffering a ruptured left ear drum after being struck by a shot in a Nov. 8 overtime loss to […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov Absent From Practice Friday

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov did not participate in Friday's practice due to an illness. "Misses today so just depends on how bad it is for him and how he responds over 24 hours," Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery said in regard to the Russian's status ahead of Saturday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. […]

Jack Hughes A Game-Time Decision Saturday

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (upper body) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus the visiting New York Rangers. The young pivot has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury and was leading the NHL in scoring when his injury occurred 9:56 into a 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues […]

Pierre-Luc Dubois Misses Practice Friday

Los Angeles Kings center Pierre-Luc Dubois did not take part in practice on Friday due to a leg injury. Dubois likely suffered an injury to his quad when he crashed into the goal post cutting to the net during Thursday's 2-1 win over the visiting Florida Panthers. Dubois, acquired in a blockbuster deal from the […]

Kevin Fiala Plays Key Role In Thursday's Win

Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala played a part in both goals as the team beat the Panthers 2-1 on home ice Thursday night. Fiala's third goal of the season gave the Kings the lead just 1:20 into the game, and he recorded a power-play assist when Anze Kopitar made it 2-0 in the […]

Elias Lindholm Leads The Way In Impressive Win

Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm registered a goal and two assists as the team defeated Vancouver 5-2 on Thursday. The Canucks suffered only their second loss in nine games when Lindholm helped Calgary bounce back from an early deficit. His first assist came when MacKenzie Weegar tied the game at one. Lindholm then logged another […]

Brayden Point Tallies Three Points Thursday Night

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point led the charge as the team took down the Blackhawks 4-2 on Thursday. He scored a power-play goal and had two assists in the contest. Point ended a brief dry spell with the performance, having gone without any points in the previous two games. Despite his recent shakey form, […]

Luke Hughes Collects Two Assists In Win Over Penguins

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes put in an impressive performance against the Penguins on Thursday, recording two assists and a plus-three rating in a 5-2 road win. Both of his helpers came in the third frame when the Devils turned a tie game into a comfortable victory. Hughes reached 10 points for the campaign […]

Shea Theodore Racks Up Four Points Versus Montreal

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore played a huge part in Thursday's 6-5 victory at Montreal, scoring one goal and handing out three assists. He matched his own franchise record for most points by a defenseman in a single game. Three points, including the goal, came on the power play. With the effort, Theodore made […]

Jack Eichel Logs Three Points In Thursday's Win

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel had his first three-point game of the season on Thursday, finishing a high-scoring 6-5 win over Montreal with a goal and two assists. Eichel's work began with an even-strength assist, and he notched the rest of his points with the man advantage. The star centerman had previously logged only […]

Tim Stutzle Scores Game-Winning Goal In Global Series Victory

Ottawa Senators center/left wing Tim Stutzle scored the game-winning goal and added two assists in Thursday's 5-4 overtime victory against the Red Wings in Stockholm, Sweden. Stutzle displayed excellent hand-eye coordination to score with two seconds remaining in overtime, giving the Senators a victory to begin their trip to Europe for the 2023 NHL Global […]

Tristan Jarry Struggles in Loss Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry was not at his best Thursday night when the club took a 5-2 loss at the hands of the visiting New Jersey Devils. The 28-year-old was responsible for all five Devils goals surrendered on the night while facing just 30 shots (.833 save percentage), dropping his sixth decision of the […]

Adam Erne Fined For Wednesday's Elbow

Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Erne has been fined $2,018.23, the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for an elbow to the head of Seattle Kraken forward Pierre-Edouard Bellamare on Wednesday night. The incident occurred midway through the second period while Erne was assessed a two-minute minor for an illegal check to the head. It […]

Aaron Ekblad, Brandon Montour Could Both Return Friday

Florida Panthers defensemen Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour could both be available to the club for Friday night's contest on the road against the Anaheim Ducks. "We'll make a decision on whether they play tomorrow," Panthers bench boss Paul Maurice said. "It's that soon now." Both defensemen were expected to be out until mid-December after […]

Matias Maccelli Exits After Taking Puck To The Face Thursday

Arizona Coyotes forward Matias Maccelli exited Thursday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets and will not return after taking a puck to the face. The forward lost some teeth in the incident and skated just 6:04 in the contest before departing. A fourth-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Maccelli has notched two goals […]

Barrett Hayton Exits Early Thursday

Arizona Coyotes forward Barrett Hayton has left Thursday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets with an undisclosed injury. The young center will not return to the contest. Hayton was seen grimacing after scoring a second-period goal to knot the game at one goal apiece and left the game after skating just 7:57. It's been a […]

Vitek Vanecek Likely Back Between The Pipes Thursday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek is the likely starting goaltender for Thursday's road game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins. The former Washington Capitals netminder was pulled early in his last start after allowing three goals on just five shots in an eventual 4-2 loss to his former club his last time out. Youngster Akira Schmid […]

Cayden Primeau To Start Thursday

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau is the starting goaltender for Thursday's home contest versus the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights. The 24-year-old has appeared in two games for the Habs this season, earning a 29-save win over the Detroit Red Wings his last time out. It's been tough sledding for the youngster in his brief […]

Connor Ingram To Start Thursday Versus Blue Jackets

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram will be between the pipes for Thursday's road contest versus the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 26-year-old has won each of his last four decisions and is a healthy 5-1-0 across seven starts on the campaign. It's been a decent season for Ingram who will enter Thursday's contest sporting a 2.87 […]

Juuso Valimaki Has Surgery On His Mouth

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Juuso Valimaki had surgery on his mouth area after being struck in the face by a shot during Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. The rear guard's timeline is undetermined at this point but he will likely miss some time moving forward. Defenseman Michael Kesselring is expected to take Valimaki's […]

Emil Bemstrom Clears Waivers

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Emil Bemstrom has cleared waivers and will likely be sent to the American Hockey League's Cleveland Monsters. There was a decent chance the 24-year-old could be claimed considering his mild $900K cap hit and his excellent minor-league production. Bemstrom tallied seven goals and 22 points across 55 games with the Blue […]

Alex Tuch Expected To Return Friday

Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch is likely to return to the lineup for Friday night's road contest against the Winnipeg Jets. The veteran winger has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but skated on the top line alongside Jeff Skinner and Dylan Cozens in Thursday's practice. "It's a coach's decision now. I […]

Evan Bouchard Bags Three Assists In Wednesday's Win

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard posted a hat trick of assists in Wednesday's comeback victory against the Kraken. The Oilers found themselves trailing 3-1 ahead of the third period, but Evander Kane scored three straight goals to lift the team to a 4-3 overtime win. Bouchard also played a major role in the win, and […]

Brock Boeser Collects Three Points On Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser recorded a goal and two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Islanders. Two of his points, including his goal, came during power-play situations. His 13th marker of the year tied Boeser for the league lead in goals. He's had a special start to the campaign, and it's […]

J.T. Miller Keeps Scoring Streak Going With Three Points

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller continued to produce the goods Wednesday versus the Islanders, factoring in three goals in a 4-3 overtime win. He tallied a power-play goal and two assists as the Canucks battled back from a two-goal deficit twice. Miller has scored in four games during an active five-game point streak, and it […]

Cale Makar Delivers Three Assists On Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar extended his point streak to five games with three assists Wednesday night in an 8-2 win over the Ducks. He had two helpers during even-strength play and one on the power play. His current scoring streak also started with a three-point effort, so Makar has been on fire lately. Through […]