Mitchell Marner Collects Four Points In Second Straight Game

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner finished with four points — for the second consecutive game — in Monday's 6-5 overtime victory against the Lightning. Marner had a great performance as he scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, while adding three assists in the contest on goals by linemates Auston Matthews and […]

Auston Matthews Scores Twice In Comeback Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews continued his terrific start to the season as he scored two goals in Monday's 6-5 overtime victory against the Lightning. Matthews was joined on the top line by forwards Mitchell Marner and Matthew Knies, with the lineup change making a difference as the trio of forwards showed great chemistry […]

Matthew Savoie Called Up By Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have called up top prospect and forward Matthew Savoie from the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans. The ninth overall pick of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft had a chance to crack Buffalo's opening-night roster but a shoulder injury suffered in a prospect tournament in late September forced him to the minors to […]

Artem Zub Could Return Wednesday Versus Maple Leafs

Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (concussion) could return to the lineup when the club visits the rival Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. Zub took a puck to the head during Ottawa's 6-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Oct. 18 but practiced in a regular jersey alongside Jake Sanderson on Monday morning. "Obviously, we'll […]

Nicholas Robertson To Make Season Debut Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Nicholas Robertson is set to make his season debut Monday night when the club hosts the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 22-year-old failed to crack the club's roster out of training camp but has managed a healthy five goals and 11 points through nine games with the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies […]

Andrei Vasilevskiy Could Return Before December

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy could be available to the team before the end of the month, according to head coach Jon Cooper. "I don't know, I'll be disappointed if it is early December," Cooper said Monday. "Hopefully it's a little earlier. We were kind of shooting for that Thanksgiving time." It was reported […]

Nicklas Backstrom Unlikely To Return This Season

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to return to action this season, according to general manager Brian MacLellan. Backstrom announced he is taking a leave from the team to address ongoing health issues last week. The veteran pivot underwent hip resurfacing surgery in June of 2022 and returned to skate in just 39 games […]

Frederik Andersen Out Indefinitely With Blood Clots

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederick Andersen is out indefinitely with blood clotting issues but is expected to make a full recovery, according to general manager Don Waddell. Veteran goaltender Jaroslav Halak has been signed to a free agent tryout to help replace the 34-year-old Andersen between the pipes for Carolina. Andersen has battled a variety of […]

Matt Duchene Will Not Play Monday

Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene will not be in the Dallas Stars' lineup when the club takes on the visiting Boston Bruins on Monday night. Duchene is listed as day-to-day with an undisclosed injury after leaving Saturday's contest against the Vancouver Canucks early following a second-period hit by Canucks defenseman Ian Cole. After being bought […]

Frederik Andersen Under Evaluation For "Medical Issue"

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen is dealing with a medical issue and is undergoing evaluations, the team announced on Monday. The Hurricanes added that veteran goaltender Jaroslav Halak has joined the team on a free-agent tryout. Andersen has made six starts for Carolina this season, going 4-1-0 with a 2.87 goals-against average and a .894 […]

Mason McTavish Extends Point Streak To Seven Games

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish scored the game-winning goal in Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Golden Knights to extend his point streak to seven games. He joined Paul Kariya as the only players at the age 20 or younger who have recorded a scoring streak of at least seven games with the Ducks. The run […]

Cam Fowler Registers Two Assists Sunday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler stretched his point streak to four games with a two-assist effort in Sunday's impressive 4-2 win over Vegas. The Ducks delivered the reigning Stanley Cup champions their first regulation defeat of the season with a four-goal third period. Fowler had assists on the first and final goal. He helped Adam […]

Frank Vatrano Turns Into Provider In Sunday's Win

Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano, who is among the league's top goal-scorers with nine markers, left the hard work to others on Sunday and finished a 4-2 victory over the Golden Knights with two assists. He had a power-play assist when Adam Henrique sparked a third-period comeback for the Ducks, and Vatrano set up Mason […]

Jack Eichel Involved In Both Vegas Goals Sunday

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel posted a goal and an assist as the team took a 4-2 defeat against Anaheim on Sunday. Eichel's good work helped the Golden Knights grab a two-goal lead, but the wheels suddenly came off for the Stanley Cup champions in the third period. Eichel now boasts back-to-back two-point efforts, […]

Taylor Hall Scores In Second Consecutive Game

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall has started to heat up and boasts goals from back-to-back games following Sunday's 4-2 loss to New Jersey. Hall opened the scoring against his former team, but the Blackhawks were quickly overpowered. He also bagged one, his first in a Blackhawk uniform, in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Panthers […]

Connor Bedard Sees Goal Streak End Sunday

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard had his goal streak snapped at three games in Sunday's 4-2 defeat against the Devils. The 18-year-old phenom became the youngest player in Blackhawks history to post a three-game goal streak on Saturday, but he came up empty against New Jersey with four shots on goal. Defensively, this wasn't a […]

Andrew Mangiapane Suspended One Game

Calgary Flames winger Andrew Mangiapane has been suspended for one game for cross-checking Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann in Saturday's 6-3 win. The suspension will keep Mangiapane out from Tuesday's clash with the Predators. His absence will be felt all over the ice, as Mangiapane is the team's second-leading scorer with seven points (four goals, […]

Louis Domingue Recalled From AHL

New York Rangers goaltender Louis Domingue has been recalled from the AHL. He was sent down to the minors Sunday morning after he backed up Jonathan Quick in Igor Shesterkin's (lower body) absence Saturday versus Minnesota, but the 31-year-old has been quickly summoned back to the big club. Shesterkin is dealing with a minor injury, […]

Jonathan Drouin Continues To Struggle In Top-Six Role

Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin rejoined the lineup for Saturday's meeting with the Golden Knights and had another bad night at the office. After sitting out one game as a healthy scratch, Drouin lined up on the second line and finished a 7-0 loss with a minus-three rating in 12:45 of ice time. The […]

Jake McCabe Returns To Practice On Sunday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (groin) rejoined the team in practice on Sunday. He hasn't been able to work with his teammates since injuring his groin on Oct. 26 in a game against the Stars. The injury has resulted in McCabe missing four contests. Toronto has lost every game since McCabe's injury and could […]

Igor Shesterkin Expected Back On Tuesday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (lower body) appears on track to return from a one-game absence on Tuesday against Detroit. The Rangers didn't have him in the lineup Saturday versus Minnesota because Shesterkin is "banged up," with Louis Domingue summoned from the minors to work as Jonathan Quick's backup. However, the team has now […]

Jack Hughes Listed As Week-To-Week

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (upper body) is considered week-to-week. He was injured Friday in a contest against St. Louis and has left the team ahead of the final two stops of a four-game road trip. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday that Hughes avoided a major injury, but he'll still be out for […]

Arvid Soderblom Takes On Devils Sunday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom will start in Sunday's matchup against the Devils. He gets the nod for the fifth time this season as Chicago completes a back-to-back. Petr Mrazek carried the team to an impressive 5-2 victory over the Panthers on Saturday, making 38 saves. Mrazek has been the more successful Blackhawks goalie this […]

Alex Vlasic Returns To Blackhawks Lineup

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (concussion) will be back in action Sunday versus New Jersey. The young blue-liner missed two games after being placed in concussion protocol. Vlasic has had an impressive start to the season and boasts three points through eight appearances with a team-best plus-four rating. His return pushes Jarred Tinordi out of […]

Thatcher Demko Backstops Canucks To Another Win

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko impressed with a 27-save shutout in Saturday's 2-0 win over Dallas. The Stars were beaten in regulation for only the second time this season, and the Canucks continued their historic start, matching a franchise record by going 8-2-1 at the beginning of a campaign. Demko's personal record reads 6-2-0 following […]

Cam Talbot Joins Special Group With Saturday's Shutout

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cam Talbot posted a 24-save shutout in Saturday's 5-0 road win against the Flyers, becoming the sixth netminder in NHL history to log a shutout with at least six different franchises. Talbot made his eighth start for the Kings and registered a third consecutive win. Following a bumpy start, the well-traveled […]

Jordan Kyrou Ends Scoring Slump With Three-Point Outing

St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou posted a goal and two assists as the team defeated Montreal 6-3 on Saturday. Kyrou ended a four-game scoring slump in style, opening the scoring in the second minute of the game and setting up his linemates Brandon Saad and Brayden Schenn for a couple of goals. The puck […]

Adin Hill Posts First Regular-Season Shutout With Vegas

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill had a special outing on Saturday against the Avalanche, posting his first regular-season shutout with the team in a 7-0 win. The high-octane Colorado offense generated 41 shots on goal, but Hill found an answer to all of the efforts. The 27-year-old reminder has yet to lose in regulation […]

Mark Stone Has Historic Four-Point Outing

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone produced a big four-point performance against Colorado on Saturday, finishing a 7-0 victory with two goals and two assists. He had his fifth four-point game with the Golden Knights, surpassing Chandler Stephenson for most such performances in franchise history. Stone also made history by becoming the first Golden […]

Nikita Kucherov Makes Lightning History With Five-Point Outing

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov erupted for a goal and four assists in Saturday's 6-4 victory over Ottawa, moving past Vincent Lecavalier for the most five-point games in franchise history. The former MVP had his fourth five-point outing with the Lightning, bagging four of the points during even-strength play. The big performance pushed […]