Jeff Skinner Scores On Power Play Monday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner tallied the team's lone goal in Monday's 3-1 home defeat against Montreal, scoring on the power play in the first period. He tied the game with his third goal of the campaign, but the Sabres' offense was unusually quiet, and the visitors escaped further damage. Following a couple of […]

Jake Allen Beats Sabres With 36 Saves

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen showed off great form in Monday's battle with the Sabres, stopping 36 of 37 shots in a 3-1 win. Allen was beaten by Jeff Skinner on the power play in the first period, but he then stood tall for the rest of the way and secured a second consecutive victory […]

Tanner Pearson Stays Hot In Win Over Buffalo

Montreal Canadiens left wing Tanner Pearson continued his good start to the season with a two-point performance Monday against Buffalo. He had a power-play goal and registered an assist, both in the third period, to help the team to a 3-1 win. Pearson now has points in four consecutive games, scoring three goals during the […]

Patrik Laine Placed On Injured Reserve

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. The move is retroactive to Oct. 20, meaning he will be ineligible for at least two games -- Tuesday's encounter with the Ducks and Thursday's matchup versus Montreal. Laine was injured last Friday on a high hit by Calgary defenseman Rasmus […]

Jason Zucker Considered Week-To-Week

Arizona Coyotes left wing Jason Zucker (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He was injured at the weekend in a matchup against the Ducks and has been placed on Injured Reserve. Zucker has produced two goals and 14 shots on goal in his first five games as a Coyote, skating on the second line and the […]

Taylor Hall Out Week-To-Week Following Injury Setback

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall has been listed as week-to-week after aggravating a shoulder injury. Hall got hurt in Chicago's second game of the season on Oct. 11 against Boston and was then initially labeled as week-to-week as well. However, Hall sat out just one game. It looks like he is now set to […]

Frederik Andersen Back In Practice Monday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (upper body) could be ready to return to action Tuesday against Tampa Bay after practicing on Monday. Andersen has been out of the lineup for two games after leaving last Tuesday's 6-3 win over San Jose early. He logged only a handful of minutes in the match and left after […]

Andrei Svechnikov Ditches Non-Contact Jersey

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (knee) was a full participant in Monday's practice. The 23-year-old has missed the start of the season while recovering from an ACL tear, but this is a major step on his part towards returning to action. However, it will still take some more time until Svechnikov is ready for his […]

Eric Comrie Remains Between The Pipes Monday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie will make another start in Monday's matchup versus Montreal. The Sabres lost their regular starter Devon Levi (lower body) to injury last week, and Comrie has become the temporary No. 1, with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen backing him up. The 28-year-old had a triumphant season debut on Saturday, beating the Islanders 3-1 […]

Zach Benson Misses Another Game Monday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (lower body) will remain sidelined for Monday's encounter with the Canadiens. The young winger got hurt last Thursday versus Calgary and skipped Saturday's meeting with the Islanders despite returning to practice on the same day. Benson was again on the ice Monday morning, but the team will keep him […]

Alex Pietrangelo Practices In Non-Contact Jersey Monday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (face) practiced in a red, non-contact jersey Monday as he looks to work towards a return to the lineup. The veteran blue-liner suffered a cut to the face on Oct. 13 when he was hit with a slap shot and has not appeared in a contest since. The 33-year-old […]

Rick Bowness Takes Leave Following Wife's Illness

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness is on leave from the club after his wife, Judy, suffered a seizure on Sunday. The length of the club's bench boss' absence is yet to be determined but Scott Arneil, the former head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets while also holding roles with the Sabres, Rangers, and […]

NHLPA Appeals Rasmus Andersson Suspension

The National Hockey League Players' Association has appealed the four-game suspension handed out to Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson for his hit on Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine Friday night in Columbus. It appeared Andersson made direct contact with the head of Laine in the dying seconds of the Flames' 3-1 loss and the league […]

Calle Jarnkrok Practices On Top Line Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Calle Jarnkrok skated on the top line in Monday's practice alongside Mauston Matthews and Mitch Marner. The veteran saw time with the top unit late in Saturday's come-from-behind win over the Tampa Bay Lightning and appears to be in line for top duty when the club takes on the Washington Capitals […]

Linus Ullmark Picks Up Another Win

Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark made it three wins in three starts for the season when he stopped 30 of 31 shots in a 3-1 victory over Anaheim on Sunday. Both netminders played a key role in the contest, as the first two periods finished goalless. Ullmark doesn't appear to have any plans of slowing […]

Matthew Poitras Scores First Career Goals

Boston Bruins center Matthew Poitras had a memorable outing against Anaheim on Sunday, finishing a 3-1 victory with his first career goals. The 19-year-old helped the Bruins turn a loss into a win in the third period, scoring two goals after Mason McTavish had given the hosts the lead five minutes into the final frame. […]

Alex DeBrincat Continues Spectacular Start In Motown

Detroit Red Wings winger Alex DeBrincat continued to impress in his new uniform on Sunday, racking up four points and pushing the team to a 6-2 victory over the Flames. He scored his fifth career hat trick and had one assist. DeBrincat, who is the early scoring leader in the league with 12 points (eight […]

Leo Carlsson Won't Play In Every Game During First Half Of Season

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson was a healthy scratch for Sunday's matchup against the Bruins, and this won't be his last visit to the press box during his rookie campaign. Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek wants to ease Carlsson into action, and the team doesn't plan to use him in every game during the first […]

Andre Burakovsky Out For Up To Eight Weeks

Seattle Kraken winger Andre Burakovsky (upper body) will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks. He was injured at the weekend against the Rangers and faces another lengthy spell on the shelf after being limited to only 49 outings a season ago. Burakovsky has totaled just two points in six games this season, but he's one of […]

Rasmus Andersson Appeals His Suspension

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson has officially appealed his four-game suspension. He sat out his first game of the suspension Sunday versus Detroit. If there's no change to the length of Andersson's suspension, the Swedish blue-liner will be forced to skip an entire week of action, including a special Heritage Classic matchup against Edmonton this […]

Connor McDavid Ruled Out For 1-2 Weeks

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (upper body) has been ruled out for 1-2 weeks. He missed the end of Saturday's matchup against the Jets with an upper-body injury, and Edmonton likely has to be at least three games without him. Losing a three-time league MVP is a major blow for any team, but luckily for […]

Mikael Granlund Traveling With The Team

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (lower body) has joined the team for its current five-game road trip. He was injured in San Jose's season opener on Oct. 12, and Sharks head coach David Quinn labeled Granlund as week-to-week. It's still unclear when the Finnish forward will be able to return to action, but the […]

Erik Haula Set To Return To Practice

New Jersey Devils left wing Erik Haula (upper body) is expected to be back in practice on Monday. He was forced to sit out his first game of the season Friday night versus the Islanders. Before getting injured, Haula had enjoyed an impressive start to the season, averaging a point per game through three outings. […]

Nico Hischier Expected To Practice On Monday

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (upper body) appears to have avoided serious injury in Friday's clash with the Islanders. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman has reported that Hischier will be good to go for Monday's practice. It's been a rocky ride for Hischier so far this season, as he has gone without a point in all […]

Alex Pietrangelo Could Be Back In Practice Monday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (upper body) has missed four games but is progressing and could be back in practice on Monday. He's been out of commission after taking a puck to the head. Pietrangelo has resumed skating in the past few days, and he might be an option for the team on Tuesday […]

Andre Burakovsky Faces Spell On Sidelines

Seattle Kraken winger Andre Burakovsky suffered an undisclosed injury Saturday against the Rangers and will likely have to miss multiple games. Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol said postgame that he doesn't think Burakovsky's injury will be short-term. It's an unfortunate blow for Burakovsky, as he already missed nearly half of the 2022-23 campaign. The Swedish […]

Jeff Petry Sits Out Sunday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry will once again come out of the lineup Sunday when the team hosts Calgary. He was a healthy scratch Monday versus Columbus and now sits for maintenance reasons. Petry was reinserted into the lineup Wednesday against Pittsburgh, and he had a very good outing with two assists. The veteran […]

Artturi Lehkonen Totals Career-High Four Points Saturday

Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen had the game of his life Saturday versus Carolina, coming away with a career-high four points from a 6-4 victory. He posted his second goal of the season and totaled three assists, registering three of his points on the power play. After beginning the season with a couple of […]

Wyatt Johnston Bags Three Points In Win Over Philadelphia

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston was at his best against Philadelphia on Saturday, contributing a goal and two assists in a 5-4 overtime win. The Stars blew a two-goal lead in spectacular fashion in the third period by giving up a pair of short-handed goals, but the team still grabbed two points when Johnston set […]

Matthew Knies Comes Alive In Saturday's Win

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies played a key role in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win at Tampa Bay, scoring twice and recording one assist. Both of his goals came inside the final eight minutes of regulation when the Maple Leafs erased a 3-1 deficit. Knies contributed a bit of everything in the contest, logging […]