Stuart Skinner Facing Buffalo On Monday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will get the starting nod on Monday evening against the Buffalo Sabres. Skinner has won each of his previous two starts. During this stretch, Skinner has held a .885 save percentage and allowed six total goals. However, before this win streak, Skinner held a poor .863 save percentage with a […]

Jason Zucker Expected To Return On Monday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (lower body) is expected to return to the starting lineup on Monday evening to face the Edmonton Oilers. Zucker participated in the team's morning skate and the plan is for him to suit up. Zucker has missed the previous six contests due to this injury. However, while the 33-year-old […]

Jacob Bernard-Docker Not Playing On Monday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker (non-injury related) will not be available to play on Monday evening when the Sabres host the Edmonton Oilers. Bernard-Docker was unable to play in their previous contest due to visa issues. Bernard-Docker was traded to Buffalo alongside forward Josh Norris from Ottawa at the trade deadline. Bernard-Docker has appeared in […]

Jiri Kulich Not Playing On Monday

Buffalo Sabres center Jiri Kulich (illness) will remain sidelined when the Sabres host the Edmonton Oilers on Monday evening. Kulich will now miss his second-straight contest. After appearing in just one NHL contest last season, the 20-year-old has flashed solid upside during his first full season. Before this illness, Kulich tallied three points (one goal) […]

Jordan Greenway A Game-Time Call On Monday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (illness) is viewed as a game-time decision for Monday's contest against the Edmonton Oilers. Greenway was unable to suit up during their previous contest on Saturday evening against the Florida Panthers. The 28-year-old was able to participate during the team's morning skate on Monday, which is a positive sign. […]

Marcus Hogberg Activated From Injured Reserve

New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the team returned Jakub Skarek to the AHL. Hogberg has been out for 14 games due to an upper-body injury. He may receive the starting nod on Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks after Ilya Sorokin worked […]

Connor Ingram Re-Enters Player Assistance Program

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Connor Ingram has re-entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, making him unavailable for an indefinite period. He first joined the program in 2021 as a member of the Nashville Predators. Ingram has admitted he has not been himself since his mother died of breast cancer in early December. The 27-year-old has […]

Connor Hellebuyck Taking On Hurricanes Sunday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is set to make his 49th start of the season in Sunday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. After beginning the month with back-to-back losses, Hellebuyck returned to form on Friday with a stellar performance against the New Jersey Devils, stopping 22 of 23 shots in a decisive 6-1 road victory. […]

Frederik Andersen Faces Jets Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen will make his 13th start of the season in Sunday's showdown against the Winnipeg Jets. After winning six of his first seven appearances this season, Andersen has struggled as of late. He enters Sunday's action with a 1-4-0 run. The Danish netminder suffered four losses in a row before defeating […]

Daniil Tarasov Starts Against Rangers Sunday

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov will guard the crease in Sunday's game against the New York Rangers. This matchup has a special meaning for Tarasov, who recorded his first career shutout at Madison Square Garden against the Rangers in January. He stopped all 26 shots faced on Jan. 18 but suffered a 1-0 shootout […]

Luke Kunin Set For Blue Jackets Debut Sunday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Luke Kunin will enter the lineup Sunday for his team debut against the New York Rangers. Columbus acquired Kunin from the San Jose Sharks on Friday in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round draft pick. He will boost the team's forward depth. On Sunday, the Blue Jackets plan to use Kunin on […]

Dmitry Orlov Out On Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov (upper body) will not play in Sunday's contest against the Winnipeg Jets. He is dealing with an upper-body injury and will miss a second consecutive game. Scott Morrow will play instead of Orlov. Carolina recalled Morrow from the minors on Saturday. The 23-year-old has had an impressive campaign with the […]

Steven Stamkos Nets Hat Trick On Saturday

Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos tallied a hat trick during their overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday evening. Stamkos tallied two goals in the second frame. His first came on the power play on a wrist shot. Later in the frame, he would score again, this time during even-strength play. Stamkos would complete […]

Zach Hyman Tallies Three Points In Victory

Edmonton Oilers right wing Zach Hyman tallied three points during their victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday evening. Hyman found the back of the net twice in the opening frame. Both goals were scored during 5-on-5 play. Then in the second period, Hyman tallied the secondary assist on Connor McDavid's 24th goal of the […]

Dustin Wolf Shuts The Door On Canadiens On Saturday

Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf stopped all 26 shots he faced en route to defeating the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday evening. The Canadiens held the slight advantage in the shot total but Wolf was able to lead the way. The Canadians tallied double-digit shots in each of the final two frames. This outing extended his […]

Valeri Nichushkin Leads The Way On Saturday

Colorado Avalanche left wing Valeri Nichushkin scored a hat trick during their victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday evening. In the opening frame, Nichushkin found the back of the net twice, both during even strength play. Later in the final frame, Nichushkin would complete his hat trick as he scored an empty-netter. In […]

Vitek Vanecek Shines In Florida Debut

Florida Panthers goaltender Vitek Vanecek stopped all 21 shots he faced in his Panthers debut against the Buffalo Sabres. The Panthers dominated the shot total, but Vanecek was able to step up when called on. This was a strong outing for Vanecek, as he held a 0-2-2 record over his last four starts with the […]

Roope Hintz Exits Early On Saturday

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (upper body) exited early during their loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday evening. Hintz took a deflected shot to the face. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status. He was taken to the hospital for further testing as well. The team may opt to keep Hintz sidelined for […]

Jakub Dobes Starts For Canadiens Saturday

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes will be back in the crease for Saturday's matchup against the Calgary Flames. This will mark only his fourth start since the beginning of February. Dobes' last appearance was on March 1, when he helped the team to a 4-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres with 23 saves. With this […]

Chris Kreider Returns To Action Saturday

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (upper body) will be back in the lineup on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators. He has missed six games due to an upper-body injury. Kreider will replace Brett Berard, joining the third line. In his last outing, Kreider managed to score against the Buffalo Sabres, but his season […]

Vitek Vanecek Ready For Panthers Debut Saturday

Florida Panthers goaltender Vitek Vanecek will make his team debut in Saturday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Vanecek gets an opportunity to impress only a few days after arriving in a trade from the San Jose Sharks. Playing on one of the worst teams in the league, the Czech netminder experienced very little success, posting […]

Jiri Kulich Misses Saturday's Contest Due To Illness

Buffalo Sabres center Jiri Kulich (illness) will not be in the lineup on Saturday against the Florida Panthers. He has been ruled out due to an illness. Buffalo may also be without Jordan Greenway and Jack Quinn, who are experiencing symptoms of an illness as well. Kulich has received heavy first-line usage recently. He has […]

Carson Soucy Makes Rangers Debut Saturday

New York Rangers defenseman Carson Soucy will make his first appearance for the team in Saturday's contest against the Ottawa Senators. Soucy joined the Rangers only a couple of days when he was picked up from the Vancouver Canucks for a conditional 2025 third-round draft pick. This season, Soucy has recorded 10 points (three goals, […]

Cam York Sits Out Saturday's Game

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York will not be in the lineup on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. Emil Andrae will replace him in the Flyers defense. York has had a tough time throughout the 2024-25 season and is currently on a six-game point drought. Overall, he has managed four goals and 13 points in 49 […]

Kevin Lankinen Stops 37 Shots On Friday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen stopped 37 of the 38 shots he saw en route to defeating the Minnesota Wild on Friday evening. The Canucks were heavily outshot in this contest but Lankinen was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the third period when Minnesota defenseman Brock Faber found the back […]

Mark Stone Tallies Goal, Two Helpers In Victory

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone tallied three points during their 4-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday evening. In the opening frame, Stone would tally the primary helper on Tanner Pearson's goal. In the second, Stone would add his second primary helper, this time on Ivan Barbashev's 19th goal of the season. […]

Spencer Knight Leads The Way On Friday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight stopped 36 of the 39 shots he faced en route to extending his winning streak to two games against the Utah Hockey Club on Friday evening. Knight was dealt to Chicago last week in a move that sent Seth Jones to Florida. After stopping 41 of the 42 shots he […]

Aliaksei Protas Nets Two Goals On Friday

Washington Capitals right wing Aliaksei Protas found the back of the net twice during Friday's victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Protas did all of his damage in the third period. He opened the frame by scoring a shorthanded goal. He then found the back of the net during 5-on-5 play to increase their lead. […]

Nikolaj Ehlers Tallies Three Points On Friday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers tallied three points during their 6-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday evening. Ehlers tallied two points in the second frame. He tallied the primary assist on Josh Morrissey's power-play goal and then would find the back of the net himself, during 5-on-5 play. In the third […]

Brad Marchand Expected To Miss Two Weeks

Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (upper body) is expected to miss the next couple of weeks. General manager Bill Zito hopes that Marchand can make his Florida debut during their three-game homestand at the end of the month. On Friday, Marchand was traded from the Boston Bruins to the Panthers in exchange for a […]