Brian Dumoulin Traded To New Jersey

The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenseman Brian Dumoulin to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a 2025 second-round selection and forward prospect Herman Traff. Dumoulin has spent the entire 2024 campaign with the Ducks. Across 61 contests, Dumoulin has tallied 16 points (two goals) with 57 shots on goal and 10 penalty minutes. Dumoulin […]

Vincent Desharnais Shipped To San Jose

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defenseman Vincent Desharnais to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2028 fifth-round selection. Desharnais was traded to the Penguins earlier in January in a deal that sent Marcus Pettersson to the Vancouver Canucks. Desharnais appeared in 10 games during his time in Pittsburgh but did not get on […]

Adin Hill Extends Winning Streak To Four Games

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill stopped 29 of the 31 shots he faced en route to defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday evening. This outing extended Hill's winning streak to four games. Even though the Leafs had the advantage in the shot total, Hill was able to lead the way. During this four-game […]

Thomas Novak, Luke Schenn Traded To Pittsburgh

On Wednesday evening, the Pittsburgh Penguins traded left wing Michael Bunting and a 2026 fourth-round selection in exchange for Nashville Predators center Thomas Novak and defenseman Luke Schenn. Novak has been deployed as a middle-six center in Nashville. This season, he has tallied 22 points (13 goals, nine helpers) with five of the points coming […]

Michael Bunting Traded To Nashville

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded left wing Michael Bunting (abdomen) and a 2026 fourth-round selection to the Nashville Predators in exchange for center Thomas Novak and defenseman Luke Schenn. Bunting is currently sidelined with after undergoing an appendectomy and could return later in the 2024 season. However, Bunting will be under contract with Nashville for […]

John Gibson Exits Early On Wednesday

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (upper body) exited Wednesday's contest early with an upper-body injury. Gibson logged just over 30 minutes of ice time before being replaced by Lukas Dostal. Before leaving, Gibson stopped 19 of the 21 shots he faced. Over his previous four contests, the 31-year-old has struggled as he has held a […]

Thomas Chabot Exits With Illness

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (illness) exited Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks early. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Saturday afternoon against the New York Rangers. He was only able to log 14 minutes of ice time before exiting. He did not get on the […]

Mattias Ekholm Iffy For Thursday Due To Illness

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (illness) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Due to an illness, Ekholm was unable to finish Tuesday's game against the Anaheim Ducks, exiting the game with 13:12 remaining in the third period. According to Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch, Ekholm has […]

Steven Lorentz Back In Action Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. He will link up with David Kampf and Calle Jarnkrok on the fourth line. Lorentz has had a limited role with the Maple Leafs, averaging 10:25 of ice time, but he has been impactful. In 59 outings, […]

Lightning Acquire Oliver Bjorkstrand

The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Seattle Kraken. Bjorkstrand will head to Tampa alongside fellow forward Yanni Gourde, while the Lightning sent out two first-round draft picks (2026 and 2027), a 2025 second-round pick, and forward Michael Eyssimont. Tampa Bay also received a 2026 fifth-round pick in the deal. […]

Yanni Gourde Returns To Tampa Bay

The Seattle Kraken have traded veteran forward Yanni Gourde to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning acquired him and fellow forward Oliver Bjorkstrand in exchange for two first-round draft picks (2026 and 2027), a 2025 second-round pick, and forward Michael Eyssimont. Additionally, Tampa Bay received a 2026 fifth-round pick. The trade also involved the Detroit […]

Vitek Vanecek Moves To Florida

The Florida Panthers have acquired goaltender Vitek Vanecek in a trade with the San Jose Sharks, parting ways with minor league forward Patrick Giles. Vanecek, who holds a career record of 94-52-20, will provide depth in the goalie department for the Panthers, who traded Spencer Knight to the Chicago Blackhawks last week. The Czech netminder […]

Jack Hughes Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Done For The Season

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (shoulder) has undergone surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season, the team announced. The Devils star injured his right shoulder in Sunday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Hughes also missed the end of the 2023-24 season due to shoulder surgery. He finishes this season with […]

Capitals Place Jakub Vrana On Waivers

The Washington Capitals have placed right wing Jakub Vrana on waivers earlier on Wednesday. Vrana has only drawn one start since the first week of January. As a result, the team decided to remove him from the NHL roster. Through 26 games this season, Vrana has scored seven goals and added four assists. He has […]

Jesse Puljujarvi Inks One-Year Deal With Florida

The Florida Panthers have signed right wing Jesse Puljujarvi off waivers to a one-year, two-way contract. Puljujarvi was placed on waivers by the Penguins last month after they demoted him to the AHL. Through 26 games in Pittsburgh this season, Puljujarvi has found the back of the net three times and added six helpers. He […]

Quinn Hughes Not Playing On Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) will not be in the starting lineup on Wednesday evening when the Cancuks face the Anaheim Ducks. Hughes sustained an injury during their previous game on Saturday evening. Hughes was sidelined for six games in February and may have faced a setback. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […]

Igor Shesterkin Starting On Wednesday

New York goaltender Igor Shesterkin was the first goaltender off during Wednesday's morning skate, which suggests he will likely take the starter's crease on Wednesday evening when the Rangers face the Washington Capitals. Shesterkin has begun to find his footing after a rough stretch during January and February. Over his last four starts, Shesterkin has […]

Michael Rasmussen Cleared To Return On Thursday

Detroit Red Wings right wing Michael Rasmussen (head) is cleared to return to the starting lineup on Thursday when the Red Wings face the Utah Hockey Club. The 25-year-old has been sidelined for their previous four contests due to this injury. Fantasy managers should expect Rasmussen to return to his role in the bottom-six of […]

Martin Necas Playing Through Illness

Colorado Avalanche right wing Martin Necas (illness) played through nausea during Tuesday's victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Necas logged just two shifts over the final 14 minutes of the contest. He logged two shots on goal and did not get on the scoresheet. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his status leading […]

Thomas Harley Lifts Dallas Over New Jersey

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley tallied two points, including the game-winner during their 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday evening. Harley tallied the secondary assist on Roope Hintz's power-play goal in the second frame. In the third, Harley played the hero as he scored the game-winner with just three seconds remaining. In […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Stands Tall In Victory

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 32 of the 33 shots he faced en route to defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday evening. The Penguins dominated the shot total but Blackwood was able to lead the way. His lone mistake came in the second frame when Pittsburgh left wing Rickard Rakell found the back of […]

Nikita Kucherov Leads The Way On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov tallied three points during their victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday evening. Kucherov would tally his first point with a goal in the opening frame. Then in the second, Kucherov would tally the primary helper on Victor Hedman's 10th strike of the season. In the final […]

Ryan O'Reilly Busy On Tuesday

Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly tallied three points during their 6-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday evening. O'Reilly found the back of the net in the opening frame. In the second, he would add the primary assist on Steven Stamkos' 18th goal of the campaign. Then in the third, O'Reilly would find the […]

Will Smith Tallies Goal, Assist In Victory

San Jose Sharks center Will Smith found the back of the net and added a helper during their 6-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday evening. Smith tallied the secondary assist on Macklin Celebrin's 19th goal of the season in the final frame. Later in the period, Smith would score off an assist […]

Dougie Hamilton Sustains Lower-Body Injury

New Jersey Devils goaltender Dougie Hamilton (lower body) exited early during Tuesday's contest against the Dallas Stars. Hamilton logged just over five minutes of ice time before exiting. He tallied two blocked and held a -1 rating. After the contest, head coach Sheldon Keefe said he did not have an update on his status. Fantasy […]

Vitek Vanecek Will Be Held Out Of Tuesday's Action

San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek will not play on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres for roster management reasons. He is a trade candidate, and San Jose wants to avoid any risk of Vanecek getting injured with only a few days remaining until the trade deadline. Nevertheless, Vanecek is still expected to dress as the […]

Jake Evans Inks Extension With Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans has agreed to a four-year extension with the team. The 28-year-old was heading toward unrestricted free agency before finalizing a $11.4 million deal. Evans plays a key role in Montreal's penalty kill and has also made an offensive impact, tallying 28 points (12 goals, 16 assists) in 61 games. The […]

Darnell Nurse Rejoins Oilers Lineup Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (undisclosed) has been cleared for action on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. He has been unavailable for a couple of games due to an undisclosed ailment. Nurse has gone eight straight games without registering any points, but he has seen some offensive success in 2024-25, collecting 22 points (four goals, […]

Sean Monahan Not Expected To Return Until Late March

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) is not expected to return until late March, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. He was initially anticipated to be ready to play in early March, but Monahan's return has been delayed. The 30-year-old will miss his 20th consecutive game on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. […]

Yegor Chinakhov Returns From 39-Game Absence

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Yegor Chinakhov (back) is good to go on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning after being sidelined for 39 games. It has been a long road back for Chinakhov, who last played on Nov. 27. He reportedly consulted with at least six doctors, including one in his native Russia, to resolve […]