Matthew Tkachuk Placed On Long-Term Injured Reserve

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (groin) was placed on long-term Injured Reserve Sunday. He has missed four games due to a groin injury, and it remains uncertain when the Panthers will have their star winger back. Tkachuk is the team's second-highest scorer with 57 points, having tallied 22 goals and 35 assists in 52 appearances. […]

Justus Annunen Starts Against Rangers

Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen will defend the crease in Sunday's matchup against the New York Rangers. He takes the ice for the second leg of a back-to-back after watching Juuso Saros struggle against the New York Islanders in Saturday's 7-4 defeat. Annunen has also had a rough ride lately, allowing four or more goals […]

Jonathan Quick Starts For Rangers Sunday

New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick has been confirmed as the starter for Sunday's matchup against the Nashville Predators. The team begins a back-to-back set, and Monday's Battle of New York against the Islanders looks to be reserved for Igor Shesterkin. In his previous 15 starts this season, Quick has managed an 8-5-2 record. Five […]

Reilly Smith Sits Out Sunday's Action

New York Rangers right wing Reilly Smith (roster management) will not be in the lineup on Sunday against the Nashville Predators. He is a candidate to be moved ahead of next week's trade deadline, and the Rangers are protecting their asset by keeping Smith off the ice. Smith is a pending unrestricted free agent and […]

Ryan Donato Extends Point Streak To Four Games

Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato tallied three points during their 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday evening. In the second period, Donato tallied the primary helper on Teuvo Teravainen. In the third, Donato would find the back of the net twice, one of them coming on the power-play. This outing extended his current […]

Calvin Pickard Sharp In Victory

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard led the way on Saturday evening as he stopped 35 of the 36 shots he faced en route to defeating the Carolina Hurricanes. Pickard's lone blemish came in the third period when Sebastian Aho found the back of the net on the power-play. Even though the Hurricanes had the advantage […]

Pierre-Olivier Joseph Sustains Upper-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph (upper body) exited Saturday's contest early with an injury. Joseph logged just over three minutes of ice time before exiting. He tallied one hit and did not get on the scoresheet. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Sunday afternoon. However, given the quick […]

Jake Sanderson Exits Early On Saturday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (upper body) exited early during their victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday evening. Sanderson sustained a hit near his neck and exited shortly after. After the game, the team did not provide an update on his status. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor him leading up to their […]

Quinn Hughes Set To Be Evaluated

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is set to undergo further evaluation. The defenseman "tweaked something" during their loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday evening. The 25-year-old logged just over 20 minutes of ice time and was given more rest during the final frame. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up […]

Seth Jones Traded To Florida

The Florida Panthers have acquired defenseman Seth Jones and a 2026 fourth-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for goaltender Spencer Knight and a 2026 conditional first-round pick. The 30-year-old is still under contract for five seasons so fantasy managers should expect Jones to have a significant role in the Florida defense. Through 42 […]

Jason Zucker Remains Out Saturday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (lower body) will miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens. Earlier this week, Zucker suffered a lower-body injury while blocking a shot. The veteran has landed on the shelf after registering 44 points (18 goals, 26 assists) in 54 games during a highly productive campaign. […]

Josh Norris, Shane Pinto Available Saturday

Ottawa Senators centers Josh Norris (upper body) and Shane Pinto (upper body) will return to action on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. Norris is good to go after missing six games, while Pinto will rejoin the lineup following a four-game absence. Brady Tkachuk (lower body) already confirmed on Friday that he will play, so […]

Brad Marchand Suffers An Upper-Body Injury

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand suffered an upper-body injury during Saturday's clash against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He exited the action after absorbing a hit from Penguins defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph. Marchand was limited to only three shifts and 2:18 of ice time in the game. The Bruins captain had a slow start to the year […]

Roman Josi Placed On Injured Reserve

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve Saturday. He is now considered week-to-week after being initially regarded as day-to-day. Josi missed a second consecutive game on Saturday against the New York Islanders. With Josi out, Brady Skjei has taken over as the Predators' No. 1 defenseman. He led all skaters […]

Darnell Nurse Remains Sidelined Saturday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (undisclosed) will remain out on Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes, missing a second consecutive game. Earlier in the week, Nurse was labeled day-to-day, indicating that he isn't dealing with anything serious. However, he isn't game-ready quite yet. Nurse's next chance to return will come on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. […]

Ryan Lindgren Traded To Colorado

The Colorado Avalanche have added defenseman Ryan Lindgren for their blue line in a trade with the New York Rangers. Veteran forward Jimmy Vesey also moved to Denver as part of the deal, while forward Juuso Parssinen, defenseman Calvin de Haan, and two draft picks were sent in the opposite direction. Lindgren has spent his […]

Wild Acquire Gustav Nyquist From Nashville

The Minnesota Wild have acquired winger Gustav Nyquist in a trade with the Nashville Predators, giving up a 2026 second-round draft pick in the transaction. This marks a return to Saint Paul for Nyquist, who finished the 2022-23 campaign with the Wild, notching five points (one goal, four assists) in three regular-season outings. He added […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Earns Victory On Friday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood earned his second-straight victory on Friday evening over the Minnesota Wild. Blackwood stopped 18 of the 20 shots he saw in this contest. The Avalanche dominated the shot total but Blackwood performed well when called on. He allowed both of his goals in the opening frame, one of which was […]

Ross Colton Tallies Three Points In Victory

Colorado Avalanche left wing Ross Colton tallied three points during their victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday evening. In the second frame, Colton tallied his first point, with the secondary assist on Jack Drury's goal. Later in this period, Colton would find the back of the net for the first time. In the third, […]

Jake Oettinger Sharp On Friday

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger stopped 29 of the 31 shots he faced en route to defeating the Los Angeles Kings on Friday evening. The shot totals were even throughout the game and Oettinger was able to lead the way. He allowed one goal in the opening frame to Warren Foegele and his second goal […]

Roope Hintz Tallies Four Helpers On Friday

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz tallied four helpers during their victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday evening. This was a career-high total. In the opening frame, he tallied two helpers, one on Jason Robertson's strike (secondary assist) and the other on Matt Duchene's power-play goal (primary assist). In the second, Hintz tallied his […]

Matthew Knies Nets Game-Winner On Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies scored the game-winner to lift Toronto to victory over the New York Rangers on Friday evening. Even though the Rangers dominated the shot total, Knies was able to break the stalemate in the third period when he beat New York netminder Igor Shesterkin on a wrist shot. Knies […]

Jonas Brodin Exits Early On Friday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (undisclosed) exited Friday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche early. After the contest, head coach John Hynes did not provide an update on his status. Before exiting, Brodin logged just over 15 minutes of ice time. He logged four blocked shots, one shot on goal, with two penalty minutes. Fantasy managers […]

Brady Tkachuk Plans To Return To Action Saturday

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (lower body) is poised to return to the lineup on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. On Friday, Tkachuk told reporters that he is "ready to go." The Senators captain has missed two games after suffering a lower-body injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off. Tkachuk leads Ottawa with 21 goals […]

Kirby Dach To Miss Rest Of Season Following Knee Surgery

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the season. The team announced that Dach has undergone successful surgery on his right knee. The 24-year-old is expected to make a full recovery before the start of next season. This is the second campaign in a row that a right […]

Drew Doughty Ready To Return To Kings Lineup

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (lower body) will rejoin the lineup for Friday's road game against the Dallas Stars. Doughty, whose season debut was delayed until late January due to a broken ankle, missed Wednesday's clash against the Vancouver Canucks with a lower-body injury. On Friday, Doughty noted that he will have to "manage" […]

K'Andre Miller A Game-Time Decision Against Maple Leafs

New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (lower body) is a game-time decision for Friday's contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He suffered a lower-body injury during Tuesday's matchup against the New York Islanders. On Thursday, Miller wore a non-contact jersey in practice. However, he returned to a regular jersey for Friday's optional morning skate, which […]

Chris Kreider Considered A Game-Time Decision Friday

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (upper body) is a game-time decision for Friday's showdown against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has missed the last two games due to an upper-body injury but could return to action on Friday after fully participating in Thursday's practice. While Kreider has shown some improvement this month, he […]

J.T. Miller A Game-Time Call Friday

New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller (illness) is a game-time decision for Friday's matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Miller didn't practice on Thursday due to an illness and may have to skip his first game since rejoining the Rangers on Jan. 31. The Rangers offense has received a nice boost with the addition of […]

William Nylander Good To Go Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (undisclosed) will be in the lineup on Friday against the New York Rangers. Nylander didn't hit the ice during overtime in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins and sat out Wednesday's practice. However, the Swedish star was back on the ice Friday morning and will play against the […]