Tuukka Rask Tabbed For Thursday's Start

Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask will make the start against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night, head coach Bruce Cassidy confirmed. Rask carries a 20-8-5 record, 2.40 goals-against average and .920 save percentage across 33 starts and 34 appearances. Rask is also 6-0-1 with a 2.22 GAA and .920 save percentage with a shutout […]

Travis Dermott Injures Shoulder, Martin Marincin Coming Up

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Travis Dermott suffered a shoulder injury in Wednesday's 6-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers and head coach Mike Babcock said after the game that the rearguard is considered week to week. Defenseman Martin Marincin will come up from Toronto of the AHL, and he will be with Justin Holl on the […]

Garret Sparks To Tend Twine Against The Islanders

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Garret Sparks is expected to make the start against the New York Islanders on Thursday. Goaltender Frederik Andersen was in between the pipes on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers, and head coach Mike Babcock said he would split the two goaltenders for the back-to-back session, so it looks like Sparks gets […]

Brian Elliott To Start Thursday, Cam Talbot Tabbed For Friday

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Elliott is confirmed to start Thursday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, while Cam Talbot will make the start in Friday's game on the road against the New Jersey Devils. Elliott has been fire lately, allowing three or fewer goals in each of his past 12 starts and 13 appearances. He […]

Mika Zibanejad Registers 27th Goal In OT Loss

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad scored a goal with a plus-1 rating and five shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss against the New York Rangers. He also posted a blocked shot and a hit. Zibanejad has registered back-to-back seasons with at least 27 goals becoming the first Blueshirts player since Jaromir Jagr […]

Tyler Johnson, J.T. Miller Score In Road Victory

Tampa Bay Lightning centers Tyler Johnson and J.T. Miller each lit the lamp in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime victory against the New York Rangers. Johnson registered his 300th point in the NHL, while Miller victimized his former team with a power-play goal, and he has lit the lamp in three of the past four outings. Miller […]

Nikita Kucherov Picks Up Three More Helpers

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov posted three assists with a plus-1 rating, three shots on goal and three hits over 20:19 of ice time across 20 shifts in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win against the New York Rangers. Kucherov now has an NHL-best 74 helpers, and he has managed eight goals with 23 points […]

Kyle Palmieri Sits With Lower-Body Injury

New Jersey Devils forward Kyle Palmieri, the team's leading scorer with 26 goals, missed Wednesday's 2-1 home loss against the Calgary Flames due to a lower-body injury. He is considered day to day. The team activated defenseman Sami Vatanen (concussion) from the injured reserve list after missing the past 14 games, too. He was scoreless […]

No Support For Mackenzie Blackwood In Loss

New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood allowed just two goals on 35 shots in Wednesday's 2-1 home loss against the Calgary Flames. Blackwood stood on his head and did a good job, allowing only one power-play goal which wasn't his fault, and an even-strength marker. He certainly deserved a better fate, but Jersey goaltenders better […]

Johnny Gaudreau Picks Up Two Helpers In Road Win

Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau helped out on both of his team's goals in Wednesday's 2-1 road win against the New Jersey Devils. Center Elias Lindholm scored his 26th goal of the season, a power-play marker, and defenseman Mark Giordano was credited with the game-winning tally. Gaudreau has three helpers over the past two […]

Frederik Andersen Allows Two Goals In Home Win

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen allowed two goals on 36 shots in Wednesday's 6-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. He picked up his 30th victory of the season, improving to 30-13-3 with a 2.59 goals-against average and .923 save percentage, including a solid 2.42 GAA and .927 save percentage in 23 starts at home. […]

John Tavares Not Caught Looking Ahead

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares focused on the task at hand on Wednesday night, scoring a goal with an assist and seven shots on net in 17:40 of ice time in a 6-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. The multi-point performance came on the eve of his first trip back to Long Island to […]

Mikko Koskinen Yanked In Wednesday's Road Loss

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen allowed four goals on just 16 shots in Wednesday's 6-2 loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Koskinen was pulled early in the second period, so Anthony Stolarz came on and finished up. He allowed two goals on 20 shots in relief and he is likely to make the next start […]

T.J. Oshie Scores Twice In Big Win

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie reached the 20-goal mark with a pair of markers in Tuesday's big 7-2 win over Ottawa. He was one of seven Caps players to pick up multiple points. John Carlson registered the game-winner on a power play and Braden Holtby had 21 saves to improve his record for the […]

Ryan Dzingel, Adam McQuaid Quiet In Team Debuts

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Ryan Dzingel and defenseman Adam McQuaid made their team debuts on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins after being acquired at the trade deadline on Monday. McQuaid was blanked with a minus-1 rating and three hits over 9:38 of ice time across 16 shifts, while Dzingel picked up an assist with […]

Matt Murray Shuts Down The New-Look Blue Jackets

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray allowed just two goals on 23 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who had several shiny new toys after a shopping spree at the NHL trade deadline on Monday. Center Matt Duchene was scoreless with a minus-2 in his third goal in C-Bus, while defenseman Adam […]

Two More Points For Sidney Crosby On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby registered a goal, an assist and a plus-1 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. It was his fifth multi-point performance across the past eight outings, and he now has five goals, 19 points and an even rating in 13 games in the month of February. If […]

Teuvo Teravainen Leads Tuesday's Scoring Parade vs. L.A.

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Teuvo Teravainen posted a goal with three assists and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 6-1 victory against the Los Angeles Kings. Defenseman Dougie Hamilton (2 G, 1 A, +2) and center Jordan Staal (3 A, +3) were also members of the three-point club in the rout, as the Hurricanes won for […]

Micheal Ferland Forced Out Of Tuesday's Victory

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Micheal Ferland (upper body) left Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Kings due to an upper-body injury and he was unable to return. Ferland didn't check out of the game and leave his fantasy owners empty-handed, however, as he posted a goal with an assist and a plus-3 rating before departing. […]

Jonathan Quick Lashed By Hurricanes On Tuesday

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick was lifted after two periods in Tuesday's road game against the Carolina Hurricanes. He allowed six goals on just 19 shots before being lifted on the short end of a 6-0 score. Jack Campbell, who backstopped the Kings in their shootout loss on Monday night in Tampa Bay, replaced […]

Justin Faulk Leaves With Upper-Body Injury

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk (upper body) left Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Kings due to an upper-body injury and he will not return. Faulk might have suffered the injury on a blocked shot, as he had three of them in the game with a hit before checking out early. It's a bummer for […]

Torey Krug Will Play On Tuesday Night Against Sharks

Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug (lower body) will be in the lineup on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. Krug was hurt and held out of overtime during Saturday's game against the St. Louis Blues. The puck-moving rearguard has had another strong season offensively. Krug has six goals, 37 assists, and 26 power-play points through […]

Gustav Nyquist Playing With Joe Thornton And Kevin Labanc

San Jose Sharks left wing Gustav Nyquist will suit up on the third line with Joe Thornton and Kevin Labanc in Tuesday's matchup against the Boston Bruins. Nyquist was acquired early Monday morning in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings. The Swedish winger has had a solid season to date, posting 16 goals, 33 […]

Erik Karlsson Returning From One-Game Absence On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (groin) will be back in the lineup on Tuesday night against the Boston Bruins. Karlsson missed the team's last game against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday. The Swedish rearguard has enjoyed a solid first year in California. He has three goals, 42 assists, and 20 power-play points through […]

Jimmy Howard Back From Illness, Starting On Tuesday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard (illness) will be between the pipes on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens after missing the past two games with the flu. He was pulled in each of his last two starts, allowing a combined nine goals on 32 shots (.718 save percentage) in the two contests. Howard has kept […]

Mikko Rantanen Up To 80 Points On The Year

Colorado Avalanche left wing Mikko Rantanen scored a second-period goal during a 4-3 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers on Monday night. Rantanen has registered a point in four straight games. The Finnish winger has enjoyed another remarkable campaign on the Avs' top line. He has 26 goals, 54 assists, and 28 power-play points through […]

Mike Hoffman Tallies Three Points To Down The Avalanche

Florida Panthers left wing Mike Hoffman scored a goal and added two assists during a 4-3 overtime win against the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night. Hoffman now has nine points in his past six games. The 29-year-old has enjoyed a decent year during his first season with the Panthers. He has 27 goals, 27 assists, […]

Roberto Luongo Moves Into Third On All-Time Wins List

Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo made 36 saves during a 4-3 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night. It was the 485th regular-season win in Luongo's illustrious career which passed Ed Belfour for the third most of all time. The 39-year-old has battled injury and inconsistency throughout the season but has managed to […]

Jacob Markstrom Gets First Shutout Of The Season

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom stopped all 29 shots against the Ducks on Monday, recording his first shutout of the season in a 4-0 win. Bo Horvat scored twice, while Alex Biega and Nikolay Goldobin managed to get on the scoresheet as well. The Ducks have now scored fewer than three goals in 11 of […]

Brian Elliott To Start Again On Tuesday

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Elliott will get the starting nod in Tuesday's game against the Buffalo Sabres. It appears goaltender Carter Hart might be back on the ice sometime this weekend, according to interim head coach Scott Gordon. Elliott backstopped the Fly Guys to a 4-3 win in overtime against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the […]