Josh Norris Exits Saturday With Injury

According to Bruce Garrioch of TSN, Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (undisclosed) exited Saturday's contest against the Minnesota Wild in the final frame. After the game, the team did not provide an update on his status. Before exiting, the 25-year-old found the back of the net for the second-straight game while shorthanded and added two […]

Scott Mayfield Exits Early On Saturday

According to Ethan Sears of the New York Post, New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (lower body) exited early during their victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday evening. Mayfield sustained this injury during the second period. Before exiting, he logged just over 10 minutes of ice time with one blocked shot. Over his […]

Matthew Barzal Suffers Injury During Saturday's Victory

According to Ethan Sears of the New York Post, New York Islanders right wing Matthew Barzal (undisclosed) suffered an injury during the final period of their victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Sears noted that the team did not provide an update on Barzal after the game. Before exiting, Barzal tallied an assist, two shots, […]

Kiefer Sherwood A Game-Time Decision On Sunday

According to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650, Vancouver Canucks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (undisclosed) is viewed as a game-time decision for their contest against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday evening. Sherwood has been on the injured reserve with an undisclosed injury and has missed their previous four games. Before the injury, Sherwood was held […]

Owen Tippett Not Expected To Play On Sunday

According to Jordan Hall of NBCS Philadelphia, Flyers right wing Owen Tippett (undisclosed) is not expected to suit up on Sunday when they face the Colorado Avalanche. Tippett is traveling with the team on their two-game road trip but will likely need additional time to recover. The 25-year-old sat out during their previous game on […]

Quinn Hughes Questionable For Sunday

According to Harman Dayal of The Athletic, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Detroit Red Wings. Hughes was unable to practice Saturday morning. The star defenseman is currently riding an impressive eight-game point streak. During this stretch, the 25-year-old has found the back of the net five times […]

Sebastian Aho A Game-Time Call Versus Kings

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (illness) is a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against the Los Angeles Kings. There is a chance Aho makes a comeback to the lineup after missing only one game. He was on an impressive three-game goal streak before sitting out Thursday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks due to an illness. […]

Matthew Knies Rejoins Maple Leafs Lineup Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (upper body) will return to action in Saturday's matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. He has been activated from Injured Reserve after Knies sat out two games with an upper-body injury. The 22-year-old will continue to accompany Auston Matthews and Mitchell Marner on the first line. It has been […]

John Tavares To Return On Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is poised to re-enter the lineup on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. Tavares will end a six-game absence. He will grab the second-line center role, with Max Pacioretty and William Nylander completing the trio. Tavares is averaging nearly a point […]

Anthony Duclair Out With An illness

New York Islanders left wing Anthony Duclair (illness) is expected to come out of the lineup on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was unable to skate Saturday morning due to an illness, and Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reports that Pierre Engvall will replace Duclair in the lineup against Tampa Bay. Duclair […]

Semyon Varlamov Out Indefinitely

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (lower body) has been ruled out indefinitely. He hasn't seen any action since Nov. 28 due to a lower-body injury, and apparently Varlamov isn't close to returning. The veteran netminder has posted a 3-4-3 record for 2024-25, allowing 2.89 goals with a .889 save percentage. The Islanders are also […]

Anthony Cirelli A Game-Time Decision Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against the New York Islanders. He is in danger of missing his second game of the season. Cirelli has been offensively anonymous recently, but he's had a solid campaign in general. Through 49 appearances, Cirelli has notched 19 goals and 39 […]

Stars Acquire Mikael Granlund From Sharks

The Dallas Stars have acquired forward Mikael Granlund in a trade with the San Jose Sharks. Defenseman Cody Ceci will also move to Texas, while the Stars gave up a 2025 first-round pick and a 2025 fourth-round pick in the transaction. The fourth-round selection will become a third-round choice if Dallas makes it to the […]

Yanni Gourde Undergoes Sports-Hernia Surgery

According to the team, Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde (abdomen) underwent sports hernia surgery on Friday. The team noted that the 33-year-old is expected to be sidelined five-to-seven weeks. Gourde has been battling a lower-body injury throughout the season and will now face a longer recovery timetable. Across 35 games, Gourde scored six goals and […]

John Tavares, Matthew Knies Could Return On Saturday

According to Mark Masters of TSN, Toronto Maple Leafs forwards John Tavares (lower body) and Matthew Knies (upper body) could return to the starting lineup on Saturday evening to face the Edmonton Oilers. Tavares has been sidelined over the past six games but has resumed skating this week, which is a positive sign. Knies has […]

Danton Heinen Returning To Pittsburgh

According to Frank Seravalli of DailyFaceoff.com, the Pittsburgh Penguins are acquiring Danton Heinen, Melvin Fernstrom, Vinny Desharnais, and a conditional first-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Marcus Pettersson and Drew O'Connor. Heinen spent time in Pittsburgh during the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Across 141 games, the left […]

Marcus Pettersson, Drew O’Connor Traded To Vancouver

According to Frank Seravalli of DailyFaceoff.com, the Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defenseman Marcus Pettersson and left wing Drew O'Connor to the Vancouver Canucks. The Penguins received Danton Heinen, Vinny Desharnais, and Melvin Fernstrom and a conditional first-round selection in exchange. Pettersson has been a reliable top-four defenseman during his tenure in Pittsburgh. He joined Pittsburgh […]

Filip Chytil Shipped To Vancouver

According to Frank Seravalli of DailyFaceoff.com, the Vancouver Canucks are acquiring center Filip Chytil from the New York Rangers in return for J.T. Miller. In this trade, the Canucks also acquired Victor Mancini and a 2025 conditional first-round selection. In addition to Miller, the Canucks also shipped Erik Brannstrom and Jackson Dorrington to New York. […]

Rangers Acquire J.T. Miller From Vancouver

According to Frank Seravalli of DailyFaceoff.com, the New York Rangers have acquired center J.T. Miller from the Vancouver Canucks. The Rangers sent Filip Chytil and Victor Mancini a conditional first-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft. In addition, the Rangers acquired Jackson Dorrington and Erik Brannstrom. Miller began his career in New York after being […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Faces Blues Friday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will take on the St. Louis Blues in his 34th start of the season Friday night. It will be his 17th start since joining the Avalanche. The 28-year-old made a strong start with his new squad but has struggled recently, going 1-4-0 in his past five outings while giving up […]

Connor Murphy Set To Return Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (groin) has been cleared to return to the lineup. He will end a 13-game absence in Saturday's clash against the Florida Panthers. Nolan Allan will come out of the lineup to make room for Murphy, who has recorded 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 38 games. Additionally, he has […]

John Tavares Returns To Practice Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (lower body) was back at practice on Friday. The veteran star has missed six games with a lower-body injury, but it looks like he might be ready to rejoin the action soon. Tavares worked in a regular jersey on Friday, which suggests that his comeback could be very close. […]

Adam Boqvist Claimed By Islanders

The New York Islanders claimed defenseman Adam Boqvist off waivers on Friday. Boqvist was waived by the Florida Panthers on Thursday. He made only 18 appearances with the Panthers this season and hasn't played since Jan. 6. Injuries have hit the Islanders defense hard, and Boqvist will provide an extra option at the back for […]

Brandon Saad Moves To Vegas

Veteran winger Brandon Saad has signed a one-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. He links up with the 2023 Stanley Cup champions after terminating his contract with the St. Louis Blues. Saad, who was on a five-year, $22.5 million deal as a Blue, inked a $1.5 million pact with the Golden Knights. The 32-year-old […]

Jordan Greenway To Remain Out On Friday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) returned to practice on Friday but will not play against the Nashville Predators. He will miss a 20th consecutive game. Buffalo mostly misses Greenway's physical presence, as the 27-year-old has averaged 2.7 hits this season. He has posted three goals and seven points in 20 appearances. Greenway is […]

Connor Clifton Will Not Play On Friday

According to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton (illness) will remain out of the lineup on Friday evening when they face the Nashville Predators. The 29-year-old has missed the previous two games and has not recovered from his illness. Hamilton noted that Clifton has lost a lot of weight while […]

Egor Zamula Placed On Injured Reserve

According to Brandon J. Sommermann of The Brother Bullies, the Philadelphia Flyers are placing defenseman Egor Zamula (upper body) on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Jan. 24. The 24-year-old has missed their previous four contests. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as he is eligible to return at any time since he has already […]

Emil Heineman Not Traveling With The Team

According to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports, Montreal Canadiens left wing Emil Heineman (upper body) will not travel with the team on their upcoming road trip. The Canadiens will begin their three-game west-coast road trip on Sunday evening in Anaheim and will then make stops in San Jose and Los Angeles. This will give Heineman […]

Mark Kastelic Will Not Return On Saturday

According to Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald, Boston Bruins center Mark Kastelic (undisclosed) will remain sidelined on Saturday afternoon when the Bruins face the New York Rangers. Kastelic has been on the injured reserve and will now miss his sixth-straight contest. However, he has been able to practice with the team, which is a […]

Juuse Saros Battling Illness

According to Brooks Bratten of the Nashville Predators, goaltender Juuse Saros (illness) is questionable for Friday's contest against the Buffalo Sabres. Bratten noted that the goaltender was feeling under the weather and was unable to participate in the team's morning skate. Justus Annunen was in the starter's crease during the team's skate and will likely […]