Alex DeBrincat Scores Twice In Hawks Win

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Alex DeBrincat had two goals -- one on a power play -- to help the team stretch their winning streak to six games on Thursday against the Canucks. Patrick Kane extended his point streak to 13 games with an assist, Dylan Strome registered three helpers and Jonathan Toews came up with […]

Josh Anderson Scores Game-Winner Versus Coyotes

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Josh Anderson scored the game-winning goal on a power play in Thursday's 4-2 success over Arizona. He also had an assist on a David Savard goal, which made it 2-0, but the Coyotes fought back with markers from Jordan Oesterle and Conor Garland. The latter has now scored nine goals […]

Pavel Buchnevich Registers Two Assists In Nice Comeback Victory

New York Rangers winger Pavel Buchnevich played a big part in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout win over Boston, finishing with two assists. The young Russian registered both of his helpers in the third period when the Rangers were two goals down. Kevin Hayes cut the deficit to one before Filip Chytil's power-play goal took the game […]

Anthony Stolarz Scheduled To Start Thursday Against L.A.

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Anthony Stolarz is expected to start Thursday's home game against the Los Angeles Kings. Stolarz has managed a 3-3-2 record, 3.44 goals-against average and .896 save percentage through eight starts and 10 appearances this season. The Flyers are aiming for their ninth consecutive victory overall, and seventh straight win at home. While […]

Michael Dal Colle To Top-Six Job, Anthony Beauvillier Demoted

New York Islanders left wing Michael Dal Colle was promoted to the second scoring line with center Josh Bailey and All-Star winger Mathew Barzal, and he'll debut in the top-six spot against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday. Left wing Anthony Beauvillier, who has been struggling, was dropped to the third line alongside forwards Valtteri […]

Dustin Byfuglien Set For Thursday; Josh Morrissey Questionable

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien (lower body) is scheduled to return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens. He hasn't played since Dec. 29 against the Minnesota Wild, missing the past 15 games due to a lower-body injury. Defenseman Josh Morrissey (lower body) could also potentially return, although he was unable to […]

Kyle Turris Might Return As Soon As Thursday

Nashville Predators center Kyle Turris (lower body) might return to the lineup as soon as Thursday's game against the Dallas Stars. He has been sidelined since Dec. 27. He has posted six goals and 18 points with a minus-3 rating through 30 games while turning in three power-play goals and five points on the man […]

Brian Boyle Acquired By The Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators acquired center Brian Boyle from the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday in exchange for a second-round pick in 2019 NHL Entry Draft. "Aside from the stress of just making sure I can pack everything, I'm really excited to be part of this Nashville team," Boyle said. "After being a fan of the […]

Cody McLeod Acquired With Zac Rinaldo Done For Season

The Nashville Predators acquired winger Cody McLeod from the New York Rangers on Wednesday for a seventh-round draft pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. His presence was needed with winger Zac Rinaldo (shoulder) undergoing season-ending shoulder injury. Rinaldo was injured on New Year's Day, finishing his season with just three points across 23 games. […]

Cam Talbot Will Start Thursday's Game In Minnesota

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot is scheduled to start Thursday's road game against the Minnesota Wild. Talbot has a dismal 9-14-3 record with a 3.39 goals-against average and .892 save percentage this season, but he has actually been better on the road than at home. He is 5-6-2 with a 3.02 GAA and .903 save […]

Anton Khudobin Set To Start Thursday In The Music City

Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin will make the start in Thursday's road game against the Nashville Predators, head coach Jim Montgomery said on Wednesday. Khudobin has been playing well, including a victory in Nashville in the most recent meeting in the Music City on Feb. 2. He has allowed two or fewer goals in six […]

Justin Schultz Takes Full Contact On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz (leg) will travel with the team to Florida for Thursday's game against the Panthers, although it's uncertain if he'll be able to play. He was able to take full contract for the third consecutive practice on Wednesday. He has missed the past 49 games due to a fractured left leg. […]

Kris Letang, Brian Dumoulin Split Up Heading Into Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan switched up all three defensive pairs in practice on Wednesday, most notably separating Kris Letang and Brian Dumoulin from the top pairing. Letang was skating with Marcus Pettersson in practice, while Dumoulin was paired with Jack Johnson. "There's always competition for roles and ice time," Sullivan said. "That's the […]

Nick Bjugstad, Jared McCann Return To Sunrise With New Team

Pittsburgh Penguins center Nick Bjugstad and winger Jared McCann return to face the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center in Sunrise on Thursday for the first time since being acquired from the Cats on Feb. 1. Bjugstad will get a chance to shine against his former teammates, too, as head coach Mike Sullivan scooted the pivot […]

Casey DeSmith Likely To Start On Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith is likely to get the starting nod in Thursday's road game against the Florida Panthers with starter Matt Murray (upper body) nursing an upper-body injury suffered in Tuesday's game. DeSmith has posted a 13-9-4 record with a 2.69 goals-against average and .918 save percentage with two shutouts, although he has […]

Mikko Koivu Will Miss The Rest Of The Season

Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu (knee) suffered a a torn anterior cruciate and meniscus in his right knee during Tuesday's shootout loss against the Buffalo Sabres. He was injured in the first period after a collision with Buffalo center Tage Thompson in the first period. The team's captain needs corrective surgery on Friday and will […]

Evgeni Malkin Likely To Miss Another Game Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (upper body) is likely to miss a fourth consecutive game on Thursday against the Florida Panthers, although he will travel with the team. He has not practiced since suffering a upper-body injury in a showdown with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jan. 30. While he was able to skate on […]

Matt Murray Could Be Sidelined On Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (upper body) is being evaluated for an upper-body injury and he might be sidelined for Thursday's road game against the Florida Panthers. If he is unable to play it would be Casey DeSmith getting the starting nod in the crease. While head coach Mike Sullivan didn't divulge any details on […]

Magnus Paajarvi Shines In Wednesday's Road Loss

Ottawa Senators left wing Magnus Paajarvi netted a pair of goals with a plus-1 rating, five shots on goal, a blocked shot and two hits over 14:43 of ice time across 18 shifts in Wednesday's 5-4 road loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Center Jean-Gabriel Pageau joined Paajarvi in the multi-point club, posting two helpers […]

Auston Matthews Notches His 24th Goal In Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews registered an unassisted goal in Wednesday's 5-4 victory against the Ottawa Senators, his 24th of the season. It was also his 98th career goal, with 77 coming in even-strength situations. He moved into sole possession of first place on the franchise's all-time list for the most goals by age […]

Frederik Andersen Moves Up Toronto's Franchise List

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen allowed four goals on 44 shots in Wednesday's 5-4 victory against the Ottawa Senators. He has 40 or more saves in 18 career games, moving into sole possession of fourth-place on the franchise's all-time list for 40-plus save games breaking a tie with Ken Wreggett. His next 40-save game […]

Alexandar Georgiev A Tough Option To Trust On Wednesday

New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev will be in net on Wednesday night against the Boston Bruins. Georgiev is 1-5-0 in his past six starts. The 22-year-old netminder has struggled for most of the season, as evidenced by his 3.28 goals-against average and .897 save percentage. The Bruins are a mediocre team offensively, aside from […]

Jaroslav Halak Tending Twine Against Rangers

Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak will be between the pipes on Wednesday night against the New York Rangers. Halak has hit one of his few slumps of the season as he is winless in his past four starts. The Slovakian netminder is 13-9-3 this campaign to go along with a 2.49 goals-against average, .913 save […]

Craig Anderson Faces Potent Maple Leafs On Wednesday

Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson will be in net for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Anderson has lost his past four starts. The veteran netminder carries a 14-16-3 record this season to go along with a 3.51 goals-against average and .906 save percentage. Although he has beaten the Maple Leafs once this year, […]

Frederik Andersen The Probable Starter For Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen is the likely starter for Wednesday's contest against the Ottawa Senators. He made 24 saves during a 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night. Andersen has put up a 23-11-2 record this season to go along with a 2.52 goals-against average and .923 save percentage. The Senators […]

Patrick Kane Extends Point Streak To 12 Games

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane scored a goal and an assist during a 6-2 rout of the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Kane now has a ridiculous total of 28 points in his past 12 games. The American winger has been downright phenomenal this season with 32 goals, 46 assists, and 24 power-play points […]

Leon Draisaitl Scores Twice In Tuesday's Blowout Loss

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl picked up two goals in the first period of Tuesday's 6-2 defeat to the Chicago Blackhawks. He was a minus-two with two penalty minutes, six shots, and one hit in 21:38 of ice time. Despite the Oilers' recent struggles, Draisaitl has been one of the positive aspects of the team. […]

Samuel Girard Scores First Goal Since Nov. 28

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard found the back of the net for the first time in a long time during a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. Girard had not scored since November 28, a stretch spanning 26 games. The 20-year-old rearguard showed tantalizing promise as a rookie last season, but […]

Pierre-Luc Dubois Leads Blue Jackets To Win With Two Goals

Columbus Blue Jackets center Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice during a 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night. The sophomore pivot continues to blossom offensively with 21 goals and 27 assists through 52 games. Dubois has already matched his point output from his rookie season, although, his fantasy value would take a hit should […]

Blake Wheeler Opens Scoring In Tuesday's OT Loss

Winnipeg Jets right wing Blake Wheeler got his team off to a fast start by opening the scoring just 3:08 into the contest. Unfortunately, the Jets still lost 3-2 in overtime to the San Jose Sharks. Wheeler signed a sizeable five-year, $41.25 million contract extension last offseason and he is showing that he is worth […]