Brayden Schenn Scores Sixth Goal In Shootout Loss

St. Louis Blues forward Brayden Schenn deposited his sixth goal of the current campaign in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. The 27-year-old was all over the box score in this one, also contributing four penalty minutes, a shot and two hits in 18 minutes and six seconds of ice time. […]

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Scores In Regulation And Shootout

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored his seventh goal of the season in his team's 3-2 shootout defeat of the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday. The 25-year-old also added a tally in the shootout, playing an instrumental part in the victory. Nugent-Hopkins was a sleeper candidate for many analysts over the summer for his placement […]

Cam Talbot Plays Well In Return To Action On Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot was on top of his game in his first taste of action since Nov. 25, stopping 28 of 30 shots against en route to earning his sixth win of the campaign. This was the kind of performance needed from the 31-year-old in an attempt to get in good graces with […]

Jake Allen Strong In Wednesday's Shootout Loss

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen played well in his team's 3-2 shootout loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, turning aside 34 of 36 shots against in the contest. However, Allen wasn't able to lead his team to a victory as he gave up goals on both shootout attempts but he sure played well […]

John Gibson Strong In Win Over Blackhawks

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson made 25 saves en route to a 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. The American netminder has won three of his last four starts. Gibson has unquestionably been the Ducks' most important player this season. He has an 11-8-4 record to go along with a 2.56 goals-against […]

Daniel Sprong Scores In Ducks Debut

Anaheim Ducks right wing Daniel Sprong scored a goal in his first game with his new team on Wednesday during a 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Sprong was acquired in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins earlier in the week. The 21-year-old was playing on the second line with Nick Ritchie and Adam Henrique. […]

Corey Crawford Continues To Struggle

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford allowed three goals on 31 shots during a 4-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. Crawford has now lost six starts in a row. The veteran netminder has a 5-12-1 record to go along with a 3.16 goals-against average and .903 save percentage. Crawford and the Blackhawks are […]

Alex DeBrincat Scores In Loss To Ducks

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Alex DeBrincat picked up an even-strength goal during a 4-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. The skilled winger has been moved down to the third line alongside Alexandre Fortin and Dylan Strome. DeBrincat has 11 goals, 11 assists, and 82 shots through 29 games. His pace has fallen […]

Erik Gustafsson Scores In Return To Lineup

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Erik Gustafsson wired home a slick Patrick Kane pass during a 4-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. Gustafsson was a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Calgary Flames. The Swedish rearguard now has five goals, seven assists, 29 hits, and 41 blocks through 28 games. He is a […]

Curtis McElhinney Suffers Second Consecutive Loss

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Curtis McElhinney, who's looked like Marty Brodeur at times this season, is slowly crashing back down to earth as he's lost back-to-back starts. He ended up with only 18 saves and a .783 save percentage in a 5-1 loss to San Jose on Wednesday. McElhinney still has an outstanding record for the […]

Lucas Wallmark Scores Only Canes Goal On Wednesday

Carolina Hurricanes center Lucas Wallmark was the only player on the roster to find a way past Martin Jones on Wednesday, netting the team's only goal in a 5-1 road loss. Dougie Hamilton and Jaccob Slavin recorded the assists when Wallmark scored on a power play near the end of the second frame. Wallmark had […]

Martin Jones Picks Up Second Consecutive Win

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones recorded his second consecutive win on Wednesday, stopping 39 of 40 shots in a 5-1 success against the Hurricanes. Jones has struggled recently, but he's ended a four-game losing streak in style, allowing only one goal in both of his recent wins, making a total of 79 saves. He […]

Kevin Labanc Has Two Assists In Sharks Win

San Jose Sharks right wing Kevin Labanc logged his fourth multi-point outing of the season on Wednesday, finishing a 5-1 win over Carolina with two assists. He provided the primary assists on both of the first two goals, so Labanc played a big part in the win. The 22-year-old winger was dumped to the fourth […]

Tomas Hertl Gets San Jose's Game-Winner On Power Play

San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl registered the game-winning goal in Wednesday's 5-1 success over Carolina. He netted on a power play in the middle of the opening period with Kevin Labanc and Logan Couture setting him up. Hertl hasn't done much over the last couple of weeks, as this was only his second point […]

Joe Pavelski Scores 18th Goal Of The Season

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski recorded his 18th goal of the season in Wednesday's 5-1 win over Carolina. He has now scored five goals in the last five games. Pavelski has become the main goal-threat for the Sharks this season, and he also has a good amount of points (24). He's currently riding a […]

Timo Meier Posts Three Points In Return To Lineup

San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier (undisclosed) was back in the lineup on Wednesday against Carolina, returning with a three-point performance. Meier scored the team's third goal in a 5-1 win and he dished out two assists to take his tally for the season to 26 points. The Swiss winger is having a breakout […]

Timo Meier Returns To Lineup On Wednesday

San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier (undisclosed) will be back in the lineup on Wednesday night against the Carolina Hurricanes. Meier had missed the past three games. He will skate alongside Marcus Sorensen and Joe Thornton on the second line. The Swiss winger was fantastic to start the season with 13 goals and 10 […]

Martin Jones Looking For Consistency On Wednesday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones will be in net on Wednesday night against the Carolina Hurricanes. Jones made 40 saves during a 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night. The 28-year-old has been unpredictable to start the season. He has a 10-6-3 record to go along with a 3.00 goals-against average and […]

Curtis McElhinney Between Pipes Against Sharks

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Curtis McElhinney will be in net on Wednesday night against the San Jose Sharks. McElhinney has been a model of consistency for the Hurricanes this season. He has a 7-2-1 record to go along with a 2.10 goals-against average and .930 save percentage. McElhinney has won four of his past five starts. […]

John Gibson In Net Against Blackhawks

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson will take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. Gibson was pulled his last time out on Sunday against the Washington Capitals as he allowed three goals on 11 shots. The American netminder has a 10-8-4 record to go along with a 2.58 goals-against average and .927 save percentage. Gibson […]

Erik Gustafsson Draws Back Into Blackhawks Lineup

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Erik Gustafsson will be in Wednesday's lineup against the Anaheim Ducks after being a healthy scratch for Sunday's game. Jan Rutta will be healthy scratched as a corresponding move. Gustafsson has produced four goals, seven assists, 27 hits, 41 blocks, and a minus-five rating through 27 games. The Swedish rearguard is not […]

Corey Crawford Matches Up Against Ducks

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford will be in net against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. Crawford has lost five starts in a row. He now has a 5-11-1 record to go along with a 3.17 goals-against average and .903 save percentage. The Ducks have won four games in a row averaging 3.5 goals per […]

Cam Talbot Returns To Crease On Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot will make his first start since Nov. 25 on Wednesday, taking on the St. Louis Blues. The 31-year-old has been resigned to a backup role following a horrendous start to the season (3.29 goals-against average, .889 save percentage), starting in just two of the Oilers' past ten contests. Talbot's ownership […]

Jake Allen Gets Call In Net On Wednesday

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen will take the crease in Wednesday's matchup with the Edmonton Oilers. The 28-year-old is coming off a victory in his last appearance against the Avalanche on November 30th, stopping 27 of 29 shots against. Overall, it's been a trying season for the Blues' starting netminder, having posted just seven […]

Jake Guentzel Buries 12th Goal In Tuesday's Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel scored the game's opening goal in his team's eventual 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night. The 24-year-old's tally extended his personal point streak to five games and he now has registered at least one point in seven of his last eight contests (six goals, four assists). Guentzel […]

Evgeni Malkin Posts Two-Point Night On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin scored a goal and added an assist in his team's 6-3 defeat of the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. Coming off an uncharacteristic three-game pointless drought, Malkin registered his tally just 6:52 into the contest and recorded his assist on an insurance marker to put the game at 5-3. Despite the […]

Patric Hornqvist Records Hat Trick On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins right-winger Patric Hornqvist scored three goals (in a span of 2:47 minutes in the third period) and added an assist in his team's 6-3 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. The 31-year-old also recorded a game-high eight shots on goal to go along with a plus-one rating, two hits and two blocks […]

Keith Yandle Collects Two Assists In Panthers Win

Florida Panthers defenseman Keith Yandle picked up two assists -- one on a power play -- in Tuesday's 5-0 home win against Boston, extending his point streak to four games. Yandle is quietly having an outstanding year as he's failed to register any points just five times. Sitting on 25 points for the season, Yandle […]

Aleksander Barkov Has Three Assists In Win Over Boston

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov extended his point streak to five games on Tuesday, finishing a 5-0 win over Boston with three assists. Two of the helpers came on the power play. Barkov has been on a great run since the start of last month, failing to pick up any points in only four outings. […]

Jonathan Huberdeau Continues Tear With Three Points On Tuesday

Florida Panthers forward Jonathan Huberdeau was involved in three goals on Tuesday against Boston, finishing a 5-0 win with a goal and two assists. The 2013 Rookie of the Year has been scorching hot lately as this was his sixth consecutive multi-point outing. He's averaging two points per games across the last eight matches. The […]