Filip Chytil Will Not Play Thursday

New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (upper body) will not suit up for Thursday's clash against New Jersey. He left Tuesday's games against Boston with an upper-body injury and hasn't been able to practice. The injury-prone forward has contributed 10 goals and seven assists in 33 appearances this term. As a result of Chytil's injury, […]

Igor Shesterkin Returns To Rangers Crease Thursday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) will return from a four-game absence on Thursday against New Jersey. He's set to log his 28th start of the campaign, looking to improve an 11-15-1 record. Shesterkin won eight of his first 13 starts of the season, but things have fallen apart for the Rangers over […]

Brock Faber Out On Thursday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (upper body) will not play in Thursday's contest against Colorado. The talented blue-liner was injured on Tuesday versus Boston and could be absent for multiple games. Jonas Brodin (lower body) has also been ruled out for Thursday, leaving the Wild defense short of quality. Team captain Jared Spurgeon (lower body) […]

Matthew Tkachuk Tallies Two Helpers In Victory

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk tallied two assists during their victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Wednesday evening. Tkachuk tallied his first assist on the power-play on Sam Reinhart's 23rd goal of the campaign. Tkachuk would add his second helper on Eetu Luostarinen's empty-net goal. This was his first multi-point game since December […]

Petr Mrazek Stands Tall Against Colorado

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek stopped 35 of the 36 shots he faced to lead the Blackhawks to an upset victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday evening. Mrazek's lone blemish came in the opening frame when Juuso Parssinen scored an unassisted backhand goal. This performance also snapped a three-game losing streak for Mrazek. During […]

Connor Bedard Tallies Goal, Assist On Wednesday

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard tallied two points during their victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday evening. Bedard tallied the primary assist on Ilya Mikheyev's eighth goal of the season in the opening frame. Later in the third, Bedard scored on a wrist shot, extending their lead. This performance extended his point streak to […]

Logan Thompson Leads The Way In Overtime Victory

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson stopped 30 of the 31 shots he faced en route to defeating the Vancouver Canucks in overtime on Wednesday evening. The Capitals got out to a one-goal lead, but the Canucks would tie the game in the second period on the power-play on a snap shot by Connor Garland. Thompson […]

Pierre-Luc Dubois Scores Twice On Wednesday

Washington Capitals center Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice during their 2-1 overtime victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday evening. Dubois opened the scoring with a backhand shot in the final seconds of the first period. Dubois would then score his second goal of the evening in overtime on a snap shot. He also tallied three […]

Jeff Petry Placed On Injured Reserve

According to the team, the Detroit Red Wings placed defenseman Jeff Petry (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Jan. 2. The 37-year-old sustained this injury on Jan. 2 during their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and will not be eligible to return until Friday. However, seeing him placed on Injured Reserve now suggests that […]

Trent Miner Set For First Career Start On Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Trent Miner will make his first career start in Wednesday's matchup against Chicago. It will be his second appearance in the big league. Miner's debut came in November when he stopped 12 of 13 shots in a relief effort against Washington. On Wednesday, Miner gets a new opportunity to play due to […]

Beck Malenstyn To Remain Out On Thursday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Beck Malenstyn (illness) will not travel with the team for Thursday's contest against Ottawa. He continues to battle an illness and will sit out a second consecutive game. Malenstyn has chipped in with four goals and four assists from the fourth line in 40 appearances. Sam Lafferty rejoined the action in […]

Jiri Kulich Out Week-To-Week

Buffalo Sabres center Jiri Kulich (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He suffered a lower-body injury against Washington on Monday night, and the team placed Kulich on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. Kulich has amassed seven goals and nine points in 31 games during his rookie campaign. Buffalo plans to replace him in the lineup with Tyson […]

Thatcher Demko Unavailable Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (back) will remain out on Wednesday versus Washington but is closing in on his return. "'Demmer' is close," Canucks head coach Tocchet said on Wednesday. "He felt good last practice, so he's really close." Demko, who has gone 2-1-3 since making his season debut on Dec. 10, will get his […]

Elias Pettersson A Game-Time Call Against Capitals

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (upper body) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt against Washington. He has missed five games due to an upper-body injury. Pettersson scored twice in his last appearance but has endured a difficult time this season, posting 28 points (10 goals, 18 assists) in 34 appearances. We should see him […]

Jonathan Drouin Out Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche winger Jonathan Drouin (upper body) will not play in Wednesday's contest against Chicago. Drouin is dealing with a lingering upper-body injury and will come out of the lineup just four games after returning from a five-week absence. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar hopes to have Drouin available again on Thursday versus Minnesota. Health […]

Aaron Ekblad A Game-Time Decision Wednesday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup against Utah. Ekblad was unavailable for Monday's game versus Colorado but participated in Wednesday's morning skate, suggesting he may be ready for action again. The former first-overall pick has bagged 20 points (two goals, 18 assists) in 40 outings this season. Niko […]

Sean Monahan Exits Tuesday's Game Early

According to the team, Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (upper body) exited Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins early with an injury. The 30-year-old was unable to play during most of the third period. Before leaving, he tallied an assist and two shots on goal. This point extended his scoring streak to four games. […]

Filip Chytil Exits On Tuesday With Upper-Body Injury

According to Peter Baugh of The Athletic, New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (upper body) exited Tuesday's game early with an injury. The 25-year-old did not play during the entire third period. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next match on Tuesday evening, as Chytil has sustained several upper body injuries […]

Brock Faber Sustains Injury On Tuesday

According to the team, Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (upper body) sustained an injury during Tuesday's contest. The 22-year-old logged just over four minutes of ice time before sustaining the injury. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status before their next game against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday evening. Faber has been a […]

Steven Stamkos Exits Early On Tuesday

According to Brooks Bratten of the Predators, center Steven Stamkos (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's game against the Winnipeg Jets early with an injury. Stamkos sat out the entire third period of Tuesday's contest. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Saturday night against the Washington Capitals. Before exiting, […]

Evgeni Malkin Sidelined With Upper-Body Injury

According to the team, Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (upper body) did not play in Tuesday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Malkin was a late scratch to the lineup after he was not seen during warmups. However, he did participate in the morning skate. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status before their […]

Josh Morrissey Day-To-Day With Lower Body Injury

According to Mike McIntyre of Winnipeg News, Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (lower body) is day-to-day with a lower body injury. The 29-year-old left Tuesday's contest against the Nashville Predators in the second frame with this injury. Before exiting, Morrissey scored a goal and blocked a shot. McIntyre noted that the defender is currently viewed […]

Joey Daccord Activated From Injured Reserve

Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Tuesday. This paves the way for him to return to the lineup in Thursday's matchup against Columbus. Daccord has been absent since Dec. 22 due to an upper-body injury. The Boston-born goalie has dropped each of his last four starts but has […]

Colin Miller To Miss At Least Two Weeks

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Colin Miller (neck) will be out of action for at least two weeks. He suffered a fracture in his larynx when a puck hit Miller in the throat against Detroit on Saturday. Miller has tallied eight points (two goals, six assists) in 34 outings, with 46 hits and a plus-eight rating. Dylan […]

Justin Faulk Rejoins Blues Lineup Against Wild

St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (upper body) will return from a two-game absence on Tuesday against Minnesota. Scott Perunovich has skated in a pair of games while Faulk has dealt with an upper-body injury, but he will come out of the lineup on Tuesday. Faulk had a fantastic game with three points in his […]

Igor Shesterkin Remains Out On Tuesday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) participated in the morning skate but will not play in Tuesday's contest against Dallas. He remains on Injured Reserve with an upper-body ailment. Shesterkin's absence will stretch to four games, with Jonathan Quick penciled in for another start. Quick has struggled recently but carries a winning record […]

Chris Kreider Placed On Injured Reserve

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against Dallas and will not be available for at least a few more contests. Kreider has run into health issues just as he recorded a season-best three-game point streak. He has […]

Jacob Middleton Available Tuesday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jacob Middleton (hand) is poised to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against St. Louis. The team has activated him from long-term Injured Reserve ahead of the contest. A hand injury has kept Middleton sidelined for 11 games. Despite missing nearly a month of action, Middleton leads the Wild in blocked shots with […]

Troy Terry Uncertain For Tuesday's Action

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (personal) may sit out Tuesday's game against Calgary. His wife has gone into labor, and Ducks head coach Greg Cronin said Tuesday morning that he is unsure if Terry will be available. Terry has crushed it lately, totaling five goals and eight points in his past six appearances. If […]

Jacob Markstrom Snaps Losing Skid On Monday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom stopped 21 of the 23 shots he faced en route to defeating the Seattle Kraken. Markstrom was beat by an Adam Larsson wrist shot in the second and a Shane Wright power-play goal in the final frame. Entering this contest, Markstrom lost his previous two starts and held a […]