Auston Matthews Remains Out On Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) will be sidelined for a sixth consecutive game on Thursday against the Islanders. Matthews returned to practice this week but isn't ready to rejoin the lineup yet. However, his comeback appears to be close, and Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has not ruled Matthews out for […]

Darcy Kuemper Logs 33-Save Shutout Against Devils

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper was at the top of his game in Wednesday's matchup against New Jersey, recording his second shutout of the season with 33 saves in a 3-0 win. Kuemper's work helped the Kings register an eighth consecutive home win, with the veteran netminder extending his personal point streak to eight […]

Jason Robertson Tallies Three Points In Victory

Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson tallied a goal and two assists during Tuesday's victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Robertson tallied his first point on the primary assist on Roope Hintz's second period strike. In the third, Robertson found the back of the net on a wrist shot and capped off his night with another […]

John Tavares Extends Point Streak To Eight Games

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares extended his point streak to eight games during their victory over the New York Islanders. Tavares got on the scoresheet on the final minutes with an empty-net goal on the power-play. During this eight-game stretch, the veteran has tallied 13 total points (seven goals, six helpers), with four of […]

Valeri Nichushkin Departs Early On Tuesday

According to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette, Colorado Avalanche left wing Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) departed Tuesday's game early and did not return. Before suffering the injury, Nichushkin tallied three shots on goal with a +1 rating while playing on the top line alongside Nathan MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen. Fantasy managers should continue to […]

Samuel Ersson Departs Early On Tuesday

According to Jordan Hall of NBCS Philadelphia, Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (undisclosed) left Tuesday's game early. Ersson did not return after the end of the second frame. No.2 option Aleksei Kolosov took the crease in the final period. Before departing, Ersson stopped all 15 shots he faced against the San Jose Sharks. Kolosov continued […]

Kris Letang Placed On Injured Reserve, Marcus Pettersson Activated

According to the team, the Pittsburgh Penguins placed defenseman Kris Letang (lower body) on the injured reserve. They activated defenseman Marcus Pettersson (lower body) from the injured reserve in a corresponding move. Letang sat out on Sunday evening and was initially viewed as day-to-day. However, the former three-time Stanley Cup Champion will now miss at […]

Igor Shesterkin Placed On Injured Reserve

According to Mollie Walker of the New York Post, New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) was placed on the injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the Rangers recalled Louis Domingue from the Hartford Wolf Pack. Since the start of December, Shesterkin has held a disappointing 3-7 record with a 3.43 GAA and a […]

Ivan Ivan Out Week-To-Week

Colorado Avalanche center Ivan Ivan (upper body) is considered week-to-week. The team has placed him on Injured Reserve ahead of Tuesday's contest against Winnipeg. Ivan has amassed five goals and eight points in 37 appearances during his rookie campaign. While filling in for injured teammates in a larger role earlier in the season, Ivan had […]

Radek Faksa Misses Winter Classic

St. Louis Blues center Radek Faksa (lower body) will not play in Tuesday's Winter Classic against Chicago. After sustaining a skate cut on his leg, Faksa has featured just once in the past nine games and isn't ready to play in Tuesday's special matchup. The veteran centerman has picked up seven points (two goals, five […]

Jeff Skinner Re-Enters Oilers Lineup Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers left wing Jeff Skinner will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against Utah. Skinner's season has not gone well, and he was named a healthy scratch on Sunday versus Anaheim. On Tuesday, he will be welcomed back in the lineup, with Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch also planning to do some line shuffling. Skinner, […]

Simon Holmstrom Considered Day-To-Day

New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom (upper body) is considered day-to-day. The 23-year-old has been ever-present for the Islanders this season but had to exit the lineup on Tuesday against Toronto because of an upper-body injury. Holmstrom has quietly enjoyed a good campaign, sitting fourth on the team in scoring. He has posted nine […]

Kirill Kaprizov Will Remain Out On Tuesday

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) will remain on the shelf for Tuesday's matchup against Nashville. He will sit out a third consecutive contest. Minnesota considers Kaprizov day-to-day, so he should be good to go again soon. His next chance to return will come Thursday against Washington. Matt Boldy will continue in a […]

Kris Letang Out On Tuesday, Considered Day-To-Day

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (lower body) will not play on Tuesday against Detroit and is considered day-to-day. Letang will be absent for a second consecutive game. Nate Clurman replaced him in the lineup on Sunday versus the Islanders. However, Marcus Pettersson (lower body) might play against the Red Wings instead of Clurman. He's been […]

Alec Martinez Nearing Return

According to Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (neck) is listed as day-to-day ahead of the Winter Classic. The veteran defenseman has been on the injured reserve since December 13, but seeing him listed as day-to-day could suggest he is nearing a return. Martinez has already missed the required ten games, […]

Kaapo Kakko Tallies Two Helpers On Monday

Seattle Kraken right wing Kaapo Kakko tallied two helpers in their victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday evening. Kakko tallied the primary assist on Jaden Schwartz's eventual game-winning tally in the third period. Later in this frame, Kakko added another primary assist, this time on Matty Beniers' sixth goal of the season. Since […]

Jaden Schwartz Tallies Three Points On Monday

Seattle Kraken left wing Jaden Schwartz tallied three points in their victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday evening. Schwartz tallied two helpers in the opening frame. He tallied the secondary assist on Yanni Gourde's sixth goal of the season and the primary assist on Andre Burakovsky's third of the season. In the final […]

Jesper Boqvist Leads Florida To Victory Over New York

Florida Panthers right wing Jesper Boqvist scored twice during their victory over the New York Rangers on Monday evening. Boqvist gave Florida a lead late in the second frame when he beat Rangers netminder Igor Shesterkin on a wrist shot. He then got on the scoresheet once again in the final frame, which eventually served […]

Gabriel Vilardi Strikes Twice On Monday Evening

Winnipeg Jets right wing Gabriel Vilardi scored twice in their victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday evening. Vilardi did all of his damage in the third period, both times on the power-play. Vilardi found the back of the net for the first time on a snap shot. Later in the frame, he scored again […]

Connor Hellebuyck Posts Shutout Victory On Monday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped all 22 shots he faced on Monday evening en route to defeating the Nashville Predators. The Jets had the majority of shots in this contest, but Hellebuyck was able to keep the door shut when called upon. The 31-year-old netminder has now won six straight starts. Over this stretch, […]

Karel Vejmelka Takes On Kraken Monday

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka will be the man between the pipes for the team on Monday against Seattle. He gets the nod for the first leg of a back-to-back, with Jaxson Stauber likely working on Tuesday against Edmonton in the final game of 2024. Vejmelka has been in good form throughout the campaign […]

Jake Walman Out On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (lower body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday versus Philadelphia. Walman, who has notched an impressive 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) in 31 outings, has resumed skating but isn't ready to rejoin the lineup. Henry Thrun has worked on the first defensive pairing during Walman's absence, […]

William Eklund To Miss Third Straight Game On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (upper body) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Philadelphia. The talented winger has returned to the ice but isn't yet ready for game action, missing a third consecutive contest. Eklund is tied for the second-most points on the team with 27 (seven goals, 20 […]

Jonathan Drouin Ready To Rejoin Avalanche Lineup

Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday versus Winnipeg. He has recovered from an upper-body injury, which has kept Drouin out for 16 games. Overall, Drouin has been limited to just five appearances in 2024-25. He has bagged two goals and two assists. The silky […]

Shayne Gostisbehere To Miss Time With An Upper-Body Injury

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (upper body) will be forced to spend some time on the sidelines. Gostisbehere exited the lineup at the weekend, missing his first game of the season. On Monday, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour revealed that the offensive defenseman will be out for "more than day-to-day." Gostisbehere is tied for seventh […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Misses Practice With An Illness

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (illness) was not on the ice for Monday's practice. He's feeling under the weather, and it's unclear if Ekman-Larsson can shake off the illness in time for Tuesday's contest against the Islanders. The Swedish blue-liner has so far featured in all 37 games this season, offering decent fantasy value […]

Auston Matthews To Remain Out On Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Islanders. Matthews practiced on Monday but will be absent for a fifth straight contest. The Maple Leafs captain will get the next opportunity to return on Thursday when Toronto has a rematch scheduled with the Islanders. The team […]

Anze Kopitar Leads Los Angeles To Comeback Victory Over Philadelphia

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar tallied two goals to lead Los Angeles to a come from behind victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday evening. The Kings were trailing heading into the third period but Kopitar struck twice to put them on top. Kopitar's first tally of the final frame came on a deflection […]

Jamie Benn Tallies Three Points On Sunday

Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn tallied a goal and two assists in their victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday evening. Benn found the back of the net in the final minutes of the opening frame on a wrist shot. He then tallied the primary assist on Jason Robertson's power-play goal in the second […]

Leevi Merilainen Stands Tall In Sunday's Victory

Ottawa Senators goaltender Leevi Merilainen stopped 30 of the 31 shots he faced in his victory over one of the top clubs in the sport, the Minnesota Wild. Merilainen's lone blemish came in the opening frame as Frederick Gaudreau scored on a tip-in. However, Merilainen was able to shut Minnesota down the rest of the […]