Sean Monahan Currently Mired in Four-Game Slump

Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan has had a brilliant season. With a stunning 58 points (29 goals, 29 assists, 28 power-play points) in 66 games, it is evident that he and Johnny Gaudreau (left wing) have had some excellent chemistry throughout the year. That said, the Calgary Flames currently find themselves mired in a four-game […]

Sami Vatanen on a Roll

New Jersey Devils defenseman Sami Vatanen has been on an absolute tear as of late. Having notched 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 13 games, you could say that the rear guard is taking full advantage of being the Devils top offensively-minded defenseman. Although Vatanen only has three goals, he has chipped in offensively […]

Andrei Vasilevskiy Prevails Over Florida

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy made 45 saves in a 6-5 overtime win against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old goaltender continued his impressive performance this season during the match, facing 49 shots from the Panthers’ potent offense. Florida entered the game having won their previous six games, including matches against notable […]

Darcy Kuemper Gets Another Start On Wednesday

Arizona Coyotes goalie Darcy Kuemper will make a second consecutive start on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks with Antti Raanta (lower body) out. Kuemper was forced to take over on Monday against Edmonton when Raanta injured himself in the warmup, and while the team did well by scoring three goals, the former King couldn't pull […]

Jacob Markstrom Goes For Second Win Versus Coyotes

Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom, who ended a personal three-game losing streak on Monday, will be between the pipes again on Wednesday against the Arizona Coyotes. Markstrom had 31 saves against the Islanders in a 4-3 overtime win to improve his record to 18-21-6. He should have a great chance of making it two wins […]

Nathan MacKinnon Scores Only Goal In Loss To Chicago

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon scored the only goal in Tuesday’s loss at Chicago, but was able to keep his streak alive. MacKinnon is coming off being named the star of the week in the NHL after he put up 11 points in his last four games. Despite missing some time due to injury, MacKinnon […]

Jimmy Howard Makes Relief Appearance Versus Boston

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard replaced Jared Coreau in the second period of the Red Wings Tuesday night 6-5 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins. Howard received the reins when the Bruins led 4-2 early in the second period. The 33-year-old played well, surrendering only one goal on 19 shots in regulation and allowing […]

Taylor Hall Continues Electric Streak, Now Up To 26 Games

New Jersey Devils winger Taylor Hall extended his point streak to 26 games Tuesday night. Hall picked up two assists in the Devils 6-4 win over Montreal. He has scored one point or more in every single game this calendar year and is continuing to build his case for winning the Hart Trophy. The Devils […]

Anton Khudobin Earns Win, Gives Up Five Goals To Detroit

Boston Bruins goaltender Anton Khudobin earned the overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night at the TD Garden. The 31-year-old allowed five goals on 35 shots in the 6-5 match, including six saves on seven shots when the Bruins were a man down. Tuesday night’s game marked Khudobin’s second straight start while […]

Jets Goalie Steve Mason Shines In First Game Back

Winnipeg Jets goalie Steve Mason recorded a shutout in his first game back from injury. This win came on the road at the New York Rangers, who fired 31 shots at Mason, with him stopping all of them. This was his first start since Jan. 9, so it was a great return to form after […]

Kari Lehtonen Set For Increased Work

Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen allowed two goals in a loss to the Predators Tuesday night. Lehtonen is set to continue seeing the starting role until Stars top goalie, Ben Bishop, is back from his injury. The latest report for Bishop said he will be out until at least Saturday, putting Lehtonen in line to start […]

Jake Virtanen Moved To First Line On Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks right wing Jake Virtanen will get a look on the first line in Wednesday's clash with Arizona. In an expected move, Virtanen will replace Brock Boeser, who injured his back in Monday's win over the Islanders. Virtanen picked up some momentum from the last game with a goal and an assist, recording four […]

The Worst In The West Go Head To Head Wednesday

The Arizona Coyotes head north to take on the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, the only two teams who haven't hit 60 points in the Western Conference. Arizona has posted a 3-9 record in their last 12 meetings against Vancouver. While this is nothing to brag about, the Canucks aren't in the best position either. Vancouver […]

David Rittich Gets The Nod For Flames In Buffalo

Calgary Flames goalie David Rittich will be back in the crease on Wednesday against Buffalo after sitting out five of the last six games. The Flames need a jolt, as they have suffered four straight losses, so head coach Glen Gulutzan has decided to change things up in goal. Rittich started the season well but […]

Philipp Grubauer Solid Once Again In Relief Appearance For Caps

Washington Capitals backup goalie Philipp Grubauer held down the fort once again after replacing a slumping Braden Holtby on Tuesday night in Anaheim. The German netminder has been perfect in his last two relief appearances and seems to be the only goaltender in Washington able to get a win these days. If Holtby does not get […]

Calgary Flames Look To Snap Four Game Losing Streak

On Wednesday, the Calgary Flames will travel to Buffalo with the hope of snapping their four-game losing streak. While this game appears to be a tilt on paper, Buffalo should not be underestimated, as they have recently taken down some elite teams. The Flames have fallen to the Sabers three consecutive times in Buffalo territory. If […]

Petr Mrazek To Start For Flyers Versus Penguins

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Petr Mrazek will get his seventh consecutive start against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. The trade-deadline acquisition has dropped his last three starts, allowing a combined 14 goals against, after winning his first three. The Flyers are in the middle of a three-game losing streak but should see the return of […]

Tristan Jarry To Get Third Start In A Row For Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry will make his third consecutive start Wednesday while the Pens visit the Philadelphia Flyers. He has managed back-to-back wins against the Islanders and the Flames, posting a combined .924 save percentage. The Flyers are in the middle of a three-game losing streak, but forward Wayne Simmonds is expected to return […]

Patrick Maroon Scores First Goal As A Devil

New Jersey Devils forward Patrick Maroon (39 percent owned in Yahoo! leagues) scored his first goal in a Devils jersey on Tuesday night against the visiting Montreal Canadiens. The bruising power forward still finds himself shifting between the third and fourth line, but he has been a staple on the top power-play unit alongside Taylor […]

Mark Scheifele Leaves Game With Upper-Body Injury On Tuesday

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele left Tuesday's game against Carolina during the second period due to what is being classified as an upper-body injury. While Scheifele did not return to the game, the bright spot is that the injury does not appear to be related to the previous upper-body issue that kept Scheifele out of […]

Wayne Simmonds Expected To Return Wednesday Versus Pittsburgh

Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds is expected to return Wednesday after missing the last seven games with an upper-body injury. The power forward will start on the third line with Valterri Filppula and Jordan Weal but will resume his role on the top power-play unit. With 37 points in 59 games this season, Simmonds has […]

Ryan Getzlaf Keeps Climbing The Scoring Charts

Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf had another outstanding game on Tuesday, finishing with two assists against the Capitals. Getzlaf missed two months after face surgery, so he's only on 48 points, but thanks to his great recent run, he's close to breaking into the league's top 10 in points per game. Following a run of […]

Josh Manson Extends Point Streak To Three Games

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson picked up a couple of assists in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Washington to extend his point streak to three games. The American-born Canadian is already close to doubling his career high of 17 points, as he's at 30 points with about a month of the regular season still to go. […]

Rickard Rakell Stays Hot In Ducks Win

Anaheim Ducks forward Rickard Rakell might have the second hottest hands in hockey right now, with the top spot of course belonging to Taylor Hall. The 24-year old Swede is on a four-game goal-scoring streak, which started with his first career hat trick against the Oilers. In total, Rakell has picked up eight points from […]

John Gibson Picks Up Second Shutout Of The Year

Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson made 36 saves on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals, picking up his second shutout of the year in a 4-0 win. He had 15 saves alone in the third period in what was his sixth straight win. It's been a great run from Gibson, but his winning streak faces a […]

Erik Haula Continues Career Year With Goal No. 24

Vegas Golden Knights forward Erik Haula scored his 24th goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Columbus. He made it 1-1 with a feed from David Perron at the start of the second period and the Knights dominated the game, outshooting the Jackets 38-21, but it just wasn't meant to be. Haula is […]

Torey Krug Posts Four Points Versus Detroit

Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug scored two goals and added two assists in the Bruins 6-5 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. Krug opened the scoring just 37 seconds into the game and did not look back, adding another goal and an assist in the second period. The 26-year-old finished the […]

Jonathan Toews Scores Overtime Winner On Tuesday

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews buried a cross-crease feed from Patrick Kane in overtime to give his team the two full points against the Avalanche on Tuesday. The goal capped off a strong fantasy night for Toews, as he also added an assist, a plus-two rating, two penalty minutes and five shots on goal in […]

Chad Johnson Gets Start Against Former Team

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Chad Johnson will get the start  on Wednesday night against a Calgary Flames team that has lost four straight. Johnson is looking for his fourth straight win and to potentially take over the reins from starting goalie Robin Lehner in the process. His .898 save percentage on the year does not inspire […]

Jared Spurgeon Picks Up Two Helpers In Victory

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon added two assists in Tuesday's 6-2 win against the Hurricanes. The undersized defenseman now has six points in his last six games, bringing his season total up to 36 points (nine goals and 27 assists) in 58 games played this season. While Spurgeon's peripheral numbers are modest (just eight penalty […]