Andrei Svechnikov Posts Career-High Four Points Versus Avalanche

Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov stole the show against Colorado on Thursday, leading all skaters with a career-high four points in a 5-3 win. Svechnikov racked up three assists, two on the power play, before capping off his career night with an empty-net goal. The big performance ended a four-game point drought for Svechnikov. The […]

Connor McDavid Sets Up Four Goals In Thursday's Win

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid tallied four assists in Thursday's high-scoring 6-3 win over Columbus. In the process, McDavid became only the fourth player in NHL history to register 120-plus assists in a calendar year. Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Adam Oates were previously the only players to achieve it. It was his 10th career […]

Sam Montembeault Shuts Out Predators

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault celebrated his selection to Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off team with his third shutout of the season, stopping 29 shots in Thursday's 3-0 win over Nashville. He joined Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck as the second goaltender in the league with more than two shutouts this season. Montembeault has been in fine form, […]

Ryan O'Reilly Out Week-To-Week

Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly (lower body) has been labeled as week-to-week. He missed his first game of the season Thursday versus Montreal, and unfortunately, O'Reilly isn't expected to make a quick return. The veteran forward has bagged 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in 26 outings this season, putting him third in scoring on […]

Troy Stecher Good To Go Thursday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Troy Stecher (ear) is expected to play against Columbus on Thursday. He was injured in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Vegas when a puck hit Stecher's ear. Stecher recently put together a three-game assists streak. These are his lone points in 21 outings this season. Without the puck, he has recorded 25 blocks […]

Zach Hyman Returns From Five-Game Absence

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (undisclosed) will return to the lineup on Thursday versus Columbus. The Oilers have been without Hyman for five games. Hyman's efforts have brought three goals and five assists in 20 outings this season. He's been one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy hockey. However, despite his lack of form, Hyman […]

Rasmus Dahlin Will Not Play On Thursday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (back) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against Winnipeg. Back spasms limited Dahlin to only 17:16 of action on Tuesday against Colorado, and he isn't game-ready for Thursday, missing his first contest of the campaign. Dennis Gilbert will take Dahlin's spot in the lineup, with Jacob Bryson projected […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Remains Unavailable Thursday

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (personal) will remain unavailable for Thursday's contest against Philadelphia. He's set to become a father for the second time and is currently away from the team. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice is hopeful that Bobrovsky might be back for Saturday's meeting with San Jose. Spencer Knight will pick up a […]

Nicholas Paul Returns To Action Versus Sharks

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nicholas Paul (undisclosed) is ready to return to the lineup on Thursday against San Jose. The versatile forward has been unavailable for six games. Paul is expected to rejoin the second line, where he's had success throughout the campaign. In 17 outings, Paul has recorded five goals and eight assists with […]

Jake Guentzel Available On Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel (undisclosed) will be good to go for Thursday's tilt against San Jose. There was slight concern regarding Guentzel's availability after he exited Tuesday's practice session early. However, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site, Guentzel has said he's ready to play on Thursday. The 30-year-old has adapted […]

Patrick Kane Returns To Red Wings Lineup

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (upper body) will be back in action on Thursday against Ottawa. The American star will return from a five-game absence. Kane has struggled for productivity this season, going scoreless in each of his last five appearances. He's totaled 10 points (three goals, seven assists) in 20 games for […]

Semyon Varlamov Considered Day-To-Day

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (lower body) has been labeled as day-to-day ahead of Thursday's contest against Seattle. The veteran netminder continues to nurse a lower-body injury. He was able to back up Ilya Sorokin on Tuesday versus Montreal but might have to exit the lineup on Thursday. The team has recalled Marcus Hogberg […]

Shea Theodore Hits Two Goals Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore popped up with two goals in Wednesday's 4-1 victory at Anaheim. He recorded the game-winning goal and had an empty-netter to ice the contest. With the effort, Theodore reached 20 points (three goals, 17 assists) for the campaign with 26 games played. This puts him on pace for his […]

Brad Marchand Pots Two Goals In Win Over Blackhawks

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand recorded his second multi-goal effort of the season on Wednesday, lighting the lamp twice in a 4-2 road victory at Chicago. The veteran forward did the damage early in the second period, with Marchand's second goal of the contest ending up as the game-winner. Marchand remains among Boston's biggest […]

Auston Matthews Strikes Twice Against Predators

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews helped the team defeat Nashville 3-2 with a two-goal effort on Wednesday. He scored twice inside two minutes at the start of the second period to put Toronto up 2-1. Matthews recorded his 34th career multi-goal period, which is only one short of Jeremy Roenick's record among U.S.-born players. […]

Warren Foegele Plays Key Role In Wednesday's Win

Los Angeles Kings winger Warren Foegele produced two points, including the game-winning goal, in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Dallas. He helped linemate Tanner Jeannot on the scoreboard with 4:40 played in the second period, and Jeannot returned the favor early in the third period. Foegele ended a nine-game goalless spell. He hasn't had much success […]

Trevor Zegras Suffers A Lower-Body Injury

Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras suffered a lower-body injury in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Vegas. He was hurt early in the second period and had to be helped off the ice. Zegras might now face a third lengthy absence because of an injury in just over a year. He lost 31 games last season to […]

Justin Kirkland Has Season-Ending Knee Surgery

Calgary Flames center Justin Kirkland underwent successful ACL surgery on Wednesday and will be out for the rest of the season. He sustained the injury last week in a game against Columbus and has been out for two contests. Kirkland finishes the season with eight points (two goals, six assists) in 21 games. Kirkland's absence […]

Jake McCabe Misses Second Straight Game On Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (upper body) will remain sidelined on Wednesday against Nashville. McCabe missed his first game of the season on Monday versus Chicago after a puck hit him in the side of the head in Saturday's matchup against Tampa Bay. Philippe Myers stepped into the lineup as McCabe's replacement. Myers performed […]

Cam Fowler Returns To Ducks Lineup

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (upper body) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against Vegas. The veteran has missed a month of action due to an upper-body injury. Fowler's return will send Pavel Mintyukov to the press box as a healthy scratch. Having earned his lone points via two assists in 12 appearances this […]

Leo Carlsson Remains Out On Wednesday

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (upper body) will miss a fourth straight game on Wednesday versus Vegas. Carlsson has contributed six goals and five assists in 20 games this season. Mason McTavish is set to continue as the first-line center on Wednesday. He's yet to find his feet after returning from an upper-body injury, posting […]

Jonas Brodin Regarded As Week-To-Week

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (upper body) is out week-to-week. He has missed four games with an upper-body injury, and apparently, Brodin's return isn't imminent. The Swedish rearguard is a defensive workhorse for the Wild, having collected eight points (two goals, six assists) in 19 games with 35 shots and 45 blocks. Newly acquired David […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Considered Week-To-Week

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He was injured in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win against Vancouver. Eriksson Ek's injury leaves the Wild without a second top-six forward following Mats Zuccarello's (lower body) exit from the lineup a while back. Marco Rossi should get extra responsibilities with Eriksson Ek out. He's […]

Tyler Seguin To Miss 4-6 Months Due To Hip Surgery

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin will undergo hip surgery on Thursday, which will rule him out of action for 4-6 months. He's already missed five games this season, and it looks like Seguin won't return to the Stars lineup before the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs start. It's a shame because the veteran star was off […]

Matthew Tkachuk Amasses Four Points Versus Penguins

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk was a one-man show against Pittsburgh on Tuesday, logging two goals and two assists in a 5-4 overtime loss. Tkachuk's effort included a three-point third period where Florida roared back from a 4-1 deficit. In just five minutes, Tkachuk recorded two assists and scored a power-play goal. Florida's star winger […]

Dan Vladar Cools Down Blue Jackets

Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar registered his second shutout of the season on Tuesday in a 3-0 win against Columbus. The Blue Jackets headed to Calgary after scoring at least four goals in six consecutive games, but they tested Vladar just 16 times and ended up without a goal for the first time in 2024-25. […]

Nick Suzuki Takes Canadiens Past Islanders

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki recorded a goal and an assist as the team got back to winning ways on Tuesday with a 2-1 overtime victory against the Islanders. The Canadiens captain collected his helper when Patrik Laine marked his team debut with a power-play goal, and Suzuki took care of the second goal himself […]

Adin Hill Keeps Oilers At Bay

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill frustrated Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night, stopping all 28 efforts that came toward his goal in a 1-0 win. Ivan Barbashev scored the lone goal of the contest in the middle of the first frame. Hill picked up his second shutout of the season. Only […]

Nathan MacKinnon Registers Three Points In Comeback Victory

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon potted two goals and recorded an assist in Tuesday's sensational 5-4 comeback victory against Buffalo. The Avalanche became only the eighth team in the past 25 years to win a game in regulation after falling four goals behind. MacKinnon sparked the comeback with his first goal 2:24 into the second […]

Rasmus Dahlin Exits Tuesday's Action With Back Spasms

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin was forced to make an early exit against Colorado on Tuesday due to back spasms. The issue is related to an injury he was dealing with during the preseason. Dahlin is a massive presence in the Sabres defense, gobbling up nearly 25 minutes of ice time each night. He's third […]