Kyle Connor Tallies Two Points In Friday's Victory

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyler Connor tallied a goal and an assist during Friday's victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Connor tallied the primary assist on Gabriel Vilardi's power-play tally in the second frame. Connor then found the back of the net in the final minutes with an empty-netter to put the game out of reach. […]

Vince Dunn Could Be An Option For Kraken Next Week

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (upper body) might be back in action next week. He will join the team for a brief two-game road trip, which begins on Saturday in L.A., but Dunn isn't quite ready to play yet. However, per Scott Malone of Root Sports, Dunn could return to the lineup later next week. […]

Alexander Nylander Joins Maple Leafs On One-Year Deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed winger Alexander Nylander to a one-year, $775,000 contract. The younger brother of Maple Leafs star William Nylander earned the contract for his productive work in the minors. Skating with the Toronto Marlies, Nylander has been averaging close to a point per game in the AHL, notching eight goals and […]

Jason Dickinson Expected To Play On Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (hand) is expected to remain in the lineup on Saturday versus Philadelphia. He injured his hand Thursday against Florida. Dickinson has lately found himself as the Blackhawks' first-line center, with Connor Bedard skating on the wing. He produced a two-goal effort against Anaheim earlier in the week. The season as […]

Cam York Expected To Return Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York (upper body) appears to be ready to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against Chicago. Kevin Kurz of The Athletic has reported that "all signs seem to be pointing towards" York's return on Saturday. The 23-year-old has missed nearly a month of action, sitting out 13 games. York has recorded three […]

Mason McTavish Remains Out On Friday

Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (upper body) will be sidelined for a sixth consecutive game on Friday against Buffalo. The 21-year-old has rejoined practice and will be re-evaluated on Sunday, so it looks like he is on the cusp of returning. However, Friday's game comes too soon for McTavish, who has recorded eight points (two […]

Tage Thompson Continues To Sit On Friday

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (lower body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Friday versus Anaheim. Buffalo's top goal-scorer continues to work his way back from a lower-body injury and will get his next chance to return on Saturday when the team completes a back-to-back against San Jose. Ryan McLeod will continue to skate […]

Kevin Hayes A Game-Time Call Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins center Kevin Hayes (upper body) is considered a game-time call for Friday's matchup against Winnipeg. He's been unavailable for the past seven games due to an upper-body injury but might be ready to rejoin the action Friday night. Hayes has worked in the bottom six for the Penguins this season, averaging 9:27 of […]

Kris Letang Might Return On Friday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (illness) is regarded as a game-time decision for Friday's contest against Winnipeg. He might be back from a three-game absence after battling an illness. Letang continues to play a big role for the Penguins, averaging over 23 minutes of ice time per game, but he's struggled offensively this season. In […]

MacKenzie Weegar Notches Three Assists Against Rangers

Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar played his part in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Rangers with three assists. Weegar set up one power-play goal and two even-strength tallies as Calgary improved to 8-3-0 on home ice. The 30-year-old blue-liner led all skaters with seven shots on goal. Since starting the campaign with goals in back-to-back […]

Macklin Celebrini Tallies Two Assists In Thursday's Loss

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini registered two assists in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss against St. Louis. Celebrini's work on the power play helped Alex Wennberg to tie the score at one in the first period, and his second assist came with just nine seconds left in regulation as Wennberg scored again. Mikael Granlund also […]

Nikita Kucherov Comes Up With Three Assists Versus Blue Jackets

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov went without a goal on six shots against Columbus on Thursday but had three assists in a 7-6 overtime loss. Kucherov started the night with a power-play helper just two minutes into the contest and joined the 900-point club on Thursday in his 743rd career game. The Russian […]

Sean Monahan Finishes Thursday's Win With Four Points

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan played a key role in Thursday's comeback win against Tampa Bay, amassing four points in a 7-6 overtime victory. The Lightning jumped 3-0 ahead before Monahan sparked a comeback effort with a goal in the first period. He then added three assists to his tally, including a short-handed helper. […]

Zach Werenski Enjoys Career Night With Five Points Against Lightning

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski piled up a career-high five points in Thursday's 7-6 overtime victory against Tampa Bay. Led by Werenski, the Blue Jackets were able to battle back from a 3-0 deficit, with him scoring the decisive goal in overtime. Werenski finished the contest with two goals and three assists, becoming the […]

Jack Hughes Posts Three Assists Versus Hurricanes

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes contributed three assists in Thursday's impressive 4-2 victory over Carolina. The Hurricanes were defeated for only the fifth time this season, with Hughes helping to set up two goals for Jesper Bratt and also assisting Stefan Noesen. Two of the assists came on the power play. Hughes has picked […]

Joonas Korpisalo Records 21-Save Shutout Versus Utah

Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo skated away with his second shutout of the season as interim head coach Joe Sacco started his reign with a 1-0 win over Utah Thursday night. Giving Korpisalo the nod instead of Jeremy Swayman was a big call from Sacco, but he didn't have to regret it. Korpisalo stopped 21 […]

Alex Ovechkin To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Fractured Fibula

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin will be out for 4-6 weeks with a fractured fibula, the team announced on Thursday. Ovechkin suffered the injury in Monday's game against Utah. The veteran star has looked in great form this season, posting a league-high 15 goals with 10 assists in 18 games. He potted five goals across […]

Zach Hyman Expected To Miss 4-7 Days

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (undisclosed) is expected to be out for 4-7 days. He was hurt versus Ottawa on Tuesday and will miss his first game of the season when the Oilers host Minnesota on Thursday night. It looks likely that Hyman also won't play against the Rangers on Saturday. However, he will then […]

Kent Johnson Back For Blue Jackets Thursday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (shoulder) will be welcomed back to the lineup on Thursday against Tampa Bay. The 22-year-old skated in only four games at the start of the campaign before landing on Injured Reserve with a shoulder problem. Johnson enjoyed a hot start, posting two goals and three assists. He will link […]

Yaroslav Askarov Makes Sharks Debut Thursday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov will make his team debut in Thursday's battle against St. Louis. The 22-year-old is getting a look by the team after going 6-3-0 in the AHL, allowing 1.92 goals with a .939 save percentage. Askarov has previously worked in three NHL games with the Nashville Predators, posting a 1-1-0 […]

Mikael Granlund Good To Go Thursday

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (upper body) will be in the lineup on Thursday versus St. Louis. He missed the ending of Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Dallas with an upper-body injury, but fortunately for the Sharks, Granlund will be good to go Thursday night. Following a two-point effort versus the Stars, Granlund has tallied […]

Alexandar Georgiev Returns To Action Versus Capitals

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (upper body) will return to the crease on Thursday against Washington. He'll be back between the pipes after sitting out two games with an upper-body injury. Georgiev has won each of his last three starts, although he still carries a losing record with 4-5-0. The 28-year-old has allowed 3.56 goals […]

Nicholas Paul Will Miss Thursday's Game

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nicholas Paul (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Columbus. He was injured in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win versus Pittsburgh. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper has announced that Paul will be re-evaluated once the team returns to Tampa on Friday. Paul is on track for a career year this […]

Frederik Andersen To Miss 8-12 Weeks

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (lower body) is set to have knee surgery and will miss 8-12 weeks. He will undergo the procedure on Friday. Carolina has already been without Andersen for a while, with his last appearance coming on Oct. 26. Andersen started the season in fine form, going 3-1-0 while allowing only six […]

Chandler Stephenson Registers Three Assists Versus Predators

Seattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson picked up three assists as the team overpowered Nashville in a 3-0 win on Wednesday. Following a four-assist effort on Oct. 29 against Montreal, Stephenson had recorded only two points in nine games, but he returned to form against the Predators. Stephenson sits tied for the most assists on the […]

Jason Robertson Totals Three Points In Wednesday's Win

Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson enjoyed his first three-point night of the campaign on Wednesday versus San Jose, notching a goal and two assists in a 5-2 victory. Robertson collected all of his points in even-strength situations. The 2024-25 campaign hasn't gone well for Robertson, who's managed five goals and six assists in 18 […]

Nils Lundkvist Exits Early With A Lower-Body Injury

Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist sustained a lower-body injury in Wednesday's 5-2 win over San Jose. He exited the contest in the second period after logging 6:38 of ice time. Lundkvist was back in action on Wednesday following a two-game spell as a healthy scratch. He has not had a great time this campaign, contributing […]

Matthew Knies Sustains An Upper-Body Injury

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies didn't finish Wednesday's 3-0 win over Vegas due to an upper-body injury. He was hurt on a hit by Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud, finishing with 9:28 of ice time. Knies has picked up a bit of form lately and boasts 12 points (eight goals, four assists) in […]

Mikael Granlund Exits Late With Injury Wednesday

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (upper body) was injured late in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Dallas. He exited after taking a big hit from Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin. Granlund tallied a short-handed goal and an assist before leaving. The Finnish veteran tops San Jose's scoring charts with 22 points (nine goals, 13 assists) in […]

Patrik Laine Returns To Practice

Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine (knee) was back in practice on Wednesday. It's the first time he skated with the team since spraining his left knee in a preseason game against Toronto on Sept. 28. Laine wore a non-contact jersey on Wednesday. It was initially announced that he would miss 2-3 months with the injury. […]