Bowen Byram Hurt In Thursday's Contest

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram sustained a lower-body injury in Thursday's clash with Dallas. He exited a dramatic 5-4 overtime win in the third period after logging only 12:54 of ice time. The 22-year-old has notched 12 points (six goals, six assists) across 39 games and has been very active without the puck, posting 43 […]

Ivan Provorov A Game-Time Call Thursday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov (illness) is considered a game-time call on Thursday against Philadelphia. Provorov missed practice on Wednesday with an illness, and it's unclear if he's feeling well enough to play. The Russian blue-liner has not missed any games so far this season since getting traded by the Flyers to Columbus in […]

Matt Benning Has Season-Ending Surgery

San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Benning has undergone successful hip surgery and needs approximately five months to recover, meaning he won't feature again this season. Benning made his last appearance on Dec. 3, and he finishes the campaign with only 14 games played. The 29-year-old registered two assists, 13 shots on goal, 15 hits, and […]

Jared Spurgeon Placed On Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (undisclosed) was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. The move came after Spurgeon was limited to 20:15 of ice time in Tuesday's clash with the Flames. It was only his third game back from a lower-body injury. It's unclear if Spurgeon's new ailment is related to his previous injury. 2023-24 […]

Brandt Clarke Called Up To Kings

Los Angeles Kings top defense prospect Brandt Clarke was called up from AHL Ontario on Wednesday. Clarke played nine games for the Kings last season, putting up two assists in a limited role. What role the number eight overall pick in the 2021 NHL draft has this time remains to be seen, but after putting […]

Erik Cernak Sits Out Tuesday's Game

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Winnipeg and is considered day-to-day. Cernak suffered an upper-body injury in Sunday's matchup against Montreal, exiting the game after logging less than seven minutes on the ice. The Lightning also lost Haydn Fleury (hand) at the weekend and will remain without Mikhail Sergachev […]

Mario Ferraro Good To Go On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro (upper body) will be in the lineup Tuesday versus Detroit. His status was up in the air after Ferraro logged just four minutes of action against Colorado on Sunday, but he's gotten a positive result from an MRI on his ribs and is good to go Tuesday. Ferraro has […]

J.J. Moser Returns To Coyotes Lineup

Arizona Coyotes defenseman J.J. Moser (upper body) is expected to return from a two-game absence in Tuesday's matchup against the Panthers. The Coyotes have been in great form lately, and Moser's comeback should be another boost for the team. The 23-year-old has played well across 33 games this season, contributing three goals and 12 assists. […]

Martin Fehervary A Game-Time Decision On Tuesday

Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (upper body) could be back in action on Tuesday against Pittsburgh after rejoining practice on Monday. He skated on the first defensive pairing with a regular jersey, so the signs are encouraging that Fehervary's absence will be limited to only one game. The 24-year-old is a non-factor offensively, having tallied […]

Erik Cernak Exits With Injury Sunday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak left Sunday's matchup against Montreal with an undisclosed injury. He couldn't carry on after taking a hit from Montreal forward Josh Anderson in the second period. The Lightning blue line also lost Haydn Fleury (undisclosed) in the contest. With Mikhail Sergachev (lower body) already on the shelf, the Tampa […]

Thomas Chabot Ready To Return On Sunday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (leg) will return to the lineup on Sunday versus Buffalo. Chabot has been out of action since suffering a fractured tibia on Dec. 2 against Seattle. Having also broken his hand earlier in the season, the 26-year-old has been limited to only nine appearances in 2023-24. Chabot boasts four assists […]

Scott Mayfield Returns To Islanders Lineup

New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will rejoin the action Sunday versus Pittsburgh. The veteran has been absent for eight games while dealing with an upper-body injury. Mayfield mostly offers defensive stats for fantasy managers, having collected 24 hits and 58 blocks in 20 outings. He […]

Ben Hutton Considered Week-To-Week

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Ben Hutton (upper body) will be out week-to-week. He was injured in Thursday's contest versus Los Angeles and will begin a multi-game absence with Monday's Winter Classic versus Seattle. The 30-year-old has notched nine points (one goal, eight assists) in 31 games this season with 46 shots on goal and 42 […]

Ethan Bear Set For Season Debut On Saturday

Washington Capitals defenseman Ethan Bear will make his season debut on Saturday versus Nashville. He signed a two-year, $4.125 million contract with the Capitals earlier in the week after missing the start of the season following offseason shoulder surgery. Bear will replace Martin Fehervary (upper body), who was injured in Friday's matchup against the Islanders. […]

Zach Werenski Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (ankle) will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks. Werenski was injured on Wednesday against New Jersey and now faces an extended absence. He has exited the lineup with 25 points (one goal, 24 assists) in 34 games. Werenski is tied for the team lead in points and sits at the […]

Samuel Girard Expects To Return On Sunday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (personal) has announced that he will be back in the lineup Sunday versus San Jose. Girard has been unavailable for 20 games after entering the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program. He made 15 appearances this season before exiting the lineup, posting four points (one goal, three assists) with 18 shots on […]

Justin Faulk Sits Out Saturday's Game

St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (lower body) will sit out Saturday's meeting with the Penguins. The versatile blue-liner will be unavailable for the first time this season after getting hurt in the previous game against Colorado. Faulk leads the Blues' backline with 17 points (two goals, 15 assists) and 45 hits in 35 games […]

Sean Durzi Maintains Hot Form With Four-Point Effort

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Sean Durzi led his team to a 5-4 overtime win against Colorado with a four-point performance on Wednesday. He sent the game to overtime with a goal late in regulation and posted three assists as the Coyotes completed a comeback from a four-goal deficit. Durzi played his third game following a stint […]

K'Andre Miller Picks Up Three Points

New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller collected two goals and an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals. Miller was in desperate need of a good game, as he didn't have a point in six straight games prior to this one. The Rangers have been one of the best teams in the league, […]

Kris Letang Snags Six Assists, Breaks NHL Record

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang made history on Wednesday, becoming the first defenseman in NHL history to collect five assists in a single period. Letang notched an apple on five consecutive second-period goals to break the record, and added another assist in the third period for good measure. With the six assists, Letang now has […]

Zach Werenski Exits Early Due To Lower-Body Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (lower body) left Wednesday's game against the New Jersey Devils early with what appeared to be a knee injury. He couldn't put any weight on his leg as he left, signifying the injury has a chance to be significant. An update should come tomorrow from the Jackets. It would […]

Jacob Trouba Leaves Game With Upper-Body Injury

New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (upper body) left Wednesday's game against the Washington Capitals early after taking what appeared to be an inadvertent elbow to the head from Tom Wilson. The Rangers should release an update tomorrow that reveals the severity of the injury and could establish a timeline. Although the Rangers captain only […]

Damon Severson Returns To Action Against Toronto

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (oblique) will make his comeback on Saturday against Toronto, ending a 15-game absence. Severson hasn't played since Nov. 19, leaving the Blue Jackets without a solid two-way contributor. Before getting injured, Severson logged eight points (three goals, five assists) across 19 outings with 35 blocks. He will link up […]

Calen Addison A Game-Time Call Saturday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Calen Addison (lower body) is considered a game-time decision on Saturday against Vancouver. Addison was supposed to return to the lineup Thursday versus Arizona but ended up sitting out a second consecutive game. It now looks like there is a good chance Addison returns on Saturday. The 23-year-old is an offensively […]

Olli Maatta Ruled Out For Saturday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Olli Maatta (upper body) won't play on Saturday against New Jersey. He was injured in Friday's battle with the Flyers, playing less than six minutes. The two-time Stanley Cup champion has made 27 appearances with the Red Wings this season, logging six points (one goal, five assists) with 29 blocks and […]

Moritz Seider Produces Two Assists In Friday's Win

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider had two assists in Friday's entertaining 7-6 shootout victory over Philadelphia. The Red Wings blew a 5-1 lead but were able to secure the extra point after Seider and Jeff Petry set up Dylan Larkin for the game-tying goal 4:30 from the end of regulation. Seider also had a […]

Travis Sanheim Does It All Friday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim was all over the score sheet on Friday, posting two assists, five shots on goal, two hits, three blocked shots, and two penalty minutes in a 7-6 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Sanheim has turned a corner lately, posting eight points (two goals, six assists) in his past […]

Kevin Korchinski Jumps Back Into Blackhawks Lineup

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Kevin Korchinski (personal) is ready to return to action against the Canadiens on Friday. The young blue-liner has skipped six games after losing his father. Korchinski, who was the seventh pick in the 2022 draft, has earned praise for his all-around effort during his rookie campaign. He's fifth on the team with […]

Matt Grzelcyk Won't Play On Friday

Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (upper body) will sit out Friday's matchup against Winnipeg. He hasn't joined the team for a brief two-game road trip ahead of the holiday break, so we likely won't see him on Saturday versus the Wild either. Grzelcyk sustained an upper-body injury in a battle with Minnesota on Tuesday. The […]

Victor Hedman Sends Out Three Assists In Thursday's Win

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman collected three assists as the former cup champs beat the reigning holders, the Vegas Golden Knights, 5-4 on Thursday. He had a two-point second period to spark a comeback from a 2-0 deficit, and Hedman added his third helper late in the game when Nicholas Paul broke a 4-4 […]