Ryan Lindgren A Game-Time Decision Against New Jersey

New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (upper body) is a game-time decision for Thursday's game against New Jersey. He's featured just once so far this season and Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant doesn't sound too optimistic regarding Lindgren's availability for the contest, but he also hasn't ruled out the 25-year-old rearguard. Niko Mikkola has gotten […]

Seth Jones Expects To Play Thursday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (illness) expects to play Thursday versus St. Louis. He missed the morning skate with an apparent stomach bug but it looks like it won't keep Jones out of action. After struggling throughout the campaign, the 28-year-old will be hoping to end the season on a high note over the last […]

David Savard A Game-Time Call Thursday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard (undisclosed) is regarded as a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against Florida. He missed the morning skate with an unspecified ailment and the veteran might have to skip his 14th game of the season. Savard has seen heavy usage on the first defensive pairing, but he's never been a very […]

Adam Boqvist Not Expected To Play Thursday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist is dealing with an illness and isn't expected to play Thursday versus Boston. He skipped the morning skate and Marcus Bjork has been called up from the minors to fill in for Boqvist. The Swedish rearguard has started to play a massive role for the Blue Jackets, logging 25-plus […]

Matt Grzelcyk Sits Out Thursday's Game

Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk will be a healthy scratch Thursday against Columbus, giving up his spot in the lineup to Jakub Zboril. The 29-year-old is getting a night off after featuring in 68 games so far this season. Grzelcyk's offensive contributions have been limited to four goals and 21 assists, but he is among […]

Shea Theodore Unavailable Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (undisclosed) hasn't joined the team for Thursday's trip to San Jose and will miss the game. The 27-year-old suffered an unspecified injury last time out against Edmonton and needs some time to heal. He is considered day-to-day, so it's possible Theodore's absence will be limited to only one game […]

Thomas Chabot Ruled Out For Two Weeks

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot has been ruled out for two weeks with an upper-body injury. Considering the timeline, the talented blue-liner could be finished for the season, with Ottawa scheduled to play its last game on April 13. Chabot has pushed himself to 41 points with a recent scoring surge, easily positioning himself as […]

John Klingberg Ready To Return Wednesday

Minnesota Wild defenseman John Klingberg (upper body) will rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's game against Colorado. The Swedish blue-liner has been battling an upper-body issue, missing three games. Klingberg, who was a trade deadline acquisition from Anaheim, has skated in nine games with the Wild, logging one goal and three assists. He will jump back […]

Shea Theodore Hurt On Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore missed the third period of Tuesday's game against Edmonton with an undisclosed injury. He finished having logged 12:40 of ice time, registering two blocked shots and two penalty minutes. Theodore is set to be re-evaluated Wednesday. The 27-year-old, who has notched 41 points in 54 outings, has already missed […]

Alec Martinez Returns For Vegas Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (personal) is good to go again Tuesday against Edmonton. The veteran had a personal matter to attend to over the weekend and missed a clash with the Oilers Saturday night. Fantasy managers have gotten very little offense out of Martinez this season, with the 35-year-old posting only 13 points, […]

Roman Josi Will Remain Out Tuesday

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (upper body) is close to returning to action but will have to skip another game Tuesday versus Boston. He is trying to come back from an upper-body injury and has missed five games because of the ailment. However, Josi has joined the team for a brief two-game road trip that […]

Jeff Petry A Game-Time Decision For Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jeff Petry (upper body) is regarded as a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against Detroit. The veteran has been unavailable for the past five games while trying to recover from an upper-body issue. The Penguins would love to get Petry back, with the team's blue line down to bare bones. Marcus Pettersson […]

Cale Makar Helps To Set Up Two Goals

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar added two assists to his tally as the defending champions cruised past Anaheim 5-1 on Monday. He had a hand in goals by Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin, reaching 49 assists for the season. Makar has added 17 goals in 66 games. The star rearguard is currently on an immense […]

Gustav Forsling Scores Twice Despite Florida Loss

Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling scored twice in a 5-2 loss to the Senators Monday. The defenseman now has 12 goals and 26 assists. Forsling has been highly reliable for the Panthers this season, playing in all 74 games and averaging 23:23 minutes of total ice per game. As a result, he is rostered in […]

Erik Gudbranson Won't Return This Season

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson (shoulder) has been ruled out for six weeks, meaning he has played his final game of the 2022-23 season. He suffered a separated shoulder last Friday in a game against the Islanders. Gudbranson's offensive impact remained limited this season, with the 31-year-old registering only 13 points in 71 games, […]

Tyson Barrie Stays Hot With Two Points

Nashville Predators defenseman Tyson Barrie took his point streak to four games in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Toronto, finishing the contest with a goal and a power-play assist. Barrie's scoring surge has coincided with Roman Josi's (upper body) absence, with the Nashville captain missing his fifth consecutive game Sunday. Josi is considered day-to-day and could […]

Sean Durzi Available Again Sunday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Sean Durzi (upper body) is set to return to the lineup Sunday versus St. Louis. The versatile blue liner has spent the last seven games on the shelf. In 62 games this season, Durzi has tallied 34 points and 110 blocks, so he will be a welcome addition for the Kings […]

Erik Karlsson Breaks Another Record Saturday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson had two helpers in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Calgary, setting a new franchise record for most assists by a blue-liner in a single season. He reached 68 assists for the campaign by setting up Logan Couture and Nico Sturm. Karlsson has taken down all kinds of records during an […]

Jakob Chychrun Out For A Couple Of Weeks

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun (lower body) won't play Saturday against New Jersey and will be out for "a couple of weeks", per head coach D.J. Smith. He was injured Wednesday versus the Lightning and it looks like Chychrun won't be able to return until the final couple of games of the regular season. The […]

Torey Krug Returns To Blues Lineup

St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug (personal) will jump back into the lineup Saturday against Anaheim. He sat out Thursday's trip to Detroit after becoming a father for a third time, but Krug has now rejoined the team. The 31-year-old will link up with Robert Bortuzzo on the third defensive pairing and skate with the […]

Cale Makar Returns With A Three-Point Effort

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar made a huge impact straight away after returning from injury Friday, factoring in all of the team's goals in a 3-1 triumph over the Coyotes. He produced his 17th goal of the season and had a pair of power-play assists. Makar now needs just two more multi-point games to set […]

Jakob Chychrun Doubtful For Saturday's Game

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun (undisclosed) is considered doubtful for Saturday's meeting with New Jersey. He suffered an unspecified injury Thursday against Tampa Bay, playing only 18 minutes. Chychrun was a big addition for the Senators at the start of the month, but he's still trying to find his feet at his new club, having […]

John Klingberg To Remain Out On Saturday

Minnesota Wild defenseman John Klingberg (upper body) will be unavailable for a second straight game Saturday against Chicago. He dropped out of the lineup Thursday versus Philadelphia, missing his first game since joining Minnesota from Anaheim at the start of the month. Klingberg has registered three assists and four points in nine games with his […]

Alec Martinez Won't Play Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez will sit out Saturday's contest versus Edmonton for personal reasons. He is set to be replaced in the lineup by Ben Hutton. Martinez has been very quiet offensively in 2022-23, logging two goals and 11 assists, but his presence on the defensive end will definitely be missed, with Martinez […]

Cale Makar Returns To Avalanche Lineup

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (lower body) will be back in the lineup Friday against Arizona. He's returning after missing two games with a lower-body injury. Health issues have limited Makar to just 11 appearances since the All-Star break, although he has played extremely well when available and sat on an eight-game point streak before […]

Jared Spurgeon Returns From Illness Thursday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (illness) will jump back into the lineup Thursday against Philadelphia. He missed the previous game with a non-COVID illness. The Wild captain is enjoying a good all-around season, sitting on 30 points through 70 games with a plus-30 rating, 137 shots on goal, 64 hits and 170 blocks. Spurgeon averages […]

John Carlson Set To Return Thursday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (head) has been activated from Injured Reserve and he's set to rejoin the lineup Thursday against Chicago. The star rearguard hasn't played since Dec. 23 after taking a slap shot to the head. It was only recently revealed that Carlson suffered a fractured skull and a severed temporal artery in […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Not Expected To Return This Season

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (ankle) isn't expected to return this season. He has been nursing an ankle sprain since Feb. 15 and Ekman-Larsson will be forced to wrap up his season after playing in only 54 games. He posted 22 points with 90 shots, 58 hits and 43 blocks. The 31-year was also an […]

Torey Krug Won't Play On Thursday

St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug (personal) hasn't traveled with the team to face Detroit on Thursday. He has just become a father and will stay with his family. However, Krug is expected to link up with the team later in the week on the West Coast for games against Anaheim and Los Angeles. Calle […]

Filip Hronek Set For Canucks Debut Thursday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek (upper body) is expected to make his team debut on Thursday against San Jose. The Czech blue-liner joined Vancouver at the start of the month from Detroit, but he has been unavailable so far with an upper-body injury. Hronek had a great time with the Red Wings this season, registering […]