NHL News
Tom Wilson Misses Monday's Practice
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (face) missed Monday's practice. The power forward took a shot to the face from a teammate in Saturday's 4-2 win over Montreal and is undergoing further evaluations. Despite getting hurt early into Saturday's game, Wilson produced a big performance with two goals. He's notched 22 points (11 goals, 11 assists) in 27 games across the campaign and once again leads the Capitals with 80 hits. Washington won't return to action until Thursday, giving Wilson extra time to recover. He's in danger of missing his first game of the season. Andrew Mangiapane might get a chance to work in a top-six role if Wilson isn't available on Thursday.
14 hours ago
David Pastrnak Battling An Upper-Body Injury
Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (upper body) missed Monday's practice. The star winger is nursing an upper-body injury, but Boston is "hopeful" of having him in the lineup on Tuesday against Winnipeg. Pastrnak hasn't missed any games this season thus far, going for nine goals and 18 assists in 29 outings. He hasn't been at his best, but Pastrnak's recent form deserves highlighting, as the Czech forward has logged five points (one goal, four assists) during a four-game scoring streak. Tyler Johnson will likely enter the lineup on Tuesday if Pastrnak isn't healthy enough to play, with the team needing to find a new top-line winger.
15 hours ago
Alexandre Carrier Out Week-To-Week
Nashville Predators defenseman Alexandre Carrier (upper body) is considered week-to-week. The 28-year-old was injured on Saturday versus Ottawa and didn't participate in Monday's practice session. Averaging over 20 minutes of ice time per game, Carrier has contributed one goal and six assists in 28 games this season. He's second on the team with 49 blocks and has delivered 31 hits. Marc Del Gaizo is expected to replace Carrier in the lineup on Tuesday against Calgary. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect much from Del Gaizo, as his offensive contributions have been limited to three assists. In 16 appearances, he's also tallied 23 blocks and 23 hits.
15 hours ago
Rasmus Dahlin On Track To Return At The End Of The Week
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (back) is on track to return to the lineup at the end of the week. He will miss a third straight game on Monday versus Detroit and won't be available on Wednesday against the Rangers. However, according to Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff, Dahlin is progressing and is a candidate to play at the weekend. Buffalo closes out the week with a back-to-back set against Washington and Toronto. Dahlin was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday to activate forward Jordan Greenway (undisclosed). Bowen Byram and Owen Power will continue to play larger roles in the Sabres defense until Dahlin returns.
15 hours ago
Jordan Greenway Set To Return To Sabres Lineup
Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (undisclosed) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Monday versus Detroit. He has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of the contest. Greenway has been sidelined for 10 games. The 27-year-old has picked up six points (three goals, three assists) in 16 games this season and will add a lot of grit to the Sabres lineup. He's averaging 2.5 hits per game in 2024-25. JJ Peterka is projected to be a healthy scratch on Monday to make room for Greenway in the lineup.
15 hours ago
Mackenzie Blackwood Lands In Colorado
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood in a trade with the San Jose Sharks. Forward Givani Smith will also move to Denver, with goaltender Alexandar Georgiev and forward Nikolai Kovalenko going the other way, along with a couple of draft picks. Goaltending has been a major weak point for the Avalanche this season. Blackwood will be tasked with providing some stability in the net alongside Scott Wedgewood, who was recently acquired from Nashville. Wedgewood has started well with his new team, so Blackwood will need to be sharp to receive regular action. He's posted a 6-9-3 record this season with a 3.00 goals-against average, a .910 save percentage, and one shutout. Blackwood's fantasy stock receives a huge boost from the trade, as he has joined a much stronger team.
15 hours ago
Alexandar Georgiev Traded To Sharks
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has been traded to the San Jose Sharks. The Avalanche also departed with forward Nikolai Kovalenko, a 2025 fifth-round pick, and a 2026 second-round pick in the deal, receiving goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood and forward Givani Smith. This is the second goalie deal in a short space of time for the Avalanche, who picked up Scott Wedgewood from Nashville on Nov. 30. With its No. 1, Georgiev, off form, Colorado has registered a league-worst .880 save percentage this season. Georgiev, who's been the league leader in wins for two consecutive seasons, has finished 8-7-0 across 17 starts this campaign. He will need to outplay Vitek Vanecek in San Jose to earn regular playing time.
15 hours ago
Scott Wedgewood Impresses With Shutout Performance Versus Devils
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood had a memorable outing against New Jersey on Sunday, collecting his first shutout of the season in a 4-0 road win. Wedgewood was unbeatable for his former team, recording 25 saves. The veteran netminder, who arrived from Nashville on Nov. 30 as the two teams switched backup goalies, has had an impressive start with his new club. Through three outings, Wedgewood boasts a 2-1-0 record, allowing 1.44 goals with a .951 save percentage. Colorado's No. 1 Alexandar Georgiev has not been good this season, so Wedgewood might find himself carrying a significant workload in Denver.
23 hours ago
Kent Johnson Pots Two Goals Against Jets
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson struck two goals as the team recorded an impressive 4-1 road win against Winnipeg on Sunday. With the score tied at two, Johnson popped up with a pair of goals inside two and a half minutes in the third period. The two-goal effort marked the end of a three-game scoring drought for Johnson. He had registered at least one point in each of his first nine outings of the campaign before going cold for a bit. Johnson has skated in just 13 games with the Blue Jackets this season, but he's still among the team's top goal-scorers with eight markers. His contributions include six assists.
23 hours ago
Kyle Palmieri Surpasses 500-Point Mark In Sunday's Win
New York Islanders right wing Kyle Palmieri played a pivotal role in Sunday's 4-2 win at Ottawa, recording a goal and an assist on the power play. His 11th goal of the season with 13:46 played in the third period marked the game-winning tally in the contest. It was a special outing for Palmieri, as the two-point effort pushed him past the 500-point plateau in his career. Through 847 outings, Palmieri has posted 257 goals and 244 assists. The veteran winger is currently on track for a career year. With 29 games played, Palmieri has notched 22 points (11 goals, 11 assists).
Yesterday
Oliver Bjorkstrand Continues Scoring Tear With Four-Point Effort
Seattle Kraken right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand had a monster outing against the Rangers on Sunday, racking up two goals and two assists in a 7-5 victory. He became the first player in franchise history to post multiple four-point efforts with the team. Three of his points, including both goals, came in the second frame, matching Seattle's all-time record for most points scored in a single period. Following a slow start to the season, things have clicked for Bjorkstrand lately, as he's tallied five goals and 12 points in his last nine outings. The prolific run has boosted Bjorkstrand's points tally for the season to 20 (nine goals, 11 assists) through 28 appearances.
Yesterday
Brayden Point Records Second Consecutive Four-Point Game
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point was involved in all of his squad's goals in Sunday's 4-2 win against Vancouver, finishing the contest with two goals and two assists. His second consecutive four-point outing included two power-play points. Point has scored a league-leading 10 power-play goals and boasts 18 markers in total, putting him third in the league. The Lightning star has also amassed 11 assists across 21 contests. This puts Point on track for his third consecutive 90-point campaign.
Yesterday
Anthony Cirelli Hurt In Sunday's Win
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) was limited to 4:37 of ice time in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Vancouver. He left the contest in the first period following a hit from Canucks defenseman Noah Juulsen. Cirelli has taken major strides offensively this season, moving at nearly a point-per-game pace. He's tallied 11 goals and 24 points in 26 appearances. The 27-year-old faces further evaluations on Monday to determine his availability for Tuesday's game against Edmonton. Gage Goncalves or Conor Geekie might land back in the top six if Cirelli can't play. Tampa Bay also lost defenseman Erik Cernak (undisclosed) on Sunday.
Yesterday
Cole Sillinger Sustains A Lower-Body Injury Sunday
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (lower body) did not complete Sunday's matchup against Winnipeg. He didn't see any ice time in the third period after getting hurt while blocking a shot in the second. Sillinger finished the game scoreless in 8:44 of ice time. On Sunday, Sillinger didn't contribute anything offensively, but he's had a strong campaign overall and is on track to shatter his previous career-best points tally of 32. Through 26 outings, Sillinger has recorded four goals and 14 assists. He's averaged a point per game across his last nine appearances.
Yesterday
Dustin Wolf Looks To Return To Winning Ways Versus Stars
Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf will attempt to end a two-game losing streak in Sunday's matchup against Dallas. Following an impressive 5-0-1 run, Wolf has allowed four goals in back-to-back games, taking a pair of beating from Ottawa and Columbus. He has yet to lose three starts on the trot this season. Wolf's consistency has given him an 8-4-1 record with a 2.60 goals-against average, a .919 save percentage, and one shutout. However, to get back to winning ways on Sunday, Wolf has to outplay Jake Oettinger, whose work has helped the Stars to a 10-2-0 home record and who's tied for the second-most wins in the league (13).
Yesterday
Nikita Kucherov Returns With Three-Point Effort
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov had a big comeback game on Sunday against Vancouver, notching three points in a 4-2 road win. Kucherov, who had missed the previous two games with an undisclosed injury, went for a goal and two assists in the contest, logging both of his helpers on the power play. Tampa's Russian star has now finished half of his last six appearances with three points. The injury tried to slow down Kucherov, but it looks like it didn't have any impact on his form. Kucherov is closing in on 40 points for the season, sitting on 13 goals and 24 assists through 23 outings.
Yesterday
Petr Mrazek Placed On injured Reserve
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek (groin) has been placed on Injured Reserve. The oft-injured netminder sustained a groin injury in Saturday's matchup against Winnipeg. Mrazek has worked as Chicago's No. 1 between the pipes this season, putting together a 7-11-1 record. He's registered a 2.83 goals-against average with a .906 save percentage. The Blackhawks remain without Laurent Brossoit (knee), meaning Arvid Soderblom, who's gone 1-6-1 so far, will be in line for a lot of extra work. Drew Commesso has been called up from the minors to serve as Soderblom's backup.
Yesterday
Jaxson Stauber Faces Flyers Sunday
Utah Hockey Club goaltender Jaxson Stauber will get the start for Sunday's matchup against Philadelphia. This marks only his second appearance of the season. Stauber's season debut couldn't have gone any better, as he took down a strong Vegas team with 29 saves in a 6-0 win on Nov. 30. The result gives Stauber an impressive 6-1-0 career record in the NHL. Philadelphia has produced 2.89 goals per game this season, so Stauber finds himself in a decent spot to log another victory on Sunday.
Yesterday
Samuel Ersson Back In Flyers Crease On Sunday
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (lower body) will guard the crease in Sunday's meeting with Utah. The Swedish netminder returns to action after sitting out 11 games due to a lower-body injury. Ersson has been solid in the Flyers net this season, going 5-2-2 while allowing 2.70 goals with a .902 save percentage and one shutout. Sunday's matchup is a tricky one for Ersson, as Utah is in the bottom tier of the league in terms of goal-scoring, but the team has exploded for 22 goals across its last five road games.
Yesterday
Jamie Drysdale Returns To Action Sunday
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (upper body) will return to action on Sunday versus Utah. He's been unavailable for the past 12 games because of an upper-body injury. The 2024-25 campaign has been a struggle for Drysdale, who has notched all of his three points (one goal, two assists) in power-play situations and sits on a minus-10 rating through 15 appearances. On the defensive end, he has contributed with 28 blocks. Drysdale will replace Egor Zamula in the Flyers lineup.
Yesterday
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