NHL News
Thatcher Demko Progressing In Recovery From Knee Issue
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (knee) could return before the end of November. Demko has been dealing with an uncommon knee injury that dates back to the 2024 playoffs and hasn't played in any games yet this season. He has been skating at optional skates and individually before team practices as he gets himself ready to return. He will likely need a bit of a ramp up period once he returns to practice in full, but the 28-year-old's return appears to be on the horizon. Kevin Lankinen has filled in admirably for Demko, but Canucks will surely be happy to have their star goalie back. Demko should be rostered and stashed in all fantasy formats.
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Auston Matthews Placed On Injured Reserve
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Nov. 3. Matthews will be out for at least this weekend's games due to an upper-body injury but could return next week if things go well for him. He has not skated since Sunday, so it is unsurprising that he won't play this weekend. The Leafs will likely use an abundance of caution with their superstar, so he likely won't play until he is at 100%. Max Domi should take Matthews' place on the first line for as long as he remains out.
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Connor Hellebuyck Posts 40th Career Shutout
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck recorded his 40th career shutout as the team beat Colorado 1-0 on Thursday. Hellebuyck became the sixth American goalie with at least 40 shutouts in league history with a 35-save effort. The Avalanche entered the contest having scored multiple goals in each of their 13 games so far this season. Hellebuyck has looked almost superhuman at times in 2024-25, logging a 10-1-0 record with a league-high three shutouts. He has allowed 1.91 goals while registering a .932 save percentage. Another tough divisional rival awaits Hellebuyck next as the Jets host Dallas on Saturday. Hellebuyck lost all three starts in the matchup last season, allowing eight goals.
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Jack Roslovic Keeps Hot Spell Going Against Penguins
Carolina Hurricanes forward Jack Roslovic scored two goals and tallied an assist in Thursday's 5-1 victory over Pittsburgh. He scored back-to-back goals after Jordan Martinook had opened the scoring and helped set up Jaccob Slavin's first goal of the campaign in the second period. Roslovic has quietly been one of the hottest forwards around lately. He's on a run of six goals and seven points over a five-game span. The 27-year-old gets very little power-play time, which makes his scoring form even more impressive. For the season overall, Roslovic has bagged a team-high nine goals and sits on 10 points with 12 games played.
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Jack Hughes Amasses Three Points In Thursday's Win
New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes showed off some of his best form in Thursday's matchup against Montreal, scoring a goal and handing out two assists in a 5-3 win. His fifth marker of the year ended up as the game-winning goal. He's added 10 assists to his goals in 16 games. Hughes' productivity hasn't been the same as in previous years, but he has notched 10 points (four goals, six assists) across his past eight appearances, which is a significant improvement from the scoring rate he had at the start of the campaign. Hughes finishes this week with a juicy matchup against the leaky Sharks but also faces the Islanders over the weekend. He went scoreless in the first head-to-head clash with the Islanders this season, despite logging nearly 24 minutes of ice time in a 4-3 overtime loss.
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Bo Horvat Bags Three Points Versus Senators
New York Islanders center Bo Horvat kept his improved form up with a three-point effort in Thursday's 4-2 road victory over Ottawa. Horvat's playmaking helped the Islanders score twice in the second period, and he completed the scoring with an empty-net goal. Horvat tallied five points in October but already has seven points for November. The 29-year-old has given his account a big boost with three multi-point performances in four games. He's managed 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 14 games for the campaign. Horvat and the Islanders offense faces a big test next, as they host New Jersey on Saturday. The Devils are tied for the league lead with three shutouts and carry a 2.81 goals-against average.
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Erik Cernak Limited By Injury Thursday
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak appeared to have suffered an arm injury in Thursday's 2-1 shootout loss to Philadelphia. He left the game after blocking a shot with his right arm. Cernak saw 9:02 of action in the contest, registering one block and two hits. The Slovakian blue-liner has totaled four assists, 10 shots, 19 blocks, and 21 hits in 14 appearances this season. Nick Perbix will be set for a larger role in the Lightning defense if Cernak is forced to miss any games. He will get some extra time off to recover, as Tampa Bay's next game won't come until Thursday when the dominant Winnipeg Jets visit the Amalie Arena.
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Brock Boeser Exits With Injury Versus Kings
Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (upper body) was injured in Thursday's matchup against Los Angeles. He was checked to the head by Kings forward Tanner Jeannot, who was ejected from the game. Boeser was limited to 3:14 of ice time. The Canucks winger has been cold lately, but Boeser has seen plenty of offensive success this season, scoring six goals and delivering five assists in 12 outings. Nils Hoglander replaced him on the first line Thursday night and might remain in his spot at the weekend if Boeser can't play against Edmonton.
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Mikey Anderson Makes Early Exit Thursday
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (upper body) didn't complete Thursday's meeting with Vancouver. He left the contest after being bloodied by a shot. Anderson finished with 14:20 of ice time, recording two blocks, four hits, and a plus-one rating. The Kings have seen Anderson contribute at both ends this season, as the 25-year-old blue-liner has bagged six points (two goals, four assists) in 15 games with 22 blocks and 25 hits. He should be regarded as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Columbus.
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Andrew Peeke Out Week-To-Week
Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke (upper body) will be sidelined for multiple games. He suffered an upper-body injury on Tuesday versus Toronto and will be out week-to-week. Peeke is among Boston's top shot-blockers with 21 and has notched two assists with seven shots and 18 hits in 13 games. Mason Lohrei is set to re-enter the lineup on Thursday versus Calgary to work with Parker Wotherspoon on the third defensive pairing. Lohrei has shown good offensive upside, scoring four points (one goal, three assists) in 10 appearances. However, as a third-pairing defenseman, he won't get enough usage to make an impact in fantasy hockey.
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Mattias Janmark Considered Day-To-Day With Undisclosed Injury
Edmonton Oilers forward Mattias Janmark (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day. The Swedish veteran is dealing with an undisclosed injury and might be forced to sit out his first game of the season on Saturday versus Vancouver. Janmark struggled to make an offensive contribution last season, and things haven't improved for him in 2024-25. With 14 games played, Janmark has tallied one goal and two assists. He has averaged 12:37 of ice time, skating in a bottom-six role. If Janmark is unavailable at the weekend, the Oilers need to call up a forward from the minors or roll with seven defensemen.
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Alex Turcotte Remains Sidelined Thursday
Los Angeles Kings center Alex Turcotte (upper body) will not play against Vancouver on Thursday. He'll be absent for a second consecutive game. Turcotte doesn't see a lot of ice time, averaging less than 12 minutes per game, but he's put in effective work for the team, scoring five points (one goal, four assists) in 13 games. The 23-year-old is third on the team with a plus-eight rating. Andre Lee took Turcotte's spot in the lineup on Tuesday against Minnesota, registering an assist and three hits. It was a good night for the Swedish forward, but Lee logged only 7:59 of ice time, and his usage is unlikely to increase on Thursday.
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Artem Zub Rejoins Senators Lineup Thursday
Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (concussion) will be back in the lineup on Thursday against the Islanders. After recovering from a concussion, Zub was back in practice on Monday, and now he's ready for some game action. He has been limited to three appearances this season, sitting out nine games because of the concussion. The Russian blue-liner had a career year with 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) in 69 games last season, but he is primarily a physical force rather than an offensive threat. He will partner Jake Sanderson on the first defensive pairing, with Travis Hamonic dropping down to the third pairing. Jacob Bernard-Docker will be a healthy scratch on Thursday.
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Tyler Seguin Expected Back Versus Blackhawks
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin (lower body) is expected to rejoin the lineup for Thursday's tilt against Chicago. The veteran was unavailable for the previous game against Florida. Unfortunately, it looks like we might often see a Seguin-less Stars in this campaign because it has been reported that he's dealing with a lingering lower-body injury. He has been absent for four games already. With that said, Seguin has been very productive when he has played, scoring five goals and amassing nine points in seven appearances. He's projected to skate with Sam Steel and Matt Duchene on the third line versus the Blackhawks, who allow the tenth-most shots on goal in the league (30.4).
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Brayden Point Remains Out On Thursday
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (lower body) will skip a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Philadelphia. Point skated on Thursday morning but has been deemed not ready to play, and the team considers him day-to-day. With Point out, Tampa Bay has lost its second-best goal-scorer. The 28-year-old has lit the lamp eight times in 12 games, adding five assists. Anthony Cirelli will continue as the top-line center on Thursday, with Mitchell Chaffee and Nicholas Paul also enjoying larger roles without Point.
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Cale Makar A Game-Time Call Thursday
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's game against Winnipeg. Makar was injured last time out against Seattle but appears to have avoided a serious issue. He took part in the morning skate on Thursday, which is a good sign regarding his potential availability against the Jets. It's been an incredible start to the season for Makar, as he's yet to finish scoreless in 13 games and already has 23 points. Winnipeg allows the second-fewest goals in the league, making Thursday's matchup a stern test for Makar and the Avalanche.
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Aleksei Kolosov Injured In Pregame Skate On Thursday
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Aleksei Kolosov (undisclosed) suffered an apparent injury during the team's skate on Thursday and is unlikely to start against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Kolosov was the expected start for the Thursday night game, but it looks like Ivan Fedotov will have to fill in. Kolosov may be able to back up Fedotov tonight, but if he can't it will likely be an EBUG situation. Fedotov isn't a recommended streamer for fantasy, as he carries an abysmal 0-3 record, .821 SV%, and 5.35 GAA through three games this season.
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Jake Walman Will Not Play Thursday
San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (upper body) will not play on Thursday due to an upper-body injury. Walman has had a weird couple of weeks, first contributing seven points in a three-game stretch last week, then getting healthy scratched for disciplinary reasons on Tuesday, and now missing Thursday's game with a new injury. It's unfortunate timing, as Walman has been on a tear recently, but hopefully the 28-year-old's injury isn't severe. Jack Thompson will once again step in for Walman and should get a little powerplay time, but expect Timothy Liljegren to see the most time with the man advantage.
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Anthony Mantha Headed To Injured Reserve
Calgary Flames winger Anthony Mantha (lower body) was placed on IR on Thursday after suffering a lower-body injury in the first period of Tuesday's game against the Montreal Canadiens. Mantha will be out for at least the next three games while on IR. It is unfortunate timing for the 30-year-old, who seemed to be finding his footing in Calgary with three points in three games before Tuesday's affair. If the injury isn't significant, the winger should be able to come close or beat the 44 points he put up last year with Vegas and Washington.
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Auston Matthews' Status Up In The Air
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) did not skate on Thursday and remains day-to-day heading into the weekend. Matthews did not play on Tuesday due to an upper-body injury, and coach Craig Berube said he isn't sure if Matthews will be ready to go for the Leafs' back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday. It seems reasonable that the team would be careful with their superstar, so if Matthews needs a few more days to get fully healthy, they will likely give it to him. Expect Max Domi to center the first line if Matthews can't go, which would make the former a solid weekend streamer in fantasy.
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