NHL News
Tage Thompson Labeled As Day-To-Day
Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (lower body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's clash against St. Louis. The 27-year-old suffered a lower-body injury against Montreal on Monday but could still be an option for Thursday's game. Thompson is riding a four-game goal streak and boasts 18 points (11 goals, seven assists) through 16 outings. Ryan McLeod practiced on the top line in his absence on Wednesday, while Dylan Cozens could also get additional playing time if Thompson is sidelined on Thursday.
16 hours ago
Mattias Samuelsson Out Indefinitely
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) has been ruled out indefinitely by head coach Lindy Ruff. Following a three-game spell as a healthy scratch, Samuelsson was back in action against Montreal on Monday, but he sustained a lower-body injury. It's a fresh blow for the 24-year-old, whose season hasn't gone well. Samuelsson has registered one goal in 13 outings and carries a minus-two rating. Buffalo has placed Samuelsson on Injured Reserve. Dennis Gilbert is set to take over Samuelsson's role on the third defensive pairing. He's gone scoreless in four prior appearances this season, recording 10 penalty minutes, five blocks, and 11 hits.
17 hours ago
Gabriel Landeskog Remains Without A Timeline
Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog (knee) remains without a timeline for his return. The Avalanche captain hasn't played since the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals. He was expected to return to action in 2024-25, but with nearly a quarter of the campaign gone, it is still unclear when Landeskog will be ready to lace up his skates again. Injuries have decimated the Avalanche attack this season, but hope is around the corner. Jonathan Drouin (upper body) and Miles Wood (upper body) each could be ready to return on Friday against Washington. At the same time, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar has confirmed that Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) will be back in the lineup for Friday's game.
17 hours ago
Jonas Brodin Considered Questionable For Thursday
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (undisclosed) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's tilt against Montreal. He suffered an undisclosed injury against Chicago on Sunday and sat out Wednesday's practice. Brodin is a shot-blocking machine at the back for the Wild and occasionally also contributes offensively. He has recorded six points (one goal, five assists) with 31 blocks in 15 outings this season. Declan Chisholm, who is much more offensive-minded, will likely draw back into the lineup if Brodin is out on Thursday. Chisholm has tallied three assists in 10 outings this season, logging all of his points in his past six appearances.
17 hours ago
Hampus Lindholm Expected To Miss "Weeks"
Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower body) will be absent for an extended period. Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery said Wednesday that Lindholm will be out for "weeks." The Swedish rearguard suffered a lower-body injury against St. Louis on Tuesday when he blocked a shot late in the first period. Lindholm has posted solid numbers at both ends this season, notching seven points (three goals, four assists) in 17 games with 17 blocks. Boston has recalled Jordan Oesterle from the minors to replace Lindholm in the lineup. Mason Lohrei is in line for a top-four role in defense.
17 hours ago
Jani Hakanpaa Available On Wednesday
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jani Hakanpaa (knee) has been activated from long-term Injured Reserve and appears ready to make his team debut on Wednesday versus Washington. After recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery, Hakanpaa has skated in a pair of AHL games during a conditioning stint in the minors. However, he last saw action in the NHL on March 16 when he was a member of the Dallas Stars. Hakanpaa finished the 2023-24 campaign with 12 points (two goals, 10 assists), 56 shots, 123 blocks, and 196 hits across 64 appearances. He will add toughness to the Maple Leafs team but shouldn't be expected to contribute offensively.
17 hours ago
Seth Jarvis Set To Miss A Second Consecutive Game
Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis (upper body) missed Wednesday's morning skate and is not expected to play against Utah. He missed his first game of the season Monday against Vegas and is considered day-to-day. William Carrier has slotted into the third line as Jarvis' replacement. Meanwhile, the likes of Eric Robinson and Jordan Martinook could also get a few extra shifts. Both players have been in good form, especially Martinook, who will look to score in a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday. Jarvis' next chance to return comes on Saturday against Ottawa.
17 hours ago
Connor McDavid Leads Oilers To Victory With Four-Point Effort
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid notched a season-high four points in Tuesday's tilt against the Islanders, helping his squad to a 4-3 overtime victory. He had one goal and three assists in the contest, reaching 999 career points. The Oilers captain became the first player since Brett Hull in the early 1990s to register four consecutive 100-point calendar years. Following a brief stint on the sidelines, McDavid has come back in impressive form, posting seven points across the past two games. He's now on 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) through 13 appearances for the season.
Yesterday
Neal Pionk Records Three Assists In Historic Win
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk came away with three assists as the team beat the Rangers 6-3 on Tuesday, becoming the first side in NHL history to win 15 of its first 16 games in a season. Pionk has been an integral part of the success, totaling 17 points (three goals, 14 assists) in 16 games. This puts him tied with teammate Josh Morrissey for the second-most points among all blue-liners. The two have feasted at the back despite skating on different defensive pairings and power-play units. Pionk doesn't shy away from the dirty work either, having registered 28 blocks and 21 hits for the campaign.
Yesterday
Linus Ullmark Records First Shutout As Senator
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark posted his first shutout of the season on Tuesday with a 27-save effort against Toronto in a 3-0 win. It's his ninth career shutout, which ties Eddie Lack for the seventh-most among Swedish netminders. The shutout came at a great time, as Ullmark probably needed a confidence boost after finishing three consecutive starts with a save percentage below .900. He has had a rollercoaster ride with the Senators so far, going 4-4-0 with a 2.51 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage. However, Ullmark has now picked up two consecutive wins, and Thursday's meeting with the offensively challenged Philadelphia Flyers gives him a good opportunity to continue on the winning path.
Yesterday
Hampus Lindholm Taken Out By A Lower-Body Injury
Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over St. Louis. He left the game in the first period after logging 8:17 of ice time. Lindholm appeared to have suffered the injury when he blocked a shot. Losing Lindholm for an extended period would be a bad blow for the Bruins. He is the team's leading scorer on the blue line this season with seven points (three goals, four assists) in 17 games, and Boston's defense has already lost Andrew Peeke (upper body) recently. Mason Lohrei has come into the lineup, and further changes could now be on the horizon.
Yesterday
Sam Bennett Battling An Upper-Body Injury
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett was a late scratch on Tuesday versus New Jersey due to an upper-body injury. He missed his first game of the season. Bennett has been Florida's second-best scorer in 2024-25, amassing 15 points (nine goals, six assists) in as many games. Mackie Samoskevich filled the gap in the lineup, with Jesper Boqvist joining the top-six group. Boqvist has extra fantasy value on a scoring line, although he might not remain in the role for Thursday's rematch with the Devils, as Florida suffered a bad 4-1 defeat on Tuesday.
Yesterday
Lars Eller Returns To Washington
The Washington Capitals have reacquired center Lars Eller from the Pittsburgh Penguins, who received a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick in the transaction. Eller skated in nearly 500 games with the Capitals before moving on to Colorado in 2022. He signed a two-year, $4.9 million contract with the Penguins as a free agent in 2023. Eller has tallied four goals and seven points in 17 games in Pittsburgh this season, winning 56 percent of his faceoffs. He will assume the same position in Washington and be deployed as a penalty-killer. The 35-year-old likely won't be ready to join his new teammates for Wednesday's clash with Toronto but should make his second debut for the Capitals later in the week.
Yesterday
Dante Fabbro Makes Blue Jackets Debut Tuesday
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro will make his team debut in Tuesday's matchup against Seattle. The 26-year-old was picked up from waivers at the weekend. He was limited to six appearances with the Nashville Predators this season and hasn't seen any action in November. Fabbro has logged 72 points (16 goals, 56 assists) in 315 career games with 417 shots, 477 blocks, and 317 hits. He hasn't been a good fantasy option, but Fabbro should add some quality to a fragile Blue Jackets defense that allows 3.50 goals per game. He will skate with Jack Johnson on the third defensive pairing, replacing Jordan Harris in the lineup.
Yesterday
Spencer Knight Set To Face Devils Tuesday
Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight will start against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Sergei Bobrovsky was initially expected to start the game after he left the morning skate first, but Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has confirmed that Knight will get a chance to shine on Tuesday. The 23-year-old carries a 3-1-0 record for the season and has won back-to-back starts. He has allowed 2.79 goals with a .902 save percentage. The Devils are a tough team to beat, but they have been shut out twice in their last five outings, including their last game against San Jose.
Yesterday
Logan Stanley Added To Injured Reserve
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley (undisclosed) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He's played in 11 consecutive games but will come out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Rangers and will miss at least three games. Stanley has tallied three points (one goal, two assists) this season with nine shots, 17 blocks, and 12 hits. Haydn Fleury will come into the lineup as his replacement on Tuesday. Fleury has gone scoreless in four games this season, averaging 15:03 of ice time.
Yesterday
Philipp Grubauer Remains Out On Tuesday
Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (undisclosed) is not ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday versus Columbus. He was unavailable on Friday versus Vegas after having an accident at home. Grubauer returned to practice on Monday, but Joey Daccord will make another start on Tuesday, with Ales Stezka suiting up as his backup. Daccord has clearly outplayed Grubauer so far, going 5-3-1, while the German netminder carries a 1-5-0 record. The bookmakers have made Seattle a -154 favorite for Tuesday's contest, meaning Daccord is expected to collect another victory against the Blue Jackets.
Yesterday
Shane Pinto Returns To Senators Lineup
Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (undisclosed) will return to action in Tuesday's Battle of Ontario against Toronto. An undisclosed injury has kept Pinto sidelined for eight games. Prior to the injury, Pinto collected three points (one goal, two assists) in six games. On Tuesday, he will work as the third-line center, and there's also a spot on the second power-play unit reserved for Pinto. The 24-year-old is not a consistent scorer, but Pinto has averaged 0.5 points per game for his career, and this season he has gotten on the score sheet in all situations.
Yesterday
Cam Fowler Placed On Injured Reserve
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve Tuesday. He's set to miss a third consecutive game on Wednesday versus Vegas. Even when he was healthy, Fowler struggled to make an impact and has only two assists in 12 games to his name, with 10 shots and 20 blocks. Urho Vaakanainen has secured a spot in the lineup with Fowler out. He's only seeing third-pairing minutes and shouldn't be on fantasy managers' radars. Pavel Mintyukov has had an uptick in minutes lately, but he's been out of form this season.
Yesterday
Robby Fabbri Lands On Injured Reserve
Anaheim Ducks forward Robby Fabbri (lower body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. Fabbri has skated in all 14 games this season but is now looking at a spell on the sidelines. The 28-year-old has been quiet in 2024-25, recording two goals and zero assists with 13 shots on goal. Mason McTavish (upper body) is also dealing with an injury, meaning Anaheim's attack might have a significantly different look against Vegas on Wednesday. The injuries could give Cutter Gauthier a chance to move up from the fourth line.
Yesterday
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