NHL News
Justin Kirkland Has Season-Ending Knee Surgery
Calgary Flames center Justin Kirkland underwent successful ACL surgery on Wednesday and will be out for the rest of the season. He sustained the injury last week in a game against Columbus and has been out for two contests. Kirkland finishes the season with eight points (two goals, six assists) in 21 games. Kirkland's absence gave Jakob Pelletier a fourth-line role in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Columbus. The 23-year-old has been a productive player on the AHL stage, but things haven't yet clicked for him in the big league. This season, Pelletier has amassed 19 points (three goals, 16 assists) in 20 outings in the minors.
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Jake McCabe Misses Second Straight Game On Wednesday
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (upper body) will remain sidelined on Wednesday against Nashville. McCabe missed his first game of the season on Monday versus Chicago after a puck hit him in the side of the head in Saturday's matchup against Tampa Bay. Philippe Myers stepped into the lineup as McCabe's replacement. Myers performed well in Monday's 4-1 win, as he recorded an assist with four shots, one block, and seven hits, but fantasy managers should not expect a repeat of the performance on Wednesday. Myers hasn't previously been productive at this level.
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Cam Fowler Returns To Ducks Lineup
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (upper body) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against Vegas. The veteran has missed a month of action due to an upper-body injury. Fowler's return will send Pavel Mintyukov to the press box as a healthy scratch. Having earned his lone points via two assists in 12 appearances this season, Fowler has been a disappointment for fantasy managers. The Ducks will need a lot more from him going forward. Fowler will join Radko Gudas on the first defensive pairing for Wednesday's game.
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Leo Carlsson Remains Out On Wednesday
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (upper body) will miss a fourth straight game on Wednesday versus Vegas. Carlsson has contributed six goals and five assists in 20 games this season. Mason McTavish is set to continue as the first-line center on Wednesday. He's yet to find his feet after returning from an upper-body injury, posting one assist in four appearances with a minus-four rating. McTavish is capable of much more, as shown by his season total of nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 17 outings.
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Jonas Brodin Regarded As Week-To-Week
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (upper body) is out week-to-week. He has missed four games with an upper-body injury, and apparently, Brodin's return isn't imminent. The Swedish rearguard is a defensive workhorse for the Wild, having collected eight points (two goals, six assists) in 19 games with 35 shots and 45 blocks. Newly acquired David Jiricek might get an extended look in the lineup during Brodin's absence. He's yet to make his Wild debut after the team picked him up from Columbus in a trade on Nov. 30.
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Joel Eriksson Ek Considered Week-To-Week
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He was injured in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win against Vancouver. Eriksson Ek's injury leaves the Wild without a second top-six forward following Mats Zuccarello's (lower body) exit from the lineup a while back. Marco Rossi should get extra responsibilities with Eriksson Ek out. He's riding a three-game point streak and has had a good campaign with seven goals and 13 assists across 25 outings. Jakub Lauko (lower body) may fill the open spot in the lineup on Friday versus Anaheim, although he's been out for four games and might still need time to recover.
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Tyler Seguin To Miss 4-6 Months Due To Hip Surgery
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin will undergo hip surgery on Thursday, which will rule him out of action for 4-6 months. He's already missed five games this season, and it looks like Seguin won't return to the Stars lineup before the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs start. It's a shame because the veteran star was off to a productive start to the year. He has tallied 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) in 19 appearances. Logan Stankoven has already built up good momentum during the season and will have additional fantasy value with Seguin out of the lineup.
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Matthew Tkachuk Amasses Four Points Versus Penguins
Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk was a one-man show against Pittsburgh on Tuesday, logging two goals and two assists in a 5-4 overtime loss. Tkachuk's effort included a three-point third period where Florida roared back from a 4-1 deficit. In just five minutes, Tkachuk recorded two assists and scored a power-play goal. Florida's star winger was fairly inconsistent in November but has now heated up nicely with a four-game point streak. It's his longest scoring streak since February. With 21 games played, Tkachuk has amassed seven goals and 23 points for the season.
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Dan Vladar Cools Down Blue Jackets
Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar registered his second shutout of the season on Tuesday in a 3-0 win against Columbus. The Blue Jackets headed to Calgary after scoring at least four goals in six consecutive games, but they tested Vladar just 16 times and ended up without a goal for the first time in 2024-25. Vladar improved to 5-5-3 for the season. He has allowed 2.66 goals with a .904 save percentage. The Czech netminder continues to share the workload with Dustin Wolf, and both have done well. They have recorded a combined save percentage of .911, tying for seventh-best among all teams in the league.
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Nick Suzuki Takes Canadiens Past Islanders
Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki recorded a goal and an assist as the team got back to winning ways on Tuesday with a 2-1 overtime victory against the Islanders. The Canadiens captain collected his helper when Patrik Laine marked his team debut with a power-play goal, and Suzuki took care of the second goal himself when he lit the lamp with half of the overtime session played. Montreal struggles to win consistently, but Suzuki is in the middle of a big campaign. He's currently riding his second three-game multi-point streak of the season and averages over a point per game, with 10 goals and 16 assists generated in 25 outings.
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Adin Hill Keeps Oilers At Bay
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill frustrated Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night, stopping all 28 efforts that came toward his goal in a 1-0 win. Ivan Barbashev scored the lone goal of the contest in the middle of the first frame. Hill picked up his second shutout of the season. Only Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck (three shutouts) has stopped the opposition from scoring more often in 2024-25. The Vegas netminder was quite leaky early in the season but has now allowed two or fewer goals in six of his last seven appearances, improving his goals-against average to 2.67 and save percentage to .900. Hill's record stands at 11-4-2, and he's been particularly successful on home ice, going 7-1-0 at T-Mobile Arena.
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Nathan MacKinnon Registers Three Points In Comeback Victory
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon potted two goals and recorded an assist in Tuesday's sensational 5-4 comeback victory against Buffalo. The Avalanche became only the eighth team in the past 25 years to win a game in regulation after falling four goals behind. MacKinnon sparked the comeback with his first goal 2:24 into the second period. He tied the game at four with his second tally at the 7:39 mark in the third frame, and the Avalanche superstar completed his three-point night with an assist when Artturi Lehkonen netted the game-winner with less than five minutes to go in regulation. MacKinnon is once again among the league's leading scorers and currently shares the top spot with Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov and Carolina's Martin Necas. He's had 39 points (nine goals, 30 assists) in 26 appearances.
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Rasmus Dahlin Exits Tuesday's Action With Back Spasms
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin was forced to make an early exit against Colorado on Tuesday due to back spasms. The issue is related to an injury he was dealing with during the preseason. Dahlin is a massive presence in the Sabres defense, gobbling up nearly 25 minutes of ice time each night. He's third on the team with 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) and has racked up 36 blocks and 26 hits in 25 appearances. The entire blue line will need to step up if Dahlin has to miss additional time. Buffalo returns to action on Thursday night against Winnipeg.
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Joel Eriksson Ek Suffers Injury In Tuesday's Win
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) was hurt in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win against Vancouver. He exited the game during the overtime period. Eriksson Ek has already missed three games this season because of health issues. The Swedish centerman was on a three-game point streak prior to Tuesday's action and has amassed 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 22 outings across the campaign. Marco Rossi is in line to regain his top-line job if Eriksson Ek can't play on Friday versus Anaheim. Marcus Foligno is looking at a promotion into the top six.
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Zach Hyman Remains Out Against Vegas
Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (undisclosed) will be sidelined for a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday against Vegas. Last Monday, it was announced that Hyman would be able to return in 5-8 days. Tuesday's game comes too soon for him, but we may see him back on the ice in Thursday's matchup against Columbus. Kasperi Kapanen has worked in a first-line role during Hyman's absence. He's recorded one goal and one assist with three shots and 10 hits in the past four games.
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Trevor Lewis Ruled Out For 4-6 Weeks
Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (lower body) will be out of commission for 4-6 weeks. The veteran forward suffered a lower-body injury at the weekend against Ottawa. Lewis has contributed three goals and four assists in limited minutes across 25 appearances. He sits third on the team with 46 hits. Andre Lee has been recalled from the minors and appears poised to replace Lewis in the lineup on Wednesday versus Dallas. Lee also boasts plenty of hits (34 in 16 games) but is limited offensively. He has zero goals and two assists for the campaign.
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Filip Hronek To Miss Eight Weeks Of Action
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek (lower body) has been ruled out for eight weeks. He dropped out of the lineup a couple of games ago with an upper-body problem and has now undergone a procedure on a lower-body injury. Hronek has enjoyed a good campaign as part of Vancouver's first defensive pairing, posting nine points (one goal, eight assists) with 21 blocks, 36 hits, and a plus-14 rating. Noah Juulsen has taken over his role, while Vincent Desharnais has rejoined the lineup on the bottom pairing. Losing his regular partner hasn't stopped Quinn Hughes, as he's bagged five points in the two games Hronek has missed.
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Chandler Stephenson Returns To Action Tuesday
Seattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson (illness) will be back in the lineup on Tuesday against Carolina. He missed Saturday's 4-2 loss to San Jose due to an illness. Stephenson is among the Kraken's top scorers with 16 points (two goals, 14 assists) in 24 games. He will center the second line, flanked by Jared McCann and Brandon Tanev. Andre Burakovsky and Daniel Sprong will be scratched for Tuesday's action. Burakovsky went scoreless in 11 of 14 appearances last month and hasn't done much all season, posting nine points (one goal, eight assists) in 25 games. Sprong has recorded one goal with a minus-two rating in six appearances since rejoining the team from Vancouver on Nov. 8.
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Ryker Evans Unavailable On Tuesday
Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans (hand) will miss his first game of the season on Tuesday against Carolina. He exits the lineup after hurting his right hand while blocking a shot in Saturday's 4-2 loss to San Jose. It's been a good campaign for Evans, who is tied for second in scoring on the team with 16 points (three goals, 13 assists) in 25 games. Jamie Oleksiak replaces Evans on the second defensive pairing on Tuesday, with Josh Mahura re-entering the lineup. Both players are limited offensively, but Oleksiak has provided plenty of blocks for fantasy managers, leading the Kraken with 53 blocks in 25 games.
Yesterday
Pyotr Kochetkov Back In Hurricanes Crease Tuesday
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (concussion) will return to action on Tuesday against Seattle. He's missed four games after suffering a concussion. Kochetkov has worked as Carolina's No. 1 for most of the campaign due to Frederik Andersen's (knee) absence. He's sporting a very impressive 10-2-0 record and has registered a 2.42 goals-against average with a .904 save percentage. Kochetkov might be a bit rusty in his return, but he faces a team that's on a three-game losing streak and has won just four of 11 road games.
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