NHL News
Joey Daccord Activated From Injured Reserve
Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Tuesday. This paves the way for him to return to the lineup in Thursday's matchup against Columbus. Daccord has been absent since Dec. 22 due to an upper-body injury. The Boston-born goalie has dropped each of his last four starts but has enjoyed a solid campaign overall. Through 23 starts, Daccord is sporting a 12-9-2 record with one shutout. He has registered a 2.51 goals-against average with a .912 save percentage. Philipp Grubauer has gone 2-3-0 in the Kraken crease during Daccord's absence.
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Colin Miller To Miss At Least Two Weeks
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Colin Miller (neck) will be out of action for at least two weeks. He suffered a fracture in his larynx when a puck hit Miller in the throat against Detroit on Saturday. Miller has tallied eight points (two goals, six assists) in 34 outings, with 46 hits and a plus-eight rating. Dylan Coghlan, who has gone scoreless in three appearances this season, will replace Miller on the third defensive pairing on Tuesday against Nashville. Coghlan should remain on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues.
7 hours ago
Justin Faulk Rejoins Blues Lineup Against Wild
St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (upper body) will return from a two-game absence on Tuesday against Minnesota. Scott Perunovich has skated in a pair of games while Faulk has dealt with an upper-body injury, but he will come out of the lineup on Tuesday. Faulk had a fantastic game with three points in his last appearance against Chicago, but the 2024-25 campaign hasn't been too kind to him overall. Through 37 appearances, Faulk has recorded 13 points (two goals, 11 assists). The veteran rearguard will rejoin Philip Broberg on the second defensive pairing and should see power-play action with the second unit.
7 hours ago
Igor Shesterkin Remains Out On Tuesday
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) participated in the morning skate but will not play in Tuesday's contest against Dallas. He remains on Injured Reserve with an upper-body ailment. Shesterkin's absence will stretch to four games, with Jonathan Quick penciled in for another start. Quick has struggled recently but carries a winning record for the season at 6-5-0. He has picked up two shutouts while allowing 2.83 goals with a .903 save percentage. Louis Domingue, who defeated Chicago 6-2 with 25 saves on Sunday, will dress as the backup for Tuesday's game.
7 hours ago
Chris Kreider Placed On Injured Reserve
New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against Dallas and will not be available for at least a few more contests. Kreider has run into health issues just as he recorded a season-best three-game point streak. He has notched 12 goals and 15 points in 34 games during a rough campaign. Jonny Brodzinski is expected to remain in the top six as Kreider's replacement on Tuesday. Brodzinski made a scoring return to the lineup on Sunday versus Chicago and has additional fantasy value playing next to Mika Zibanejad and Reilly Smith.
8 hours ago
Jacob Middleton Available Tuesday
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jacob Middleton (hand) is poised to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against St. Louis. The team has activated him from long-term Injured Reserve ahead of the contest. A hand injury has kept Middleton sidelined for 11 games. Despite missing nearly a month of action, Middleton leads the Wild in blocked shots with 76. He has also contributed offensively, posting five goals and eight assists in 29 games. Middleton's return will bump Travis Dermott out of the lineup. He is expected to link up with Brock Faber on the first defensive pairing, with Jonas Brodin dropping to the second.
8 hours ago
Troy Terry Uncertain For Tuesday's Action
Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (personal) may sit out Tuesday's game against Calgary. His wife has gone into labor, and Ducks head coach Greg Cronin said Tuesday morning that he is unsure if Terry will be available. Terry has crushed it lately, totaling five goals and eight points in his past six appearances. If he is out on Tuesday, Brett Leason is expected to grab Terry's spot on the first line. Leason has not contributed much offensively in 2024-25, scoring five goals and 12 points with 49 shots in 32 outings. Terry's absence would also allow enforcer Ross Johnston to enter the lineup on the fourth line.
8 hours ago
Jacob Markstrom Snaps Losing Skid On Monday
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom stopped 21 of the 23 shots he faced en route to defeating the Seattle Kraken. Markstrom was beat by an Adam Larsson wrist shot in the second and a Shane Wright power-play goal in the final frame. Entering this contest, Markstrom lost his previous two starts and held a poor .880% SV during this stretch. This victory helped him get back on track as he was riding a stellar six-game winning streak with a near-perfect 0.83 GAA prior to his losing skid. Overall, Markstrom has performed very well in his first season in New Jersey posting a 20-8-2 record with a 2.17 GAA and a .911% SV. Fantasy managers should continue to view the 34-year-old as a must-start option in all formats.
17 hours ago
Devon Toews Busy In Monday's Victory
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews scored twice and added an assist during Monday's victory over the Florida Panthers. Toews scored his first goal of the evening in the second period on a wrist shot. In the third frame, he opened the scoring which eventually served as the game-winner. Later in the period, Toews would tally a primary assist on Mikko Rantanen's empty-netter. In this contest, Toews also logged four shots, three blocks, and one hit. This is Toews' second three-point outing over his past two games. Prior to this recent offensive surge, the 30-year-old has not been as productive as he sits with 20 points across 37 total games. However, he has logged 49 blocked shots with a +11 rating. Toews remains a high source of blocked shots in category formats with occasional offensive upside playing alongside Cale Makar on the top pairing.
17 hours ago
Nick Suzuki Tallies Three Points In Monday's Victory
Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki tallied three points in their overtime victory on Monday evening against the Vancouver Canucks. Suzuki tallied the secondary assist on Cole Caufield's opening goal. In the third, Suzuki tallied another primary assist, time on the power-play on Kirby Dach's strike. Then, in overtime, the captain led the way as he beat Vancouver netminder Kevin Lankinen on a wrist shot. This performance extended Suzuki's point streak to four games. Over his past 19 contests, the 25-year-old tallied 22 points (five goals, 17 helpers), with eight of those points coming on the power-play. Suzuki remains a must-start player in all formats and is worth playing in favorable matchups in DFS.
18 hours ago
Alex Tuch Scores Twice On Monday
Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch scored twice during their overtime victory against the Washington Capitals. Tuch opened the scoring in the first period with a deflection goal, on an assist from JJ Peterka. Later in the second, Tuch would find the back of the net again, this time on an unassisted goal. The 28-year-old also logged two blocks and one hit in this contest. This outing snapped a four-game scoreless drought. Since the start of December (17 games) Tuch has had trouble remaining consistent in the scoring department as he has tallied just seven points (five goals, two helpers) over this stretch. However, he tallied 13 points in 14 games in November. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his production as he could be on the verge of another hot stretch.
18 hours ago
Jared Spurgeon Placed On Injured Reserve
According to the team, Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) was placed on the injured reserve on Monday evening. The 35-year-old defenseman was initially expected to miss at least two weeks of time so moving to the injured reserve does not effect that timetable. In a corresponding move, the Wild promoted Carson Lambos from the AHL. However, over the recent games, Travis Dermott has entered the starting lineup and should be expected to remain there until Spurgeon returns. Overall, Spurgeon tallied 13 points (four goals, nine helpers) with three of them coming on the power-play, across 32 games. He also logged 52 total blocks. When he returns he should reclaim his role as a top-4 defenseman and should continue to see ample power-play time.
18 hours ago
Jiri Kulich Exits Early On Monday
Buffalo Sabres center Jiri Kulich (lower body) was injured during Monday's overtime victory against the Washington Capitals. The 20-year-old logged just over five minutes of ice time before sustaining the injury. He tallied one hit, one shot on goal, and two penalty minutes. Head coach Lindy Ruff said Kulich will be evaluated on Tuesday. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should monitor his status leading up to Thursday's game against the Ottawa Senators. After playing in just one NHL contest last season, Kulich has found himself a full-time role in Buffalo this season. Across 31 contests, he has tallied nine points with 64 shots on goal while playing on the third line. Sam Lafferty or Jack Quinn may be candidates to move up to the third line if Kulich misses a period of time.
18 hours ago
Erik Haula Expected To Miss "A Few Weeks"
New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula (ankle) will not be in the lineup on Monday against Seattle and faces a multi-game absence. Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe has said Haula could miss "a few weeks," Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. Haula hasn't yet sat out any games this season, notching 11 points (five goals, six assists) in 42 appearances. He's generally busy without the puck as well, boasting 67 hits. Justin Dowling will fill the open spot in the lineup on Monday. He will operate as the third-line center next to Paul Cotter and Dawson Mercer. Dowling has not been a factor in fantasy hockey, with his contributions limited to three points (two goals, one assist) in 25 games this season.
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Patrik Laine Misses Third Consecutive Game
Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine (illness) will remain sidelined for Monday's matchup against Vancouver, missing a third consecutive contest. The Finnish forward exited the lineup last week due to flu-like symptoms. Laine has played well with his new team, recording eight goals and 10 points in 13 appearances. He has notched all his goals with the man advantage, which ties him for the fifth-most power-play goals in the league. Michael Pezzetta has joined the lineup as Laine's replacement, with Joel Armia and Brendan Gallagher also getting action on the second line.
Yesterday
Adam Larsson Available Monday
Seattle Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson (upper body) will play against New Jersey on Monday. An upper-body injury limited Larsson to 12 minutes in his last appearance against Edmonton, but he has shaken off the ailment ahead of Monday. Larsson offers minimal fantasy value on the offensive end but racks up peripheral stats at a good rate. In 40 outings, he has recorded seven points (one goal, six assists), 52 shots, 83 blocks, and 55 hits. The Swedish blue-liner will take his usual spot on the first defensive pairing next to Vince Dunn.
Yesterday
Dakota Joshua Out Week-To-Week
Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (leg) is considered week-to-week. The team placed him on Injured Reserve on Monday. Joshua suffered a leg injury in Friday's matchup against Nashville. Following a breakout campaign in 2023-24, Joshua has struggled to meet expectations this term after missing the start of the season due to tumor surgery. The 28-year-old has posted four points (two goals, two assists) in 24 games, along with 83 hits. Jonathan Lekkerimaki has been recalled from the minors and will replace Joshua in the lineup on Monday against Montreal. Lekkerimaki is a highly-rated prospect, but his first stint in the NHL wasn't very productive earlier in the season, as the 20-year-old winger produced one goal with seven shots in five appearances.
Yesterday
Elias Pettersson Remains Out On Monday
Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) will not be available on Monday versus Montreal. The Swedish forward has joined the team for a five-game road trip but isn't yet ready to return against the Canadiens. Pettersson, who has been linked with a trade, will miss a fifth consecutive contest. Pius Suter has worked in a top-six role during Pettersson's absence, but he finds himself with a five-game point drought ahead of Monday's action. The Swiss forward has tallied only six points (three goals, three assists) since the start of last month, meaning Suter has not been a reliable performer for fantasy managers.
Yesterday
Quinn Hughes A Game-Time Decision For Monday
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is considered a game-time call for Monday's tilt against Montreal. He has sat out four games with an undisclosed injury, but the chances of Hughes returning on Monday appear high. The star blue-liner practiced on Sunday and worked with the first power-play group. Only two defensemen in the league have recorded more points than Hughes, who boasts eight goals and 42 points through 34 outings. He's finished with multiple points three times in his past four appearances. Guillaume Brisebois will likely exit the lineup to make room for Hughes if he's ready to return.
Yesterday
Aaron Ekblad Unlikely To Play On Monday
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) is not expected to play in Monday's matchup against Colorado. Ekblad is dealing with a "general body" injury and took the ice after Monday's morning skate. He's set to miss his first game of the season. Fellow blue-liner Niko Mikkola (upper body) participated in the morning skate but is also considered unlikely to play on Monday. He is looking at a fifth consecutive absence. With the Florida defense down a couple of bodies, Dmitry Kulikov is poised to skate on the first defensive pairing on Monday, while Uvis Balinskis will get to work on the second power-play unit. The Avalanche have struggled on the penalty kill, making Uvis Balinskis an interesting DFS target.
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