NHL News
Troy Terry Returns To Action Tuesday
Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (personal) will be back in the lineup for Tuesday's visit to Washington. He has missed four games following the birth of his son on Jan. 7. The Ducks will be delighted to have Terry back, as the 27-year-old leads the team in all the major offensive categories. He has produced 33 points (14 goals, 19 assists) in 39 games this season. Terry is expected to skate on a line with Frank Vatrano and Ryan Strome. Tuesday's matchup is a tough one for the Ducks, but Terry enjoyed a hot streak before exiting the lineup, bagging five goals and eight points over a six-game span.
6 hours ago
John Marino Set For Utah Debut On Tuesday
Utah Hockey Club defenseman John Marino (back) has been activated from Injured Reserve and appears poised to make his team debut on Tuesday against Montreal. Utah moved Dylan Guenther (lower body) to Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Marino, an offseason trade acquisition from New Jersey, has yet to play in 2024-25 due to back surgery. He recorded 25 points (four goals, 21 assists) in 75 games with 57 shots and 89 blocks last season. Utah will initially use him in a third-pairing role, which limits his fantasy value, but Marino should move up in the lineup once he's shaken off some rust.
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Jack Eichel Expected To Return To Vegas Lineup Tuesday
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (illness) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against Nashville. The American star missed his first game of the season on Sunday versus Minnesota after feeling under the weather. William Karlsson operated as the first-line center in his absence. Eichel is on track for his first 100-point campaign, sporting 11 goals and 43 assists through 42 outings. He has been held off the score sheet just five times since December, and Eichel has kicked off 2025 by notching one goal and five assists in five games.
7 hours ago
Charlie McAvoy Lands On Injured Reserve
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (undisclosed) was placed on Injured Reserve Tuesday, meaning he will miss at least two games. McAvoy's absence will begin with Tuesday's clash against Tampa Bay, and he will also have to sit out Saturday's contest against Ottawa. "Charlie's been dealing with a nagging injury for the last little while here," Bruins head coach Joe Sacco said on Tuesday. "So, he's going to be shut down for the next couple of games and then we'll reevaluate him after the game in Ottawa on Saturday and we'll see where he is next week." Parker Wotherspoon will replace McAvoy in the lineup on Tuesday. Mason Lohrei will take over from McAvoy on the first power-play unit, which gives his fantasy stock a nice little boost.
7 hours ago
Chris Kreider Poised To Return Tuesday
New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Colorado. The veteran forward looks ready to return from a four-game absence. Kreider is projected to skate with Filip Chytil and Arthur Kaliyev on the third line, but he should also see action on the power play. It's been a tricky campaign for Kreider, who has totaled 13 goals and 15 points in 34 appearances. However, he had heated up before getting hurt with a season-best three-game point streak.
7 hours ago
Michael Bunting Back For Penguins Tuesday
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Michael Bunting (undisclosed) will return to action in Tuesday's matchup against Seattle. He dropped out of the lineup for Sunday's contest against Tampa Bay after being involved in a car accident ahead of the game. Bunting will head back to the second line, where he will be joined by Cody Glass and the returning Evgeni Malkin (upper body). Bunting has recently enjoyed a successful spell playing with Malkin. He has averaged a point per game over his last nine appearances, boosting his tally for the season to 13 goals and 25 points. The 29-year-old has produced 12 power-play points across 43 outings and will look to do further damage on Tuesday as a member of the first power-play unit.
7 hours ago
Evgeni Malkin On Track To Return Tuesday
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of Tuesday's contest against Seattle. Jesse Puljujarvi was reassigned to the AHL in a corresponding move. Malkin is poised to return to the lineup following a four-game absence, taking up his usual spot on the second line. Cody Glass, who has filled in for Malkin on the line, will switch to the right wing. Malkin has posted 32 points (eight goals, 24 assists) in 41 games this season. 11 of the points came in the first five contests, so the Russian star has not been at his best in 2024-25.
7 hours ago
Emil Heineman To Miss 3-4 Weeks After Being Hit By Car
Montreal Canadiens left wing Emil Heineman (upper body) will miss 3-4 weeks of action after being involved in a traffic accident. Ahead of Montreal's game against the Utah Hockey Club, Heineman was struck by a car while walking in downtown Salt Lake City on Monday. Heineman, who has tallied 10 goals and 17 points in 41 appearances this season, is set to miss at least 11 games. Michael Pezzetta will likely rejoin the lineup as Heineman's replacement on Tuesday. Pezzetta has averaged only 6:25 of ice time for the season and should remain on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues.
7 hours ago
Sam Reinhart Nets Two Goals In Loss
Florida Panthers right wing Sam Reinhart scored twice during their loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday evening. Reinhart opened the scoring with a shorthanded tally in the first period. Later in the third, Reinhart would strike again on special teams, this time on the power-play. This was Reinhart's second-straight multi-goal showing and third-straight game, tallying at least one goal. During this span, Reinhart has averaged five shots on goal per game and logged at least one blocked shot per game. Overall, the 29-year-old has tallied 51 points (27 goals, 24 helpers) across 44 games this season. Reinhart will look to extend his goal streak to four games on Tuesday evening against the New Jersey Devils.
17 hours ago
Noah Cates Strikes Twice On Monday
Philadelphia Flyers center Noah Cates scored twice in their victory over the Florida Panthers on Monday evening. Cates found the back of the net for the first time on the power-play in the opening minutes of the third period. Then, in the final minutes, Cates would strike again and scored the game-winner on a backhand shot. Cates also tallied only block and a +1 rating in this contest. This two-goal outing snapped a seven-game goal drought for Cates. However, he has remained productive, tallying six points over his previous seven games. Overall, through 40 games this season, the 25-year-old has tallied 19 points (nine goals, ten helpers) and averaged over a hit per game and 0.55 blocked shots per game. Cates remains a solid value play in DFS formats in favorable settings playing on the second line.
17 hours ago
Yegor Sharangovich Tallies Goal, Assist On Monday
Calgary Flames left wing Yegor Sharangovich tallied a goal and an assist during Monday's victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Sharangovich did all of his damage in the second period. In the opening minutes of the period, he tallied the primary assist on Jake Bean's goal. Later in the frame, Sharangovich would find the back of the net while shorthanded. This goal snapped a 15-game goal drought, and this was his first multi-point showing since November 21. Over his previous nine contests, Sharangovich has only tallied five points and averaged just over one shot on goal per game. The 26-year-old remains a risky play in the DFS format, given his role on the third line, and should only be viewed as a low-end streaming option in deeper leagues.
17 hours ago
Jakob Pelletier Tallies Three Points In Victory
Calgary Flames left wing Jakob Pelletier tallied three points on Monday evening during their victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Pelletier opened the scoring with a snap shot goal in the first period. Later in the opening period, Pelletier would score again, this time on a wrist shot. In the second frame Pelletier would tally his third point of the evening, this time with a secondary assist on Jake Bean's second goal of the season. Pelletier tallied four shots on goal with three hits, one block, and a +3 rating. This was his best outing of the season as Pelletier never tallied multi-points in a single game this season. Overall, Pelletier has tallied eight points (three goals, five helpers) across 16 games. Pelletier will likely continue to have a spot in the Calgary bottom six if he can continue this offensive production.
17 hours ago
Connor McDavid Scores In Monday's Victory
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid found the back of the net in Monday's victory over the Los Angeles Kings. McDavid's snap shot goal in the second period was the only goal of the evening as Stuart Skinner blanked the Kings. McDavid beat Los Angeles netminder Darcy Kuemper. McDavid also tallied five shots, two hits, and a block in this contest. This was McDavid's second goal over his past six games and his fifth total point over this stretch. Before this modest stretch, the 28-year-old was riding an impressive 12-game point streak. McDavid tallied 23 points (3 goals, 20 helpers) during this stretch, including eight total power-play assists. Despite his underwhelming production over the past week, McDavid remains a must-start in all formats and a top play in DFS.
17 hours ago
Stuart Skinner Blanks Los Angeles
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner blanked the Los Angeles Kings on Monday evening. Skinner stopped all 30 shots he faced. This was only the fifth time this season Skinner stopped at least 30 shots in a single contest. This was a nice bounce back for Skinner as he allowed five goals in his previous start against the Pittsburgh Penguins last Thursday evening. However, before this poor outing, Skinner was riding a three-game win streak and held a .963% SV and 1.03 GAA over that stretch. Overall, across 29 contests this season, the 25-year-old has posted a 17-9-3 with a 2.68 GAA and a .902% SV. Skinner will look to stay hot in his next outing Wednesday evening against the Minnesota Wild.
17 hours ago
Vladislav Namestnikov Not Ready To Return On Tuesday
Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov (lower body) will remain out on Tuesday against Vancouver. A lower-body injury will keep him sidelined for a second straight game. Namestnikov skated before Monday's practice, so he might be ready to rejoin the action later in the week. Winnipeg hasn't gotten much offensive production out of Namestnikov recently, but he started the season well and has amassed 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) in 43 games with a plus-11 rating. Dominic Toninato has entered the lineup in Namestnikov's place. He has zero fantasy value as a fourth-liner.
Yesterday
Filip Hronek Regarded As Game-Time Decision For Tuesday
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek (lower body) has returned to the team and will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against Winnipeg. Hronek hasn't featured for Vancouver since Nov. 27. He initially sustained a shoulder injury but has also missed time due to a lower-body ailment. Last week, Hronek spent some time with the Abbotsford Canucks in the AHL on a conditioning stint. Skating with Quinn Hughes on the first defensive pairing, Hronek has picked up nine points (one goal, eight assists) in 21 games this season. Tyler Myers will take on a reduced role when Hronek returns.
Yesterday
Alexander Wennberg Expected To Return To Action On Tuesday
San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (illness) is expected to be back in the lineup on Tuesday against Detroit. Wennberg missed Saturday's matchup against Minnesota due to an illness, but Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky said on Monday that Wennberg will travel to the game and should play in Tuesday's contest. Wennberg has slightly increased his productivity compared to last season, but he will likely still not break the 40-point barrier, which he has done twice in his career. Through 44 outings, the Swedish veteran has notched eight goals and 20 points. He usually works as the third-line center for San Jose.
Yesterday
Rory Kerins Set For NHL Debut On Monday
Calgary Flames forward Rory Kerins will make his NHL debut in Monday's matchup against Chicago. The 22-year-old will get his first taste of action in the big league following an impressive campaign in the minors. Kerins has produced a league-high 21 goals in the AHL and is ranked fourth in overall scoring with 34 points in 34 games. Calgary will pair Kerins with Jakob Pelletier and Yegor Sharangovich on the third line. He is also projected to join the second power-play unit. Andrei Kuzmenko will come out of the lineup as a healthy scratch. Facing the league's worst team, Kerins is well-positioned to make a good first impression in the NHL.
Yesterday
Craig Smith Remains Out On Monday
Chicago Blackhawks center Craig Smith (back) will not be available against Calgary on Monday. The 35-year-old is battling a back injury, which will keep him out of the lineup for a third consecutive contest. Playing in a bottom-six role, Smith has recorded six goals and 11 assists in 30 appearances this season. The best days are clearly behind Smith, who finished last term with 20 points and has not reached the 40-point plateau since 2017-18. The veteran forward remains day-to-day, with his next chance to return coming in Thursday's matchup against Nashville.
Yesterday
Ilya Sorokin Returns To Practice Monday
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (illness) practiced on Monday. He was back on the ice after missing Saturday's game against Utah due to illness. Marcus Hogberg helped the team to a 2-1 victory with 21 saves over the weekend. Hogberg's performance was solid, but Sorokin is expected to return to the crease on Tuesday versus Ottawa. The Russian netminder owns a 13-13-4 record for the campaign with two shutouts and has allowed 2.83 goals while registering a .902 save percentage. If he's back on Tuesday, Sorokin has a chance to record his first three-game winning streak of the season.
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