NHL News
Robert Thomas Nets Two On Thursday
St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas found the back of the net twice on Thursday evening during their victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Thomas opened the scoring on an unassisted snap shot goal in the first period. Later in the second, Thomas would strike again, this time with Pavel Buchnevich tallying the primary assist. Thomas would tally six shots on goal in this game with two penalty minutes and a +1 rating. This game extended Thomas' goal streak to two games, and he has tallied nine points over his previous eight contests. Overall, the 25-year-old has tallied 33 points (11 goals, 22 helpers) across 31 games this season. Thomas should continue to produce point-per-game production playing on the top unit alongside Pavel Buchnevich and Brandon Saad.
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Ilya Sorokin Posts 30-Save Shutout On Thursday
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped all 30 shots he faced against the Golden Knights on Thursday evening in Vegas. This win extended the Islanders' winning streak to two games. The Knights dominated the shot total, but Sorokin was able to lead the way on the road. This was his second shutout of the season. The 29-year-old is beginning to round into form, as he has allowed two or fewer goals in three of his previous four starts. The netminder carries a solid .930% SV and a 2.00 GAA during this four-game stretch. Before this stretch, he allowed three or more goals in his previous six starts and held a poor 4.27 GAA and a .843% SV during that span. Sorokin remains a solid goaltender in all standard formats as he continues to find his footing after a disappointing stretch. He will look to stay hot on Friday evening in Utah.
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Mikko Rantanen Tallies Point No.60 On Thursday
Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen tallied a goal and an assist during Thursday's victory over the Minnesota Wild. Rantanen would score in the second period on a wrist shot. Later in the third, he would add the secondary assist on Nathan MacKinnon's 15th goal of the season. This was his 60th point of the season, which is currently the third-most among skaters. After being held off the scoresheet for the first time in 14 games on Wednesday, Rantanen returned to form with a two-point showing the next game. During this 16-game stretch, Rantanen has tallied 25 points (ten goals, 15 assists) while averaging 2.5 shots on goal per game and holding a +13 rating. Rantanen remains a must-start player in all formats and a safe lineup anchor in DFS.
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Zach Werenski Tallies Two Points In Victory
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski tallied a goal and an assist during their victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday evening. Werenski found the back of the net in the second period on a wrist shot. Later in the frame, he would tally the primary assist on Kent Johnson's 11th goal of the season. This performance extended his point streak to four games. Werenski has only been held off the scoresheet twice over his past ten contests. During this span, he has tallied 17 points (three goals, 14 helpers), averaged five shots on goal per game, and averaged just over two blocks per game. Fantasy managers should continue to view the 27-year-old as a must-start defenseman in all formats and a great play in DFS, given his ability to contribute offensively and block shots.
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Shuts The Door On Thursday
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped all 35 shots he faced en route to defeating the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. The Sabres were heavily out-shot in this contest, but the 25-year-old was able to lead the way. This was his second shutout of the season. This was a much-needed bounce-back performance for the young netminder, as he has allowed at least three goals in each of his previous three starts. During this stretch, he allowed a high of six goals to the Colorado Avalanche. Before that stretch, he allowed two goals or less in the previous three. Overall, Luukkonen sits with a 13-12-4 record and, a 2.95 GAA and a .898 SV%. Luukkonen will look to stay hot Saturday afternoon against the Seattle Kraken.
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Sidney Crosby Tallies Three Points On Thursday
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby led the way on Thursday evening in their 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Crosby tallied three points (one goal and two helpers). He tallied his first assist on Bryan Rust's 19th goal of the season. Later in the first, he would add another secondary assist, this time on Drew O'Connor's sixth of the season. In the second period, Crosby would find the back of the net on the power-play goal. This three-point showing pushed Crosby to the No.9 spot on the all-time points list. Crosby has now tallied five points over his past two games and 20 over his past 13. The 37-year-old remains a must-start player in all formats, especially given how well his linemates (Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell) have performed lately. They will look to stay hot Saturday afternoon against the Ottawa Senators.
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Mason Marchment Recovering From Surgery
Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (face) will be absent for an extended period after undergoing surgery. Marchment was recently hit in the face by a puck, and a surgical intervention was needed to address fractures in his nose and facial area. The team expects Marchment to recover in four weeks. He is roughly a week and a half into the recovery period. Marchment has been highly impactful with the Stars in 2024-25, recording 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) and 44 hits. Jamie Benn has hopped on the second line during his absence. The Stars captain has been very productive in the role, scoring in three consecutive games and notching six points (four goals, two assists) in five contests.
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Samuel Ersson Returns To Action Against Stars
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (lower body) will start Thursday's matchup against Dallas. The 25-year-old returns to work after spending three games on the sidelines due to a lower-body injury. Ersson carries a solid 9-6-2 record for the season and has won three of his previous four starts. He has recorded one shutout and boasts a 3.02 goals-against average with a .884 save percentage. The Flyers will need to see an excellent display from Ersson on Thursday as they host one of the league's best teams, which has been hot recently with a five-game winning streak.
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Sean Monahan Placed On Injured Reserve
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday. He injured his wrist in Tuesday's clash against Pittsburgh and will now be ineligible for at least three games, starting with Thursday's matchup against Seattle. Monahan has reignited his NHL career in Columbus, averaging a point per game through 41 outings, with 14 goals and 27 assists posted. Adam Fantilli, who finished Tuesday's contest with a goal and an assist, might get an extended look in the top six with Monahan out. Cole Sillinger (illness) may also miss Thursday's game, meaning the Blue Jackets' top six could have a very different look against the Kraken.
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Evgeni Malkin A Game-Time Call Thursday
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (lower body) is a game-time call for Thursday's tilt against Edmonton. The Russian star missed his first game of the season on Tuesday versus Columbus but might be ready to jump back into the lineup on Thursday. Malkin practiced on Wednesday, although he did not participate in line rushes. Cody Glass is set to continue as the second-line center if Malkin can't play on Thursday. Glass did not make a significant impact in an expanded role on Tuesday, finishing a 4-3 shootout loss without any points and zero shots on goal. He has tallied nine points (one goal, eight assists) in 29 appearances across the season.
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Filip Chytil Will Not Play Thursday
New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (upper body) will not suit up for Thursday's clash against New Jersey. He left Tuesday's games against Boston with an upper-body injury and hasn't been able to practice. The injury-prone forward has contributed 10 goals and seven assists in 33 appearances this term. As a result of Chytil's injury, Arthur Kaliyev will come into the lineup for his Rangers debut on the third line. The 23-year-old, who was claimed off waivers on Jan. 6, has posted 71 points (35 goals, 36 assists) in 188 career appearances. Playing in Los Angeles, Kaliyev has shown that he can make an impact in limited minutes, but how well he adjusts to his new surroundings remains to be seen.
17 hours ago
Igor Shesterkin Returns To Rangers Crease Thursday
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (upper body) will return from a four-game absence on Thursday against New Jersey. He's set to log his 28th start of the campaign, looking to improve an 11-15-1 record. Shesterkin won eight of his first 13 starts of the season, but things have fallen apart for the Rangers over the last couple of months. In December, Shesterkin added just three wins to his tally, going 3-7-0. He has posted a 3.10 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage, both of which are his career-worst numbers. A meeting with a strong Devils team that averages 3.19 goals might not end well for Shesterkin either.
17 hours ago
Brock Faber Out On Thursday
Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (upper body) will not play in Thursday's contest against Colorado. The talented blue-liner was injured on Tuesday versus Boston and could be absent for multiple games. Jonas Brodin (lower body) has also been ruled out for Thursday, leaving the Wild defense short of quality. Team captain Jared Spurgeon (lower body) has already sat out three games. Due to the injuries, Zach Bogosian will skate with Jake Middleton on the first defensive pairing, with Jon Merrill and Declan Chisholm forming the second pairing. David Jiricek will make his Wild debut on the third defensive pairing. Chisholm will have the most fantasy value among the Wild defensemen, as he's expected to skate with the first power-play unit.
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Matthew Tkachuk Tallies Two Helpers In Victory
Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk tallied two assists during their victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Wednesday evening. Tkachuk tallied his first assist on the power-play on Sam Reinhart's 23rd goal of the campaign. Tkachuk would add his second helper on Eetu Luostarinen's empty-net goal. This was his first multi-point game since December 18. Over this span, Tkachuk has struggled to find consistent offensive production, as he has tallied just five points over his previous nine contests. However, during his first 21 games of the season, the 27-year-old tallied an impressive 28 points. Through 37 games this season, Tkachuck sits with 38 points (14 goals, 24 helpers), 42 penalty minutes, 60 hits, and 108 shots on goal. He remains a must-start player in all formats.
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Petr Mrazek Stands Tall Against Colorado
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek stopped 35 of the 36 shots he faced to lead the Blackhawks to an upset victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday evening. Mrazek's lone blemish came in the opening frame when Juuso Parssinen scored an unassisted backhand goal. This performance also snapped a three-game losing streak for Mrazek. During this losing streak, he allowed 15 goals with a poor.779% SV. This was his first game since November 21, where he only allowed one goal or less in a single start. Overall, across 24 appearances, the veteran holds an 8-14-1 record with a 3.13 GAA and a .897% SV. Given his inconsistent play this season, he should only be started in deeper formats.
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Connor Bedard Tallies Goal, Assist On Wednesday
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard tallied two points during their victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday evening. Bedard tallied the primary assist on Ilya Mikheyev's eighth goal of the season in the opening frame. Later in the third, Bedard scored on a wrist shot, extending their lead. This performance extended his point streak to eight games. During this impressive stretch, the 19-year-old has tallied 11 points (four goals, seven helpers) with four of those points coming on the power-play. Overall, the former first-overall pick has tallied an impressive 37 points over 41 games this season and is on track to enjoy a strong sophomore campaign. He remains a must-start player in all formats as he looks to extend his scoring streak to nine games on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings.
Yesterday
Logan Thompson Leads The Way In Overtime Victory
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson stopped 30 of the 31 shots he faced en route to defeating the Vancouver Canucks in overtime on Wednesday evening. The Capitals got out to a one-goal lead, but the Canucks would tie the game in the second period on the power-play on a snap shot by Connor Garland. Thompson would then turn aside the other seven shots he faced in the game, which set up Pierre-Luc Dubois' eventual game-winner in overtime. This was a nice bounce-back for Thompson, as he allowed four goals in his previous start. Over his last five outings, the 27-year-old has gone 5-0 with a .942% SV and a 1.78 GAA. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Thompson to share the crease with Charlie Lindgren.
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Pierre-Luc Dubois Scores Twice On Wednesday
Washington Capitals center Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice during their 2-1 overtime victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday evening. Dubois opened the scoring with a backhand shot in the final seconds of the first period. Dubois would then score his second goal of the evening in overtime on a snap shot. He also tallied three shots in this contest. This performance extended his point streak to five games. Over his past 18 games, Dubois has tallied an impressive 19 points with 35 total shots on goal. Overall, the 26-year-old has tallied 33 points through 41 total games this season. Fantasy managers should continue to start Dubois in all formats while he continues to ride this hot stretch.
Yesterday
Jeff Petry Placed On Injured Reserve
According to the team, the Detroit Red Wings placed defenseman Jeff Petry (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Jan. 2. The 37-year-old sustained this injury on Jan. 2 during their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and will not be eligible to return until Friday. However, seeing him placed on Injured Reserve now suggests that he may have a longer recovery window. Through 34 games this season, Petry has scored one goal and tallied five helpers. He has logged 39 hits with 56 blocked shots. While sidelined, Albert Johansson will continue to draw starts.
Yesterday
Trent Miner Set For First Career Start On Wednesday
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Trent Miner will make his first career start in Wednesday's matchup against Chicago. It will be his second appearance in the big league. Miner's debut came in November when he stopped 12 of 13 shots in a relief effort against Washington. On Wednesday, Miner gets a new opportunity to play due to Scott Wedgewood's (lower body) absence. It's a good matchup for Miner, as the Blackhawks are bottom of the league with a 13-25-2 record and sit among the league's lowest-scoring teams with a 2.53 goals-for average.
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