NHL News
Tyler Toffoli Considered A Game-Time Decision For Tuesday
San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's tilt against the Nashville Predators. The veteran forward is dealing with a lower-body injury, although it's considered to be minor. Toffoli saw a four-game point streak snap on Saturday against the New York Islanders. He also recently put together a three-game goal streak. Across the entire season, Toffoli has produced 24 goals and 43 points in 62 contests. His absence would leave a big gap in the lineup. Noah Gregor may step in for Toffoli. He has yet to play with his new team due to visa issues.
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Henry Thrun To Miss Time With An Upper-Body Injury
San Jose Sharks defenseman Henry Thrun (upper body) will exit the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators and is not expected to make a quick return. Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky said on Monday that Thrun will be out "for a little bit." After missing four games due to an upper-body injury, Thrun rejoined the action in Saturday's matchup against the New York Islanders but aggravated the injury. Thrun has tallied 10 points (one goal, nine assists) and 55 blocks in 52 games this season. Jimmy Schuldt is poised to replace Thrun in the lineup. Schuldt only recently made his season debut and has not been a proven fantasy contributor.
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Jason Dickinson Returns From Ankle Injury Monday
Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (ankle) will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 26-year-old hasn't played for over a month due to a high-ankle sprain. Dickinson has amassed a modest 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in 53 games while dishing out 93 hits. However, he will have some fantasy appeal on Monday, as Dickinson is projected to join Connor Bedard on the first line. Following a six-game scoring drought, Bedard has notched three points (one goal, two assists) in two games. Colton Dach will complete the first-line trio against the Avalanche.
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John Klingberg Out On Monday
Edmonton Oilers defenseman John Klingberg (undisclosed) will miss Monday's game against the Buffalo Sabres. He remains day-to-day with a minor injury, missing a third straight game. Since linking up with the Oilers in January, Klingberg has registered four points (one goal, three assists) while blocking 12 shots in 10 games. With Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) also sidelined, Troy Stecher has been getting regular playing time. However, he has not made a significant impact and should not be considered for fantasy purposes. In 49 games this season, Stecher has accumulated only six points (three goals, three assists).
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Aaron Ekblad Suspended 20 Games For Violating Drug Policy
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for 20 games due to a violation of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. He will begin the suspension on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. With only 18 games left on the regular-season slate, the Panthers will begin the playoffs without Ekblad. The 29-year-old defenseman has recently enjoyed a six-game point streak, reaching 33 points (three goals, 30 assists) in 56 games for the season. Ekblad is also a big presence in the defensive zone, recording 64 blocks and 90 hits for the season. New arrival Seth Jones is expected to assume a larger role until Ekblad returns from suspension.
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Mattias Ekholm Remains Out Monday
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will miss a third consecutive game on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. He is nursing a minor injury and has been battling an illness. With Ekholm out, Jake Walman will join Evan Bouchard on the first defensive pairing for Monday's game. Following his arrival from San Jose, Walman debuted with the Oilers on Saturday against the Dallas Stars. It was a busy night for him with one assist, three shots, three blocks, and two hits across 24:40 of ice time. Skating alongside Darnell Nurse, Walman registered a plus-three rating against the Stars, but he will be trusted with a new partner in defense on Monday.
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Stuart Skinner Facing Buffalo On Monday
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will get the starting nod on Monday evening against the Buffalo Sabres. Skinner has won each of his previous two starts. During this stretch, Skinner has held a .885 save percentage and allowed six total goals. However, before this win streak, Skinner held a poor .863 save percentage with a 0-3 record over his previous five outings. Through 43 total contests, Skinner has held a 22-15-4 record with a modest 2.87 GAA and a .897 save percentage. He has posted two shutouts and has only allowed one or less goals in eight of his contests. However, despite his inconsistent production, the 26-year-old has a great opportunity to stay in the win column facing the Sabres who currently sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
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Jason Zucker Expected To Return On Monday
Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (lower body) is expected to return to the starting lineup on Monday evening to face the Edmonton Oilers. Zucker participated in the team's morning skate and the plan is for him to suit up. Zucker has missed the previous six contests due to this injury. However, while the 33-year-old was sidelined, he signed a two-year extension with the Sabres worth $9.5 million. Before his injury, Zucker was enjoying an offensive surge as he found the back of the net twice and added seven helpers. Through 54 total contests this season, Zucker has tallied 44 points (18 goals) with 99 shots on goal, 52 hits, and 18 blocked shots. Zucker has tallied 16 of his points on the power-play. If he were to return on Monday, he will likely return to the second offensive line.
12 hours ago
Jacob Bernard-Docker Not Playing On Monday
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker (non-injury related) will not be available to play on Monday evening when the Sabres host the Edmonton Oilers. Bernard-Docker was unable to play in their previous contest due to visa issues. Bernard-Docker was traded to Buffalo alongside forward Josh Norris from Ottawa at the trade deadline. Bernard-Docker has appeared in 25 contests this season in Ottawa and has scored one goal and added three helpers. Through this stint, he has logged 18 shots on goal and added 21 hits and 25 blocked shots. Last season, he appeared in 72 NHL games and tallied 14 points with 62 hits and an impressive 156 blocked shots. Once this visa issue is cleared, he will likely have an everyday spot in the Buffalo defense.
12 hours ago
Jiri Kulich Not Playing On Monday
Buffalo Sabres center Jiri Kulich (illness) will remain sidelined when the Sabres host the Edmonton Oilers on Monday evening. Kulich will now miss his second-straight contest. After appearing in just one NHL contest last season, the 20-year-old has flashed solid upside during his first full season. Before this illness, Kulich tallied three points (one goal) with 12 shots on goal, seven hits, and three blocked shots. Through 47 total contests, the former 28th overall selection in the 2022 NHL Draft has found the back of the net 12 times and added seven helpers. He has logged 101 shots on goal (2.1 per game) with 33 hits and 24 blocked shots. As a result, Jordan Greenway (illness) could enter the starting lineup this evening.
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Jordan Greenway A Game-Time Call On Monday
Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (illness) is viewed as a game-time decision for Monday's contest against the Edmonton Oilers. Greenway was unable to suit up during their previous contest on Saturday evening against the Florida Panthers. The 28-year-old was able to participate during the team's morning skate on Monday, which is a positive sign. Before he came down with this illness, Greenway tallied just one point (a helper) over his last seven contests. During this span, Greenway has logged nine shots on goal and tallied 27 hits and five blocked shots. Through 27 contests this season, Greenway has found the back of the net three times and added five helpers. He has averaged 3.0 hits per game with 0.88 blocked shots per game. If he is cleared to return, he will likely return to the fourth offensive line and only carry value in deeper leagues that reward hits.
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Marcus Hogberg Activated From Injured Reserve
New York Islanders goaltender Marcus Hogberg (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the team returned Jakub Skarek to the AHL. Hogberg has been out for 14 games due to an upper-body injury. He may receive the starting nod on Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks after Ilya Sorokin worked Saturday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks. Hogberg owns a 2-2-0 record for the season, allowing 1.45 goals with a .947 save percentage. Semyon Varlamov (lower body) is likely to miss the remainder of the regular season, making Hogberg the primary backup to Sorokin.
Yesterday
Connor Ingram Re-Enters Player Assistance Program
Utah Hockey Club goaltender Connor Ingram has re-entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, making him unavailable for an indefinite period. He first joined the program in 2021 as a member of the Nashville Predators. Ingram has admitted he has not been himself since his mother died of breast cancer in early December. The 27-year-old has posted a 9-8-4 record this season, allowing 3.27 goals with a .882 save percentage. On Sunday, Utah recalled Jaxson Stauber from the AHL to serve as Karel Vejmelka's backup. Vejmelka has made six consecutive starts and should see a lot of action over the final few weeks as Utah continues to battle for a playoff berth.
Yesterday
Connor Hellebuyck Taking On Hurricanes Sunday
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is set to make his 49th start of the season in Sunday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. After beginning the month with back-to-back losses, Hellebuyck returned to form on Friday with a stellar performance against the New Jersey Devils, stopping 22 of 23 shots in a decisive 6-1 road victory. On Sunday, he will look to improve an impressive 37-8-3 record. He boasts a 1.99 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage. Winnipeg's American netminder has been hot throughout the season but faces a tough challenge on Sunday, as Carolina holds one of the best home records in the league at 24-7-1.
Yesterday
Frederik Andersen Faces Jets Sunday
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen will make his 13th start of the season in Sunday's showdown against the Winnipeg Jets. After winning six of his first seven appearances this season, Andersen has struggled as of late. He enters Sunday's action with a 1-4-0 run. The Danish netminder suffered four losses in a row before defeating the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 with 24 saves on Tuesday. Winnipeg leads the Western Conference and boasts the third-best scoring record in the league, making this a very difficult matchup for Andersen.
Yesterday
Daniil Tarasov Starts Against Rangers Sunday
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov will guard the crease in Sunday's game against the New York Rangers. This matchup has a special meaning for Tarasov, who recorded his first career shutout at Madison Square Garden against the Rangers in January. He stopped all 26 shots faced on Jan. 18 but suffered a 1-0 shootout loss. Tarasov has won his last two starts, improving his record to 6-7-2. He has allowed 3.58 goals with a .881 save percentage. The Russian netminder is sporting underwhelming numbers and has never won three games on the bounce in the NHL, which makes Tarasov a risky pick for fantasy managers on Sunday.
Yesterday
Luke Kunin Set For Blue Jackets Debut Sunday
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Luke Kunin will enter the lineup Sunday for his team debut against the New York Rangers. Columbus acquired Kunin from the San Jose Sharks on Friday in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round draft pick. He will boost the team's forward depth. On Sunday, the Blue Jackets plan to use Kunin on the third line next to Justin Danforth and Yegor Chinakhov. The 27-year-old adds muscle to the lineup and can also chip in offensively. In 63 appearances with the Sharks this season, Kunin recorded 18 points (11 goals, seven assists) and 163 hits.
Yesterday
Dmitry Orlov Out On Sunday
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov (upper body) will not play in Sunday's contest against the Winnipeg Jets. He is dealing with an upper-body injury and will miss a second consecutive game. Scott Morrow will play instead of Orlov. Carolina recalled Morrow from the minors on Saturday. The 23-year-old has had an impressive campaign with the Chicago Wolves in the AHL, recording 39 points (13 goals, 26 assists) in 51 outings. However, Morrow has gone pointless in his first four NHL appearances. Orlov's next chance to return will be on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Yesterday
Steven Stamkos Nets Hat Trick On Saturday
Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos tallied a hat trick during their overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday evening. Stamkos tallied two goals in the second frame. His first came on the power play on a wrist shot. Later in the frame, he would score again, this time during even-strength play. Stamkos would complete that hat trick in overtime when he beat Chicago netminder Arvid Soderblom for the third time. This outing increases his point streak to three games. During this stretch, he tallied at least two points in each contest and three points in two. However, before this recent surge, the 35-year-old was riding a 13-game scoreless drought. During this long skid, he held a minus-15 rating and tallied just two shots on goal per game. He will look to stay hot on Tuesday when the Predators face the San Jose Sharks.
Yesterday
Zach Hyman Tallies Three Points In Victory
Edmonton Oilers right wing Zach Hyman tallied three points during their victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday evening. Hyman found the back of the net twice in the opening frame. Both goals were scored during 5-on-5 play. Then in the second period, Hyman tallied the secondary assist on Connor McDavid's 24th goal of the campaign. This outing snapped a three-game scoreless drought for Hyman. Before his skid, the 32-year-old tallied five points (three goals) over his last nine contests. Through 58 total games this season, Hyman has taken a significant step back compared to the 54 goals he scored last season as he has only found the back of the net 22 times this campaign. He remains an option for deeper formats and worth a look in DFS competitions in favorable matchups playing on the top forward line.
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