NHL News
Pavel Buchnevich Expected To Return On Saturday
St. Louis Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich (illness) is on track to return to the lineup on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. The Russian star has battled an illness lately, missing four games. Buchnevich's return could bump Zack Bolduc out of the top six. The Blues have heated up lately with eight consecutive wins, putting Buchnevich in a good position to keep building on a solid season. He has notched 47 points (14 goals, 33 assists) in 68 games.
17 hours ago
Kaiden Guhle Back In Action Friday
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (quadriceps) has been cleared to play in Friday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. Guhle has missed 19 games since undergoing surgery to repair a lacerated quadriceps muscle. He will partner with Lane Hutson on the second defensive pairing. While Guhle primarily does the dirty work on defense for Montreal, having recorded 100 blocks and 67 hits this season, he has also contributed offensively. Across 44 games, Guhle has scored four goals and provided 10 assists.
17 hours ago
Cole Sillinger Returns To Blue Jackets Lineup
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger (shoulder) will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Vancouver Canucks. He has been out for 11 games due to a shoulder injury. Columbus will replace James van Riemsdyk with Sillinger on Friday night. Justin Danforth and Mathieu Olivier will join the 21-year-old on the third line. Although the third-line role limits Sillinger's fantasy appeal, he has had a strong campaign, posting 29 points (nine goals, 20 assists) in 54 games.
17 hours ago
Alex Pietrangelo To Miss At Least Two More Games
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (lower body) will be out for at least two more games. He missed Tuesday's contest against the Minnesota Wild due to a lower-body injury. On Friday, Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy said that Pietrangelo would not play again on the team's road trip, which has two more stops to go. The team faces the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday and the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Kaedan Korczak is poised to make a second consecutive appearance against Chicago. He made a positive impact in Tuesday's clash against Minnesota, registering one assist, two shots, and three hits across 17:08 of ice time.
18 hours ago
Andrei Svechnikov Returns To Action Against Canadiens
Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (upper body) will be back in the lineup on Friday against the Montreal Canadiens. As expected, Svechnikov has received the green light to play on Friday after missing seven games due to an upper-body injury. He will replace Tyson Jost in the lineup. Svechnikov is expected to start the game on the fourth line, but he should see plenty of action. Although all of his last five appearances have ended without any points, Svechnikov has had a solid campaign, recording 43 points (18 goals, 25 assists) in 63 games. He also adds muscle to the lineup, having registered 131 hits this season.
18 hours ago
Brad Marchand Ready For Panthers Debut On Friday
Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (upper body) will make his team debut on Friday against the Utah Hockey Club. The veteran forward has been dealing with an upper-body injury for a few weeks since the Boston Bruins traded him to Florida. Marchand last played on March 1. He is expected to join the second line, working with Sam Bennett and Mackie Samoskevich. Florida will likely provide him with plenty of opportunities on the power play as well. Even at 36, Marchand has remained a productive winger, recording 21 goals and 47 points in 61 games this season.
18 hours ago
Jaden Schwartz Scores Twice On Thursday
Seattle Kraken left wing Jaden Schwartz found the back of the net twice during their 6-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Schwartz did all of his damage in the second frame. He first scored on the power play on a tip-in. Later in the period, he would find the back of the net during 5-on-5 play on a wrist shot. In this contest, he logged seven shots on goal and added one hit and one blocked shot. Over his previous five games, Schwartz has begun to find his footing offensively as he has scored four goals and added two helpers. However, before this recent surge, he scored just one goal and added two helpers over his previous 14 games. Through 73 contests this season, Schwartz has scored 23 goals and tallied 22 helpers. He will look to stay hot on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken.
Yesterday
Casey DeSmith Stops 46 Shots Against Calgary
Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith stopped 46 of the 48 shots he saw en route to defeating the Calgary Flames on Thursday evening. The Flames had nearly double Dallas' shot total, but DeSmith was able to lead the way. His first blemish came in the second frame when center Nazem Kadri beat him with a wrist shot. In the third period, Kadri would strike again, this time on the power play for his 30th goal of the season. Even though Jake Oettinger sees the majority of starts in the Dallas crease, DeSmith has been effective when called on. Over his previous eight starts, DeSmith has posted an impressive 7-0-1 record with a .938 save percentage and a 1.98 GAA. Given his low ice time, he is only worth rostering in deeper formats.
Yesterday
Matvei Michkov Scores Twice, Adds Assist On Thursday
Philadelphia Flyers rookie right wing Matvei Michkov scored two goals and added an assist during their victory on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. Michkov opened the scoring in the first period on a wrist shot. Later in the frame, he added the primary helper on Sean Couturier's 13th goal of the season. Michkov concluded his evening with his second goal in the third period. This outing extended his current point streak to four games. During this stretch, Michkov has scored twice and added five helpers. Before this recent surge, the former No. 7 overall pick was riding a six-game scoreless streak. Throughout his debut campaign, Michkov has scored 22 goals and added 32 helpers, with 15 of his points coming on the power play. He remains a solid option in standard leagues as he plays on the top forward line.
Yesterday
Nikita Kucherov Tallies Four Points In Victory
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov tallied four points during their 8-0 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday evening. Kucherov would tally the primary assist on Jake Guentzel's game-opening goal. In the second, Kucherov would find the back of the net on a backhand and added another primary helper, this time on Guentzel's power-play goal. Then in the third, Kucherov capped off his impressive evening with his third primary helper, this time on Brayden Point's 36th goal of the campaign. This outing extended his point streak to seven games. During this stretch, he has found the back of the net four times and added nine helpers. Through 68 total games, Kucherov has scored 32 goals and added 73 assists. He remains a must-start option in all leagues and a top lineup anchor in DFS.
Yesterday
Connor Zary Departs Thursday's Game Early
Calgary Flames center Connor Zary (knee) departed Thursday's contest early. Zary collided with Dallas winger Mikko Rantanen in the final frame. He was in pain before exiting the contest. Zary missed time earlier in the season with a knee injury as well and could be facing another extended absence. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Saturday evening against the Edmonton Oilers. If Zary were to miss time, Yegor Sharangovich will likely re-join the starting nine. Over his previous five contests, Zary has tallied three points (one goal) with 15 shots on goal. Through 54 games this season, Zary has found the back of the net 13 times and added 14 helpers. Sharangovich could have value in deeper formats if he takes Zary's place on the top forward line.
Yesterday
Matt Rempe Out Week-To-Week Due To Upper-Body Injury
New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe (upper body) is set to miss some time after the team labeled him as week-to-week. Rempe has sustained an upper-body injury and will come out of the lineup on Friday against the Anaheim Ducks. With only three weeks remaining in the regular season, Rempe's campaign could be over. The 22-year-old enforcer has registered five points (two goals, three assists) in 36 games, along with 103 hits and 63 penalty minutes. Brett Berard, who has totaled eight points (four goals, four assists) in 28 games, may see regular action during Rempe's absence.
Yesterday
Kyle Connor Expected To Be Available Friday
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (personal) is expected to remain in the lineup on Friday against the New Jersey Devils. He skipped practice on Thursday, creating uncertainty about his status. However, Jets head coach Scott Arniel told reporters that Connor missed practice because his wife had a baby on Wednesday. The Jets winger should be good to go for Friday's tilt and will look to end a mini scoring slump. Connor has not registered any points in back-to-back games. It has been a small blip during an otherwise highly successful campaign, as Connor has amassed 37 goals and 86 points in 72 games.
Yesterday
Mikael Backlund Ready To Return Thursday
Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (upper body) will jump back into action on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. He has recovered from an upper-body injury, which sidelined Backlund for six games. The Swedish veteran will resume his role as the third-line center, bumping Yegor Sharangovich out of the lineup. Backlund found the back of the net against the Stars in a 3-2 overtime loss earlier this month, but he has not been a consistent scorer in 2024-25. Across 64 outings, he has managed 11 goals and 24 points. If Backlund does not improve his scoring rate during the final stretch of the season, he will finish with fewer than 30 points for the first time since 2014-15.
Yesterday
Rasmus Andersson Good To Go Against Stars
Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson will be available against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. He missed the morning skate, but Flames head coach Ryan Huska has confirmed that Andersson will play. Although Andersson has struggled for much of the season, he should feel confident heading into Thursday's matchup. Over his last seven appearances, he has scored two goals and provided five assists. This scoring surge has brought Andersson to a total of 10 goals and 28 points for the season, having played 70 games. The Swedish rearguard averages over 24 minutes of ice time per game and is expected to have another busy night against one of the top teams in the league.
Yesterday
Joel Kiviranta Misses Thursday's Game
Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Kings. He has sustained a lower-body injury, which forces Kiviranta to miss his first game of the season. The Finnish forward has struck 16 goals in 2024-25 while amassing 23 points in 72 games. His first chance to return will come on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues. Colorado will replace Kiviranta with Miles Wood on the third line. Wood has contributed very little on the offensive front, posting four points (two goals, two assists) in 30 games, and should remain off fantasy managers' radars.
Yesterday
Jason Zucker Unavailable Against Penguins
Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (personal) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has left the team to take care of a personal matter. The veteran forward is expected to return on Saturday when the Sabres travel to Philadelphia. Zucker's recent form has been underwhelming, but he has had a decent first year in Buffalo. Over 62 contests, Zucker has tallied 19 goals and 46 points while averaging a hit per game. Josh Dunne looks set to fill Zucker's spot in the lineup on Thursday. Dunne has been ineffective on the NHL level, finishing all 15 of his career games without a point.
Yesterday
Evgeni Malkin Out On Thursday
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. Pittsburgh lost Malkin to an upper-body injury at the start of the week, with the veteran star labeled as day-to-day. Kevin Hayes is likely to continue filling in for Malkin as the second-line center. Malkin's next chance to return will be on Sunday against the Ottawa Senators. This has been a forgettable campaign for Malkin, who might struggle to get to 50 points. He has notched 15 goals and 46 points in 62 appearances.
Yesterday
Leo Carlsson Scores Twice On Wednesday
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson scored two goals during their 6-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday evening. Carlsson opened the scoring in the first period with a shorthanded goal. Later in the third, he would find the back of the net for a second time, this time during even-strength play. In this contest, he logged four shots on goal and added a blocked shot. This was his second two-goal game over his last four contests. Since the start of the month (13 games), the former No. 2 overall pick has found the back of the net seven times and added five helpers, with two of his total points coming on the power play. He will look to continue this offensive surge on Friday evening when the Ducks host the New York Rangers.
2 days ago
Jake Oettinger Stops 41 Shots On Wednesday
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger stopped 41 of the 44 shots he saw en route to defeating the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday evening. The Oilers dominated the shot total, but Oettinger was able to stand tall. He allowed all three of his goals in the final frame. Two of them were scored on the power play, and the other was scored during 5-on-5 play. This outing extended his winning streak to four games. During this stretch, the 26-year-old has posted a strong 1.98 GAA with a .936 save percentage. He has allowed two or fewer goals in two of these games. Before this stretch, the 26-year-old held a modest 4-3-1 record with a .888 save percentage and a 3.51 GAA. He will look to extend his winning streak to five games on Saturday against the Kraken, as Casey DeSmith will likely get the nod in the second half of the back-to-back on Thursday.
2 days ago
Pavel Buchnevich
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