NHL News
Nikita Zadorov Set To Rejoin Bruins Lineup Saturday
Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (personal) practiced on Friday and looks to be on track to play in Saturday's contest against the Detroit Red Wings. The Russian rearguard missed Wednesday's loss to the Anaheim Ducks for personal reasons. Ian Mitchell filled in for Zadorov and is likely to come out of the lineup on Saturday to make room for his return. Zadorov ranks second on the team with 183 hits and has picked up 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) in 72 contests. Additionally, he has registered 96 shots on goal, 96 blocks, and a career-high 135 penalty minutes.
8 hours ago
Chandler Stephenson A Game-Time Decision Saturday
Seattle Kraken center Chandler Stephenson (upper body) is a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against the Dallas Stars. Stephenson has missed three games due to an upper-body injury, but he returned to practice earlier in the week and took part in Saturday's morning skate, which indicates that there's a strong chance Stephenson will return against Dallas. The 30-year-old has been in good form throughout the campaign, totaling 48 points (11 goals, 37 assists) in 69 appearances. He has finished only one of his last seven outings without registering any points.
9 hours ago
Connor Zary Out Week-To-Week
Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary (knee) has been listed as week-to-week. He suffered a nasty-looking knee injury in Thursday's clash against the Dallas Stars, with many fearing the worst. However, it seems that Zary could still return to action this season. Zary has amassed 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) in 54 games during his sophomore campaign. Calgary will insert Yegor Sharangovich into the lineup as Zary's replacement on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. The Russian forward has not been productive enough to please fantasy managers this season, recording 12 goals and 24 points in 62 outings.
9 hours ago
Stuart Skinner Remains Out On Saturday, Could Miss A Week
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (head) will sit out a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. He suffered a head injury in Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Stars, and Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has indicated that Skinner could be unavailable for up to a week. He is officially considered day-to-day. Calvin Pickard will receive the starting nod for a second consecutive game on Saturday. He struggled badly on Thursday night against the Seattle Kraken, allowing five goals on 29 shots before Olivier Rodrigue replaced him for the third period in a 6-1 loss.
9 hours ago
Mattias Ekholm Out Against Flames
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game against the Calgary Flames. The Swedish blue-liner came out of the lineup on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken and is not ready to return, missing a second consecutive game due to an undisclosed injury. This is the second time Ekholm has been forced to miss multiple games this month due to an injury, which must be worrying for the Oilers. However, there is still a bit to go until the postseason, giving Ekholm time to get healthy. Troy Stecher will get an opportunity to skate on the second defensive pairing in Saturday's game, while Ty Emberson will come into the lineup as John Klingberg's replacement.
9 hours ago
Leon Draisaitl Could Be Back In Action Saturday
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) seems ready to return to the lineup for Saturday's Battle of Alberta against the Calgary Flames. The German superstar has missed four games due to an undisclosed injury. However, Draisaitl is now on the brink of returning after participating in regular line rushes Saturday morning. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has stated that "there's a good chance" Draisaitl will play in Saturday's contest. With Connor McDavid (lower body) still sidelined, Draisaitl is set to serve as the first-line center, flanked by Vasily Podkolzin and Viktor Arvidsson. Draisaitl has posted his fourth consecutive 100-point season, notching 49 goals and 52 assists in 68 appearances.
9 hours ago
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.
Yesterday
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.
Yesterday
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.
Yesterday
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.
Yesterday
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.
Yesterday
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.
Yesterday
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.
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
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