NHL News
Alex Ovechkin Ties All-Time Goals Record In Friday's Win
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history against the Chicago Blackhawks in a 5-3 win on Friday. The Capitals captain finished the contest with two goals, opening the scoring less than four minutes into the game and adding another one -- a power-play goal -- in the third period, with Gretzky watching from the stands. Ovechkin now has 894 regular-season goals through 1,486 career games, including 41 markers in 60 outings this season. The Russian superstar, who boasts 68 points for the campaign, has relentlessly chased Gretzky's record this season and will get his next opportunity to break it on Sunday against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin will enter the matchup with a four-game goal streak.
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Tyler Myers Not Expected To Play Against Ducks
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers (undisclosed) is unlikely to play on Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks. "Something happened last game," Canucks head coach Tocchet said on Friday. "Tried to play through it, that's 'Mysie,' but we shut him down the last 12. Probably won't play tomorrow." The games are coming thick and fast as the end of the regular season approaches, and Myers may also be unavailable for Sunday's contest against the Vegas Golden Knights. The towering defenseman has notched 24 points (six goals, 18 assists) in 71 appearances, blocking 125 shots and delivering 87 hits. Victor Mancini will likely be inserted into the lineup for Saturday's action. In nine outings with the Canucks, Mancini has managed two assists with 14 blocks, and 13 hits.
9 hours ago
David Kampf Unavailable Saturday
Toronto Maple Leafs center David Kampf (upper body) will not be in the lineup on Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury sustained during Wednesday's victory over the Florida Panthers. Playing on the fourth line, Kampf has contributed five goals and eight assists across 59 outings this season, winning 51.2 percent of his faceoffs. Due to Kampf's absence, Nicholas Robertson will get an opportunity to play. 2024-25 has been a disappointing campaign for Robertson, who has posted only 19 points (12 goals, seven assists) in 62 games. He is likely to struggle to make a fantasy impact in a fourth-line role.
9 hours ago
Jake McCabe Ruled Out For Saturday
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (undisclosed) will withdraw from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was injured Wednesday night against the Florida Panthers and will be unavailable for at least one game due to an unspecified ailment. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube considers McCabe day-to-day. The 31-year-old is second on the team with 135 blocks and fourth with 118 hits. He also sometimes chips in offensively, boasting 23 points (two goals, 21 assists) through 66 appearances. Philippe Myers, who has registered four points (one goal, three assists), 34 blocks, and 66 hits in 29 appearances, is set to fill in for McCabe on the third defensive pairing.
9 hours ago
Brady Tkachuk To Remain Out On Saturday
Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (upper body) will remain sidelined for Saturday's matchup against the Florida Panthers. According to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia, the Senators captain is not expected to play in Sunday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets, either. If he misses both games this weekend, Tkachuk's next opportunity to return will be on Tuesday in a rematch against the Blue Jackets. Fabian Zetterlund has started back-to-back games on the first line, but he has disappointed fantasy managers, going scoreless in those two games with four shots on goal and a minus-one rating.
9 hours ago
Jamie Benn Unlikely To Play Against Penguins
Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn (lower body) is expected to miss a second consecutive contest on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Stars captain stepped out of the lineup on Thursday against the Nashville Predators because of a lower-body injury, and it seems that Saturday's game will be too soon for Benn to return to the ice. Benn, who has tallied 45 points (16 goals, 29 assists) in 74 games this season, made a whopping 371 consecutive appearances before dropping out of the lineup against Nashville. It was the first game he had missed since Jan. 30, 2021. Sam Steel replaced Benn on the third line Thursday night.
10 hours ago
Evgeni Malkin Could Return To Action Saturday
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) could be back in action on Saturday against the Dallas Stars. The veteran star returned to practice on Friday and will be considered a game-time decision for Saturday's contest. Malkin has sat out four games while recovering from an upper-body injury. If Malkin receives clearance on Saturday, he will reclaim his position as the second-line center and probably return to the top power-play unit. In 62 appearances throughout the season, Malkin has registered 15 goals and 46 points. He has scored in each of his last two appearances.
10 hours ago
Dylan Holloway Considered Week-To-Week
St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway (lower body) has been listed as week-to-week. The Blues will be forced to spend time without Holloway after he sustained a lower-body injury in Thursday's victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Holloway's absence from the lineup leaves St. Louis without its third-best scorer. The 23-year-old has recorded 63 points (26 goals, 37 assists) in 77 games. Jimmy Snuggerud, who made his NHL debut earlier in the week, is set to take on a first-line role in Holloway's absence. On Thursday, Snuggerud recorded his first career point with an assist and has tallied four shots on goal in his first two NHL games while averaging 13:33 of ice time.
13 hours ago
Aleksander Barkov Will Miss Weekend's Action
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (upper body) will be absent for at least two more games. The Panthers captain missed Wednesday's contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an upper-body injury and has been ruled out for Florida's back-to-back set over the weekend against the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings. Sam Bennett has taken over as the team's first-line center, while Anton Lundell has been promoted to the second line. Both players will boast additional fantasy value until Barkov returns.
13 hours ago
Leon Draisaitl Will Not Play On Saturday
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's tilt against the Los Angeles Kings. After exiting Thursday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks due to an undisclosed injury, Draisaitl seems set to miss some time. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters on Friday that Draisaitl will likely also sit out Monday's meeting with the Anaheim Ducks. However, the German superstar is expected to return "well before playoffs." With Connor McDavid (lower body) still sidelined, the scoring lines will likely be centered by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Adam Henrique in Saturday's game.
13 hours ago
Andrei Svechnikov To Sit Out At Least Four Games
Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov (undisclosed) will come out of the lineup on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings and is not expected to play before the team returns home from a four-game road trip. This is an unfortunate setback for Svechnikov, who just returned from a seven-game absence. However, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour stated that the Russian forward is being held out only for precautionary reasons. As a result of Svechnikov's absence, Eric Robinson will move into the top six against Detroit. There have been very few moments to celebrate for Robinson in recent games, but he has had a career year in 2024-25 with 31 points (13 goals, 18 assists) in 74 appearances,
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Elmer Soderblom Available Friday
Detroit Red Wings left wing Elmer Soderblom (undisclosed) is ready to rejoin the action on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Detroit has not played him for four games because Soderblom has been dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 23-year-old scored his fourth goal of the season in his last appearance against the Utah Hockey Club and has amassed 10 points in 23 outings with 31 shots. Soderblom is projected to skate with Tyler Motte and Craig Smith on the fourth line in Friday's game, limiting his fantasy appeal. Austin Watson will make room in the lineup for Soderblom.
13 hours ago
Logan Thompson To Miss Some Time
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (upper body) will not be available for Friday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks and is expected to miss some time. Thompson is "definitely going to miss a couple games," according to Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery. Washington has received rock-solid goaltending from Thompson throughout the campaign, as he has gone 31-6-6 with a 2.49 goals-against average. The 28-year-old boasts three separate six-game winning streaks for the season and has recorded two shutouts with a .910 save percentage. With Thompson recovering, Charlie Lindgren will see more action, and Hunter Shepard has been recalled from the minors to serve as his backup.
14 hours ago
Matt Roy Expected To Return On Friday
Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (personal) participated in Friday's morning skate and is expected to return to the lineup against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 30-year-old has missed two games due to a personal matter. Dylan McIlrath saw some action earlier in the week and will exit the lineup for Friday's contest. Roy offers steady two-way production for fantasy managers, having recorded 24 points (three goals, 21 assists) in 63 games with 77 shots, 105 blocks, and 106 hits. On Friday, he will return to his usual role on the third defensive pairing, joining Martin Fehervary.
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Dustin Wolf Snaps Skid On Thursday
Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf snapped his three-game losing skid on Thursday evening when he stopped 26 of the 27 shots he saw en route to defeating the Anaheim Ducks. Wolf held a high 2.99 GAA with a modest .878 save percentage during his three-game skid. In Thursday's game, his lone blemish came in the opening frame when Owen Zellweger scored his seventh goal of the season. After enjoying an impressive stretch through December and January, Wolf took a step back in February and March, holding a 2.97 GAA with a .894 save percentage with a 5-7-4 record over this stretch. However, as a rookie, Wolf has been very productive at times and could be turning the corner just in time for the stretch run. Fantasy managers should expect him to remain in the starter's crease for most of the remainder of the regular season.
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Wyatt Johnston Scores In Sixth Straight Game
Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston found the back of the net for the sixth-straight contest on Thursday evening during their victory over the Nashville Predators. Johnston would score in the third period on a wrist shot. During this impressive stretch, Johnston has not tallied a helper but has held a strong +4 rating and has scored one of these goals on the power play. Before his scoring streak kicked off, Johnston tallied 10 points (seven goals) over his last 10 games. Through 75 total games this season, Johnston has continued to show steady development at the NHL level. The former 23rd overall pick has already set a new career-best in points (68) and is just one goal away from matching his previous career-high (32), which he set last season. He will face the Penguins on Saturday afternoon.
Yesterday
Linus Ullmark Stops 31 Shots In Victory
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark stopped 31 of the 32 shots he faced en route to defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday evening. The Lightning dominated the shot total, but Ullmark was able to lead the way. His lone mistake came in the second frame when Brandon Hagel beat him on a wrist shot to score his 34th goal of the campaign. This was a strong bounce-back outing for Ullmark as he allowed four goals on 21 shots in his previous start on April 1 against the Buffalo Sabres. Since March 1, Ullmark has posted a 10-3-1 record with a 2.93 GAA and a .904 save percentage. He has not posted a shutout over this stretch. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Ullmark to see the majority of starts in the crease of the final two weeks of the regular season.
Yesterday
Nick Suzuki Has Goal, Assist On Thursday
Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki scored a goal and added an assist during their 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday evening. In the second frame, Suzuki would tally the primary helper on Cole Caufield's 35th goal of the campaign. Later in the third, Suzuki would score the empty-netter to put the game out of reach. This was his third-straight multi-point outing. During this recent surge, Suzuki has found the back of the net four times and added three helpers in just three total games. Over his last 19 contests, Suzuki has been very productive, scoring 11 goals and adding 18 helpers, with 11 of his total points coming on the power play. He remains a must-start option in all fantasy formats when the Canadiens face the Flyers on Saturday evening.
Yesterday
Leon Draisaitl Can Not Finish Thursday's Contest
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) was unable to finish Thursday's contest due to an undisclosed injury. Draisaitl logged 10 minutes of ice time before exiting the game against the San Jose Sharks. In his limited role, he was able to log an assist on the power play and added a shot on goal. Draisaitl missed time earlier this month due to an injury, and it is still unclear if he reaggravated it. Since returning from that injury, Draisaitl has tallied five points, including three goals, in just three contests. If Draisaitl were to miss more time, fantasy managers should expect Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to move up to the top offensive line. Through 71 games this season, Draisaitl sits in the lead in total goals with 52. He has also added 54 helpers, with 33 of his total points coming on the power play.
Yesterday
John Gibson Exits Early On Thursday
Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (lower body) was unable to finish Thursday's contest against the Calgary Flames. He was able to log just over 39 minutes of ice time before being replaced by Lukas Dostal. He stopped 23 of the 26 shots he saw and took the loss. The 31-year-old has dealt with numerous injuries throughout the campaign and could be in danger of missing the remainder of the season if the injury is deemed serious. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks. Through 29 contests this season, Gibson has held an 11-11-2 record with a modest 2.77 GAA and a .911 save percentage.
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