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Logan Cooley • C • Mammoth

Logan Cooley Sheds Non-Contact Jersey

Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley (lower body) is practicing in a regular jersey, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports. With the Olympic tournament nearing its conclusion, NHL teams have started practicing again, and Cooley has been a full participant in the Mammoth's sessions. This bodes well for his availability once the season resumes next week. Utah will restart the action on Feb. 25 against the Colorado Avalanche. Cooley has been out since early December with a lower-body injury. Before he was hurt, the 21-year-old enjoyed a great start to the campaign, posting 14 goals and 23 points in 29 games.

12 hours ago

Maxwell Crozier • D • Lightning

Maxwell Crozier to Miss 10 Weeks After Surgery

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Maxwell Crozier will miss approximately 10 weeks following surgery to repair a core muscle injury, the team announced on Wednesday. Crozier has been a solid contributor for the Lightning this season, recording 10 points (one goal, nine assists), 44 shots, 31 blocks, 38 hits, and a plus-seven rating across 34 outings. Crozier's projected recovery timeline means he will likely miss the rest of the regular season and could be sidelined for the start of the playoffs if the Lightning manage to extend their season.

13 hours ago

Kirill Marchenko • RW • Blue Jackets

Kirill Marchenko Dealing With Lower-Body Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (lower body) wasn't able to practice on Wednesday, Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch reports. The Russian forward battled an illness before the Olympic break, missing two games, and he's now dealing with a lower-body injury. Marchenko leads all Blue Jackets forwards with 46 points (19 goals, 27 assists) in 50 appearances. Sean Monahan (illness) also missed Wednesday's practice. Columbus restarts the season next Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The absence of Marchenko and Monahan could lead to increased roles for Danton Heinen and Cole Sillinger.

13 hours ago

Petr Mrazek • G • Ducks

Petr Mrazek Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Petr Mrazek (hip) had season-ending surgery on Tuesday, the team announced. Unfortunately, due to a hip injury, Mrazek must wrap up the 2025-26 campaign after making only 10 appearances. He was a starter eight times, going 3-5-0 with a 4.07 goals-against average and an .858 save percentage. Mrazek will come off a two-year, $8.5 million contract this offseason, leaving his future in the NHL uncertain. For the rest of the way, Ville Husso will be Lukas Dostal's primary backup as Anaheim tries to end a seven-year postseason drought.

13 hours ago

Victor Hedman • D • Lightning

Victor Hedman Suffers Lower-Body Injury

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman suffered a lower-body injury during pregame warmups ahead of Sweden's quarterfinal clash against Team USA on Wednesday. He was named in the lineup but didn't log any ice time as Sweden's Olympic tournament ended in a heartbreaking 2-1 overtime loss. There's no word yet on whether Hedman's injury will be significant enough to keep him out when NHL action picks up again next week. Just before the Olympic break, Hedman returned to the Lightning lineup after recovering from elbow surgery. The 2018 Norris Trophy winner has been limited to 21 appearances this season, recording 13 assists, 90 shots, 30 blocks, and a plus-two rating.

13 hours ago

Sidney Crosby • C • Penguins

Sidney Crosby Considered Day-to-Day

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (lower body) is day-to-day, TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports. Team Canada hasn't ruled out Crosby for Friday's Olympic semifinal against Finland. Crosby appeared to have injured his right leg in Wednesday's quarterfinal victory over Czechia. Fortunately, it seems Crosby avoided a major injury. Canada's roster is strong enough to handle Crosby's absence, but it would be a huge setback for the Penguins if he were forced to miss extended time. Crosby has contributed two goals and four assists in four games at the Olympics.

13 hours ago

Morgan Rielly • D • Maple Leafs

Morgan Rielly Available After Olympic Break

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (upper body) will be back in the lineup after the Olympic break. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters on Tuesday that Rielly is"good to go" after he missed a couple of games before the break with an upper-body injury. Rielly is set to post his fifth consecutive 40-point campaign in 2025-26. Currently, he sits on 31 points (seven goals, 24 assists) through 54 outings. Rielly also ranks third on his team with 74 blocks. Fantasy managers will hope that a few weeks of rest will help Rielly rediscover his scoring touch, as he's tallied just five points (two goals, three assists) in his past 15 appearances.

2 days ago

Charlie Lindgren • G • Capitals

Charlie Lindgren Practices Fully Tuesday

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (lower body) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports. He looks set to return to action after the Olympic break. Lindgren missed a few contests before the break due to a lower-body injury, landing on Injured Reserve. The Capitals will resume the season on Feb. 25 against the Philadelphia Flyers. Lindgren's 2025-26 campaign hasn't gone too well. On average, he has allowed over three goals per game (3.37) with a .884 save percentage. The 32-year-old has an 8-6-3 record and one shutout. After playing Philadelphia, the Capitals have a back-to-back scheduled, meaning we should see both Lindgren and Logan Thompson in action next week.

2 days ago

John Carlson • D • Capitals

John Carlson Ready to Rock After Olympics

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (lower body) will be available after the Olympic break, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports. The veteran blue-liner suffered a lower-body injury in Washington's final pre-break game on Feb. 5. However, Carlson practiced in a regular jersey on Tuesday, indicating he is ready to play when the break ends. Washington will return to action on Feb. 25 against the Philadelphia Flyers. Carlson is enjoying his best season in recent years, recording 46 points (10 goals, 36 assists), 115 shots, 84 blocks, and a plus-11 rating over 55 appearances.

2 days ago

Radek Faksa • C • Stars

Radek Faksa Unavailable Against Team Canada

Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (upper body) will miss Czechia's quarterfinal clash against Canada on Wednesday. The veteran forward sustained an upper-body injury during the preliminary round and will skip a second consecutive game. Before dropping out of the lineup, Faksa recorded two assists and two shots in three games, winning 61.1 percent of his face-offs. He will be a big loss for the Czechia team, which has only 11 NHLers at the tournament. Czechia's hopes of upsetting Canada will rest on David Pastrnak, Martin Necas, and Tomas Hertl delivering exceptional performances.

2 days ago

Anton Lundell • C • Panthers

Anton Lundell Good to Go Wednesday

Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (illness) will be available for Wednesday's Olympic quarterfinal against Switzerland, Julian Gaudio of The Hockey News reports. The Finnish forward sat out the preliminary-round finale against Italy on Saturday due to illness. Lundell has recorded one goal, two shots, and a plus-two rating across two outings in Milan. On Wednesday, Lundell is expected to skate with his Panthers teammate Eetu Luostarinen and Kaapo Kakko of the Seattle Kraken. This has been a very effective line for Team Finland, as Luostarinen and Kakko share a team-high plus-five rating, and Kakko is also tied for the team lead in scoring with four points.

2 days ago

Brandon Bussi • G • Hurricanes

Brandon Bussi Earns Three-Year Extension

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi has signed a three-year, $5.7 million contract extension. The deal will keep Bussi with the Hurricanes through the 2028-29 season. Bussi, who has a $775,000 contract this season, was a waiver-wire pickup for Carolina early in the campaign and has surprisingly been one of the top netminders in the league in 2025-26. He is tied for third in wins with a 23-3-1 record and ranks second with a 2.16 goals-against average. Right before the international break, Bussi recorded his second shutout of the season. The 27-year-old rookie also boasts a .908 save percentage. Fantasy managers will have their fingers crossed that the in-season break won't affect Bussi's form. He has won seven consecutive starts.

2 days ago

Tim Stützle • LW • Senators

Tim Stutzle Matches Team Germany Record With Third Goal

Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle scored Germany's third goal in Saturday's 4-3 defeat to Latvia at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games. It was his third goal of the tournament, matching a Team Germany record for a single Olympic edition featuring NHL players. Additionally, the Senators star is tied with Juraj Slafkovsky for the most goals in this year's tournament. Stutzle has needed only eight shots on goal to light the lamp three times, giving him a sky-high 37.5 shooting percentage. The 24-year-old has felt great in front of the net all season and is on track for his first 40-goal campaign in the NHL. Including both club and international games, Stutzle has scored in each of his last seven appearances.

4 days ago

Jack Eichel • C • Golden Knights

Jack Eichel Off to Hot Start in Olympics

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel tallied a goal and an assist in Team USA's 6-3 win over Denmark on Saturday. He made his mark inside 57 seconds early in the second period after the Danes had taken a surprising 2-1 lead. Eichel joined an exclusive list of Team USA skaters with back-to-back multi-point games in an Olympic tournament featuring NHL players. He's the seventh player to do so and the first since Patrick Kane, Zach Parise, and Brian Rafalski in 2010. With four points (one goal, three assists), Eichel is tied for fourth in scoring at the tournament. He has one more preliminary-round matchup, as Team USA faces Leon Draisaitl and Germany on Sunday.

4 days ago

Lucas Raymond • LW • Red Wings

Lucas Raymond Ties Team Sweden Record With Three Points Saturday

Detroit Red Wings right wing Lucas Raymond had a big game with a goal and two assists in Sweden's 5-3 victory over Slovakia on Saturday. With three points, the 23-year-old tied a Team Sweden record for an Olympic game involving NHL players. Raymond collected a power-play assist in the second period before bagging two even-strength points in the third. He has five points (one goal, four assists) in three games for Sweden, placing him among the tournament's highest-scoring players. Raymond has successfully carried his club form over to the international stage. Currently, he is on track for his career-best NHL season, recording 60 points (19 goals, 41 assists) in 56 appearances.

5 days ago

Anton Lundell • C • Panthers

Anton Lundell Battling Illness

Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell was unable to play for Team Finland on Saturday against Italy due to illness. He missed a historic game in which Finland set a new scoring record for an Olympic tournament featuring NHL players, winning 11-0. Montreal's Oliver Kapanen also didn't play for Finland, as he's Lundell's roommate at the tournament. With 40 points (16 goals, 24 assists) in 54 appearances, Lundell is having a career year in the NHL this season. He has recorded one goal in two outings at the Olympics. It's unclear whether Lundell and Kapanen will be cleared to rejoin the team for the next game.

5 days ago

Kevin Fiala • LW • Kings

Kevin Fiala Out for the Season

Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala (leg) suffered a season-ending injury at the 2026 Olympics. After Fiala hurt his left leg against Canada on Friday, Team Switzerland announced the 29-year-old would be out for the rest of the tournament. Unfortunately, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports that Fiala won't suit up for the Kings this season either after undergoing surgery on Saturday. Fiala ends his fourth campaign in Los Angeles with 40 points (18 goals, 22 assists) in 56 games. While losing Fiala is a major blow for the Kings, the recent acquisition of Artemi Panarin will help offset his absence. The Kings return to work on Feb. 25 against the Vegas Golden Knights.

5 days ago

David Pastrnak • RW • Bruins

David Pastrnak Gets Off the Mark at Olympics

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak finished with a goal and an assist as Czechia beat France 6-3 at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Friday. Pastrnak and Czechia were shut out by Team Canada on Thursday, but the offense got going in Friday's game. Only 5:56 into the game, Pastrnak assisted on Martin Necas' power-play goal, and he tied the game at three in the second period after France had scored three quick goals to take the lead. Pastrnak is on track for his fourth consecutive 100-point campaign with the Bruins and is also expected to finish among the top scorers in the Olympics. Next, he will face Team Switzerland on Sunday.

6 days ago

Macklin Celebrini • C • Sharks

Macklin Celebrini Pots Another Goal Friday

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini made it two goals in two games at the Olympics on Friday, helping Team Canada to a 5-1 victory over Switzerland. Celebrini potted Canada's third goal early in the second period to make it 3-1, becoming only the third teenager to score in consecutive games in an Olympic tournament featuring NHL players. It's not easy to stand out on a stacked Canada squad, but Celebrini has been one of the leading players on the team. Across the first two games, he has recorded two goals, one assist, six shots, and a plus-four rating.

6 days ago

Kevin Fiala • LW • Kings

Kevin Fiala Stretchered Off Against Canada

Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala (lower body) left Switzerland's 5-1 loss to Canada on a stretcher on Friday. He appeared to injure his left leg late in the third period during a collision with Canada's Tom Wilson. Fiala, who has posted 40 points (18 goals, 22 assists) in 56 games with the Kings this season, finished scoreless on Friday. He had one assist in Thursday's 4-0 victory over France. This looked like a serious injury, and Fiala was transported to the hospital after the game. His Olympic tournament could be over, and the injury might also prevent him from playing for the Kings when the NHL season resumes.

6 days ago

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