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Antti Raanta Collects Win Against Penguins
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta stopped 22-of-24 shots on goal in Friday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Penguins. Raanta allowed a pair of first period goals to Jake Guentzel and Sidney Crosby, respectively, but he remained perfect the rest of the way as the Hurricanes completed the comeback in overtime. Raanta has posted a record... Read More
Jordan Staal Has Multi-Goal Game Against Penguins
Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal scored twice in Friday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Penguins. The 33-year-old contributed both of his goals in regulation to bring his season total up to eight goals and 21 points through 53 games. Staal is worth rostering in deeper fantasy formats and leagues with faceoff wins as the veteran... Read More
Andrei Svechnikov Scores Overtime Winner
Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov scored the game-winning goal in Friday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Penguins. Svechnikov found the back of the net on the power-play late in the additional frame to score his 23rd goal of the season, trailing only Sebastian Aho with a team-high 24 goals. Svechnikov has provided early-round value across... Read More
Neal Pionk Misses Thursday's Practice
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (undisclosed) was absent from Thursday's practice, but he is expected to play against the Stars on Friday. Pionk has totaled two goals and 24 points through 49 games, ranking second among points from Jets defensemen. Pionk should be rostered across standard formats as he will contribute across the board down... Read More
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Moved To Injured Reserve
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (shoulder) has been moved to the injured reserve, the team announced on Thursday. In a corresponding move, the team activated forward Kyle Turris (undisclosed) from the injured reserve. Nugent-Hopkins suffered the injury last weekend and was given a one-to-two week timeline for a return, meaning that fantasy managers can keep... Read More
Anthony Mantha Could Return On Thursday
Washington Capitals forward Anthony Mantha (shoulder) has not been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hurricanes, according to head coach Peter Laviolette. Mantha underwent shoulder surgery at the start of November and was cleared for contact this week, suggesting that he is nearing a return to the lineup. With Carl Hagelin (eye) set to... Read More
Lias Andersson Sent To AHL On Conditioning Loan
Los Angeles Kings forward Lias Andersson (undisclosed) has been sent to Ontario of the American Hockey League on a long-term conditioning loan. The 23-year-old has been sidelined since early January with an undisclosed injury, while totaling one assist and a minus-two rating through 13 games for the Kings this season. The former seventh overall draft... Read More
James Reimer Exits Tuesday's Game
San Jose Sharks goaltender James Reimer (lower body) will not return to the crease in Tuesday's game against the Golden Knights due to a lower body injury. Reimer made 10 saves and allowed one goal prior to being replaced by 24-year-old goaltender Zachary Sawchenko. If Reimer is unavailable for the upcoming game against the Predators... Read More
Mitchell Marner, John Tavares Have Multi-Point Nights
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitchell Marner and John Tavares combined for four assists in Monday's 5-3 victory against the Capitals. Marner added a pair of assists in the contest and has now totaled 10 points in the previous three games, thanks to his four-goal, six-point effort over the weekend. Although Tavares has gone goalless in... Read More
Petr Mrazek Allows Three Goals In Victory
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Petr Mrazek stopped 30-of-33 shots on goal in Monday's 5-3 victory against the Capitals. Mrazek has now picked up three consecutive victories, one of which was a relief appearance in Saturday's 10-7 offensively dominated game against the Red Wings. The 30-year-old has looked sharper while the Maple Leafs have put together... Read More
Yegor Sharangovich Has Another Multi-Point Performance
New Jersey Devils forward Yegor Sharangovich finished with a goal and an assist in Monday's 7-2 victory against the Canucks. The 23-year-old extended his point streak to seven consecutive games, while the young forward has totaled five goals, six assists, and 11 points during the streak to go along with three multi-point performances. Sharangovich has... Read More
Nico Daws Earns Victory Against Canucks
New Jersey Devils goaltender Nico Daws put forward another impressive performance as he stopped 36-of-38 shots on goal in Monday's 7-2 victory against the Canucks. Daws followed up his great game against the Penguins with another win, while allowing only three goals in the previous two starts combined. The 21-year-old goaltender improves to 3-1-0 on... Read More
Steven Stamkos Named NHL's Third Star Of The Week
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos has been named the NHL's third star of the week on Monday. The Lightning captain scored twice and added two assists for a total of four points throughout the week, which was highlighted by a three-point performance in Saturday's NHL Stadium Series game against the Predators. Stamkos has totaled... Read More
J.T. Miller Named NHL's Second Star Of The Week
Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller has been named the NHL's second star of the week on Monday. Miller produced multi-point performances in all three appearances, while recording two goals and six assists for a total of eight points to help the team remain perfect throughout the week. The 28-year-old forward leads the Canucks with 20... Read More
Auston Matthews Named NHL's First Star Of The Week
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews has been named the NHL's first star of the week on Monday. Matthews recorded nine points through four games to help the Maple Leafs pick up two wins and collect points in three of the games. Matthews also took over the NHL goal scoring race, as he scored four... Read More
Mario Ferraro Out 6-8 Weeks
San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro (leg) will be sidelined for six to eight weeks after sustaining a fracture in his lower left fibula and having surgery on Sunday. The 23-year-old defenseman sustained the injury in Saturday's loss against the Bruins after a battle for the puck in the second period. Ferraro's return in the... Read More
Patrik Laine's Point Streak Ends At 11 Games
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine had his 11-game point streak snapped in Friday's 4-0 loss against the Hurricanes. The 23-year-old found the back of the net 13 times and added eight assists for a total of 21 points during the stretch, helping the Blue Jackets win nine of the eleven games during that span.... Read More
Derrick Rose Could Return In 1-2 Weeks
New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (ankle) could return in one to two weeks after undergoing a minor procedure on his surgically repaired right ankle from December. Rose could make his return to the lineup when the Knicks go on the road for a west coast trip in the early part of March, so fantasy... Read More
Anthony Mantha Returns To Practice
Washington Capitals forward Anthony Mantha (shoulder) returned to practice with the team for the first time since having shoulder surgery at the start of November. The 27-year-old resumed skating on Feb. 9 but this week marked the first time that he was at practice with the entire roster. Mantha has only appeared in 10 games... Read More
Dougie Hamilton Set For Thursday Return
New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (jaw) will return to the lineup against the Penguins on Thursday. The 28-year-old missed 17 consecutive games after suffering a jaw injury on Jan. 2 and undergoing surgery two days later. Hamilton has totaled seven goals, 13 assists and 20 points through 30 games, while averaging 21:25 of ice... Read More
Sidney Crosby Reaches 500-Goal Mark
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby became the 46th player in NHL history to reach the 500-goal mark in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime victory against the Flyers, as the 34-year-old found the back of the net in the opening period of the game for his 14th goal of the season. Crosby is now the second active player... Read More
Patrice Bergeron Could Return on Thursday
Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (upper body) could return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Islanders. Bergeron has missed the previous three games with an upper-body injury, but he is expected to rejoin the team on Wednesday, according to head coach Bruce Cassidy. Bergeron has totaled 35 points (12 goals, 23 assists) to... Read More
Robin Lehner Dealing With Upper-Body Injury
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner (upper body) will miss Wednesday's game against the Avalanche as he deals with an upper-body injury. Laurent Brossoit and Logan Thompson, who was recalled from Henderson of the American Hockey League, are the two available goaltenders who will take over in the crease until Lehner is ready to return.... Read More
Jack Eichel Set For Season Debut Wednesday
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (neck) will make his long-awaited season debut in Wednesday's game against the Colorado Avalanche. The Golden Knights will place forward Mark Stone on the long-term injured reserve to make the financial situation work for Eichel's return, general manager Kelly McCrimmon said on Monday. Eichel will play his first NHL... Read More
Tyler Toffoli Traded To Flames
The Calgary Flames have acquired forward Tyler Toffoli from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forwards Tyler Pitlick, Emil Heineman, a first-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft and a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. With the trade, Toffoli will now be reunited with current Flames head coach Darryl Sutter. Sutter coached the... Read More
Sean Couturier Out For The Season
Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (back) is out for the remainder of the season after undergoing back surgery on Friday. Couturier last played on December 18 and appeared in only 29 games this season, totaling six goals, 11 assists and 17 points. Couturier is expected to need three months to recover from the surgery and... Read More
Jeff Skinner Scores Four Goals
Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner scored four goals and added one assist in Sunday's 5-3 victory against the Canadiens. Skinner outscored the opposing team on his own in the contest, while recording his first career five-point game in the NHL. Skinner is worth rostering across standard fantasy formats, as the forward is having a solid... Read More
Jazz Acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker
The Utah Jazz have acquired shooting guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker from the Trail Blazers in a three-team deal on Wednesday. The Jazz also receive forward Juancho Hernangomez from the Spurs, while the Trail Blazers have acquired Joe Ingles and Elijah Hughes from the Jazz. The Spurs landed point guard Tomas Satoransky to wrap up the trade.... Read More
Thunder Acquire KZ Okpala
The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired forward KZ Okpala from the Miami Heat in exchange for a 2026 second-round draft pick. The Thunder have released forward Mamadi Diakite to clear a roster spot for Okpala, who carries averages of 3.7 points and 2.0 rebounds per game through 21 appearances. Okpala has been sidelined since late... Read More
Sidney Crosby Scores 499th Career Goal
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win against the Bruins. Crosby's power-play goal helped him reach 499 career goals, and he is now one goal away from becoming the 46th player in NHL history to reach the 500-goal mark. Crosby's next chance to get to the historic goal scoring... Read More
