NHL Hockey Player News

Alexandar Georgiev(G)|FA
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Georgiev starts Tuesday vs. the Panthers.

Georgiev stopped 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) to snap a five-game losing streak as he beat Edmonton in his previous start. The 26-year-old has been solid for most of his first season in Colorado, with his 16-10-3 record, 2.67 GAA and .916 SV%. He will take on the Florida Panthers, who lost to Dallas 5-1 their last time out but are 2nd in the NHL in shots per game (35.7).

Source:
Peter Baugh 2023-01-11T02:09:56.647Z
Alexandar Georgiev
Jacob Markstrom(G)|NJD
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Markstrom starts Tuesday in St. Louis.

Markstrom was pulled after allowing three goals on 11 shots (.727 SV%) in his previous start vs. the Chicago Blackhawks. The 32-year-old has been having a nightmarish first half of the season, with his 13-10-4 record, 2.80 GAA, and .894 SV%. He takes on St. Louis, who have won three of their last four games after a 3-0 win over Minnesota their last time out.

Source:
Pat Steinberg 2023-01-11T00:29:42.668Z
Jacob Markstrom
Jake Oettinger(G)|DAL
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Oettinger led the Stars onto the ice for warmups.

Oettinger allowed one goal on 28 shots (.964 SV%) for his fifth win in six starts as he beat Florida in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been incredible in his third NHL season, with an 18-6-3 record, 2.34 GAA and .922 SV%. He will take on the New York Islanders, who have lost three of their last four games but are ninth in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.73).

Source:
Ethan Sears 2023-01-11T00:00:46.366Z
Jake Oettinger
Ilya Sorokin(G)|NYI
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Sorokin led the Islanders onto the ice for warmups.

Sorokin allowed four goals on 38 shots (.895 SV%) fo this second loss in three starts as he was downed by Edmonton his last time out. The 27-year-old has been sensational despite what his 14-13-1 record may show as he also has a 2.35 GAA and .924 SV%. He will face the Central Division-leading Dallas Stars, who rank fourth in goals per game (3.51) and 11th in shots per game (32.3).

Source:
Stefen Rosner 2023-01-10T23:59:34.233Z
Ilya Sorokin

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There’s never been more talent scattered across the NHL than there is this season. With living legends like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin still setting records left-and-right, alongside today’s current superstars such as Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon, the level of talent in the NHL is at an all-time high. Along with these established stars, there’s plenty of budding stars emerging every season such as Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Matvei Michkov.

What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

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Every season there are several players who have breakout years, establishing themselves as some of the best up-and-coming stars in the league. In the 2024-25 season early breakout candidates have emerged such as Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals (on-pace for his first 100-point season) and Ivan Barbashev of the Vegas Golden Knights (on-pace for career-high in points).

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