NHL Hockey Player News

Fleury stopped 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) for his second straight win in a victory over Chicago in his last start. The 38-year-old veteran has struggled in the first half of the season, with his 11-7-1 record, 2.94 GAA, and .899 SV%. He will take on the Anaheim Ducks, who lost 4-1 Tuesday to Los Angeles and are 31st in the NHL in goals per game (2.41).

Heponiemi had a goal and two assists with six SOG across 10 games with the Panthers but will head back down to Charlotte (AHL) Wednesday. Prior to his promotion to Florida, he had five goals, three assists and a +6 plus/minus through 18 games.

Smith cleared waivers and was sent to Providence (AHL) earlier this week but will surprisingly be recalled Wednesday back to Boston. The 33-year-old had a goal, three assists, and six PIMs in 18 games prior to his demotion and should draw back into the Bruins' lineup soon.

Allen allowed five goals on 27 shots (.815 SV%) for his second straight loss as he was defeated by the Tampa Bay Lightning in his previous start. Allen has fought the puck most nights this season, with his 9-12-0 record, .897 SV% and 3.33 GAA. He will take on the Colorado Avalanche, who have won four of their last five games despite being fairly injured after a 1-0 victory over the Islanders in their last game.

Hoglander had three goals, six assists, 29 SOG and a -4 plus/minus in 25 games with the Canucks but will head to Abbotsford (AHL) in hopes of being called up again later in the season. The demotion is a bit of a surprise after Hoglander played 116 NHL games across the last two seasons.

Ersson has a 9-8-1 record, .910 SV% and 2.70 GAA with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) but has been recalled Wednesday as it was announced Felix Sandstrom will miss the upcoming road trip due to illness. He will likely make his NHL debut either Thursday or Friday as Philadelphia has a back-to-back situation.

Samsonov allowed five goals on 28 shots (.821 SV%) as he snapped a five-game winning streak with a loss to Washington in his last start. The 25-year-old has been enjoying a sensational first season in Toronto, with his 9-3-0 record, 1.98 GAA and .929 SV%. He draws the Philadelphia Flyers for a matinee showdown, who is 30th in the NHL in goals per game (2.48).

Sandstrom will miss at least the Flyers' next two road games as he deals with an illness that has caused him to not travel with the team. Sandstrom has struggled while not getting much offensive help in his rookie season, with a 1-6-1 record, a 3.37 GAA and an .888 SV%.

Malgin was acquired for Dryden Hunt on Monday and will draw into the Avalanche lineup Wednesday for his Colorado debut as they take on the Montreal Canadiens. The 25-year-old had two goals, two assists, 46 SOG and a -1 plus/minus in 23 games while mostly playing bottom-six minutes with the Maple Leafs.

Georgiev was perfect, stopping 26 of 26 shots in a shutout victory over the New York Islanders in his previous start. The 26-year-old has solidified himself as one of the league's top netminders this season, due to his 13-6-2 record, .923 SV% and 2.46 GAA. He draws the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday, who are 27th in the NHL in goals per game (2.75) and 30th in shots (28.7).

Hellebuyck missed the Jets' game Tuesday due to an illness but will be back and in the lineup for their next games and a start either Thursday or Friday. Winnipeg will be happy the illness did not last long as Hellebuyck has been sensational this season, with his 16-7-1 record, 2.33 GAA and .928 SV%.

Oshie missed the Capitals' previous game due to an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day as he will miss Washingtons' next two games. The 35-year-old has five goals, six assists, 47 SOG and a -6 plus/minus through 22 games prior to his injury.

Holm's NHL stay lasted a total of one day as he dressed and backed up David Rittich on Tuesday. Holm will head back to Manitoba where he was having an impressive season with a 7-3-2 record, 2.55 GAA, and .923 SV%. He will have to wait for his next call-up to make his NHL debut.

Sandin left the Maple Leafs' previous contest vs. Tampa Bay after just 10 shifts and 8:30 TOI and is considered day-to-day after missing practice Wednesday. It is a tough break for the 22-year-old, who had been enjoying a breakout season with two goals, 12 assists, 33 SOG, 15 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus in 33 games.

Oettinger stopped 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) for his fourth win in five starts after a victory over Columbus in his last start. The 24-year-old has put his name into the Vezina Trophy consideration due to posting a 13-4-3 record, 2.35 GAA and .922 SV%. He takes on the Edmonton Oilers, who have surprisingly lost their last three games 4-3.

Oettinger stopped 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) for his fourth win in five starts after a victory over Columbus in his last start. The 24-year-old has put his name into the Vezina Trophy consideration due to posting a 13-4-3 record, 2.35 GAA and .922 SV%. He takes on the Edmonton Oilers, who have surprisingly lost their last three games 4-3.

Wilson has not played in 2022-23 as he has been recovering from ACL surgery but seems to be close to returning after he was caught in a full-contact jersey for the first time this season at practice Wednesday. Wilson had the best season of his career in 2021-22, with 24 goals, 52 points, 98 PIMs, 151 SOG and a +13 plus/minus while playing in 78 games.

Gurianov has struggled to produce at his normal rate in 2022-23, with two goals, three assists, 41 SOG and a -4 plus/minus through 25 games played. He will take an indefinite leave of absence due to family reasons and will step away from the team for the time being.

Barkov is not expected back to the Panthers' lineup until after Christmas as he deals with a lower-body injury. Barkov has six goals, 16 assists, 82 SOG and a +5 plus/minus through 25 games played but will miss Wednesday's game vs. Boston. Barkov missed 15 games last season due to injury and will be hoping that he is only day-to-day with this recent development.