Goalie Start
Hutton will start Saturday in Washington.
NHL Hockey Player News
Goalie Start
Lyon is projected to start Saturday in Vancouver.
Goalie Start
Markstrom will start Saturday vs. the Flyers.
Markstrom allowed two goals on 36 shots in the Canucks win in Columbus on Tuesday. Markstrom has won three straight while allowing just six goals on 88 shots (.932 SV%). He will look to stay hot tonight against a Flyers team that has lost 10 of their last 13 and come in on the tail-end of back-to-back.
The Blues have signed Robert Bortuzzo to a three-year extension worth $4.125M ($1.375M AAV).
Bortuzzo has been with the Blues since 2015, collecting nine goals and 16 assists (25 points) in 175 games. Bortuzzo will continue serving as a bottom-pairing defenseman for the Blues for the next three seasons.
Goalie Start
Markstrom is in the starter's crease at the Canucks morning skate.
Markstrom allowed two goals on 36 shots in the Canucks win in Columbus on Tuesday. Markstrom has won three straight while allowing just six goals on 88 shots (.932 SV%). He will look to stay hot tonight against a Flyers team that has lost 10 of their last 13 and come in on the tail-end of back-to-back.
Goalie Start
Dubnyk led the Wild onto the ice for warmups.
Dubnyk stopped 30 of 31 shots in the Wild’s win over the Panthers on Thursday. Dubnyk has turned things around recently, winning two in a row while making 59 saves on 61 shots (.967 SV%). This afternoon he faces a Flames team that has won six of their last seven games while averaging 4.14 goals for per game.
Goalie Start
Khudobin will start Saturday in Colorado.
Khudobin allowed three goals on 24 shots in the Stars loss in San Jose on Thursday. The loss snapped a brief two-game winning streak for Khudobin, who has a 2.73 GAA and .913 SV% in 14 appearances this season. Tonight he draws the tough task of facing the Avalanche in Colorado—Khudobin is 2-5-2 with a 2.81 GAA and .912 SV% on the road.
Zucker (illness) will not play Saturday vs. the Flames.
Injury
Koivu (knee) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play Saturday.
Goalie Start
Bernier is projected to start Saturday against the Islanders.
Bernier was pulled after allowing five goals on 15 shots in the Red Wings loss in Washington on Tuesday. With Jimmy Howard starting last night, Bernier is projected to start Saturday in Brooklyn. Bernier allowed three goals on 19 shots in a 3-2 loss in his first start against the Islanders (Dec.8).
Goalie Start
Andersen is projected to start Saturday in Florida.
Andersen gave up four goals on 21 shots in the Maple Leafs loss in Tampa Bay on Thursday. Andrei Vasilevskiy stood on his head at the other end, handing Andersen his ninth loss of the season. Andersen has not faced the Panthers this season but comes in at 10-4-0 with a 2.83 GAA and .915 SV% on the road.
Goalie Start
Bobrovsky is projected to start Saturday vs. the Ducks.
Bobrovsky made 29 saves on 30 shots in the Blue Jackets win over the Kings on Thursday. Bobrovsky has lost three of his last five starts while posing a 4.41 GAA and .855 SV%.The 30-year-old has not been great lately but will look to build off of a strong outing a couple of days ago. The Ducks come in as winners of seven of their last eight.
Goalie Start
Copley will likely start Saturday vs. the Sabres.
Copley stopped 27 of 29 shots in the Capitals win in Arizona on December 6th. Copley has won three of his last four starts while allowing 11 goals on 107 shots (.897 SV%). Tonight he will take on a Sabres team that has won two of their last seven games (2-3-2).
Goalie Start
Saros will start Saturday vs. the Devils.
Saros allowed four goals on 24 shots in the Predators 5-2 loss in Calgary last Saturday. Saros has not won a game since November 10th, allowing 15 goals on 81 shots (.815 SV%) over his last four appearances. Despite some recent struggles, Saros is a great option against a Devils team on the tail-end of a back-to-back. New Jersey has been terrible on the road and Saros is already 1-0-0 against them this season.
Goalie Start
Gibson will start Saturday in Columbus.
Gibson allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Ducks win over the Stars on Wednesday. Gibson is 3-1-0 with a 3.43 GAA and .891 SV% in five games this December. Tonight he faces the Blue Jackets for the second time this season—he made 24 saves on 26 shots in a 3-2 overtime win on November 4th.
Goalie Start
Quick was the first goalie off of the ice at the Kings morning skate.
Quick allowed four goals on 41 shots in the Kings loss in Columbus on Thursday. Quick has lost four of his last five starts (1-4-0) while posting a 3.06 GAA and .897 SV%. Quick and the Kings have struggled this season, especially on the road, where he is 0-4-0 with a 3.60 GAA and .882 SV%. Keep him on your bench against a high-powered Penguins team.
Goalie Start
Saros was in the starter's crease at the Predators morning skate.
Saros allowed four goals on 24 shots in the Predators 5-2 loss in Calgary last Saturday. Saros has not won a game since November 10th, allowing 15 goals on 81 shots (.815 SV%) over his last four appearances. Despite some recent struggles, Saros is a great option against a Devils team on the tail-end of a back-to-back. New Jersey has been terrible on the road and Saros is already 1-0-0 against them this season.
Goalie Start
Luongo will start Saturday vs. the Maple Leafs.
Luongo allowed four goals on 33 shots in the Panthers loss in St. Louis on Tuesday. Luongo has lost three in a row while allowing four goals in each game—12 total on 95 shots (.874 SV%). He is 3-1-1 with a 2.18 GAA, .928 SV% and one shutout on home-ice this season but has a rough matchup with the Maple Leafs in town.
The Capitals have recalled Tyler Lewington from Hershey (AHL).
With Christian Djoos out, Lewington comes up from the AHL and could make his NHL debut. Lewington was a seventh-round pick in 2013 and has just six points (2G / 4A) in 26 AHL games this season.
Suspension
The Sabres have suspended Patrik Berglund indefinitely for failure to report to the team.
Berglund has been in and out of the Sabres lineup with some regularity this season and is now suspended indefinitely. The Sabres did not provide a lot of details on the situation so expect Berglund to be suspended for an extended period of time.
NHL Player News: Your Ultimate Source for Hockey Player News
At Daily Faceoff you can stay in the know regarding all 32 teams and their top players this season. From trades, to injuries, and everything in between, you can find all the latest NHL player news today here. Staying up to date with player news NHL can also give you a competitive edge in your fantasy hockey leagues, as well as your NHL bets.
Check out all the latest NHL updates below and learn more about the hottest updates in the hockey world today.
Who are the top NHL players to watch this season?
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.
How are NHL player performances impacting fantasy hockey?
NHL player performances make a direct impact on the outcome of any fantasy hockey matchup. Staying up to date with the latest news and performances of your team’s players can be the difference between winning and losing.
Some notable fantasy hockey performers that flew under the radar in most drafts this year include Martin Necas (123 ADP) of the Carolina Hurricanes and Kiefer Sherwood of the Vancouver Canucks. While sleeper picks are always a great get, nothing is worse than a bust taken early on. Some of the most disappointing players of the fantasy hockey season includes Zach Hyman (28 ADP) of the Edmonton Oilers and Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars (33 ADP).
Whether you’re checking out how your current rostered players are performing or scouting for hidden gems on the waiver wire, the latest player news can help you make your next winning move this season.
Which NHL players are having breakout or comeback seasons?
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).
Additionally, nothing beats a comeback story, and that can be said about surging veterans such as Anze Koipitar of the Los Angeles Kings, and Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars.
How often is NHL player news updated?
Our player news is updated regularly throughout the season, bringing you fresh player updates every day throughout the calendar year. Providing our users with a one-stop destination for everything you need to know from across the NHL, our player news is the go-to spot for all the biggest stories in the hockey universe.
What types of information does NHL player news cover?
Our NHL news covers every aspect of the hockey season. From injuries to trades to rumours and even suspensions, we’ve got you covered through it all with credible and fast-updates all-season long.
Are there specific sources for reliable NHL player updates?
All of our sources come from credible and reputable areas. When you’re at Daily Faceoff, you can trust that we are never going to spoon-feed you fake news. You can trust you’re only reading legitimate news that matters.
How does NHL player news impact betting lines?
Player news has a massive impact on the latest hockey betting lines. From daily game lines and prop bets, to Stanley Cup futures bets, every trade, roster change, and injury can shake up the odds set by oddsmakers.
By staying informed on the latest NHL updates, you can become a better NHL bettor as you’ll have a winning edge thanks to our in-depth news coverage.
DFO’s Specialized News Categories
Get the most out of your hockey news with our in-depth coverage of the NHL with our comprehensive player news updates. Below we’ve compiled go-to destinations for player injuries, trades, signings, line combinations, and more!
- NHL Player Injury Updates and Recovery Timelines – See all the latest NHL player injury updates, timelines for their return, and impact made on each team.
- NHL Waiver Wire Moves and Implications – Check out all the latest moves made on the NHL waiver wire and their implications on the teams involved.
- NHL Latest Line Combination Changes – Bringing you every line combination from across all 32 NHL teams, check out the latest NHL line combination changes made ahead of their next tilt.
- NHL Player Signings and Contract Details – Your go-to spot during NHL free agency, check out the latest NHL player signings and contract details today.
- NHL Roster Changes and Transactions – Looking to see what the latest moves made by your favourite team were? Then check out the latest NHL roster changes and transactions here on DFO.