Goalie Start
NHL Hockey Player News
Call up / Send down
Call up / Send down
The Islanders have recalled Jaroslav Halak from Bridgeport (AHL).
Goalie Start
Korpisalo starts Wednesday vs. the Maple Leafs.
Korpisalo allowed two goals on 22 shots in the Blue Jackets’ win in Brooklyn on Saturday. Sergei Bobrovsky skated with the scratches this morning, which suggests that Korpisalo will go tonight vs. Toronto. He made 31 saves in a 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs in mid-February.
Goalie Start
Smith will start Thursday vs. the Oilers.
Smith surrendered five goals on 33 shots in Colorado’s loss in Chicago on Sunday. The 27-year-old has struggled to a 1-5-0 record, 3.43 GAA and .890 SV% since being recalled from San Antonio (AHL). Things will not get any easier for him tonight as the Avalanche host Connor McDavid and the Oilers.
Goalie Start
Spezza (back) is doubtful for Thursday’s game in Chicago.
Spezza missed Monday’s game vs. the Sharks and is questionable for tomorrow’s game in Chicago. Monitor Spezza’s status during tomorrow’s morning skate.
Goalie Start
Korpisalo will likely start Wednesday vs. the Maple Leafs.
Korpisalo allowed two goals on 22 shots in the Blue Jackets’ win in Brooklyn on Saturday. Sergei Bobrovsky skated with the scratches this morning, which suggests that Korpisalo will go tonight vs. Toronto. He made 31 saves in a 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs in mid-February.
Price is questionable for Thursday's game with a "minor" injury.
Head coach Claude Julien said that Price “was not at 100 percent today” and listed him as questionable for Thursday’s game. Al Montoya started the Canadiens’ overtime loss to the Red Wings last night, so Price was expected to start on Thursday, but it sounds like he could miss the game with a “very minor” injury. Monitor his status during tomorrow's morning skate.
Seidenberg will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday.
Seidenberg had an assist in 14:09 TOI on Saturday, but will come out of the lineup tonight in New York. The veteran defenseman will be replaced but Thomas Hickey.
Line Change
Hickey will be back in the Islanders lineup on Wednesday.
Hickey came out of the lineup on Saturday, but will replace Dennis Seidenberg in the lineup tonight in New York. Hickey has five assists in his last six games.
Call up / Send down
The Jets have recalled Brandon Tanev from Manitoba (AHL) on an emergency basis.
Tanev, 25, has split his time between the AHL and NHL this season. He has two goals and two assists (four points) in 45 games with the Jets and nine points (3G / 6A) in 23 games with the Moose.
Soshnikov will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday.
Soshnikov has just one goal and one assist in his last 15 games and will come out of the lineup tonight to allow Eric Fehr to make his Maple Leafs debut.
Line Change
Fehr will make his Maple Leafs debut on Wednesday.
Fehr had six goals and five assists (11 points) in 52 games with the Penguins before being shipped to the Maple Leafs at the trade deadline. Tonight he will replace Nikita Soshnikov on the Maple Leafs’ fourth line in his debut.
Goalie Start
McElhinney will start Thursday vs. the Devils.
McElhinney allowed four goals on 24 shots after replacing Frederik Andersen in the Maple Leafs’ loss in Florida on March 14th. With Andersen starting last night, McElhinney will give him a night off tonight. The 33-year-old has gone 3-4-0 with a 2.70 GAA and .921 SV% in eight games since joining the Maple Leafs.
Goalie Start
Andersen will start Wednesday in Columbus.
Andersen allowed two goals on 35 shots in the Maple Leafs’ win over the Bruins on Tuesday. It was a massive win for the Maple Leafs and Andersen, who has gone 5-1-2 with a 1.99 GAA and .940 SV% in eight March starts. He draws a rough road matchup against the Blue Jackets, who have won four in a row coming into tonight.
Lundqvist (hip) will play this weekend.
The Rangers said that Lundqvist could play tonight if he had to, but they will give him a couple more days to heal. Lundqvist will start either Saturday or Sunday, but head coach Alain Vigneault didn’t know which one yet. Barring something unforeseen, Lundqvist will start two of three games on the California road trip.
Goalie Start
Raanta will start Wednesday vs. the Islanders.
Raanta allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Rangers’ OT loss in New Jersey last night. Despite Henrik Lundqvist reportedly being available tonight, Raanta will go again tonight vs. the Islanders. Raanta has gone 3-2-2 with a 2.23 GAA and .920 SV% in March but has a losing record on home ice this season (4-5-1).
Goalie Start
Greiss will start Wednesday in New York.
Greiss allowed three goals on 38 shots in the Islanders’ loss to the Blue Jackets on Saturday. Greiss has struggled recently, losing four of his last five games while allowing a combined 17 goals on 136 shots (.875 SV%). Greiss stopped 25 of 27 shots in a 4-2 win in his first start against the Rangers this season.
Goalie Start
Jones will start Tuesday in Minnesota.
Jones allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Sharks’ loss to Anaheim on Saturday. The Sharks are trying to get him some rest down the stretch, but he will start tonight with Aaron Dell going last night in Dallas. Jones has gone 0-2-0 with a 3.58 GAA and .868 SV% vs. the Wild in 2016-17.
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.