NHL Hockey Player News
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Bobrovsky will start Tuesday in Brooklyn.
Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 37 shots in the Blue Jackets win over the Hurricanes on Sunday. Joonas Korpisalo started on Sunday, so Bobrovsky will get back between the pipes tonight against the Islanders. Bob is 4-2-0 with a 2.09 GAA and .925 SV% in January and was victorious in his first start against the Islanders.
Laine (concussion) will return to the Jets lineup on Tuesday.
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Kulikov (back) is set to return to the Sabres' lineup on Tuesday.
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Miller starts Thursday in Arizona.
Miller surrendered three goals on 34 shots in the Canucks’ loss in Chicago on Sunday. Jacob Markstrom got the nod last night, so Miller will start their final game before the All-Star break in Arizona. Miller has gone 2-0-0 with a 0.50 GAA, .983 SV% and one shutout in his first two starts against the Coyotes this season.
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Markstrom starts Wednesday in Colorado.
Markstrom allowed two goals on 22 shots in the Canucks’ loss to the Devils on January 15th. Ryan Miller started the last three games, but Markstrom will go tonight in Colorado. Markstrom has gone 3-7-1 with a 2.48 GAA and .920 SV% on the road this season and he stopped 33 of 35 shots in a 3-2 shootout win in his first start vs. the Avalanche.
Laine (concussion) could return to the Jets’ lineup on Tuesday.
Laine has practiced the past three days and could return tonight after sitting out on Monday. Head coach Paul Maurice called Laine an “option” for tonight, so monitor his status leading up to game-time.
The Sharks have acquired Zack Stortini, Buddy Robinson and a 2017 seventh round draft pick from the Senators for Tommy Wingels.
The Sharks have acquired Buddy Robinson, Zack Stortini and a 2017 seventh round draft pick from the Senators for Tommy Wingels.
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The Senators have acquired Tommy Wingels from the Sharks for Buddy Robinson, Zack Stortini and a 2017 seventh round draft pick.
Kruger (upper-body) has been activated from IR; expected to play on Tuesday.
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Koivu (illness) will return to the Wild's lineup on Tuesday.
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Budaj is expected to start Tuesday in New Jersey.
Budaj allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Kings’ loss in Brooklyn on Saturday. Jeff Zatkoff started last night, so look for Budaj to get in goal tonight in New Jersey. He has lost his last three starts while allowing a combined eight goals on 91 shots (.912 SV%). The Devils come in having won four of their last five.
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Condon is expected to start Tuesday vs. the Capitals.
Condon allowed seven goals on 29 shots in the Senators’ 7-6 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets on Sunday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Condon, who will make his 27th appearance tonight. Condon has gone 0-2-0 with a 1.54 GAA and .938 SV% in his first two starts against the Capitals this season.
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Dubnyk will start Tuesday in Dallas.
Dubnyk allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Wild’s win over the Ducks on Saturday. Dubnyk was given Sunday night off, so it isn’t surprising that Dubnyk will start tonight in Dallas. In his first start against the Stars, Dubnyk stopped all 29 shots that he faced in a 4-0 shutout win. He comes in having won six of his last seven.
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Lehner will start Tuesday in Nashville.
Lehner allowed two goals on 38 shots in the Sabres’ win in Montreal on Saturday. Lehner is 3-0-0 with a 2.55 GAA and .926 SV% in four starts (was pulled last Tuesday) in the month of February. He draws a tough matchup tonight in Nashville—the Predators have won six go their last seven games.
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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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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.
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