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Kari Lehtonen(G)|FA
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Lehtonen leads the Stars onto the ice for warmups.

Lehtonen allowed six goals on 28 shots in the Stars’ loss to Boston on February 26th. Antti Niemi started the last two games, but it looks like Lehtonen will start tonight in Florida. Lehtonen has gone 5-12-2 with a 3.01 GAA And .894 SV% on the road this season and the Panthers come in having lost four of their last five

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Doug Plagens 2017-03-04T18:32:01.000Z
Kari Lehtonen
Andrei Vasilevskiy(G)|TBL
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Goalie Start
Vasilevskiy leads the Lightning onto the ice for warmups.

Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Lightning’s win over the Hurricanes on Wednesday. Since Ben Bishop was traded, Vasilevskiy has gone 2-0-0 while turning aside 67 of 71 shots (.944 SV%). Tonight he will take on a Sabres team that has lost four of their last five contests.

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Joe Smith 2017-03-04T18:31:10.000Z
Andrei Vasilevskiy
Scott Darling(G)|
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Injury
Darling will miss three weeks with an upper-body injury.

This is a tough break for the Blackhawks, who have a back-to-back this weekend. Darling was riding a four-game winning streak and this will likely force Corey Crawford to start both games of the back-to-back.

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Tracey Myers 2017-03-04T15:44:08.000Z
Scott Darling
Petr Mrazek(G)|ANA
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Mrazek will start Saturday in Edmonton.

Mrazek stopped 28 of 31 shots in the Red Wings’ overtime loss in Calgary last night. Mrazek continues to play well, but his 2.13 GAA and .928 SV% over his last seven starts has only translated into a 3-3-1 record. Tonight he will face a quality Oilers team that comes in having lost three of their last five

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Helene St. James 2017-03-04T15:36:53.000Z
Petr Mrazek
Petr Mrazek(G)|ANA
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Mrazek is expected to start Saturday in Edmonton.

Mrazek stopped 28 of 31 shots in the Red Wings’ overtime loss in Calgary last night. Mrazek continues to play well, but his 2.13 GAA and .928 SV% over his last seven starts has only translated into a 3-3-1 record. Tonight he will face a quality Oilers team that comes in having lost three of their last five.

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Ansar Khan 2017-03-04T15:37:17.000Z
Petr Mrazek

NHL Player News: Your Ultimate Source for Hockey Player News

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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.

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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.

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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.

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