Clutterbuck (undisclosed) will be back in the Islanders lineup on Sunday.
NHL Hockey Player News
Line Change
Line Change
Strome (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Greiss will start Sunday vs. the Devils.
Greiss stopped 31 of 32 shots in the Islanders win over the Blues on December 4th. Greiss currently sits at seventh in the NHL with a .928 SV% and 11th in GAA (2.18). He makes for a strong spot-start option whenever he gets the nod, especially on a Sunday vs. the Devils.
Goalie Start
Varlamov will likely start again on Sunday.
Varlamov was outstanding last night, stopping 34 of 36 shots in Colorado’s win over the Predators. Don’t look now but Varlamov has won three of four while posting a 1.48 GAA and .952 SV%. Despite a heavy workload last night, head coach Patrick Roy said that Varlamov will “probably” play again tonight. If he does, he will be in tough with the Blues in town.
Call up / Send down
The Lightning have recalled Andrei Vasilevskiy from Syracuse (AHL).
Call up / Send down
The Lightning have sent Kristers Gudlevsksis to Syracuse (AHL).
Call up / Send down
The Senators have reassigned Chris Driedger to Binghamton (AHL).
Call up / Send down
The Senators have recalled Andrew Hammond (concussion) from his conditioning stint with Binghamton (AHL).
Goalie Start
THE ISLANDERS WILL NOT ANNOUNCE THEIR STARTING GOALIE UNTIL 3 PM ET WHEN COACH JACK CAPUANO ADDRESSES THE MEDIA.
Henrique (lower-body) will not play on Sunday.
Henrique will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury that he suffered on Tuesday in Toronto. The injury is not considered to be serious, so he remains day-to-day and has a chance to return to the lineup next week.
Stempniak (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Islanders.
Stempniak missed Saturday's practice with an illness and his status for today's game in uncertain. The Devils and Islanders faceoff at 5 p.m ET so they won't have a morning skate, so we likely won't get an update on Stempniak's status until a few hours before the game or in warmups.
Call up / Send down
Graovac (hernia) has been activated from IR and sent to Iowa (AHL).
Graovac has been out for two months and will need to get his conditioning back up with Iowa before he steps on the ice for the Wild again.
Goalie Start
Crawford will be in goal vs. the Canucks on Sunday.
Crawford stopped all 25 shots that he faced in the Blackhawks shutout win over the Jets on Friday. Crawford has now won three straight games while posting a 0.67 GAA and .978 SV%. Tonight he will look to get retribution against the Canucks after he was shelled for five goals on 19 shots in a 6-3 loss back in November.
Goalie Start
Schneider starts on Sunday vs. the Islanders.
Schneider turned aside 27 of 29 shots in the Devils OT win over the Red Wings on Friday. He is 2-1-2 with a 2.31 GAA and .921 SV% to start the month of December and today he will take on the Islanders for the third time this season. In their first two meetings Schneider went 1-1-0 with a 1.94 GAA and .933 SV%. He is a pretty safe start whenever he gets the nod, so roll him with confidence today.
Goalie Start
Allen will start on Sunday vs. the Avalanche.
Allen stopped all 26 shots that he faced in the Blues shutout win over the Stars last night. It was a great outing from the 25-year-old, who now leads the NHL with four shutouts this season. Tonight Allen will start on back-to-back nights for the first time this season—he has a superb matchup vs. Colorado and comes in at 8-4-1 with a 1.95 GAA and .926 SV% on home ice.
Goalie Start
Hiller leads the Flames onto the ice for warmups.
Hiller allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Flames win over the Sabres. Hiller was not scheduled to start, but ended up getting the call because Karri Ramo was dealing with an illness. Hiller has struggled this season, but he makes for a decent start against a Rangers team who played yesterday and have really struggled recently.
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
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!