NHL Hockey Player News

Kennedy had two goals and three assists (five points) in 13 games with the Islanders last season, but went unsigned this summer. He will tryout for the Devils this week.

Pavelec allowed four goals on 27 shots after replacing Michael Hutchinson in the Jets 7-0 loss in Nashville on Saturday. The Jets have been horrible as of late, losing six in a row. Pavelec has gone 1-3-0 with a 3.49 GAA and .875 SV% in four starts and two relief appearances in the month of November. He will face a Canucks team who is having their own struggles— they come in losers of six of the last seven.

Boll blocked a shot off of his foot on Tuesday and will miss at least the next seven days after he was placed on IR this afternoon. Look for him to miss at least three games. With Boll out, the Blue Jackets have recalled Josh Andernson from Lake Erie (AHL).

Gleason split last season between the Hurricanes and Capitals, but went unsigned this summer. The 32-year-old played with the Hurricanes from 2006-2014 and could end up signing with them again if this tryout goes well. Gleason has 17 goals and 125 assists (142 points) in 727 career NHL games.

Emelin has missed the last two games and will miss at least the next three because he will not travel with the team on their upcoming three-game road trip. Greg Pateryn will remain in the lineup.

Miller must have suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday’s loss to the Sharks. He missed this morning’s practice, but it remains unclear how long he will be out of the lineup. If Kevan Miller misses time, look for Colin Miller to re-enter the lineup on Thursday.

Orpik traveled to Detroit and took part in the morning skate, but will miss his third consecutive game with a lower-body injury.

Semin got back into the lineup for the last two games, but played just 6:48 TOI on Tuesday and will come out of the lineup for Paul Byron on Thursday.

Condon allowed three goals on 26 shots in the Canadiens 4-3 OT win over the Canucks on Monday. In his first five starts after Carey Price got hurt, Condon didn’t allow more than two goals but has now given up three-plus goals in his last three starts. He draws a strong matchup against a Coyotes team that has lost their last two while being outscored 10-4.

Girgensons was held out of the lineup on Tuesday and is expected to miss at least the next two games with an undisclosed injury. With Girgensons out, look for Tim Schaller to remain in the lineup.

Theodore was recalled as a precaution in advance of Tuesday’s game. His services were not needed and Josh Manson (illness) should be healthy enough to play on Thursday, so they have sent Theodore back to San Diego.

Kane has been out since October 24th with a knee injury but he has a chance to play on Thursday. Monitor his status during tomorrow’s morning skate.

Drouin is in danger of missing his second straight game with an undisclosed injury. To be sure he is out, monitor his status during Thursday’s morning skate.

Paquette will miss his second straight game with an undisclosed injury. The Lightning winger has had a hard time staying healthy this season and he is once again listed as day-to-day. Monitor Paquette’s status leading up to Saturday’s game.

Johnson will miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury. Johnson remains day-to-day and his next chance to return to the Lightning lineup is Saturday vs. the Anaheim Ducks.

Miller allowed four goals on 40 shots in Saturday’s 4-2 loss in Toronto. After a nice start to the season, Miller has now dropped five straight starts while positing an ugly 3.46 GAA and .877 SV%. The wheels have fallen off recently, but he draws a good matchup tonight vs. a Winnipeg team that has lost six in a row while being outscored 24-10.

Holtby allowed two goals on 20 shots in the Capitals win in Philadelphia last Thursday. Philipp Grubauer started on Friday, so the Capitals turn back to Holtby tonight in Detroit. He faced the Red Wings last week, allowing a single (soft) goal on 27 shots in the 1-0 loss. Holtby has gone 3-2-0 with a 2.41 GAA and .894 SV% on the road.