Line Change
Gomez out; Sheppard in
Sheppard sat out the last seven games. He has just one goal and three assists in 30 games this season.
NHL Hockey Player News
Line Change
Gomez out, Sheppard in vs. Coyotes. #SJSharks
Gomez likely just getting a night off during a back-to-back before the playoffs.
Goalie Start
Greiss starting tonight.
Greiss has not received much of a chance to play this season with Niemi playing so well. He is just 1-3-0 with a 2.64 GAA and .909 SV%. He has a good matchup vs. the Yotes tonight, but at this time of the year, do you really want to start a guy who is making just his fifth start of the year?
Goalie Start
Quick vs Howard in Detroit tonight.
Quick has won each of his last two starts while posting a 1.93 GAA and .917 SV%. He will get the start in Detroit tonight. Quick has struggled on the road this season going 5-8-3 with a 3.12 GAA and .889 SV%. He is 3-6-0 lifetime at Joe Louis Arena.
Line Change
Kostka-O'Byrne.
Kostka will replace Liles in the Maple Leafs lineup. He has been a healthy scratch for the last eight games.
Line Change
John-Michael Liles not on the ice for pre-game warmups. Appears he'll be out as Carlyle looks to keep others sharp.
If you have Liles get him out of your lineup. He will be replaced by Mike Kostka.
Line Change
#Habs Michel Therrien has confirmed Jarred Tinordi will play Thursday vs. the Winnipeg #Jets
We'll find out who will come out tomorrow. Tinordi has one assist in six games with the Habs.
Line Change
Possibility J.M Liles rests tonight. Opens the door for another left shot like Jake Gardiner to return to the lineup. #tmltalk
Liles has just 1 assist and a minus-2 in his last seven games.
Goalie Start
Carey Price vs Jets
This will mark Price's seventh consecutive start. He has only won once in his last six starts while posting a dreadful 4.58 GAA and .847 SV%. He has a decent matchup a desperate Jets team tomorrow.
Bobby Ryan still with flu symptoms and Ducks sent him home. Won't play tomorrow against Canucks.
Ryan will miss his second straight game with the flu.
Goalie Start
Quick is expected to get the start vs. the Red Wings.
Quick has won each of his last two starts while posting a 1.93 GAA and .917 SV%. He will likely get the start in Detroit tonight. Quick has struggled on the road this season going 5-8-3 with a 3.12 GAA and .889 SV%.
Injury
Kevin Bieksa is also day-to-day. Won't play tomorrow. #canucks
Bieksa will miss his fifth straight game with a lower-body injury. He has practiced for the last couple days but he left early today. The Canucks hope to have him back for the playoffs.
Ballard will not play tomorrow.
Ballard will miss his second straight game tomorrow with a back injury.
Goalie Start
Luongo starts tomorrow.
With Cory Schneider day-to-day with a lower-body injury we will see Luongo in the cage for the Cancucks tomorrow vs. the Ducks. Luongo has started just twice in April, however he has won them both with a 1.50 GAA and .962 SV%.He has a tough matchup vs. Anaheim tomorrow.
Suspension
Brown has been suspended two games for his hit on Minnesota Wild forward Jason Pominville.
Brown delievered a hard elbow to Pominville's head in the second period of yesterday's contest. Pomnville left the game and did not return. He is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Brown will miss the Kings last two games, tonight vs. Detroit and Saturday vs. San Jose. Tyler Toffoli was recalled today and could replace Brown in the Kings lineup.
Morris and Klinkhammer won't play tonight. Morris is still battling a lower-body injury. Klinkhammer has a concussion, Tippett said.
Klinkhammer is not fantasy relevant but he has been very effective on the Coyotes energy line with David Moss and Boyd Gordon. Paul Bissonnette will replace him in the lineup.
Morris and Klinkhammer won't play tonight. Morris is still battling a lower-body injury. Klinkhammer has a concussion, Tippett said.
Morris played in the Coyotes last game but the lower-body injury that kept him out of the previous game is still bothering him. Michael Stone will replace Morris on the back-end.
Call up / Send down
#mnwild has reassigned forward Stephane Veilleux to @Houston_Aeros
Veilleux didn't play during his call-up.
Call up / Send down
The Los Angeles Kings have recalled forward Tyler Toffoli from the Manchester Monarchs of the AHL.
Toffoli, who turns 21 today, has played in eight games for the Kings this season, his first in the NHL. He has recorded five points (2-3=5), a plus-three rating and two penalty minutes. He’s averaged 11:55 minutes per game and one of his goals came on the power play. Toffoli played in 58 games with Manchester this season, recording 51 points (28-23=51), 18 penalty minutes and a plus-20 rating.
Injury
Fisher will return for the next two games
Fisher who missed the last six games with a hand injury will return to the Preds lineup tomorrow vs. the Red Wings.
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!