NHL Hockey Player News

The 24-year-old Berglund has four goals and six points during a five-game scoring streak. He also has eight goals in his last 14 games.

Like Jeff Carter earlier in the year, Berglund is potting goals at a much higher clip than getting attributed for assists. He could be useful for you to help balance out a high assist / low goals player like St. Louis or Thornton.

Patrik Berglund
With the team's success continuing with Allen in net, look for the Blues to continue playing him despite the presence of healthy veterans Jaroslav Halak and Brian Elliott.

Allen is 6-1 on the season with a 2.63 GAA and .903 SV% - outplaying last season's standout goalie tandem Halak and Elliott. No idea how long Hitch will ride the youngster but it could be safe to give up on Elliott - the lower performing goalie of the two - and hope that Halak gets reintroduced more down the stretch.

Jake Allen
Bruins forward Tyler Seguin has four goals in his previous four games.

Seguin was held off the scoresheet vs. Ottawa but has 6 goals in 7 games in March. He isn't offering much value in the assist or powerplay point department but those opportunities will come as long as he keeps finding the back of the net. Playing the Panthers should help him increase that total.

Tyler Seguin
Radko Gudas got some attention he did not want as a knee-to-knee hit with Florida's Kris Versteeg forced the Panthers right wing out of the game with a right-knee injury.

The hit was clean but the unfortunate Versteeg will miss more time this season. Consider him day-to-day.

Kris Versteeg
Devils announce they have signed prospect Reid Boucher to a 3 year entry-level deal

Boucher leads the OHL with 62 goals in 65 games this season for the Sarnia Sting, 14 goals more than any other player in the league. His contract doesn't begin until 2013-14 so he's not eligible to play in NHL this season.

Reid Boucher
Immediate verdict on BOS's Chris Kelly injury earlier in week was no structural (ligament) damage to knee. True. But he broke his tibia.

This is a tough break for the Bruins and Kelly. This very likely ends Kelly's season. Jordan Caron will likely stay up with the Bruins as a result of this injury.

Chris Kelly
#NHLDucks G Viktor Fasth (upper body) is in the building, but not on the ice for practice.

Fasth missed yesterday's start because of an upper-body injury that he suffered earlier in the day. There is no word on what the injury is or how long it will keep him out. In the mean-time Jonas Hiller will likely get all the starts until Fasth is ready to return. A more accurate assessment of the injury should be available soon.

Viktor Fasth
Lupul took part in the complete session of practice today. Felt good. Says it will be up to doctors to clear him and then he would return.

Lupul has only appeared in three games this season but is nearing a return from a broken forearm. The Maple Leafs are in the middle of a tight playoff race and it has all been done without Lupul. Getting him back will be like trading for a top-6 forward but not giving up anything. He should have an immediate impact on the Leafs lineup when he returns.

Joffrey Lupul
Babcock said Abdelkader will start on line with Datsyuk and Franzen but that Nyquist will play up there too. Nyquist starts with 63 and 11

Nyquist will need to take advantage of his time on Datsyuk's line if he wants to play there permanently. Abdelkader has yet to produce on that line so Nyquist should have no problem bumping him down.

Gustav Nyquist

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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.

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How does NHL player news impact betting lines?

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