NHL Hockey Player News

Briere will miss his 10th straight game with a concussion. Consider him questionable for Saturday's clash with the Sabres.

Lehner allowed four goals on 30 shots in a 4-2 loss on April 5th. He could get the nod against the Flyers tonight after Anderson lost each of his first two starts back from injury. The start would be Lehner's seventh on the road this season. He is 1-2-3 with a 2.59 GAA and .934 SV% in his six previous starts away from Ottawa.

The 20-year-old Pageau has seven goals and 22 assists (29 points) in 69 games in his first season in the AHL.

Dubinsky missed the Blue Jackets last two games because of an illness. He will likely be back in the lineup tomorrow vs. the Blues.

Bishop stopped 31 of 33 shots in a 3-2 win over his former team last night. He is 2-2-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .944 SV% in his first four starts for Tampa Bay. He has a tough matchup tonight vs. the Penguins.

Bergeron will miss his fifth straight game tonight with a concussion. The Bruins are sitting safely in the playoffs so they likely won't rush Bergeron back and risk him getting hurt again. Monitor his status going forward.

Marchand took a hard elbow from Anton Volchenkov last night and did not return to the game. We likely won't get an update until tomorrow, he won't play tonight.

McQuaid has missed the Bruins last 11 games with a shoulder injury. If he plays tonight, Matt Bartkowski will likely be scratched.

He could become the latest to be suspended after his Thursday morning phone hearing with NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shananan for throwing an elbow the night before. He appeared to lead with his elbow when hitting Brad Marchand in the head during the second period. The Boston Bruins winger grabbed his head and slowly dropped to the ice. Marchand had to be helped to the dressing room and the Bruins announced during the third period that he was not returning for the night. There was no update on his condition after the game. Volchenkov received a five-minute major and game misconduct.

Laich will miss his fourth straight game tonight.

He doesn’t have a timeline to return, but Caps head coach Adam Oates said he hopes to have him back on Saturday.

Ward has not skated since blocking a shot from Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Sami Salo. Coach Adam Oates said he didn’t know how long the right wing would be out.

Bryzgalov was given a night off after playing 22 straight games. He will go tonight against a Senators who are slipping out of the playoffs. Bryz is 1-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .971 SV% in his only start vs. the Sens this year.

Rask played great stopping 40 of 42 shots in a 6-2 win over the Hurricanes on Monday. He will likely be back in the cage tonight when the B's take on the surging Islanders. Rask is 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .952 SV% vs. the Isles this season.

Holtby was given a break in the Capitals last two games. He will be back between the pipes tonight for the first time since last Saturday, so he should be well rested. He will take on the Hurricanes tonight, who have completely eliminated themselves from playoff contention. Holtby should make for a good start tonight.

Miller allowed three goals on 29 shots in a 4-1 loss to the Jets on Tuesday. He is now 3-1-0 with a 1.97 GAA and .936 SV% in April. Miller will face a tough Habs team for the fourth tim this season, he is 2-1-0 in the first three starts.

Howard allowed one goal on 25 shots but the Red Wings couldn't solve Brian Elliott at the other end, losing 1-0 on Sunday. He should be well rested for tonight's contest with the Sharks. Howard is 0-1-0 with a 2.07 GAA and .917 SV% vs. San Jose this season.

Getzlaf missed the last three games because of a leg injury. He will likely jump right back onto the top-line with Perry and Ryan.

Marchand left tonight's game after being elbowed in the head by Anton Volchenkov, he did not return. Monitor his status tomorrow. Consider him day-to-day.

Getzlaf is in danger of missing his fourth consecutive game because of a leg injury. Monitor his status after pre-game warmups to ensure that he plays.