NHL Hockey Player News

Sedin will give it a go tonight and try to grit through his ankle injury. The top line center has 11 goals and 57 points in 53 games. His absence would create a huge hole down the middle.

In three career starts against the Avs, Elliott has a 1-1-1 record with a 2.98 GAA, .855 SV% and one shutout.

In six career starts against the Devils, Halak has a 2-3-1 record with a 2.46 GAA and .927 SV%.

Gaustad has been playing through injuries so he likely is taking a maintenance day. The fourth line center has six goals and 15 points in 47 games but has been relegated to the wing as of late.

Vanek declared himself ready at the end of today's practice so expect him to play. He has 19 goals and 41 points in 50 games.

McGrattan won't play tonight due to a minor injury. The enforcer has 61 PIM through 30 games.

Look for Diaz to play as the seventh defender tonight. The Swiss d-man has three goals and 15 points through his first 49 NHL games.

Sounds like Stoner will miss a few more games. He has three assists through 39 games.

Ortmeyer returns to the minors, eliminating his fantasy hockey value.

Dowell is once again the healthy scratch up front. He has a goal and three points in his first 37 games in Dallas.

Known mostly for his hitting prowess, Fistric has no points in 37 games.

In eight career starts against the Blue Jackets, Lehtonen has a 4-3-1 record with a 1.75 GAA, .941 SV% and one shutout.

Burish moves down to the fourth line. He has four goals and 12 points through 36 games.

After getting a look on a scoring line, Nystrom is bumped back down to the third line. He has 15 goals and three helpers through 47 games.

Ryder is bumped back down to the Ribeiro line. The sniper now has 19 goals and 36 points through 52 games.

Eriksson moves back onto the Ribeiro line. In 52 games, the sniper has 17 goals and 44 points. Doubtful this move adversely effects his fantasy hockey value.

Vincour will start tonight's game on the top line. The rookie has a goal and three points through 20 games.

Pardy is too good for the AHL after posting three assists in his first game. Look for him to get another crack at the lineup.

Howard has yet to face shots but might start doing so shortly. Right now the main concern is properly padding his finger in order for it to heal properly.

Cleary likely misses about a week due to this injury. The third line winger scored 11 goals and 27 points through 55 games. Look for Jan Mursak to replace him in the lineup.