NHL Hockey Player News

Barkov (stiffness) is a game-time decision on Tuesday vs. Toronto.

Barkov's status for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs will be determined closer to puck drop. The elite forward has been terrific lately, collecting 12 points (5G / 7A) in his last 10 games, being held off the scoresheet only once.

Aleksander Barkov
McDavid (lower body) will return to Edmonton's lineup on Monday.

McDavid has missed the last three games but will be back in the lineup on Monday against the San Jose Sharks. McDavid has likely fallen out of contention for the Art Ross Trophy, 11 points behind the scoring leader Nikita Kucherov with three games remaining, but is amid another terrific season with 130 points (31G / 99A) in 74 games.

Connor McDavid
McMann (lower body) will miss the Maple Leafs' final two games and is questionable for the beginning of the playoffs.

McMann was limited to only 4:10 time-on-ice before exiting Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings with a lower-body injury. McMann has 24 points (15G / 9A) in 56 games this season but has only one point in his last eight games.

Bobby McMann
Woll will start on Tuesday in Florida.

On the front end of a back-to-back, the Maple Leafs will turn to Woll in the on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. Woll has started one of every three games the last several weeks, a trend that continues on Tuesday as the Maple Leafs enter action as +135 road underdogs. Woll has allowed two or fewer goals in two of his last three games (2-1-0), including saving 18 of 20 shots (.900 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils.

Joseph Woll
Skinner is in the starter's net at Monday's morning skate.

The Oilers have lost two straight and will likely turn to Skinner for consecutive starts for the first time this month. Skinner has played well lately, allowing three or fewer goals in six straight (4-1-1), but was unvictorious in his most recent outing, allowing two goals on 26 shots (.923 SV%) in a 3-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The Oilers enter action on Monday as significant -540 home favourites against the San Jose Sharks.

Stuart Skinner
Stolarz will start on Tuesday vs. Toronto.

The Panthers will turn to Stolarz for their final game of the season on Tuesday night. Stolarz has been solid in a backup role this season and is coming off a 25-save performance in a 2-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators for his second shutout. The Panthers enter action as -149 home favourites against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Anthony Stolarz
Saros was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate on Monday.

The Predators play their final game of the season on Monday and will likely turn to Saros between the pipes. Saros has allowed four goals in two straight but saved 31 of 35 shots (.886 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-4 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Predators enter action as +100 road underdogs.

Juuse Saros
Husso has been recalled from the Grand Rapid's Griffins (AHL).

Husso has been sidelined since mid-February due to a lower-body injury and was loaned to the Grand Rapids Griffins for a conditioning stint last week. The 29-year-old Husso had struggled when called upon this season with a 9-5-2 record, 3.55 GAA and .892 SV%.

Ville Husso
Montembeault will start on Monday in Detroit.

The Canadiens have lost five of their last six and will turn to Montembeault in the crease on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. Montembeault has allowed three or fewer goals in five of his last six games (3-2-1) and played well in his most recent outing but was unvictorious, allowing three goals on 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime loss to the New York Islanders. The Canadiens enter action +180 road underdogs.

Sam Montembeault
Greig (illness) will be a game-time decision on Monday vs. the Rangers.

Greig is battling an illness and his status for Monday's game against the New York Rangers is up in the air. Greig has three points (2G / 1A) in his last 11 games and has been held off the scoresheet in nine of those contests.

Ridly Greig

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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.

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