NHL Hockey Player News

A pure goal scorer, MacLean continues to struggle with scoring at the NHL level. Over 15 career games, he only has two tallies with none coming as a member of the Jets.

Over 11 career starts against the Coyotes, Mason posted a 7-2-0 record with a 2.42 GAA and .921 SV%.

The Sharks don't roster a designated enforcer meaning Reaves is useless in tonight's lineup.

Grachev could draw in on the top line with Andy McDonald sidelined. If he does, the native of Khabarovsk will be making his debut with the Blues.

Definitely a scary, freak injury. Best wishes to his family and Blake continues to recover. The good news is he will fully recover from the injuru and will play hockey again. Matt Beleskey should take his place in the lineup in the interim.

Ballard moves back into the top four -- a role he was expected to play when the Canucks traded a first round pick and Michael Grabner. Through his first four games, Ballard holds a minus-3 rating with one goal. Expect a better season in his second year in Vancouver.

Hodgson moves back to the second line pivot role after one game on the third. Over his first four games this season he scored one goal with a minus-1 rating. The jury remains out on the former top prospect.

Higgins moves up to a scoring line. Through his first four games, the Smithtown, New York native scored two goals. This could be a boost in his fantasy hockey value.

Krejci will miss his third consecutive game, meaning Tyler Seguin probably stays on the top line. Last season Krejci scored 13 goals and 62 points through 75 games with the Bruins but has only one goal through the first three games. He remains day-to-day.

Over 10 career starts against the Jets, Smith holds a 6-4-0 record, 2.58 GAA and .907 SV%.

Larsson is one tough customer, drawing back into the lineup despite a sore foot. Through his first three NHL games, he has no points, three blocked shots, five hits and six shots. You can expect him to play at less than 100 percent tonight.

Brodeur should play next Friday vs. the Sharks or shortly after. Stay tuned for a further update on the wounded Hall-of-Famer.

With the Preds expected to dress Jordin Tootoo and Brian McGrattan, the Devils likely want a tougher lineup.

Day-to-day status definitely doesn't mean out indefinitely with a concussion so that's good news. Stay tuned for a further update on Mueller.

McDonald is believed to be out with yet another concussion. Stay tuned for a further update but this infliction likely sidelines him for a long time.

In two career starts against the Sharks, Elliott holds a 0-1-1 record with a 2.42 GAA and .925 SV%.

Konopka draws into the lineup and could drop the mitts with Caps enforcer DJ King.

He could draw in for this important rivalry game.

Stalberg is close enough to returning that the club sent down Brandon Saad. Last year he scored 12 goals and 24 points while seeing action next to Jonathan Toews. Look for him to improve on those totals in his third full season.

Hossa's injury is not deemed serious but he has not practiced for the last two days. While he will be a game-time decision tonight, expect him to play at below 100 percent if he starts.