NHL Hockey Player News

Igor Shesterkin(G)|NYR
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Shesterkin was the first goalie off the ice at the Rangers' morning skate on Monday.

Shesterkin was on the wrong end of a 4-3 shootout loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, snapping his seven-game winning streak, but will likely return to the crease on Monday. The 28-year-old netminder has been sensational since returning from the All-Star break, allowing fewer than two goals in five of eight games (7-0-1) while boasting an outstanding .948 SV%. The Rangers are +114 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers squad riding a four-game winning streak.

Source:
Mollie Walker 2024-03-04T16:06:35.645Z
Igor Shesterkin
Ilya Lyubushkin(D)|DAL
Injury
Injury
Lyubushkin (head) was a full participant in practice Monday after leaving Saturday's game due to injury.

Lyubushkin made his debut with the Maple Leafs on Saturday after being acquired in a trade from the Anaheim Ducks earlier in the week but was unable to complete the game, playing only 12:12 time-on-ice before exiting with a head injury after being hit by New York Ranger Matt Rempe. The hard-nosed Lybushkin is in his second stint with the Maple Leafs and has 116 hits and 138 blocks in 56 games this season.

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David Alter 2024-03-04T15:41:05.380Z
Ilya Lyubushkin
Daniil Tarasov(G)|FLA
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Tarasov is expected to start on Monday vs. Vegas.

With Elvis Merzlikins battling an upper-body injury, the Blue Jackets will likely turn to Tarasov between the pipes on Monday night. Despite only recording one win in his last three outings (1-2-0), Tarasov has played well lately, showcasing a solid .929 SV% while allowing three or fewer goals in each contest. That said, the Blue Jackets are +153 home underdogs against a Vegas Golden Knights club that has been outscored 12-6 over the last two games (0-2-0).

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Mark Scheig 2024-03-04T15:38:25.045Z
Daniil Tarasov
Samuel Ersson(G)|PHI
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Ersson will start on Monday vs. St. Louis.

Ersson had the night off in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators but will return to the crease on Monday night. In his last outing, Ersson allowed five goals on 21 shots (.762 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals and has allowed four or more goals in three of his last six games (2-3-1). The Flyers enter action as -137 home favourites against against a St. Louis Blues club that has scored three or fewer goals in four straight (1-2-1).

Source:
Kevin Kurz 2024-03-04T15:35:05.409Z
Samuel Ersson
Jansen Harkins(C)|ANA
Injury
Injury
Harkins (upper body) was being evaluated post-game after leaving Sunday’s loss early with an injury.

Harkins played 7:07 time-on-ice in Sunday's crushing 6-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers and is being evaluated for an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old Harkins has four points (0G / 4A) in 42 games this season and was unsuccessful on a penalty shot attempt in the loss.

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Pittsburgh Penguins 2024-03-04T15:32:14.400Z
Jansen Harkins

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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.

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