NEWS
Wed, Dec 17, 2025

7:05 PM - Karel Vejmelka (Uta) will protect the road goal versus the Red Wings on Wednesday.

6:14 PM - Joakim Kemell (Nsh) scored a goal and added an assist in AHL Milwaukee's 3-2 loss to Chicago on Wednesday.

6:03 PM - Cole Smith (Nsh) (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday.

4:22 PM - Brett Pesce (NJ) (upper body) has been activated off injured reserve ahead of Wednesday's clash with Vegas, per the NHL media site.

3:56 PM - Ty Dellandrea (SJ) is considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Stars due to an upper-body injury, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

3:53 PM - Adam Gaudette (SJ) (lower body) told reporters he was fully fit ahead of the Sharks' clash with Dallas on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

3:44 PM - Brandon Montour (Sea) (undisclosed) is not expected to be available versus the Flames on Thursday, per Emerald City Hockey.

3:43 PM - Pavel Dorofeyev (VGK) (undisclosed) is set to play Wednesday versus New Jersey.

3:43 PM - Jeremy Lauzon (VGK) (undisclosed) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Devils.

3:33 PM - Arseny Gritsyuk (NJ) (upper body) was put on injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

2:39 PM - Shea Theodore (VGK) is expected to miss Wednesday's game against New Jersey, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

2:37 PM - Jack Eichel (VGK) (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Devils, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

2:29 PM - Cam Talbot (Det) is set to start at home against Utah on Wednesday, according to Kara Wolfbauer of ESPN.

2:25 PM - Carter Hart (VGK) is expected to start at home against New Jersey on Wednesday, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

2:20 PM - Tanner Jeannot (Bos) is dealing with an illness, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports Wednesday.

2:12 PM - Michael Misa (SJ) (lower body) has been loaned to Team Canada for the upcoming World Junior Championships, the Sharks announced Wednesday.

2:08 PM - Phillip Danault (LA) (illness) will not be in action versus the Panthers on Wednesday, Jared Shafran of LAKingsInsider.com reports.

2:00 PM - Adam Erne (Dal) coach Glen Gulutzan said Wednesday that Erne (lower body) could play during the Stars' upcoming road trip, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

1:56 PM - Anthony Mantha (Pit) logged two assists and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

1:56 PM - Anton Forsberg (LA) was the first goalie off during Wednesday's morning skate, Jared Shafran of LAKingsInsider.com reports, indicating that he'll defend the road crease against Florida.

1:56 PM - Quinton Byfield (LA) (illness) is expected back in the lineup against Florida on Wednesday, Jared Shafran of LA Kings Insider reports.

1:55 PM - Danton Heinen (Pit) scored a goal on three shots, added four hits and logged two PIM in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

1:52 PM - Matt Savoie (Edm) scored a goal and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Penguins.

1:51 PM - Vasily Podkolzin (Edm) scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Penguins.

1:50 PM - Colten Ellis (Buf) (concussion) will be reevaluated Friday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

1:49 PM - Evan Bouchard (Edm) scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Penguins.

1:47 PM - Jaroslav Chmelar (NYR) was sent down to AHL Hartford on Wednesday.

1:46 PM - Conor Garland (Van) scored a shorthanded empty-net goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Rangers.

1:43 PM - Evander Kane (Van) scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Rangers.

1:43 PM - Brett Berard (NYR) was assigned to AHL Hartford on Wednesday.

1:40 PM - Gabe Perreault (NYR) was recalled from AHL Hartford on Wednesday.

1:39 PM - Sean Couturier (Phi) notched two assists, four shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.

1:36 PM - Carl Grundstrom (Phi) scored a goal on three shots and added four hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.

1:36 PM - Brennan Othmann (NYR) was recalled from AHL Hartford on Wednesday.

1:34 PM - Bobby Brink (Phi) scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.

1:30 PM - Barrett Hayton (Uta) scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Bruins.

1:14 PM - Nikita Zadorov (Bos) posted an assist, four hits, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Mammoth.

1:11 PM - Michael Eyssimont (Bos) scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Mammoth.

1:09 PM - Casey Mittelstadt (Bos) scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Mammoth.

12:58 PM - Michael Kesselring (Buf) (lower body) is expected to be activated off injured reserve and play Thursday versus Philadelphia, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

12:57 PM - Jason Zucker (Buf) (lower body) might be back following the Christmas break, according to head coach Lindy Ruff, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Wednesday.

12:56 PM - Peyton Krebs (Buf) coach Lindy Ruff said Wednesday that Krebs is dealing with an illness, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

12:51 PM - Brandon Hagel (TB) coach Rob Zettler said Wednesday that Hagel is considered day-to-day due to an upper-body injury, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

12:50 PM - Connor Hellebuyck (Wpg) is expected to start on the road against St. Louis on Wednesday, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press.

12:44 PM - Pyotr Kochetkov (Car) is slated to start Wednesday's road game against Nashville, Hurricanes play-by-play broadcaster Mike Maniscalco reports.

12:40 PM - Erik Karlsson (Pit) recorded a power-play goal and an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

12:37 PM - Bryan Rust (Pit) scored a goal and took six shots in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

12:35 PM - Tommy Novak (Pit) recorded a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

12:33 PM - Stuart Skinner (Pit) stopped 17 of 22 shots in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers. The sixth goal was an empty-netter late in the third period.

12:25 PM - Zach Hyman (Edm) scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Penguins.

12:25 PM - Lars Eller (Ott) will be out of action for at least another three weeks after sustaining a broken foot, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports Wednesday.

12:24 PM - Thomas Chabot (Ott) (upper body) will miss Thursday's game against Pittsburgh, per Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia.

12:22 PM - Connor McDavid (Edm) had two goals, including one on the power play, and two power-play assists in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Penguins.

12:20 PM - Ryan McDonagh (TB) (undisclosed) told reporters, "We'll see," when asked if he would be ready to play against Los Angeles on Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

12:17 PM - Leon Draisaitl (Edm) recorded four assists, including three on the power play, in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Penguins.

12:14 PM - Tristan Jarry (Edm) stopped 26 of 30 shots in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Penguins.

11:57 AM - Alexandre Texier (Mtl) scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Flyers.

11:56 AM - Jacob Fowler (Mtl) stopped 17 of 20 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Flyers. The fourth goal was an empty-netter in the final stages of the third period.

11:46 AM - Jordan Binnington (StL) will get the starting nod for Thursday's clash with the Rangers, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

11:46 AM - Travis Konecny (Phi) recorded a goal, an assist, three shots and a plus-1 rating in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.

11:43 AM - Joel Hofer (StL) will start Wednesday's home game against the Jets, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

11:39 AM - Trevor Zegras (Phi) scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.

11:37 AM - Lucas Raymond (Det) recorded three assists, blocked two shots and dished out two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Islanders.

11:31 AM - Moritz Seider (Det) distributed two power-play assists in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Islanders.

11:29 AM - Dan Vladar (Phi) stopped 21 of 22 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.

11:22 AM - Alex DeBrincat (Det) tallied two power-play goals and fired six shots on net in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Islanders.

11:07 AM - Axel Sandin-Pellikka (Det) scored a goal and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Islanders.

11:06 AM - Carson Lambos (Min) was called up from AHL Iowa on Wednesday.

11:05 AM - Jonas Brodin (Min) (lower body) was moved to injured reserve Wednesday.

11:03 AM - Jonathan Quick (NYR) stopped 14 of 16 shots in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the Canucks, with Vancouver's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

11:00 AM - Gustav Forsling (Fla) (undisclosed) will be in the lineup versus Los Angeles on Wednesday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

10:59 AM - Liam Ohgren (Van) scored his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Rangers.

10:55 AM - Thatcher Demko (Van) turned aside all 23 shots he faced in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Rangers.

10:54 AM - Scott Mayfield (NYI) tallied a goal, blocked three shots and served two PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Detroit.

10:52 AM - David Pastrnak (Bos) collected two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Mammoth.

10:49 AM - Morgan Geekie (Bos) scored two goals, one on the power play and the other the game-winner, in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over the Mammoth.

10:46 AM - Jeremy Swayman (Bos) stopped 20 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Mammoth.

10:44 AM - Travis Mitchell (NYI) was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday.

10:44 AM - Jonathan Drouin (NYI) recorded an assist and put a shot in goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Red Wings.

10:43 AM - Vitek Vanecek (Uta) made 19 saves in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Bruins.

10:35 AM - Emil Heineman (NYI) scored a goal, placed three shots on net and recorded five blocks in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Detroit.

10:31 AM - Daniil Tarasov (Fla) is expected to start at home against the Kings on Wednesday, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.

10:28 AM - John Gibson (Det) stopped 16 of 18 shots on net in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Islanders.

10:22 AM - Tyson Foerster (Phi) Flyers announced Wednesday that Foerster underwent successful surgery on his arm Monday and is expected to miss approximately five months.

10:17 AM - Ilya Sorokin (NYI) turned aside 18 of 21 shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Red Wings.

3:13 AM - Connor Murphy (Chi) has gone 19 games without a point after coming up scoreless in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

3:11 AM - Dominic Toninato (Chi) notched an assist, three hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

3:09 AM - Ilya Mikheyev (Chi) notched a shorthanded assist and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

3:07 AM - Calle Jarnkrok (Tor) was scratched for the fourth time in seven games in December when he sat out Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.

3:05 AM - Jake McCabe (Tor) logged an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Tue, Dec 16, 2025

7:14 PM - Tyler Seguin (Dal) underwent surgery to repair his ACL on Tuesday, and he has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season, Sean Shapiro of DLLS Sports reports.

6:49 PM - Spencer Knight (Chi) will protect the road net against Toronto on Tuesday, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

6:43 PM - Mathew Barzal (NYI) (undisclosed) is expected to play against Detroit on Tuesday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.

6:42 PM - Matias Maccelli (Tor) (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Blackhawks, Dave McCarthy of NHL.com reports.

6:32 PM - Ville Husso (Ana) will guard the road goal versus the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

5:17 PM - Isak Rosen (Buf) was assigned to AHL Rochester on Tuesday.

5:12 PM - Mikael Backlund (Cgy) (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's clash with San Jose.

5:11 PM - Samuel Montembeault (Mtl) was loaned to AHL Laval on Tuesday for a conditioning assignment.

5:09 PM - Hugh McGing (StL) was returned to AHL Springfield on Tuesday.

5:04 PM - Ty Murchison (Phi) was reassigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

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