NHL Injuries: Caps, Wild, Pens, Predators, Wings and Stars
On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Goaltender Braden Holtby left practice early yesterday after a collision with a teammate. After the collision, Holtby was stretching his leg before leaving the ice. Coach Barry Trotz said…
NHL Injuries: Caps, Panthers, Rangers, Pens, Stars and Lightning
On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley: Coach Barry Trotz said that Brooks Orpik has an "upper-body" injury and will be evaluated today. On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: Defenseman Steven Kampfer (ankle) and center Vincent Trocheck (foot) skated…
NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 27
After a brief stint outside of the No. 1 ranking, the Washington Capitals are back a top our consensus NHL rankings for the final update of the season. The Pittsburgh Penguins finished the season on a tear and ended up…
NHL Injuries: Kings, Ducks, Rangers, Pens, Blues and More
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Josh Cooper: Coach Darryl Sutter said that Marian Gaborik isn't available, but didn't indicate for how long. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke: GM Bob Murray with updates: Rickard Rakell is probable for…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Rangers, Capitals, Ducks, Wild and Leafs
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Center Tyler Johnson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Will see if he's able to practice today. Joe Smith: GM Steve Yzerman indicated that Johnson could be ready for Game 1 against…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Hawks, Isles, Rangers, Pens and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Michelle Gingras: Defenseman Victor Hedman practiced with the team yesterday in a regular jersey. Erik Erlendsson: There is a good chance that Victor Hedman returns to the lineup on Saturday. He's expected to be…
NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 26
For the first time in a long, long time, there is a team other than the Washington Capitals a top our consensus NHL power rankings. Two teams actually moved past the Capitals this week - the Pittsburgh Penguins and St.…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Rangers, Isles, Hawks, Leafs and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Stephen Whyno: Defenseman Victor Hedman (upper-body) and Ryan Callahan (lower-body) missed last night's game. Dan Rosen: Coach Jon Cooper isn't sure if either Hedman or Callahan will be in the lineup for either of…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Habs, Caps, Isles, Bruins, Devils and More
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: David Perron is out four to six weeks (from March 20th) with a separated right shoulder. Anaheim Ducks: Perron on his injury: "I know we've announced a timeline, but I want to beat it.…
NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 25
The Washington Capitals received a good challenge from the St. Louis Blues, but the Caps remain at No. 1 in our consensus NHL power rankings. The Dallas Stars have moved up to the No. 3 slot. The Los Angeles Kings…
NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Lightning, Ducks, Caps and Jets
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Corey Crawford is getting "close" to returning, but he still hasn't started skating yet. He's been out since March 14th with an upper-body injury. "We think he’s going to…
NHL Injuries: Avs, Caps, Ducks, Jets, Sharks, Pens and More
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Terry Frei of the Denver Post: There is still no update on the status of Matt Duchene and Nathan MacKinnon and their knee injuries. Patrick Roy said again that he won't talk about their injuries.…