| Radim Vrbata, RW, Tampa Bay Lightning | Tuesday 2/5, 11:54 PM CT |
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| Radim Vrbata was unable to play through an ankle injury on Tuesday, according to the AP. Vrbata has 24 goals and 42 points this season, including two goals during Monday's game, one of which was the overtime game-winner. We should have more details about his injury on Wednesday. |
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| Sergei Zubov still has no timetable for a return to game action, according to the AP. The good news is that he's practicing with his Stars' teammates. Zubov is working his way back from groin and foot injuries, so keep him benched for now. |
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| Philippe Boucher has been practicing with the Stars, according to the AP. However he's still working his way back from shoulder surgery and has no timetable set for his return to game action. Obviously, it's a positive sign that he's practicing, but we don't get fantasy stats for practice. Stay tuned for updates. |
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| Mark Parrish missed Tuesday's game due to a head injury. He sustained the ailment in a collision during Saturday's game and entered tonight's contest listed as doubtful. Quite often, "head injuries" are concussions, but we'll have to wait for an update before we can project a timeline for his return to action. |
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| Michael Ryder was a healthy scratch Tuesday for the second consecutive game. Ryder scored at least 55 points each of his first three seasons, including 30 goals the previous two campaigns. But he's struggled a lot this season, mustering just eight goals and 18 points in 47 contests. You'll want to keep him on your bench until he gets back into game action and finds a way to get back on top of his game. |
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| Roman Hamrlik was held out of Tuesday's contest due to the flu, according to the AP. It was the first time he's missed a game this season, so hopefully he'll be over the bug and ready for the Habs' next skate. |
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| Pascal Leclaire was run over by two players in the second period and had to be helped off the ice. He was diagnosed with a bruised neck and will not travel with the Blue Jackets when the depart for games in Phoenix and San Jose, according to the AP. Leclair's had a fantastic season and is leading the NHL with eight shutouts, but he may miss some game action, in which case Fredrik Norrena would get the nod in goal. |
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| Teemu Selanne made his season debut on Tuesday and picked up an assist on the Ducks' first goal of the night. He played 18 minutes, took four shots on goal and finished a plus-1, as the Ducks shut out the Isles 3-0. If you took a shot on Selanne, the wait is over, and the payoff beginning to happen. |
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| Blair Betts, C, New York Rangers | Tuesday 2/5, 11:07 PM CT |
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| Blair Betts was unable to complete Tuesday's game. He injured a knee in the first period and did not return. Betts has played in all 56 of the Rangers' games this season, but he doesn't hold any fantasy value. |
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| Brendan Shanahan missed his second straight game Tuesday due to an injured left leg. Specifically, he's battling knee, hip groin and hamstring ailments, so Shanny may miss some more action. |
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| Ryan Hollweg, LW, Toronto Maple Leafs | Tuesday 2/5, 11:01 PM CT |
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| Ryan Hollweg missed Tuesday's game to serve a one-game suspension. He picked up his second major penalty of the season for boarding during Sunday's game, so the suspension was automatic. The tough guy will be back in action for the Rangers' next contest. |
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| Brian Boyle, C, Los Angeles Kings | Tuesday 2/5, 10:58 PM CT |
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| Brian Boyle scored another goal Tuesday after lighting the lamp and adding an assist in his NHL debut on Saturday. The Kings took the center 26th overall back in 2003, so it's worth keeping an eye on the 23-year-old to see if he can continue to stay hot. |
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| As we reported earlier, Ilya Kovalchuk returned to action on Tuesday night. He wore a brace to protect his injured knee, but that didn't stop him from scoring a goal early in the second period. It looks the superstar, Thrashers and fantasy folk were very fortunate to have him back this quickly, since the knee-to-knee hit he took could have caused much more damage. |
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| Carey Price, G, Montreal Canadiens | Tuesday 2/5, 6:31 PM CT |
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| Carey Price could start for the Habs as soon as Thursday against the Maple Leafs after being recalled from the minors on Monday, according to TSN.ca. "It's a possibility," coach Guy Carbonneau said. "We sent him (to Hamilton) to get his confidence back and also because he wasn't playing that much. Obviously, if we brought him back, it's for him to play." Price is 3-0 against Toronto this season, so it seems like a logical spot for him to get the nod. Still, Cristobal Huet is going to get the bulk of action in goal, so Price's stay may be short-lived. |
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| Ilya Kovalchuk made an unexpected return to the ice for Tuesday's game. It had been reported that he wouldn't get back in the mix until Thursday. The game is just getting underway, but he's playing, as he comes back from a knee injury. |
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| Dany Heatley could be back on the ice for game action as soon as Saturday, according to the CP. "Heater's not ahead of schedule, but he's on the short end of what we thought, so hopefully he's going to be back," said coach John Paddock. He's been out with a separated shoulder, and as Paddock pointed out, this weekend would be on the early side of his 4-6 week recovery time. Stay tuned, but it sounds like the superstar is getting close to playing. |
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| Bill Thomas, RW, Pittsburgh Penguins | Tuesday 2/5, 3:30 PM CT |
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| The Coyotes recalled Bill Thomas from San Antonio of the AHL Tuesday. has recorded 15 goals and 16 assists in 45 games with San Antonio this season. He's also played in five games for the Coyotes this season without recording a point. |
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| The Panguins recalled Alex Goligoski from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL Tuesday. Goligoski has appeared in 43 games in the minors this season, registering six goals and 17 points. He has yet to appear in an NHL game. |
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| The Blue Jackets recalled Duvie Westcott from Syracuse of the AHL Tuesday. Westcott has one goal and three assists in 23 games for the Jackets this season. |
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| The Kings activated Mike Cammalleri from IR Tuesday. Cammalleri was placed on IR on December 22 with a rib injury and missed the last 17 games, according to SportsTicker. He has 15 goals and 29 points in 36 games this year. |
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| Niklas Kronwall skated on his own before Monday's practice, but he said doctors have told him it'll be another two weeks before he can return to the lineup. "I was hoping to play in Toronto (Saturday) but it doesn't look like that's going to happen," Kronwall told the Detroit News. He's coming back from an injury to his clavicle. |
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| Martin Lapointe is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He's missed the last seven games with a bruised kidney. |
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| Doug Murray, D, San Jose Sharks | Tuesday 2/5, 12:21 PM CT |
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| Doug Murray is nursing a hip injury that he suffered on Saturday, and coach Ron Wilson think the defenseman will need a little time off. "He could be out for a week," Wilson said in the Mercury News. "That's what I'm anticipating anyway." |
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| Samuel Pahlsson is improving but not ready to play quite yet, according to the LA Times. He's been out since Dec. 22 with an abdominal strain. |
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| Mathieu Schneider is questionable for tonight's game because of a sprained wrist, according to the LA Times. He's missed the last two games with the ailment. |
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| Teemu Selanne says he's ready to play tonight, but it's up to coach Randy Carlyle to let him suit up. "You've got to ask the coach," Selanne said in the LA Times. "I'm ready to go. It's totally in his court... I'm excited. Very excited." Selanne came out of semi-retirement last month. |
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| Aaron Miller didn't practice Monday, as he was resting a foot he hurt while blocking a shot in Friday night's loss to Florida. His status for tonight's game will be determined at this morning's skate, according to the Vancouver Sun. |
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| Brent Johnson is expected to get the start tonight for the Capitals, according to the Washington Post. He's played quite well in limited action since December, posting a 5-2 record and .921 save percentage. |
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| In an effort to spark a docile offense, the Capitals have recalled Eric Fehr from Hershey of the AHL and will stick him on the top line with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom. Fehr is replacing Viktor Kozlov, who will now center the second line, according to the Washington Post. The timing of the move is peculiar, given that Kozlov has six goals and nine points in his last seven games. |
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| Eric Fehr, RW, Washington Capitals | Tuesday 2/5, 11:52 AM CT |
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| The Capitals recalled Eric Fehr from Hershey of the AHL Monday, and he's expected to receive significant ice time tonight against Columbus. Fehr practiced on the first line with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom yesterday. He hasn't played for the Caps since a herniated disk forced him to the sideline last February. "I'm back to 100 percent," Fehr said in the Washington Post. "I've played the last 10 games [with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League] and I've felt great and there's been no issues." |
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| Radek Dvorak is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks with two broken fingers on his left hand, according to the Miami Herald. The winger injured his hand in Saturday's win over Tampa Bay. Dvorak's absence shouldn't be a blow to anyone's fantasy roster. |
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| Ilya Kovalchuk skated before practice on Monday morning, but he's unlikely to play Tuesday night. "He's doing good. He'll be day-to-day. He's getting much better than he was before the weekend," coach Don Waddell said in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I think our doctors would be more comfortable if [he didn't play]. I think he's out." Waddell said Kovalchuk, who's missed the last two games with a knee injury, was probable for Thursday's game against Vancouver. |
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| Kris Beech, C, Pittsburgh Penguins | Tuesday 2/5, 11:36 AM CT |
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| Kris Beech is scheduled to play his first game with the Penguins Thursday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He was acquired on waivers from Washington last month. |
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| Arron Asham, RW, Philadelphia Flyers | Tuesday 2/5, 11:29 AM CT |
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| Arron Asham has been bothered by damaged ligaments in two fingers on his left hand and a bad right wrist, the result of two fights he had back in late December. He had surgery on the same wrist last summer but may require another procedure in the offseason. "I did some damage to my fingers and wrist area. The whole hand is bothering me still," Asham said in the Star Ledger. "A lot of times I like to fight, but there is no sense going in 70 percent. I'd either hurt my hand or get knocked out. I'll probably get my wrist looked at at the end of the year and see if I did any more damage. My fingers just need rest. My fingers got twisted when I grabbed onto the jersey during a fight." |
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| Alexander Steen had his first non-contact practice yesterday. He's been out since just before the All-Star break with a separated shoulder. "All in all it feels good," Steen said in the Toronto Star. "Range of motion is pretty much 100 per cent back, but the strength and the pain is still an issue. We're going to wait it out. Towards the end of the week would be a realistic target for us." |
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| Bryan McCabe, recovering from a broken hand, had his first full-out practice yesterday. He won't play tonight, but he may return Thursday or Saturday, according to the Toronto Star. "It's great to be out there with some guys instead of being out there by myself," said McCabe. "A little more fun to get back out and compete, throw some checks around, and kind of get going again." |
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| Daniel Alfredsson tested his hip flexor injury in practice yesterday. He said he's feeling better, but it's still a day-to-day matter and he won't play tonight, according to the Ottawa Citizen. Alfredsson, who has missed the last two games, is hoping to return on Thursday. |
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| Bobby Allen skated with the team Monday for the first time since suffering a back injury that's caused him to miss the last 22 games. Coach Claude Julien said Allen is "getting real close," according to the Boston Globe. |
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| Glen Murray skated with the team at practice Monday for the first time since his hip flexor strain, though he did wear a red no-contact sweater. "That was my first real practice," Murray said in the Boston Globe. "It feels good. I need to do more; there's no way you get in game shape without skating and practicing with the guys in game situations. It's a big difference." Murray has missed the last 18 games, but it sounds as if his return is on the horizon. |
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