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| Niclas Havelid exited Sunday's game during the first period after sustaining an elbow injury, according to SportsTicker. We'll keep you posted on Haveli's status, but he hasn't been worth owning in fantasy for a few years now. |
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| Jaroslav Modry returned to the lineup Sunday after missing two games with a left shoulder injury. He was expected to miss 1-2 weeks of action but came back in less than a week. Modry has a torn labrum that will require surgery after the season, but he has decided to play through the pain. This is good news for those in Jaroslav Modry-only leagues. |
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| Jonathan Toews left Sunday's game early in the third period after getting elbowed by the Canucks' Matt Pettinger. Toews suffered a chipped tooth and will receive close to 50 stitches for a cut inside his mouth, according to SportsTicker. He will be re-evaluated Monday before his status for Tuesday's game is determined. |
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| The Blackhawks will determine this week whether Martin Havlat's shoulder injury is of the season-ending variety, according to the AP. We're betting that Havlat is done, but we'll let you know what the Blackhawks decide. |
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| Bruno Gervais left Sunday's game in the first period after taking a hard check. He suffered both a thigh contusion and concussion, according to the AP. Coach Ted Nolan said Gervais will be re-evaluated on Monday. |
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| Jochen Hecht missed his fifth straight game Sunday with a pulled leg muscle/groin injury, according to the AP. The center should be back on the ice in the next few days. |
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| Dominik Hasek saved 22 of 24 shots Sunday in the Red Wings' 4-2 victory over Buffalo. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for Hasek. With Chris Osgood coming down down to earth, Hasek should get the majority of playing time for Detroit down the stretch. |
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| Craig Anderson doesn't get many chances to play, but he's made the most of his opportunities the last two times out. Anderson followed up his 40-save effort from last Saturday with a shutout Sunday in which he stopped a whopping 53 Isles' shots. Anderson's fantasy value is nil, but he's on an impressive little mini-run nonetheless. |
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| Marc-Andre Fleury looked good in his first start Sunday since suffering an ankle injury last month, kicking aside 31 of 33 shots in a 3-2 shootout win. Ty Conklin had been playing well while Fleury was out but has struggled recently. Look for Fleury to eventually get his job back, though it might be a couple weeks. |
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| Marek Svatos is out indefinitely after sustaining a knee injury in Saturday's game against the Kings, according to the Canadian Press. He is set to undergo further examination by the team's medical staff over the next few days. This is bad timing, as Svatos was in the midst of a five-game point streak. We'll keep you posted on his status. |
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| Ryan Smyth, LW, Colorado Avalanche | Sunday 3/2, 7:03 PM CT |
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| Ryan Smyth will be sidelined indefinitely due to an undisclosed injury suffered in Saturday's game, according to the Canadian Press. Smyth could have suffered a concussion when he was checked into the boards. Smyth will undergo further examination by the medical staff over the next few days. We don't want to speculate too much, but it certainly seems possible we won't see Smyth again this year. |
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| Brian Rafalski is expected to return to action for Wednesday's home game against the Blues, accordig to the Detroit Free Press. The defenseman is working his way back from a strained groin. |
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| Tim Gleason, D, Carolina Hurricanes | Sunday 3/2, 1:26 PM CT |
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| Tim Gleason returned to action on Saturday after being sidelined by a concussion, according to the Raleigh News & Observer. "He felt good yesterday. He came in today and felt great," Hurricanes coach Peter Laviolette said. "He was evaluated a little bit more and played a real strong game." Gleason averages over one PIM per game and has chipped in two goals and 12 assists this season. |
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| Todd White, C, Atlanta Thrashers | Sunday 3/2, 1:20 PM CT |
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| Todd White was unable to play Saturday after sustaining a cut on his elbow during the Thrashers' previous contest, according to the Altanta Journal-Constitution. "His arm completely stiffened up," said coach Don Waddell. White needed 20 stitches to close the gash, so he may end up missing some more action. He has 14 goals and 37 points this season but carries an ugly minus-11 rating. |
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| Ales Hemsky was excused from Saturday's practice with what the Edmonton Sun is calling a sore wrist. Hemsky is not expected to miss extended playing time to the ailment. |
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| Scott Thornton was back in action for the Kings on Saturday night, according to the LA Times. This after sitting out six games because of an upper-body injury. Thornton has missed several games this year to injury. In 41 contests this season, the Kings forward has five goals and two helpers. |
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| The lone move for Minnesota before the Tuesday trade deadline, was acquiring enforcer Chris Simon from the New York Islanders, this according to the LA Times. The move drew negative reaction from the fans and local media. Simon makes his 'new home' debut on Sunday night. |
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| Ryan Smyth, LW, Colorado Avalanche | Sunday 3/2, 8:03 AM CT |
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| Ryan Smyth scored two second-period goals on Saturday night, but was taken off the ice on a stretcher after being checked into the boards, this according to the LA Times.
The Colorado forward was motionless on the ice for several minutes as trainers rushed to attend to him, notes the report. Colorado officials reported that he was conscious and walking but was sent to the hospital for further examination.
Smyth's goals, his 13th and 14th of the season, helped the Avalanche take a 5-2 win over the Kings. |
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| Derek Boogaard was limited during the Saturday practice session, this according to the Pioneer Press. Boogard who is still fighting a back (herniated disc) injury has no definitive timetable for a return to active duty. |
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| Mark Parrish was on the ice Saturday taking practice drills with his teammates, reports the Pioneer Press. Parrish has been under the weather, as many have across the league, fighting the flu bug. The report notes that Parrish expects to play Sunday night. |
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| Marian Gaborik will wear the rotating "C" Sunday night when the Wild host the Kings, according to the Pioneer Press.
With 18 regular-season games remaining, the Wild are in a position to capture their first division title and their highest postseason seed ever as a franchise.
"It's an honor," Gaborik said. "I've been here since the beginning, and this is the first time, so it's definitely special."
Gaborik leads the Wild in points (33-31-64), game winning goals (seven), and is a team-best plus-11 this season. |
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