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| Peter Forsberg returned from a minor groin injury and put his best on the ice for the Colorado Avalanche, netting one goal and an assists in the Avs’ 4-2 win over Vancouver. Forsberg’s goals was his first since returning from retirement and his 10th assist thus far. |
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| Kyle Turris, C, Phoenix Coyotes | Tuesday 4/1, 11:36 PM CT |
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| Kyle Turris will make his NHL debut against the Dallas Stars on Thursday, according to the Arizona Republic. Turris, the top prospect for the Coyotes, signed an entry -level contract earlier this week and has left the University of Wisconsin early in anticipation if getting time on the NHL ice. |
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| Left winger Curtis Glencross scored two goals this evening in the Oilers’ 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. Glencross is coming along slowly, but this is his second 2-goal game this month and his sixth goal in his last eight games. |
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| Center Andy McDonald scored a goal and an assist in St. Louis’ 3-4 OT loss to the Nashville Predators. McDonald has 18 goals and 31 assists on the season for 49 total points on the season, including three goals in his last four games. |
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| Left winger Thomas Vanek scored his 33rd goal of the season in tonight’s 4-3 victory for the Buffalo Sabres, sending the Toronto Maple Leafs to the loss column. Vanek has 61 points on the season and has scored eight points in his last seven games. |
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| Derek Roy, C, Buffalo Sabres | Tuesday 4/1, 9:39 PM CT |
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| Center Derek Roy scored his 32nd goal of the season in the Sabres’ 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Roy now has 78 points on the season and has a point in 10 consecutive games. |
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| Carey Price, G, Montreal Canadiens | Tuesday 4/1, 9:31 PM CT |
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| Montreal goalie Carey Price , the former 1st-round pick from 2005 (5th overall), has enjoyed a strong campaign this season and continues to show fans why he's the future of this franchise, posting 32 saves in a 3-0 shutout victory for the Canadiens. This is Price's whopping fifth win in a row and his tenth victory in his last 13 games. Habs on fire and is sure to be a top fantasy keeper next season. |
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| Mike Green, D, Washington Capitals | Tuesday 4/1, 9:21 PM CT |
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| Defenseman Mike Green did his part in helping the Washington Capitals to a dominating 4-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, posting two assists, working with veteran Sergei Fedorov on both (one on a goal by Alexander Semin, his 25th of the year, the other to Matt Cooke). Green now has 35 helpers on the season and touts six points in his last five games. |
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| Alexander Ovechkin scored his 63rd goal of the season in helping the Washington Capitals to an impressive 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, putting the young hockey superstar at 110 points on the season. What more can you say about the kid? He’s outstanding, having scored 15 goals just this month. Getting through a game without a point is more shocking than anything for the young Russian, and from here, the sky is the limit. |
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| The Islanders may have fallen short of their hopes in allowing the Devils to secure a spot in the upcoming NHL Playoffs, but goalie Joey MacDonald did what he could to prevent the 2-1 loss. MacDonald stopped 45 of 47 shots on goal in just his second start this season. Who knows what the future holds for MacDonald, but he certainly flashed strong potential in the heartbreaking loss this evening. |
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| The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled center Zenon Konopka from their AHL affiliate in Syracuse, according to CBSSports.com. The 27-year-old Konopka has four goals and three assists in 29 career NHL games and played six games with the Blue Jackets in 2006-07. He has 22 goals and 29 assists in 59 games with Syracuse this season. |
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| Kyle Okposo, W, New York Islanders | Tuesday 4/1, 7:21 PM CT |
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| Kyle Okposo , the top prospect and future superstar for the New York Islanders, is reportedly going to get a strong look in the team’s remaining nine games, according to the New York Daily News. Okposo has joined the team and will be seeing significant playing time starting tonight versus Toronto. The 7th-overall pick of the 2006 NHL entry draft, Okposo left the University of Minnesota early after signing a three-year, entry-capped contract in December, an agreement that does not take hold until next season as long as the 19-year-old phenom plays in less than 10 games. That time has come. |
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| Peter Forsberg will be laced up and ready to skate for the Colorado Avalanche this evening as they face the Vancouver Canucks, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Forsberg has been rumored as heading towards a prolong stay on the bench due to a lingering groin injury, but the team reports he skated well in practice today and should be all good to go. With the Avs fighting to stay in the playoff picture, it's important to have this offensive force on the floor, making this news as good as hoped. |
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| Philadelphia center R.J. Umberger is reportedly cleared to play and will be on the ice for the Flyers when they face Pittsburgh on Wednesday night, according to the Associated Press. Umberger has missed the last six games for Philly with a sprained left knee but has been practicing with a knee brace and appears to be all set to get back to it. His timing couldn’t be better, touting eight goals and 10 assists in 21 career games against the Pens. |
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| It's been over six months since his chest was opened and his heart was the focus of major surgery, but defenseman and veteran leader Teppo Numminen is ready and cleared to return to the ice for the Buffalo Sabres, according to the Associated Press. GM Darcy Regier announced the 39-year-old Numminen was activated from the injury-suspended list and will be available to play tonight. Coach Lindy Ruff admits there are lingering concerns, but they are based more in his ability to play and not his health. "It's going to make us make a decision," Ruff said. "He's available to play. The thing I'm unsure [of] first of all, is the fact that he hasn't played all year. You can look good in practice, you could look good in one-on-one and two-on-two drills, but playing a game's a whole different story. We'll just go day-to-day with it." The Sabres are fighting to stay in the playoff picture, thus the decision to use Numminen is one wrought with worry. He hasn't played in so long, the team has to wonder if he is up to the challenge or would be best saved for a later date. |
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| Ray Whitney, W, Carolina Hurricanes | Tuesday 4/1, 6:43 PM CT |
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| The Carolina Hurricanes have activated forwards Ray Whitney and Justin Williams from injured reserve, according to SLAM Sports. The move as also resulted in the team’s decision to send forward Joe Jensen back to the team’s AHL affiliate in Albany, New York. The move sets both Whitney and Williams as eligible participants in Carolina’s game against Washington this evening. Williams has missed 43 total games with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, touting nine goals and 21 assists before the injury. Whitney has missed the last 12 games for Carolina with a damaged bursa. The team captain has 25 goals and 34 assists. The team must be ecstatic to have both back and skating, but they may be brought along slowly if they are still slightly hampered. Williams has missed significant time, so it is fair to expect time will be needed to get back in full NHL form. |
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| Ole-Kristian Tollefsen underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to relieve pressure on a nerve in his cervical spine, according to Sports Network. The defenseman is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of next season. |
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| Kyle Wellwood will undergo a minor procedure on his groin Wednesday and is done for the season, according to the Toronto Star. Wellwood had a disappointing year, notching just 21 points in 59 games to go along with a minus-12 rating. He will be a restricted free agent this offseason and is unlikely to return to the Leafs. |
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| Joni Pitkanen will suit up tonight for the Oilers despite a sore groin, according to TSN.ca. He had been considered doubtful for the contest. If you're using Pitkanen, feel free to leave him in your lineup. It's possible his ice time will be decreased, though. |
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| Craig Conroy will sit out tonight's game due to an upper-body injury, according to TSN.ca. Consider the forward day-to-day for the time being. |
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| Mats Sundin, C, Toronto Maple Leafs | Tuesday 4/1, 1:51 PM CT |
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| Mats Sundin is out for Tuesday and potentially longer due to his torn groin muscle, according to the Toronto Star. Sundin tore a groin muscle on March 12, and then was on the shelf for the next five games. He returned for two games, but clearly was not up to par. He’s now shut it down, possibly for the rest of the season. Sundin scored 78 points over 74 games this season and is a tough loss for Toronto.
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| Brendan Shanahan left Monday's action with a leg strain, but he isn't expected to miss any time, according to NY Daily News. Shanahan registered 46 points over 71 games this season and remains a leader on the ice for the Rangers. |
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| Vaclav Prospal is expected to return to the ice on Wednesday, according to the Philadelphia Enquirer. He was previously out with the flu. Prospal has scored 69 points over 77 games this season and he will be a solid addition back to the lineup, which will move Steve Downie back down. |
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| Mark Streit, D, New York Islanders | Tuesday 4/1, 12:30 PM CT |
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| Mark Streit is expected to return to action on Tuesday, according to the Ottawa Sun. He was nursing a foot injury. Streit has scored 58 points over 78 games this season and will be a welcome addition back to the lineup. |
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| Cory Stillman is expected to sit out tonight's game, according to the Ottawa Sun. He is battling a leg injury, and was also forced to miss last Saturday's game against Boston. He has generated 64 points over 77 games this season, and his services will be missed. |
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| Daniel Alfredsson is questionable for Tuesday night action, according to the Ottawa Sun. His exact ailment is unknown and has been reportedly been battling various things. He would be sorely missed by Ottawa as he racked up 87 points over 68 games this season. |
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| Maxime Talbot scored the lone goal in Pittsburgh's 2-1 loss to the Rangers on Monday. He has now scored goals in back-to-back games. |
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| Chris Osgood is likely to start on Thursday in goal against the Blue Jackets, according to Detroit News. Dominik Hasek is scheduled to start on Wednesday and Sunday. Osgood holds a solid 27-9 mark this season. |
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| Dominik Hasek is back up to strength and will start in goal on Wednesday and Sunday, according to the Detroit News. He holds a solid 25-9 record this season. |
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| Craig Rivet is nursing an upper body injury and is expected to miss his third straight game on Tuesday, according to the Mercury News. He has racked up 35 points over 74 games this season. |
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