NHL Hockey Player News

Mason was injured when he made a point-blank save on Clarke MacArthur on Tuesday night. Mason finished the game and stopped four of five shootout attempts in the Flyers win. He left practice this morning after about 15 minutes and will undergo an MRI later today. Look for Ray Emery to start on Thursday.

Fleury surrendered four goals on 33 shots in the Penguins 4-1 loss to the Canadiens on Saturday. It has been a rough six-game stretch for Fleury—he has gone 1-4-1 with a 3.16 GAA and .898 SV%. The Penguins have been very banged up, but are starting to get healthy, so expect things to turn around for Fleury soon.

Stuart has been sidelined since December 16th, but appears to be slightly ahead of schedule in his recovery from a lower-body injury. He was originally expected to be out until early February, but with three weeks remaining in January and his participation the last two days, a late-January return seems more likely.

Enstrom, who resumed skating late last week, was in practice again this morning with a no-contact jersey. Enstrom will need to be cleared for contact before his return is imminent, but it is a good sign that he continues to skate.

Kane, who was placed on IR on Monday, took part in practice on Wednesday for the first time since being injured on December 27th. Kane is expected to be out until early February, but returning just one week into January is a positive sign that he could be back earlier. He will likely skate in a no-contact sweater for several days.

Holtby allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Capitals 4-3 win over the Panthers on Sunday. Holtby has won each of his last two starts and six of his last eight—he has posted a 2.24 GAA and .928 SV% over that eight game span. He was pulled after allowing three goals on 12 shots in the first period of his only start vs. Toronto this year.

Winnipeg has placed Brouillette on waivers with the intent to send him down to St. John’s. This move is likely good news on the injury front. Zach Bogosian has been practicing as of late and appears close to a return. Brouillette’s return to the AHL would make way for Bogosian to return tomorrow night in Arizona.

Parise missed Tuesday's game to be with his ailing father, who is battling lung cancer. There is no telling how long Parise will be away from the team, but at this point, hockey is the least of his concerns. Monitor his status on Thursday in advance of their meeting with Chicago.

Scandella left last night’s game with an undisclosed injury and did not return. Missing practice this morning puts his status for Thursday’s game in question. Expect an update after practice today or on Thursday.

Pastrnak, who was recalled after the World Juniors on Tuesday, will not play tonight vs. Pittsburgh. He will however, be in the lineup tomorrow vs. the Devils.

Rask stopped 35 of 36 shots in the Bruins 2-1 shootout loss to the Hurricanes on Sunday. Rask has lost three in a row despite posting a 2.20 GAA and .916 SV%. There is a good chance that that losing streak is extended tonight with the Bruins in Pittsburgh to take on Sidney Crosby and the Penguins.

Schneider allowed one goal on 21 shots in the Devils 4-1 win over the Sabres on Tuesday. Schneider has won back-to-back games and three of his last four while posting a 1.75 GAA and .928 SV%. On Thursday, he will start in Boston—Schneider has gone 8-12-0 with a 2.73 GAA and .915 SV% on the road this season.

Mason took the ice for practice this morning, but left quickly with what the Flyers called “soreness.” Philadelphia will take on the Capitals tomorrow, so if Mason is unable to go, look for Ray Emery to start.

Kadri took line rushes on the Maple Leafs top-line in today’s morning skate and interim head coach Peter Horachek says he is hopeful that he will have Kadri in the lineup tonight. Monitor his status during warmups.

Sill has missed the last 11 games with an upper-body injury, but will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Bruins. Sill will replace Marcel Goc, who is out with an illness. Sill has no points with a minus-1 rating in 25 games this season.

Goc will be held out of tonight’s contest with an illness. Coach Mike Johnston said that he is just sick, nothing else (i.e mumps). With Goc out, Zach Sill will return to the lineup tonight.

Martin, who returned to practice on Tuesday, was on the ice for the Penguins game day skate this morning. Coach Mike Johnston said that Martin could return tonight, but if he doesn’t he will definitely be back on Saturday vs. the Canadiens. Monitor his status during pre-game warmups.

Fleury surrendered four goals on 33 shots in the Penguins 4-1 loss to the Canadiens on Saturday. It has been a rough six-game stretch for Fleury—he has gone 1-4-1 with a 3.16 GAA and .898 SV%. The Penguins have been very banged up, but are starting to get healthy, so expect things to turn around for Fleury soon.

Kadri is on the ice for the second straight day and is taking line rushes on the top-line with Phil Kessel and Daniel Winnik. Kadri has missed the last two games, but it appears as if he will return ahead of schedule and get back in tonight vs. the Capitals. He has 24 points (11G / 13A) in 38 games this season.