Chris Higgins News

Higgins is travelling with the team but highly unlikely to play tonight after not practicing. The Smithtown, New York native has eight goals and 17 points in 26 games.

Higgins could have a staff infection so at this point his status is directly correlated to the swelling. Stay tuned for a further update.

Higgins will miss at least one game, which is a shame considering how well he was playing. The Smithtown, New York native has eight goals and 17 points in 26 games. Mason Raymond probably replaces him on the second line.

Sounds like Higgins could bump down to the third line. The Smithtown, New York native scored seven goals and 11 points over 20 games with the Canucks.

Higgins finished last game with a minus-2 rating while skating with Ryan Kesler and David Booth. Expect the Smithtown, New York native to get a few more looks on a scoring line but remain demoted until he generates more offense.

Higgins moves up to a scoring line. Through his first four games, the Smithtown, New York native scored two goals. This could be a boost in his fantasy hockey value.

Higgins moves up to a scoring line. Through his first three games, the Smithtown, New York native scored two goals. This could be a boost in his fantasy hockey value.

Doesn't sound like anything to worry about. Last season, Higgins scored two goals and five points through 14 regular season games, eventually finishing the season alongside Ryan Kesler on the second line. He could score 20 goals over a full season despite starting the season on the third unit.