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NHLBlackhawks Lose Andrew Mangiapane Week-to-Week as Brutal Start Continues
Chicago Blackhawks winger Andrew Mangiapane is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, adding to the team's early-season struggles.InjuryAnalysis
NHLCalgary Flames Place Center Connor Zary on Waivers in Baffling Roster Move
The Calgary Flames have placed healthy center Connor Zary on waivers, according to Elliotte Friedman, opening the door for any NHL team to claim him for free.Roster MoveBreaking News
NHLSenators Lose Jake Sanderson for Brutal Back-to-Back
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson will miss at least two games with an injury, leaving a massive hole on the blue line ahead of a tough road trip against Boston and Detroit.InjuryRoster Move
NHLAlex Ovechkin Announces Final NHL Season, Setting Up the Ultimate Farewell Tour
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has announced that the upcoming NHL season will be his last, turning his final chase for Wayne Gretzky's goal record into a season-long farewell tour.Breaking NewsAnalysis
NHLAaron Ekblad Scratched Against Ducks With Classic 'Undisclosed' Injury
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad is out against the Anaheim Ducks with an undisclosed injury, complicating the team's California road trip.InjuryRoster Move
NHLBrad Marchand Returns From Surgery (And No, He Isn't a Panther)
Brad Marchand is returning to the Bruins lineup following offseason surgery, despite a viral typo claiming he plays for the Panthers.InjuryRoster Move
NHLCanadiens Lose Alexandre Carrier to Injury in 6-5 Track Meet Against Penguins
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier left Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins with an injury, raising immediate concerns for the team's blue line ahead of their matchup with Carolina.Injury
NHLCapitals Lose Matt Roy to Lower-Body Injury in Frustrating Loss to Lightning
Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy exited Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning with a lower-body injury, creating an immediate hole on the blue line.InjuryGame Recap
NHLFlyers Defense Takes a Hit: Rasmus Ristolainen Exits Loss to Hurricanes
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen left Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes with an undisclosed injury, adding to the team's recent struggles.InjuryAnalysis
NHLSimon Edvinsson Wants Out of Detroit, and the Trade Market is About to Erupt
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson has reportedly requested a trade, throwing a massive wrench into the team's long-term rebuild plans.TradeRumorBreaking News
NHLJake DeBrusk Ruled Out With Illness as Canucks Look to Bounce Back Against Flames
Vancouver Canucks winger Jake DeBrusk will miss the game against the Calgary Flames due to illness, forcing fantasy managers to adjust as Vancouver tries to recover from a wild 9-7 loss.InjuryFantasyBetting
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