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Eric Staal hurts knee at World Championship

Eric Staal suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury in Canada's quarterfinal shootout loss to Sweden at the IIHF World Championships.

He received a knee-on-knee hit from Alexander Edler, who was assessed a major for kneeing, with 4:14 left in the first period. Staal wasn't able to put any weight on his leg as he was helped off the ice. "It's unfortunate and hopefully it's not too serious," Carolina GM Jim Rutherford said. "If it is serious, hopefully there will be enough recovery time for him to be ready for next season. We'll just hope for the best." He will have an MRI exam in Stockholm from NHL doctors.

Source: Raleigh News & Observer

May 16 - 5:04 PM

Alex Steen will be a game-time call Saturday

Alexander Steen (illness) will be a game-time decision Saturday night.

He didn't participate in the team's morning skate because he wasn't feeling well. Steen has been one of the bigger fantasy surprises this season with 20 goals and 32 points in 27 games. If he can't play then Jaden Schwartz is projected to skate with David Backes and T.J. Oshie in his place.

Source: Jeremy Rutherford on Twitter

Dec 7 - 12:28 PM

Johnny Boychuk (back) to miss 3-7 days

Johnny Boychuk is expected to miss about three to seven days because of back sprain.

The Boston defenseman was hurt in Thursday's game against Montreal when he was hit awkwardly into the boards by Max Pacioretty. Boychuk left the ice on a stretcher, so it's good news that he won't be out for very long.

Source: NHL.com

Dec 7 - 11:33 AM

Two-time Cup winner Jay Pandolfo retires

Jay Pandolfo has announced his retirement.

Pandolfo, 38, is hanging up his skates after playing in 899 NHL games primarily with the New Jersey Devils. Towards the end of his career, he also spent a season with the New York Islanders and the shortened campaign with the Boston Bruins. He had 100 goals and 226 career points. He also won the Stanley Cup in 2000 and 2003 as a member of the Devils.

Source: CSN New England

Dec 7 - 9:09 AM

Craig Anderson to get start on Saturday

Craig Anderson will be between the pipes on Saturday when the Senators host the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Anderson has struggled mightily this season after a sensational 2013 season as he was 12-9-2 with a 1.69 GAA and a .943 save percentage. He is 7-8-2 this year with a 3.42 GAA and a .897 save percentage. He needs to turn his game around or the Senators are in deep trouble in their race for the playoffs.

Source: Don Brennan on Twitter

Dec 7 - 8:44 AM

Jarome Iginla to play in Calgary on Tuesday

Jarome Iginla will return to Calgary for the first time since he was dealt away last season on Tuesday.

The Bruins still have a couple of games to play this weekend before they make their only appearance in Calgary this season and although he is trying not to look too far ahead, it's only natural that he is anticipating his return. Iginla will get huge cheers in Calgary where he was treated like royalty during his 18 year career there. "All the different experiences I've been fortunate to have... when (Tuesday's game) is done, it's something I'll look back on as unique," Iginla said. "It'll be cool. It will be special. I'm just trying not to overthink it. I'm going to take it in and enjoy it."

Source: Calgary Sun

Dec 7 - 5:45 AM

Ryan Getzlaf extends point streak to 12

Ryan Getzlaf stretched his point streak to a dozen games by firing home a goal and an assist in Anaheim’s 3-2 shootout win over Chicago Friday night.

Getzlaf has nine goals and nine assists over that span to go with 34 points in 27 games on the season.

Dec 6 - 10:58 PM

Curtis McElhinney says "No Bob, no problem."

Curtis McElhinney kicked off his temporary starting mandate in the Jackets’ crease with a shutout victory over Minnesota Friday night.

In a suffocating performance by Columbus’ defense and energetic showing from the Jackets’ offense, McElhinney had to make just 20 saves for the easy 4-0 victory. The veteran tender could sure use more nights like this one as he takes over for the injured Sergei Bobrovsky for at least the next month.

Dec 6 - 10:40 PM

Elias Lindholm sinks Sharks with 1 G, 2 A

Elias Lindholm had a hand in three of Carolina’s four third period goals as the Canes scored an impressive 5-3 come-from-behind victory over San Jose Friday night.

The fifth overall pick in the 2013 draft put together the best game of his young career so far, and his third period game winner accounted for his third goal and sixth point of the season.

Dec 6 - 10:07 PM

Jonathan Drouin might have a concussion

Top Lightning prospect Jonathan Drouin was knocked out of Friday night’s QMJHL game is reportedly experiencing "concussion-like symptoms."

This year’s second overall pick has 50 points through 23 games in major junior and is one of Team Canada’s top players heading into the World Junior Hockey Championships. For now, the Halifax Mooseheads have announced Drouin will not return to Friday’s game and will be re-evaluated by doctors on Saturday. The star was hurt after taking a hit from fellow Tampa Bay prospect Adam Erne. The Quebec Ramparts’ forward was given a five minute major penalty and a game misconduct for the hit.

Source: Halifax Mooseheads on Twitter

Dec 6 - 8:18 PM

Andrew Shaw out Friday, probable Sunday

Andrew Shaw (upper body) is out Friday.

The good news is that he'll probably be available for Sunday's contest against Florida. He has eight goals and nine assists in 29 matches this season.

Source: Tracey Myers on Twitter

Dec 6 - 6:47 PM

Antti Raanta will start for Blackhawks Friday