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Olli Jokinen will continue to rest and rehab his ankle injury during the off-season.

He won't require surgery after sustaining a high-ankle sprain late in the 2013 campaign. Jokinen had a disappointing first year with the Jets after he was brought in with the hope of anchoring the team's top line. He notched seven goals and seven assists, while picking up a minus-19 rating, in 45 games.

Source: Winnipeg Free Press

Thu, May 23, 2013 09:43:00 AM

Jordan Caron skates with Duchene and Iginla

Jordan Caron skated alongside Matt Duchene and Jarome Iginla at practice on Tuesday.

He didn't record a point in 11 games for Boston this season, but Colorado appears to be giving him a good opportunity to succeed right off the bat. "It hasn't always been the way I wanted it to be in Boston, so I'm excited for a new start and to prove people wrong and show what I can do in the NHL," Caron said.

Source: Denver Post

Mar 4 - 12:29 PM

Isles' Matt Martin faces hearing for kneeing

Matt Martin will have a disciplinary hearing Wednesday for kneeing Dallas blueliner Trevor Daley.

He picked up a five-minute major for kneeing and a game misconduct just 1:48 into the opening period.

Source: NHL Player Safety on Twitter

Mar 4 - 12:05 PM

Panthers recall goaltender Dan Ellis

Dan Ellis has been called up by Florida.

Al Montoya is out with a groin injury that he sustained Tuesday night and the status of Roberto Luongo is uncertain after he suffered an upper-body injury in the same game. Ellis could end up being Florida's starter on Thursday against Dallas.

Source: George Richards on Twitter

Mar 4 - 10:55 AM

Frederik Andersen ties NHL record in 50th win

Frederik Andersen tied the NHL record for the fastest goaltender to reach the 50 career wins milestone when it comes to total decisions.

Andersen only needed 68 decisions (50-13-5) to reach that mark. Only Montreal's Bill Durnan, who got to the 50-win milestone on Dec. 16, 1944, has the same pace as Andersen in the history of the league. Andersen kicked out 29 of 30 shots in a 4-1 victory over Arizona on Tuesday. It was his first start since Feb. 8 due to a neck injury.

Source: Orange County Register

Mar 4 - 4:31 AM

Christian Ehrhoff's concussion still an issue

According to a report out of Pittsburgh, Christian Ehrhoff's concussion-like symptoms have returned.

"I had a little bump in the road," Ehrhoff said. "I felt great Wednesday coming back and the next day, too. But I had some symptoms again, and we're being cautious with that. I've been seeing the doctors." It was a relapse of the symptoms for Ehrhoff who was sidelined for 13 of the last 14 games for Pittsburgh. Ehrhoff was scheduled to travel with the team Tuesday for the game tonight against Colorado in Denver but that seems unlikely now. We will pass along more information when it comes but be prepared to have him out of the lineup for a little while longer at least.

Source: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Mar 4 - 2:08 AM

Henrik Sedin picks up career point 900

Henrik Sedin became the third fastest Swedish born NHL player to crack the 900 point mark with two goals in a 5-2 loss to San Jose on Tuesday.

Henrik Sedin has been racking up points during an eight game streak. He has five goals and 13 total points over the stretch for the injury riddled Canucks. Henrik's 44 assists rank third overall in the NHL and his 59 points in 64 games is good for 19th in the league. Brother Daniel picked up two assists in the loss and now has 56 points in his own right this year. It has been a really nice bounce-back year for the Sedins, who some people thought were on the wrong side of their careers after last season's dreadful campaign. Start them in all formats confidently.

Mar 4 - 1:52 AM

Antti Niemi makes 26 saves in Sharks' win

Antti Niemi turned aside 26-of-28 shots in 6-2 win over Vancouver on Tuesday.

There has been a lot of talk about Niemi being shipped out of town at the trade deadline or in the offseason but he didn't let any of that bother him on this night. The win broke a three game win-less streak of starts for Niemi. Niemi's 2.64 goals-against-average is below average for number a goalie though that is likely why he will lose starts to the younger Alex Stalock down the stretch.

Mar 4 - 1:22 AM

Anze Kopitar all-world in win over EDM

Anze Kopitar lead the way for the Kings with a goal and two assists in a 5-2 win over Edmonton on Tuesday.

Kopitar was seemingly all over the ice in this game and his two assists were true artistry in hockey fashion. He added five shots and was a plus-three on the evening. He has 48 points in 60 games this season. Trevor Lewis also added a goal and two assists while Drew Doughty had two assists in the blow out win. Jeff Carter scored his team leading 21st goal shorthanded.

Mar 4 - 12:39 AM

Jonathan Quick makes 21 saves to earn win

Jonathan Quick stopped 21-of-23 shots for the Kings in a 5-2 win over Edmonton on Tuesday.

Quick wasn't overly busy in this one and didn't have to be as the Kings scored five goals in support to help him win his 26th win. The win snapped his personal two game losing streak. He has been a little up and down this year but he still has 26 wins and a solid 2.34 goal-against-average in 54 appearances this year. Start with confidence as he usually gets better as the season grows older.

Mar 4 - 12:39 AM

Panthers play Musical Goalies in loss to TOR

Roberto Luongo was forced out of Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs due to injury, but later re-entered in the third period after backup Al Montoya also sustained an ailment.

Luongo stopped all 19 shots he faced in his two appearances and he was wearing street clothes just before he returned with his teammates trailing 3-2 in the third period. Considering he was able to come back into the contest, it doesn't appear his injury is all that serious.

Mar 3 - 11:16 PM

Very rough start for Jacob Markstrom

Vancouver's backup Jacob Markstrom didn't last eight minutes in his first NHL start of the season against the Sharks as he allowed three goals on four shots.

None of the goals were terrible but Markstrom looked shell shocked and had to get the pull in favor Eddie Lack at the 7:45 mark of the first period. It will probably be a while before Markstrom gets a start again. Markstrom has been lights out in the AHL but this turned out to not be his night in first NHL start in a while.

Mar 3 - 10:32 PM