NHL Player News

Tkachuk pocketed four assists, two on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Jets.

It's the third time in the last seven games that the elder Tkachuk brother has dished three or more helpers. Over 13 contests to begin the season, the 28-year-old has piled up four goals and 20 points with 27 shots on net, 22 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-1 rating, with 11 of his points (one goal, 10 assists) coming on the power play.

Schmid made 24 saves in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Jets.

The Panthers grabbed a 3-0 lead midway through the first period and Schmid never looked back, although an Adam Lowry shortie in the second spoiled his shutout bid. The 26-year-old netminder continues to handle No. 1 duties while Jacob Markstrom (upper body) is on the shelf, and through seven outings this season Schmid sports a 4-2-1 record with a 2.99 GAA and .885 save percentage.

Fantilli scored a goal and added an assist Tuesday in a 4-3 overtime win over the Flyers.

Fantilli seems to be warming up. He has three points (two goals, one assist) in his last two games and four points, including three goals, and 12 shots in his last four. He and Kent Johnson are clicking right now, and this duo could be one of the NHL's most interesting going forward.

Zegras had a goal and an assist in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

Zegras has nine points (three goals, six assists) during a five-game point streak. He has 18 shots on the streak, and it includes one PPG and three PPA. Zegras had just two points in his first seven games, but he's now leading the Flyers in scoring with 12 points (four goals, eight assists; 30 shots) in 14 games.

Drysdale scored a goal Tuesday in a 4-3 overtime loss to Columbus on Tuesday.

It was Drysdale's first goal of the season, and it was clutch -- he got to the front of the net and a shot went off his skate to tie the game with just 11 seconds left in the third. Drysdale has three points (one goal, two assists) and 20 shots in 14 games this season. He's well off his career 32-point pace from last season.

Johnson scored two goals and added an assist in a 4-3 overtime win over Philadelphia on Tuesday.

It was Johnson's third three-point NHL game; his second goal stood as the winner. He has five points (two goals, three assists) on just two shots in his last two games, and both his six goals and 10 points (10 games) lead Columbus this year. Johnson has always had high-end potential; this may be the breakout we've all be waiting on.

Vladar made 11 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to Columbus on Tuesday.

What a bizarre game. Vladar was assaulted by a marauding Blue Jackets squad midway in the first period, and he surrendered three goals in a 2:46 span. And then the snoozefest began -- Columbus barely mustered an attack in the next two frames. Vladar has looked a lot sharper of late, and he hasn't lost in regulation in his last four starts (2-0-2; eight goals allowed). Joseph Woll continues to push Vladar, and that will invariably help his game. The Flyers still struggle with consistency, though, and we never know exactly which orange-and-black team is going to show up.

Talbot made 28 saves in a 4-3 overtime win over the Flyers on Tuesday.

Talbot was staked to a 3-0 lead in a 2:46 span midway through the first period when the Blue Jackets looked absolutely dominant. Then they buckled under the pressure of a Flyers team that turned up the heat. Talbot has won two consecutive starts; he made 26 saves in a 2-1 overtime win over the Golden Knights on Saturday. Watch for coach Rick Bowness to ride Talbot short term with Jet Greaves still finding his game.

Binnington made 18 saves in a 2-0 loss to Montreal on Tuesday.

Binner hasn't had a great start to the season, but he was strong Tuesday. His team didn't show up. The Blues are struggling -- they have been shut out in back-to-back games. Binnington is a tough play in this situation. Seek alternate options if you can.

Bolduc scored a goal in a 2-0 win over St. Louis on Tuesday.

The former Blues forward scored the game winner midway through the second period when he went roof daddy from the bottom of the right circle. Bolduc now has five goals, two assists and 20 shots in 12 games. Two of his goals have come on the power play; he hops the boards on the second unit. Bolduc may toil on the third line, but he's on a 35-goal pace. His 25 percent shooting rate will drop, but he is well on his way to smashing his 19-goal career high.