NHL Player News

Foegele scored the game-winning goal Saturday in a 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Foegele intercepted a clearing attempt, took a few strides and ripped a shot from above the right circle that deflected off a Toronto defender and past Joseph Woll. Foegele has four points, including three goals, in his last four games. He has just five shots in that span, so he's been taking advantage of his chances. However, it will be difficult to maintain that pace moving forward.

Giroux scored a goal in Saturday's 5-2 win over Toronto.

Giroux backhanded in a rebound he created himself with a deflection in the second period to give Ottawa a 2-0 lead. The veteran forward has three points (one goal, two assists) in his last four games, but the goal snapped a 13-game drought. Giroux's game is evolving based on age, but he's still on pace to deliver yet another 50-plus point season.

Tufte scored twice in AHL Providence's 5-2 win over Utica on Saturday.

Tufte has secured a career-best year in the AHL with 27 goals and 48 points, as well as a plus-27 rating, over 54 appearances. He's slowed down a bit later, earning just three points over his last six contests. He was passed over for a call-up when the Bruins brought up Lukas Reichel to Boston, but Tufte has been pretty decent for much of the campaign.

Stolarz (throat) received his release from the hospital, and he will travel back to Toronto with his teammates, according to Zoe Pierce of NHL.com on Saturday.

Head coach Craig Berube did not have an update on Stolarz's condition. Stolarz was slated to start Saturday's game in Ottawa, but took a puck to the throat during the pregame warmups. He went to the hospital for precautionary imaging. If Stolarz is unavailable for Tuesday's road game against Boston, the Maple Leafs will probably recall Dennis Hildeby or Artur Akhtyamov from the AHL Toronto.

Hronek scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Blues.

Hronek pulled one back for the Canucks at the 8:32 mark of the third period, but in the end, his eighth goal of the season wasn't enough to mount a comeback. Hronek has three goals and seven total points over his last nine outings, so he remains a valuable fantasy commodity from his blue-line role. Over 69 games this season, Hronek has eight goals and 39 total points.

Chaffee scored twice in AHL Syracuse's 6-2 win over Cleveland on Saturday.

Chaffee has five goals and five helpers over nine outings in March. He's over a point-per-game pace this season in the AHL, earning 23 goals and 51 points through 49 outings. He hasn't been in the NHL since late October, but he's done his part with the Crunch to stay on the radar if a call-up is needed.

Lankinen stopped 18 of 20 shots faced in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Blues. The final goal was an empty-netter.

Lankinen was beaten twice over a 79-second span in the second period, and by the time the Blues added a third goal, the 30-year-old netminder was already on the bench. Lankinen has dropped three of his last four starts in regulation, but with a save percentage of .900 or higher in three of those four contests, Lankinen's play has been better than what the numbers indicate.

Gravel scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Milwaukee's 5-2 win over Grand Rapids on Saturday.

Gravel has done little this season on offense, earning 10 points and a minus-9 rating over 58 appearances. The 34-year-old defenseman has filled an organizational depth role for Nashville. Given his limited scoring potential, it's unclear if he'll get another look in the NHL -- he will be a free agent this offseason.

Kyrou scored a power-play empty-netter in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.

Kyrou closed out the scoring for the Blues with a backhander at the 19:12 mark of the final frame. This goal snapped Kyrou's five-game goal drought, and with just two points in his last six appearances, it's clear he remains on a cold stretch. Kyrou has only four points (three goals, one assist) in 12 outings after the Olympic break.

Oesterle scored two goals in AHL Milwaukee's 5-2 win over Grand Rapids on Saturday.

Oesterle has 10 goals on the season, including five over his last five games. For the season, Oesterle is up to 37 points, 117 shots on net and a minus-11 rating over 59 appearances. The veteran defenseman hasn't gotten a call-up this season, as the Predators have leaned on their prospects to get looks late in the campaign.