NHL News: Nicklas Backstrom, Patrik Laine, Nick Perbix and Joe Pavelski

The Stars extend Joe Pavelski. Nicklas Backstrom and Patrik Laine out of COVID protocol. The Lightning extend Nick Perbix.

NHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Senators, Devils, Islanders, Penguins, Flyers, Blues, Leafs and Capitals

Marino and Graves to the IR. Rielly could return tonight. Some Capitals are getting close to returning.

NHL News: Artem Zub, Denis Gurianov, Mikhail Sergachev and Injury Updates

The Senators extend Artem Zub. Denis Gurianov granted a leave of absence. Mikhail Sergachev fined. NHL injury updates.

NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Red Wings, Islanders, Senators, Penguins, Kraken, Blues and Capitals

Aho likely out today. Pelech misses last night’s game. Schwartz day-to-day. Wilson and Backstrom on the ice.

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Capitals, Senators, Canucks, Coyotes, and Avalanche

Jakob Chychrun trade talks picking up. The Avs will have to wait before adding any forward help. Quick hits on the Rangers, Capitals, Senators and Canucks.

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Wings, Habs, Devils, Rangers, Sens, Flyers, Lightning and Caps

Norris visits five doctors, won’t need surgery. Blackwood meeting doctors today. Dahlin could play tonight.

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Senators, Canadiens, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Capitals and Jets

Marchand getting close. Norris will be out long-term. Ristolainen and Tippett to return. Lazar and Boeser to the IR.

NHL News: Golden Knights, Oilers, Capitals, and Players on PTOs

Nicklas Backstrom is optimistic he can play this season. Tom Wilson feels he’s ahead of schedule. List of players who on PTOs

NHL News: Evander Kane, Sean Durzi, Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson, and PTOs

The Kings re-sign Sean Durzi. Still no grievance hearing date for Evander Kane. Injury updates on Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson and Carl Hagelin.

NHL Rumors: Friedman on the Eastern Conference

Elliotte Friedman rolling through the majority of the Eastern Conference with rumors and notes.

NHL News: Backstrom, Gaunce, Burakovsky, Cogliano, and Some Stanley Cup Notes

Backstrom has hip surgery. Blue Jackets re-sign Brendan Gaunce. Burakovsky leaves early. Cogliano returns, and other Stanley Cup notes.

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Goaltending and Top-Six Concerns

Figuring out their goaltending should be Washington Capitals top priority this offseason.