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Tyler Bertuzzi • LW • Blackhawks

Tyler Bertuzzi a Game-Time Call Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks winger Tyler Bertuzzi (undisclosed) missed Friday's practice and is considered a game-time call for Saturday night's action against the Toronto Maple Leafs. According to Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill, Bertuzzi is "banged up." Bertuzzi's absence would be a major blow for the Blackhawks, as he's been a monster offensively in recent games. Over a four-game stretch, Bertuzzi has contributed six goals and two assists. He fills a top-line role and skates on the first power-play line. Bertuzzi's recent hot spell includes a three-game streak of power-play goals. Frank Nazar (abdomen) and Jason Dickinson (shoulder) practiced on Friday and could make a timely return to action on Saturday night if Bertuzzi has to skip the game.

Nov 15

Andre Burakovsky • LW • Blackhawks

Andre Burakovsky Available Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks winger Andre Burakovsky (illness) is poised to rejoin the fun on Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Blackhawks welcomed him back to practice on Friday after Burakovsky had skipped Wednesday's loss to the New Jersey Devils due to illness. Burakovsky heated up late last month and boasts 10 points (five goals, five assists) from his last seven appearances. Overall, he ranks as Chicago's third-highest scorer with 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 15 games. Burakovsky will head straight back to the top line and the first power-play unit for Saturday's game. He has notched five points (one goal, four assists) with the man advantage.

Nov 15

Alex Nedeljkovic • G • Sharks

Alex Nedeljkovic Available for Saturday's Action

San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (personal) has been activated from non-roster Injured Reserve and is available for selection on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. Following a personal leave, Nedeljkovic returned to practice on Friday. He missed two games while being away from the team. The 29-year-old netminder carries a 3-2-2 record, having gone without a regulation defeat for four straight outings. He has allowed 2.96 goals with a .906 save percentage. With Yaroslav Askarov also in fine form, going 4-1-0 this month with only six goals allowed, it's unclear who will be in the Sharks crease for Saturday's favorable matchup against the third-lowest scoring team in the NHL.

Nov 15

Filip Hronek • D • Canucks

Filip Hronek Pulled by Concussion Spotter Friday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek was removed from Friday's loss to the Carolina Hurricanes by a concussion spotter. Late in the third period, Hronek took an elbow to the head from Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov. Hronek finished a 4-3 overtime loss with four blocks and three hits in 24:33 of ice time. Across the season, the Czech blue-liner has racked up 29 blocks and 39 hits in 19 games. Offensively, he has contributed nine assists. The Canucks were already without Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) on Friday night, which could mean they may be missing their entire first defensive pairing for Sunday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Players like Marcus Pettersson and Tom Willander would then have additional fantasy value.

Nov 15

Jesperi Kotkaniemi • C • Hurricanes

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Hurts Ankle in Friday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi suffered an ankle injury in Friday's 4-3 overtime win against the Vancouver Canucks, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. The Finnish forward was limited to 7:19 of ice time in the contest. Kotkaniemi has tallied five points (two goals, three assists) in 15 appearances this season. It appears highly doubtful that Kotkaniemi will be available for Saturday's tilt against the Edmonton Oilers. Seth Jarvis (eye) was also hurt on Friday night, meaning Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour may need to make several adjustments to his lineup.

Nov 15

Seth Jarvis • C • Hurricanes

Seth Jarvis Not Expected to Be Out for Long

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis (eye) seems to have avoided a serious injury on Friday. According to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour doesn't expect to be without Jarvis for long. Jarvis played only a couple of minutes in Friday's win over the Vancouver Canucks, leaving the action after taking a stick to his eye area. The 23-year-old picked up an assist on Friday to continue a prolific campaign. After 17 games, Jarvis leads Carolina with 10 goals and has registered eight assists. While Jarvis isn't expected to be out long-term, he might still have to sit out Saturday's tilt against the Edmonton Oilers. His exit from the lineup would open up a spot for Mark Jankowski, who has been a healthy scratch for four games.

Nov 15

John Gibson • G • Red Wings

John Gibson Fine for Saturday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson (upper body) practiced on Friday and will be available for Saturday's contest against the Buffalo Sabres, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. Gibson's availability for the game was uncertain after he left Thursday's victory over the Anaheim Ducks early. While Gibson has been deemed healthy to play, Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan didn't say on Friday whether Gibson or Cam Talbot would start Saturday's game. Gibson has amassed a 4-5-0 record across 10 starts, allowing 3.14 goals with a .882 save percentage.

Nov 14

Kaiden Guhle • D • Canadiens

Kaiden Guhle Ruled Out for 8-10 Weeks

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (lower body) underwent surgery Thursday for a partially torn adductor muscle and is expected to be out 8-10 weeks, the team announced. The 23-year-old has already been sidelined for nearly a month because of the injury, missing 12 games. He made five appearances before getting hurt, recording two points (one goal, one assist) and 16 hits. The provided timeline indicates that Guhle won't be ready to return to action until 2026. Jayden Struble has played regularly during Guhle's absence, but he hasn't offered any fantasy value. In 13 appearances this season, Struble has managed only three assists with 28 hits.

Nov 14

Alex Newhook • C • Canadiens

Alex Newhook to Miss Four Months With Broken Ankle

Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook sustained a broken ankle during Thursday's loss to the Dallas Stars and is expected to miss four months, the team announced on Friday. Newhook was injured early in the second period when he crashed feet-first into the boards. In 2025-26, Newhook has been Montreal's fourth-highest scoring forward, notching 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 17 games. Montreal recalled Jared Davidson from the minors on Friday to fill Newhook's spot in the lineup. The 23-year-old is untested in the NHL but has been a regular scorer in the AHL. In 13 games with the Laval Rocket this season, Davidson has recorded nine goals and 11 points.

Nov 14

Marco Rossi • C • Wild

Marco Rossi Out Week-to-Week

Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi (lower body) is considered week-to-week and was placed on Injured Reserve on Friday. He is dealing with a lingering lower-body injury. "Something that was bothering him a little bit and started to get a little bit worse and now he's out," Wild head coach John Hynes said about Rossi's injury on Friday. Recently, Rossi has struggled to make an offensive impact, going scoreless in four of the past five games. In total, he has amassed 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 17 appearances. Ryan Hartman is set to take over first-line center duties on Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks. The move up in the lineup will increase Hartman's fantasy value, although his work on the offensive end has left a lot to be desired. In 18 outings, Hartman has recorded six points (four goals and two assists), with none in his last five appearances.

Nov 14

Zach Hyman • LW • Oilers

Zach Hyman Set for Season Debut Saturday

Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (wrist) is expected to make his season debut on Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes. He has missed Edmonton's first 19 games due to a dislocated wrist he suffered during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Last season, Hyman had a down year with 44 points (27 goals, 17 assists) in 73 games. However, he is expected to make a significant impact once back in the lineup. To accommodate Hyman on the first line, Matthew Savoie will likely have to move down in the lineup on Saturday.

Nov 14

Jack Hughes • C • Devils

Jack Hughes Sustains Non-Hockey Hand Injury

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (hand) is expected to miss Saturday's matchup against the Washington Capitals. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Hughes cut his hand during a "fluke accident" at a team dinner. The three-time All-Star leads New Jersey in scoring with 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 17 games. Juho Lammikko will likely come into the lineup as Hughes' replacement on Saturday. At the same time, Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe will have to tweak the top six and first power-play unit due to Hughes' absence.

Nov 14

Quinn Hughes • D • Canucks

Quinn Hughes a Game-Time Decision Friday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. After missing practice on Thursday, Hughes returned to the ice on Friday morning, but it remains uncertain whether he is healthy enough to play against Carolina. Having collected 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 14 games, Hughes is currently ranked 11th among all defensemen in scoring. He finished Tuesday's loss against the Winnipeg Jets with three assists and has recorded at least one helper in each of his past four appearances. If Hughes can't play on Friday night, Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Victor Mancini are the options to replace him in the lineup.

Nov 14

Shane Pinto • C • Senators

Shane Pinto Lands Four-Year Extension

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto signed a four-year, $30 million extension with the team on Thursday. He celebrated his new contract by scoring his ninth goal of the season in a 5-3 victory over the Boston Bruins. Across 18 outings, Pinto has also tallied six assists, marking a major improvement from his usual production. Before this season, Pinto had averaged around 0.5 points per game for his NHL career. Currently, he's on pace for a 60-point campaign. The scoring level seems unsustainable, but the Senators have a top-five offense in the league, and many players, including Pinto, are benefiting from it.

Nov 14

Thomas Chabot • D • Senators

Thomas Chabot to Sit Out Two Weeks

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (upper body) is expected to miss at least two weeks, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports. He sustained an upper-body injury this week and missed his first contest of the season on Thursday night against the Boston Bruins. In 17 outings, Chabot has tallied 10 points (two goals, eight assists), while blocking a team-high 35 shots. On Thursday, Nikolas Matinpalo replaced Chabot in the lineup, and Tyler Kleven saw increased ice time. Another change in the backline might be coming for the Senators after Nick Jensen (upper body) was hurt against Boston.

Nov 14

William Karlsson • C • Golden Knights

William Karlsson Out Week-to-Week

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He missed a second consecutive game on Thursday night against the New York Islanders and faces an extended absence. Earlier this week, the team placed Karlsson on Injured Reserve. The Swedish veteran has made 14 appearances in 2025-26, recording four goals and seven points. With Karlsson out of commission, Braeden Bowman made his NHL debut on Thursday and looks set to remain in the lineup for the time being. Bowman has been a scoring machine in the AHL, tallying 12 points (seven goals, five assists) in 12 games. The 22-year-old has some fantasy intrigue, as he held a top-six role and skated with the first power-play unit on Thursday.

Nov 14

Alex Newhook • C • Canadiens

Alex Newhook Injured in Big Loss

Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook (lower body) left Thursday's 7-0 loss to the Dallas Stars early in the second period. He was unable to carry on after crashing hard into the boards. Newhook was assisted off the ice by his teammates. The 24-year-old has been a significant offensive contributor for the Canadiens, posting six goals and six assists in 17 outings. He has worked on the third line and the second power-play unit. Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis didn't have an update on Newhook after the game, saying he was still under evaluation. As a result of the injury, Newhook may miss his first game of the season on Saturday against the Boston Bruins.

Nov 14

Jeff Skinner • LW • Sharks

Jeff Skinner Hurt Early on Thursday

San Jose Sharks left wing Jeff Skinner (lower body) was hurt during his first shift on Thursday against the Calgary Flames, exiting the action after logging only 42 seconds of ice time. He suffered a lower-body injury on a hard fall and needed assistance to get off the ice. This season has been disappointing for Skinner, and a significant injury would only add to his struggles. In 17 games, he has recorded four goals and three assists, with four of his seven total points coming in the first four games. Currently, San Jose does not have an extra forward on the roster, which means a defenseman may replace Skinner in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Seattle Kraken.

Nov 14

John Gibson • G • Red Wings

John Gibson Exits With Upper-Body Injury Thursday

Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson (upper body) exited Thursday's 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks after two periods. This was a special night for Gibson, who made over 500 appearances for the Ducks before moving to Motown. Unfortunately, he had to leave the action early after sustaining an upper-body injury. In the game, Gibson stopped 15 of 17 shots before exiting. Cam Talbot took over the net, saving 10 of 11 shots and earning the victory. Gibson's record for the season is 4-5-0, with a goals-against average of 3.14 and a save percentage of .882. If Gibson must miss time, the Ducks will rely heavily on Talbot, who has a 6-2-0 record.

Nov 14

Kaapo Kakko • RW • Kraken

Kaapo Kakko Sustains Lower-Body Injury Thursday

Seattle Kraken right wing Kaapo Kakko (lower body) missed most of Thursday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. The Finnish forward potted his first goal of the season late in the first period, but he sustained a lower-body injury during his next shift. This goal also marked Kakko's first point of the campaign after seven appearances. He sat out the first few weeks of action because of a broken hand he sustained during the preseason. Jani Nyman, who has managed three goals in 12 appearances, is set to replace Kakko in the lineup if he misses time.

Nov 14

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