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Simon Benoit • D • Maple Leafs

Simon Benoit Won't Play Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit (personal) will miss Saturday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 27-year-old will sit out his second game of the season for personal reasons. Benoit ranks second on his team with 34 blocks and fourth with 55 hits. Offensively, his contributions have been limited to two assists in 23 games. Philippe Myers will return to the Maple Leafs defense after spending five games as a healthy scratch. Myers has finished scoreless in 10 appearances this season and should not generate any fantasy interest.

5 days ago

Henri Jokiharju • D • Bruins

Henri Jokiharju Lands on Injured Reserve

Boston Bruins defenseman Henri Jokiharju (undisclosed) was placed on Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's contest against the Detroit Red Wings. He sustained an undisclosed injury in Friday's loss to the New York Rangers and must now sit out at least one week of action. Recently, Jokiharju has played a larger role in the Bruins defense due to Charlie McAvoy's (face) absence. He logged a season-high 20:51 of ice time on Friday, posting one assist. By placing Jokiharju on Injured Reserve, the Bruins were able to recall Michael Callahan from the AHL. He will make his fourth appearance of the season against Detroit. Callahen does not hold any fantasy value.

5 days ago

Pavel Zacha • C • Bruins

Pavel Zacha a Game-Time Call Saturday

Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha (upper body) is considered a game-time call for Saturday's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. He missed his first game of the season on Friday versus the New York Rangers. Zacha's injury came at a bad time for the Bruins, as David Pastrnak (undisclosed) was also forced to exit the lineup on Friday. In 2025-26, Zacha has been Boston's third-highest scorer behind Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie. He has totaled 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in 25 games. However, Zacha has not been a great fantasy option lately, as he has finished five of his last seven appearances without any points.

5 days ago

David Pastrnak • RW • Bruins

David Pastrnak Out for Second Consecutive Game

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (undisclosed) will miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings. Ahead of Friday's contest against the New York Rangers, Bruins head coach Marco Sturm announced that Pastrnak was banged up in Wednesday's matchup against the New York Islanders. He missed his first game of the season on Friday and will remain sidelined for another contest on Saturday night. However, Pastrnak is not expected to be out long-term. His next chance to return will be on Tuesday night in a rematch against the Red Wings. Pastrnak is a massive miss for Boston, as he leads the team in scoring with 29 points (11 goals, 18 assists) in 25 games. In his absence, Alex Steeves has received an opportunity on the first line.

5 days ago

William Nylander • RW • Maple Leafs

William Nylander Available Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (illness) will return from a one-game absence on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He missed Friday's 4-2 loss to the Washington Capitals due to illness. In total, Nylander has now missed four games this season, but he is still Toronto's leading scorer. In 20 outings, Nylander has registered 31 points (11 goals, 20 assists. The Swedish star has notched two points in each of his last two games and has been held off the score sheet just twice all season. Max Domi, who was a healthy scratch on Friday, will also re-enter the lineup on Saturday, with Calle Jarnkrok and Matias Maccelli exiting the Maple Leafs lineup.

5 days ago

Kyle Palmieri • C • Islanders

Kyle Palmieri Out for 6-8 Months With Torn ACL

New York Islanders right wing Kyle Palmieri will miss 6-8 months after tearing the ACL in his left knee, the team announced Saturday. The veteran forward was injured in Friday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. It's a bitter blow for the player and his team, as Palmieri has been among the Islanders' top scorers this season. He has posted 18 points (six goals, 12 assists) in 25 games. The knee injury will end Palmieri's impressive streak of 223 consecutive appearances. Maxim Shabanov is expected to take Palmieri's spot on the first line on Sunday against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old rookie receives a great opportunity to make an impression. So far, Shabanov has been quiet in the NHL, recording seven points (three goals, four assists) in 13 games.

5 days ago

Jake Walman • D • Oilers

Jake Walman Sidelined for Third Consecutive Game

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) will sit out a third consecutive game on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. The versatile rearguard sustained an undisclosed injury in a matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning last week. Walman is among nine Oilers players with double-digit points for the season. In 17 outings, he has contributed three goals and seven assists. Additionally, Walman averages close to two blocks per game. Ty Emberson has seen regular action during Walman's absence, posting an assist in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Dallas Stars.

5 days ago

Jack Roslovic • C • Oilers

Jack Roslovic to Miss Two Weeks

Edmonton Oilers forward Jack Roslovic (undisclosed) has been ruled out for two weeks. He will exit the lineup for Saturday's clash against the Seattle Kraken. Roslovic has been Edmonton's third-best goal-scorer this season, lighting the lamp 10 times with 53 shots. Additionally, he has posted eight assists in 23 games. Fortunately for the Oilers, they will have Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (undisclosed) back in the mix on Saturday. Still, Roslovic will be missed, and his absence marks another setback for the team during a frustrating campaign. Matt Savoie will continue to skate on the first line Saturday, looking to record his first career three-game point streak.

5 days ago

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins • C • Oilers

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to Return Saturday

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (undisclosed) will be back in action on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. He has missed nine games due to an undisclosed injury. Nugent-Hopkins' return will be a welcome boost for the 10-10-5 Oilers. The veteran is averaging a point per game for the season, sitting on five goals and 11 assists in 16 outings. He has practiced on the third line this week and will join Edmonton's first power-play unit. Most of Nugent-Hopkins' points this season have come with the man advantage, as he has tallied two goals and seven assists on the power play. Seattle has the NHL's third-worst penalty-killing percentage, which could help Nugent-Hopkins make a big impact in Saturday's matchup.

5 days ago

Mattias Samuelsson • D • Sabres

Mattias Samuelsson in Concussion Protocol

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson entered concussion protocol after getting hurt in Friday's 5-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils. The 25-year-old exited the game in the third period after being bloodied by an elbow from Devils forward Timo Meier. Samuelsson mainly works as a stay-at-home defenseman, but he has reinvented his game in recent weeks, posting three goals and three assists over a seven-game stretch. For the season, Samuelsson has recorded 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 22 games. He needs only three more points to set his new scoring record. Unfortunately, Samuelsson may have to wait a while to get the job done. Zach Metsa is expected to come into the lineup as Samuelsson's replacement.

5 days ago

Kyle Palmieri • C • Islanders

Kyle Palmieri Sustains Lower-Body Injury

New York Islanders right wing Kyle Palmieri (lower body) was injured during Friday's clash against the Philadelphia Flyers. He got hurt in the second period, exiting a 4-3 shootout loss with one assist. So far, Palmieri has played in all 25 games this season for the Islanders, scoring 18 points (six goals, 12 assists). He is tied with Jonathan Drouin for the most assists on the squad. The Islanders return to work on Sunday against the Washington Capitals and will likely re-insert Maxim Tsyplakov back into the lineup if Palmieri can't play. Tsyplakov shouldn't be considered a fantasy option, as he is having a miserable campaign with only one goal in 15 outings.

5 days ago

Lukas Dostal • G • Ducks

Lukas Dostal Ruled Out for 2-3 Weeks

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (upper body) will miss 2-3 weeks, the team announced Friday. He sat out a second consecutive game when the Ducks hosted the Los Angeles Kings. Ville Husso made his first start of the season, stopping 23 of 27 shots in a 5-4 shootout victory. Husso is set to share the goaltending duties with Petr Mrazek until Dostal returns. Mrazek is 3-3-0 for the campaign and holds a .881 save percentage with a 3.69 goals-against average. Both backups have struggled for Anaheim, but the team's hot offense may still keep them in the win column in the upcoming games. The Ducks have averaged 3.63 goals per game, ranking second in the league, only behind the Colorado Avalanche (4.00).

5 days ago

Kirill Marchenko • RW • Blue Jackets

Kirill Marchenko Misses Third Straight Game

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (upper body) will be on the shelf for a third consecutive game on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. An upper-body injury has paused Marchenko's season after he posted a team-high 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists) in 22 games. In Marchenko's absence, Kent Johnson will head out on the top line Friday night. A spot next to Dmitri Voronkov and Adam Fantilli boosts Johnson's fantasy value, although he has been having a torrid time this season. The 22-year-old has finished 14 of his last 15 appearances scoreless, recording five points (two goals, three assists) in 23 games for the campaign.

6 days ago

Jaden Schwartz • C • Kraken

Jaden Schwartz to Miss Six Weeks

Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz (lower body) will be unavailable for six weeks. The veteran suffered a lower-body injury on Wednesday night against the Dallas Stars. Losing Schwartz is a big blow for the 11-6-6 Kraken, as he has been the team's leading scorer this season. In 23 appearances, Schwartz has recorded eight goals and 15 points. Jared McCann, who returned from a 17-game absence on Wednesday, is set to replace Schwartz in the top six. Meanwhile, Kaapo Kakko (lower body) is nearing his return and may be available as soon as Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers.

6 days ago

Andre Burakovsky • LW • Blackhawks

Andre Burakovsky Set to End Three-Game Absence

Chicago Blackhawks winger Andre Burakovsky (undisclosed) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Friday against the Nashville Predators. He has recently battled an undisclosed injury, missing three games. The Blackhawks will use Burakovsky on the first line and the second power-play unit. During the campaign, Burakovsky has tallied five power-play points and 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) overall in 18 games. The 30-year-old, who has recorded four multi-point efforts in his past 10 outings, is enjoying a good bounce-back season after finishing with only 37 points last term.

6 days ago

William Nylander • RW • Maple Leafs

William Nylander Out Friday With Illness

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (illness) isn't available for Friday's matchup against the Washington Capitals, TSN's Mark Masters reports. The Swedish star will miss his fourth game of the season due to illness. Nylander has been held scoreless just twice all season, as he leads the Maple Leafs with 31 points (11 goals, 20 assists) in 20 games. With him out, Dakota Joshua will join the lineup on Friday. Joshua has made minimal impact in fantasy, posting five points (two goals, three assists) and 69 hits in 22 outings. Nylander could miss multiple games, as the Maple Leafs have a meeting with the Pittsburgh Penguins scheduled for Saturday night, leaving him little time to recover from his illness.

6 days ago

Ryan Hartman • RW • Wild

Ryan Hartman Returns to Action Friday

Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman (lower body) will return to the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Colorado Avalanche. He has missed four games due to a lower-body injury. It has been a tricky season for Hartman, who has tallied seven points (four goals, three assists) in 20 outings. In his last seven outings, he has managed to find a way to the score sheet only once. On Friday, Hartman will center the third line, as the Wild's frontline continues to miss Marco Rossi (lower body), Vladimir Tarasenko (lower body), Vinnie Hinostroza (lower body), and Marcus Foligno (lower body).

6 days ago

Brady Tkachuk • LW • Senators

Brady Tkachuk Officially Available Friday

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (thumb) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will end a 20-game absence on Friday against the St. Louis Blues. The Senators captain registered three assists, 10 shots, and 10 hits in three games before injuring his thumb against the Nashville Predators on Oct. 13. He will replace Lars Eller in the top six, with the Danish veteran set to center the fourth line on Friday. Tkachuk, who grew up in St. Louis, has posted eight points (four goals, four assists) in 11 career games against the Blues, but has finished three consecutive road outings in the matchup scoreless.

6 days ago

Mike Matheson • D • Canadiens

Mike Matheson Signs Five-Year Extension

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson signed a five-year, $30 million extension on Friday. The 31-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Now, the Canadiens have locked him up through the 2030-31 campaign. Matheson joined the Canadiens in 2022 and has contributed significantly on both ends of the ice. This season, Matheson has tallied 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in 22 outings, along with 26 shots, 48 blocks, and 18 hits. He leads all skaters on the team with 24:50 of ice time per game. While he isn't getting any younger, Matheson remains a solid piece for fantasy teams.

6 days ago

Brady Tkachuk • LW • Senators

Brady Tkachuk Aims to Return Friday

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (thumb) is set to return to action on Friday against the St. Louis Blues. The Senators captain announced his plan to return on the "Wingmen" podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother, Matthews Tkachuk (groin) of the Florida Panthers. "We have to check some boxes but everything looks good for Friday," Tkachuk said. Tkachuk underwent thumb surgery on Oct. 16 after making only three appearances this season. On Friday, Tkachuk is likely to land straight back on the top line and the first power-play unit.

7 days ago

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