NHL News
Josh Norris Day-To-Day With Undisclosed Injury
Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. According to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio, Norris has been dealing with this injury throughout the season but will not be shut down for the remainder of the campaign. The Sabres acquired Norris from the Ottawa Senators at the trade deadline. Norris has been sidelined for the past five contests and could continue to remain out as the Sabres are not in the playoff picture. Through six contests this month, Norris has tallied four points (two goals) with nine hits and four blocked shots. Through 56 contests this season, Norris has found the back of the net 21 times and added 14 helpers, with 11 of his total points coming on the power play. While he remains out, Ryan McLeod will continue to be deployed as the No. 2 center.
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Jakob Chychrun Inks Eight-Year Extension
The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year extension worth $72 million. This new contract begins during the 2025-2026 campaign. The Capitals acquired Chychrun from the Ottawa Senators during the offseason in exchange for Nick Jensen and a 2026 third-round selection. During his first season in Washington, Chychrun has been quite productive as he has scored 18 goals, which matches a career-high, and added 25 helpers, which is just two short of a career-high. Chychrun has also tallied 14 power-play points and added an impressive 47 hits and 79 blocked shots through 65 contests this season. This contract will keep Chychrun as a cornerstone on the Washington blue line for the foreseeable future. He is currently dealing with a wrist laceration and is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Winnipeg Jets.
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Andrei Svechnikov Not Playing On Tuesday
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (upper body) will remain sidelined on Tuesday evening when the Hurricanes host the Nashville Predators. Svechnikov has missed the previous six contests due to this injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Friday evening against the Montreal Canadiens. Before his injury, Svechnikov was riding a five-game scoreless streak. However, before this minor skid, the 24-year-old tallied nine points (three goals) over his last eight contests. Through 63 games this season, Svechnikov has scored 18 goals and added 25 helpers, with 17 of his points coming on the power play. While he remains out, Taylor Hall should continue to see time on the second offensive line.
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Alex DeBrincat Tallies Two Points On Monday
Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat tallied two points during their 5-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday evening. DeBrincat would tally his first point of the evening with the primary assist on Marco Kasper's 14th goal of the season in the second frame. Later in the third period, DeBrincat found the back of the net with the empty-netter to put the game out of reach. Over his last six contests, DeBrincat has been quite productive on the scoresheet, tallying four goals with four helpers. During this stretch, he tallied 17 shots on goal and held a +5 rating. Before this recent surge, DeBrincat was riding a four-game scoreless streak. Through 70 games this season, DeBrincat has found the back of the net 33 times and added 28 helpers.
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Jake Oettinger Shuts The Door On Wild On Monday
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger stopped all 32 shots he saw en route to defeating the Minnesota Wild on Monday evening. The Wild held the slight advantage in the shot total, but Oettinger was able to lead the way. This outing extended Oettinger's winning streak to three games. During this stretch, Oettinger has held a .938 save percentage with a strong 1.65 GAA. However, before this recent stretch, the 26-year-old posted a much higher 3.58 GAA with a .883 save percentage over his last seven contests. Through 51 total games this season, the former 26th-overall selection has held a 33-15-1 record with a solid 2.49 GAA and a .909 save percentage. Fantasy managers should expect Oettinger to remain in the starting crease on Wednesday evening when they travel to Edmonton to face the Oilers.
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Sean Monahan Dishes Out Two Helpers In Return
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan tallied two helpers during their 4-3 shootout victory over the New York Islanders on Monday evening. Monahan missed the previous 28 contests due to a wrist injury. However, Monahan did not need much time to return to form as he posted a two-point outing on Monday. He tallied the primary helper on Boone Jenner's shorthanded goal in the second frame. Later in the third, he would add the secondary assist on Kirill Marchenko's game-tying goal. Before his injury, Monahan was enjoying a productive stretch as he tallied 16 points (five goals) over his last nine contests. Through 42 games this season, the 30-year-old has found the back of the net 14 times and added 29 helpers. He should continue to be deployed as the top center in the offense, which makes him a viable option in all formats.
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Pius Suter Tallies Two Points On Monday
Vancouver Canucks center Pius Suter tallied two points during their 4-3 shootout victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday evening. Suter would open the scoring in the first period as he found the back of the net for the 21st time this season. Later in the third, Suter would tally the primary assist on Connor Garland's game-tying goal to force overtime in the final minute. This outing snapped a two-game scoreless streak for Suter. Before this brief two-game skid, Suter tallied seven points (five goals) over his last nine contests while tallying 17 shots on goal with 11 hits. Through 70 contests this season, Suter has already set a career-high in goals (21) and points (39). Fantasy managers should continue to view Suter as a viable option in standard formats while he continues to see top minutes in the Vancouver offense.
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Petr Mrazek Exits On Monday
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek (undisclosed) exited early during Monday's contest against the Utah Hockey Club. Mrazek suffered this injury during the second minute of the opening frame. He only stopped one shot before being replaced by Alex Lyon. Fantasy managers should monitor his status as the Red Wings will play in the second half of their back-to-back on Tuesday evening in Colorado. However, given the potential extent of the injury, Lyon or Cam Talbot will likely get the starting nod. Before Monday, Mrazek held a 2-2 record with a modest .901 save percentage and a 2.51 GAA over his last four contests. Through 38 games this season, the 33-year-old has posted a 12-21-2 record with an underwhelming 3.35 GAA and a .891 save percentage.
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Declan Chisholm Exits Early On Monday
Minnesota Wild defenseman Declan Chisholm (undisclosed) exited Monday's contest against the Dallas Stars early. Chisholm suffered this injury after blocking a shot. After the contest, the team did not provide an update on his status. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Tuesday evening against the Vegas Golden Knights. Before exiting the contest, Chisholm logged two penalty minutes with two blocked shots. If he were to sit out on Tuesday evening, Jonas Brodin (lower body) could re-enter the starting lineup. Through 61 games this season, Chisholm has tallied just 12 points (two goals) and has added 29 hits with 66 blocked shots. Given his low ice time and minimal offensive production, he will not carry any fantasy value.
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Ondrej Palat Good To Go Monday
New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (lower body) has been cleared to return to action on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The veteran forward has sat out a pair of games due to a lower-body injury. New Jersey will partner Palat with Dawson Mercer and Tomas Tata on the third line, and he will log power-play time with the second unit. Palat has contributed 13 goals and 12 assists in 67 games this season. However, he has been slumping offensively for a bit, going 10 games without a goal and notching only two assists during that time.
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Sean Monahan Rejoins Blue Jackets Lineup Monday
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to return to the lineup on Monday against the New York Islanders. Due to a wrist injury, Monahan has missed 28 games, but he is finally healthy again and should give the slumping Blue Jackets a nice boost. Adam Fantilli will give his first-line center job to Monahan, and the veteran centerman is also poised to operate on the first power play unit. Monahan has bagged 41 points (14 goals, 27 assists) in as many games this season with 100 shots on goal. The Blue Jackets will also welcome back defenseman Erik Gudbranson (shoulder), who is ready to make his first appearance since Oct. 15.
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Elias Pettersson To Sit Out At Least One Week
Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) has left the team's road trip and will miss the entire week of action. The Canucks have four more stops to go on the trip, beginning with Monday's clash against the New Jersey Devils. Nils Hoglander (undisclosed) has also returned to Vancouver, meaning Jake DeBrusk and Pius Suter are expected to step into top-line roles on Monday. At the same time, Jonathan Lekkerimaki and Teddy Blueger are likely to skate on the second line. Aatu Raty and Linus Karlsson will fill the gaps in the lineup.
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Thatcher Demko Returns To Action Versus Devils
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) has been confirmed as the starter for Monday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils. He will make his long-awaited comeback after missing 15 games due to a lower-body injury. Inconsistency has been an issue for Demko in 2024-25, as he has posted a 6-6-3 record. The 29-year-old boasts one shutout and has allowed 2.87 goals with a .891 save percentage. The Canucks will have Demko back on Monday, but they have lost Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) and Nils Hoglander (undisclosed) up front, which complicates their life against New Jersey.
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Gabriel Vilardi Considered Week-To-Week
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) has been labeled week-to-week. He is facing a spell on the sidelines due to an upper-body injury. Vilardi's absence will be a big blow for Winnipeg's power play, as he leads the team with 12 power-play goals and has totaled 25 points with the man advantage. He has notched a career-high 61 points (27 goals, 34 assists) in 71 appearances overall this season. Alex Iafallo is expected to replace Vilardi on the first line and the top power-play unit. In a limited role, Iaffallo has produced 24 points (11 goals, 13 assists) in 71 appearances. He could be significantly more productive with top-line minutes.
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Leon Draisaitl Not Ready To Return This Week
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) is expected to remain out for this week's action. The Oilers begin a three-game slate on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars. Edmonton has already been without Draisaitl for two games as the German superstar battles an undisclosed injury. Connor McDavid (lower body) joined Draisaitl on the shelf at the weekend, making Ryan Nugent-Hopkins the team's new first-line center. The absence of the star duo also gave Adam Henrique an opportunity to work as the second-line center on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken, where he opened the scoring on a power play in an eventual 5-4 victory for the Oilers.
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Connor McDavid To Remain Out This Week
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (lower body) is not expected to return to the lineup this week. After missing Saturday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken, McDavid will likely sit out at least three more games. With Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) also unavailable, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins shined as the top-line center in Saturday's game, netting his fourth career hat trick in a 5-4 win. This marks Nugent-Hopkins' third three-point performance in the last four games. He will continue to have additional fantasy value until McDavid and Draisaitl return.
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Jonas Brodin Not Playing On Monday
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) will not play on Monday evening against the Dallas Stars. Brodin was able to return to the starting lineup on Saturday after missing the previous nine games but will revert back to the press box. However, it appears the team is managing his workload as he is currently viewed as "day-to-day" and has not suffered any setbacks. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Tuesday evening against the Vegas Golden Knights. With Brodin sitting out, fantasy managers should expect Declan Chisholm to join the starting lineup and play on the bottom pairing alongside Zach Bogosian. Through 39 games this season, Brodin has tallied 19 points with 20 hits and an impressive 81 blocked shots.
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Jake Oettinger Starting On Monday
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger will get the starting nod on Monday evening against the Minnesota Wild. Oettinger received the starting nod in their previous contest and picked up the victory as he stopped 22 of the 24 shots he saw against the Philadelphia Flyers. This evening, he will face a tougher task against the Minnesota Wild, who currently occupy one of the wild cards in the Western Conference. Over his past five contests, Oettinger has struggled to find consistency as he has posted a modest 3.59 GAA with a .865 save percentage and a 2-2-1 record. However, before this stretch, Oettinger held a strong 4-1 record with a .910 save percentage with a 2.99 GAA. DFS managers should consider starting Oettinger this evening, as the Wild have scored the ninth-fewest goals per game this season.
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Kaiden Guhle Will Travel With Team
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (quadriceps) will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip. Guhle has been sidelined since the end of January due to this injury. However, it appears the 23-year-old is nearing a return to action. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Tuesday evening in St. Louis. If Guhle cannot suit up in this contest, he could return on Friday evening when the Canadiens travel to Philadelphia to face the Flyers. Through 44 total contests this season, the former 16th-overall selection from the 2020 NHL Draft has found the back of the net four times and added 10 helpers. However, Guhle carries high fantasy value in category leagues as he logged 67 hits (1.5 per game) and 100 blocked shots (2.3 per game).
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Jakob Chychrun Suffers Laceration, Questionable For Tuesday
Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (hand) suffered a laceration from a skate on his hand during Saturday's contest. Head coach Spencer Carbery said he was "lucky," but it was still a "significant" cut. He will travel with the team to Winnipeg for Tuesday's contest but may not suit up. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during Tuesday's morning skate, as it will likely provide clarity on his status. Over his last eight contests, Chychrun has tallied four points (one goal) with 23 shots on goal, seven hits, and six blocked shots. Through 65 contests this season, the 26-year-old has tallied 43 points, with 14 of them coming on the power play. If Chychrun were to sit out on Tuesday, Alexander Alexeyev would likely enter the starting lineup.
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