NHL Player News

Fabbri (hand) isn't expected to return before the end of the 2024-25 campaign, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News on Saturday.

Fabbri hasn't been in the lineup since Feb. 25, and he will probably finish the 2024-25 campaign with eight goals, 16 points, 20 PIM and 58 hits in 44 outings. Fabbri is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, and the 29-year-old might end up settling for a significant pay cut compared to his current $4 million cap hit.

Sillinger logged an assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 7-6 shootout win over the Canucks.

Sillinger returned from an 11-game absence due to a shoulder injury and picked up his assist in 14:50 of ice time. He was on the third line and also featured on the second power-play unit. The 21-year-old forward has reached the 30-point mark in three of his four NHL seasons, doing so with nine goals and 21 helpers in 2024-25. He's added 117 shots on net, 62 hits, 31 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating across 55 appearances, and he needs just three more points to set a career high.

Suter delivered three assists, including one on the power-play, in Friday's 7-6 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.

Suter has recorded multi-point performances in three games in a row, a stretch in which he's racked up one goal and six helpers. The 28-year-old is having the best season of his career by notching a career-high 41 points across 72 contests, and he's ending the campaign on a strong note since the NHL resumed play following the 4 Nations Face-Off. He's notched 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in 18 games since the break.

Olivier recorded a goal, an assist and three hits in Friday's 7-6 shootout win over the Canucks.

Olivier hasn't been the most consistent performer for the Blue Jackets, as he's cracked the scoresheet in only six of his 12 appearances in March. However, he's putting up solid numbers, producing nine points (six goals, three helpers) in that span. Olivier doesn't carry a lot of fantasy upside in most formats but has been well-suited for leagues that reward his physicality. He has tallied 29 points (17 goals, 12 assists), 270 hits and 69 blocked shots through 71 appearances this season.

Although Novak (lower body) is making progress in his recovery, coach Mike Sullivan isn't sure if the 27-year-old will return before the end of the regular season, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports Saturday.

With the Penguins unlikely to qualify for the playoffs, Novak will probably have to wait until next season to suit up for the team again. He has earned 13 goals and 22 points in 54 outings between Nashville and Pittsburgh in 2024-25. If he does play again this campaign, it will probably be in a bottom-six capacity.

Jenner scored two goals, including one on the power play, and an assist while also adding six shots and two hits in Friday's 7-6 shootout win over the Canucks.

Jenner extended his scoring streak to three games, tallying four goals over that stretch. The 31-year-old is finding his groove in the latter stages of the campaign after being out with a shoulder injury. He has recorded 14 points (four goals, 10 helpers), 41 shots, 11 blocks and 30 hits in 15 appearances this season.

Zary (knee) won't play against Edmonton on Saturday and is week-to-week.

Zary sustained the injury in Thursday's 5-2 loss to Dallas. He has registered 13 goals, 27 points and 111 shots on net in 54 appearances this season. Zary will be replaced in Saturday's lineup by Yegor Sharangovich.

Bennett scored two goals, including one on the power play, in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over Utah.

Bennett opened the scoring with a power-play goal at the 2:28 mark of the second period before closing things out with a backhander in the final minute of overtime. This two-goal performance lifts Bennett to 25 tallies on the season, with six coming in March. Bennett has been a consistent producer for the Panthers of late, recording 12 points across his last 12 games.

Draisaitl (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision but appears to be probable versus Calgary on Saturday, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Draisaitl appears to be ahead of schedule following a four-game absence. He was on the top line during Saturday's morning skate. Draisaitl has dropped to third place in NHL scoring, trailing Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov, but still leads the league with 49 goals and has 101 points through 68 appearances this season.

Stephenson (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Dallas on Saturday, Scott Malone of Root Sports reports.

Stephenson has missed the last three games but participated in Saturday's morning skate. He has 11 goals and 37 helpers in 69 appearances this season. If Stephenson returns to the lineup, Shane Wright may drop out of the top six, while Tye Kartye could be a healthy scratch.