NHL Player News

McMann had a goal and an assist in a 4-3 win over the Rangers on Thursday.

McMann deflected a shot past Igor Shesterkin with 10 seconds left in the first period to put the Leafs up 2-1 going into the first intermission. He continues to put up career totals in goals (19), assists (12) and shots (136). McMann has three points, including two goals, and nine shots in his last three games.

Tavares scored two goals and added an assist in a 4-3 win over the Rangers on Thursday.

Tavares became the eighth active player with 1,100 points (485 goals, 615 assists) in his career (1,170 games). His first goal opened the scoring in the first period off the rush with a one-timer from the top of the left face-off circle. Tavares' second put the Maple Leafs up 3-2 in the second period when he stuffed a rebound past Igor Shesterkin. JT is now just one goal from his seventh 30-goal season.

Norris (undisclosed) isn't available for Thursday's clash against Utah, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Norris is set to miss his third straight game. He has 21 goals and 35 points in 56 appearances in 2024-25. When Norris is healthy, he should serve in a top-six capacity.

Kulich (concussion) isn't expected to play Thursday in Utah, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Kulich will miss his second straight game while in the concussion protocol. He has 12 goals and 19 points in 49 appearances in 2024-25. His next chance to return will come Saturday in Minnesota.

Nesterenko (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Predators, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Nesterenko is dealing with an undisclosed issue that will keep him out of action. With no extra healthy forwards on the roster, defenseman Oliver Kylington will draw into the lineup Thursday. Nesterenko's next chance to play is at home Sunday versus the Hurricanes.

Rempe will miss Thursday's game against Toronto because of an illness.

Rempe has two goals, five points, 54 PIM and 99 hits in 34 appearances in 2024-25. He also has three goals, five points and 22 PIM in 18 outings with AHL Hartford. Rempe's next chance to play will come Saturday versus Vancouver.

Karlsson (lower body) was activated off long-term injured reserve, per SinBin.Vegas, which sets the stage for him to return Thursday versus Boston.

Karlsson is set to play for the first time since Jan. 20. He has seven goals and 18 points in 38 outings in 2024-25. Karlsson is projected to serve on the third line alongside Nicolas Roy and Reilly Smith in his return. Victor Olofsson might be a healthy scratch to make room for Karlsson.

Nesterenko (undisclosed) missed the morning skate and is questionable for Thursday's clash against Nashville, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Nesterenko has three goals, four points, nine shots and 24 hits in 10 appearances in 2024-25. If he's unavailable versus the Predators, then Anaheim will probably dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen, which would result in Oliver Kylington making his Ducks debut.

Karlsson (lower body) will be a game-time decision against the Bruins on Thursday.

Karlsson has been sidelined since Jan. 20 versus the Blues due to his lower-body injury, a stretch of 20 games on the shelf. Prior to his absence, the veteran forward was mired in a 14-game goal drought during which he recorded just three assists to go with 32 shots, five hits and five blocks. If Karlsson is given the all-clear, he should still slot into a third-line role.

Chytil (concussion) didn't travel with the Canucks ahead of Thursday's game against the Blues, Larry Brooks of the New York Post reports.

The Canucks begin a six-game road trip Thursday, but Chytil will be unavailable for a third consecutive matchup due to a concussion. It's not yet clear whether he'll join the team later in the road trip, but his next chance to suit up will be Saturday against the Rangers.