NHL Player News

Philp was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Thursday.

Philp has two assists over 12 appearances with Edmonton in 2024-25. He also has nine goals and 17 points across 28 outings with Bakersfield this season, and he'll have an opportunity to work with the minor-league club during the NHL's break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Bourque (face) might be able to return Friday against the Kings, depending on how he fares during the Stars' morning skate, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site on Thursday.

Bourque has six goals and 14 points over 47 appearances in 2024-25. If he's able to return Friday, then Colin Blackwell might be a healthy scratch.

Dellandrea (upper body) is set to be activated off injured reserve and play Thursday versus Vancouver, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Dellandrea missed San Jose's past four games due to the injury. He has a goal, five points, 31 PIM and 99 hits in 41 appearances in 2024-25. Colin White might be a healthy scratch to make room for Dellandrea's return.

Dickinson has a high-ankle sprain, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports Thursday.

Dickinson will have imaging done on his ankle Friday, so a timetable for his return hasn't been established yet. However, Dickinson is likely to miss at least Friday's clash against Nashville and Saturday's tilt versus St. Louis. After those two outings, Chicago will begin its break for the 4 Nations Face-Off and return Feb. 22 versus Columbus. Dickinson has seven goals and 16 points in 53 appearances in 2024-25. Philipp Kurashev is likely to draw back into the lineup while Dickinson is unavailable.

Crosby (upper body) completed a solo skating session Thursday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Crosby wasn't on the ice with his teammates for Thursday's practice session but is at least working to maintain his conditioning. Head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters that the world-class center was still being evaluated for his upper-body injury and that the club hoped to know more Friday. At this point, fantasy managers should probably consider Crosby questionable heading into Friday's tilt with the Rangers.

Bishop was reassigned to AHL Calgary on Thursday.

Bishop scored once in his first six NHL games this season after his recall Jan. 23, but was a healthy scratch in his last two contests. The Flames recalled Dryden Hunt in a corresponding move.

Pinto (upper body) will not be in the lineup versus Tampa Bay on Thursday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Pinto was riding a five-game winning streak before he was injured in Tuesday's matchup with the Lightning after logging just 2:57 of ice time. With Pinto on the shelf, the Senators will roll with seven blueliners Thursday, a move which will see Nikolas Matinpalo return to action after sitting out the last game.

Texier (illness) will not be in the lineup versus Florida on Thursday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Texier has four goals and five assists over 27 games this season, his first in St. Louis after spending parts of five seasons with Columbus. The 25-year-old is expected to be replaced in the lineup by Mathieu Joseph, who has apparently recovered from his illness that forced him to sit out Tuesday.

Cirelli has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Senators for an undisclosed reason, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Cirelli sat out Saturday's morning skate for an unspecified reason, but he wasn't initially forced to miss any time. He'll be unavailable for at least one game Thursday, although it's not yet clear whether his current ailment is related to the one he dealt with over the weekend. Nick Paul (undisclosed) will return to the lineup against Ottawa.

Paul (undisclosed) will suit up versus Ottawa on Thursday, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Paul will avoid missing any games after being forced to exit Tuesday's tilt with the Senators after just 1:17 of ice time. The 29-year-old center is currently stuck in a rut with a five-game pointless streak during which he has generated 10 shots and 10 hits.