NHL Player News

Gatcomb was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Gatcomb has nine goals and 17 points in 34 appearances with Bridgeport in 2024-25. He made his NHL debut Tuesday against Ottawa, recording four hits and one block in 7:27 of ice time.

Wright notched an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Penguins.

Wright has racked up a goal and four assists over seven contests in January. The 21-year-old has not had a point drought longer than two games since he was scratched for three contests in a row in mid-November. That increased consistency has seen him rack up 21 points, 41 shots on net, 34 hits, 29 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating across 42 appearances in 2024-25.

Stephenson scored a shorthanded goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Penguins.

Stephenson has flipped a switch on offense in January, racking up three goals and four assists over seven games this month. The 30-year-old center is up to six tallies, 30 points (13 on the power play), 42 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating over 44 appearances. Stephenson adds little physicality and is more of a playmaker than a goalscorer, so his fantasy value varies depending on the format.

Motte (upper body) won't travel with the Red Wings for the start of their upcoming four-game road trip, which begins Thursday versus the Panthers, per Carley Johnston of the Red Wings' official site on Wednesday.

Motte might still link up with the Red Wings before the end of the trip. He has two goals, four points, 35 hits and 20 blocks in 28 appearances in 2024-25. Motte is typically in the mix for a bottom-six spot when he's healthy.

Tavares (undisclosed) exited Wednesday's practice early and is being evaluated, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

Tavares is one of Toronto's top forwards with 20 goals and 42 points in 44 appearances in 2024-25. If he can't play Thursday versus New Jersey, then Max Domi might shift to the second line alongside Max Pacioretty and William Nylander. Tavares' absence might also result in Morgan Rielly serving on the top power-play unit as opposed to his projected position on the second group.

Pospisil notched an assist and doled out six hits in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Blues.

Pospisil set up Kevin Bahl's game-tying goal at 6:06 of the third period. This was Pospisil's first point through six games in January. He avoided supplemental discipline after being ejected Monday for a dangerous hit on Chicago's Taylor Hall. Pospisil makes his name in the physicality department, but he's chipped in two goals, 11 helpers and a plus-2 rating through 43 outings in 2024-25.

Schenn produced an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Calgary.

Schenn registered the primary helper on Colton Parayko's marker just under a minute into the game. Schenn has been productive through six games in January, getting onto the scoresheet four times while accounting for two goals, three helpers and a plus-3 rating in that span. St. Louis' captain is at eight goals and 25 points through 45 appearances in 2024-25. Schenn's current 9.2 shooting percentage is the worst mark of his career, excluding his first two seasons with the Kings.

Faksa scored his third goal of the season on two shots and went plus-1 in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Flames.

Faksa potted the game-winning goal at 11:11 of the final frame. The left-shot forward made himself available in the slot and perfectly redirected Tyler Tucker's point shot past Dan Vladar. This was Faksa's first marker since he returned from a seven-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old has contributed three goals and five helpers through 33 appearances this season. Faksa's offensive output will likely remain limited so long as he's skating in a fourth-line role.

Kulich (lower body), who won't play Wednesday against the Hurricanes, could return as early as Friday against the Penguins, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Kulich sustained a lower-body injury against the Capitals on Jan. 6, and he's been on injured reserve over the past week. While he'll be forced to miss at least one more game, he's trending in the right direction and hasn't yet been ruled out for Friday. Regardless of whether he plays against Pittsburgh, head coach Lindy Ruff said that Kulich will definitely travel with the Sabres on their upcoming four-game road trip, which begins Monday in Seattle.

Hischier scored a goal in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Panthers.

Hischier has cracked the scoresheet in three of his last five appearances, but the 26-year-old hasn't exactly set the world on fire with his numbers in recent weeks. He remains productive, however, and his excellent start to the season -- he notched 15 points in his first 13 games -- means he's recorded 37 points over 46 regular-season appearances thus far.