NHL Player News

Philp was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Tuesday.

Philp has nine goals and 17 points in 28 AHL appearances this season. He has one assist, four shots on goal, one hit and one blocked shot in three NHL outings this campaign. Philp will be an option for Wednesday's matchup versus Minnesota.

Pageau (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Senators, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Pageau will miss at least one game while under the weather. Marc Gatcomb was called up from AHL Bridgeport under emergency conditions Tuesday and will make his NHL debut.

Coyle (illness) is expected to play Tuesday versus the Lightning, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

Coyle was deemed a game-time decision earlier in the day but looks fine to play. The 32-year-old is likely to play in his usual third-line role. Oliver Wahlstrom is projected to come out of the lineup Tuesday while Matthew Poitras will also suit up after his call-up earlier in the day.

Point missed a team meeting and won't play Tuesday versus the Bruins, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

This is likely to be a one-game absence for Point as head coach Jon Cooper sends a message on accountability. Jack Finley is projected to play, while Anthony Cirelli and Nick Paul figure to receive a larger share of ice time in Point's absence.

Malkin (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Pittsburgh assigned Jesse Puljujarvi to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in a corresponding move. After missing the last four games, Malkin will return to the second line and second power-play unit versus Seattle on Tuesday. He has amassed eight goals, 32 points, 71 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and 20 hits across 41 appearances this season.

Gatcomb was recalled under emergency conditions ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Ottawa.

Gatcomb's emergency recall would seem to suggest there is a potential illness or injury impacting one of New York's forwards -- possibly a center given Gatcomb's natural position. Unfortunately for fantasy players, the notoriously tight-lipped Isles are unlikely to offer more details prior to puck drop. If a forward has to miss out, Gatcomb would likely be pressed into the lineup to make his NHL debut Tuesday.

Groulx was sent to AHL Hartford on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Groulx has not made an appearance for the Rangers this season. Chris Kreider (upper body) was activated from injured reserve in a corresponding move. Groulx will reunite with the Wolf Pack, where he's produced 11 goals and 29 points across 32 contests in 2024-25.

McDavid scored a goal on five shots and added two hits in Monday's 1-0 win over the Kings.

McDavid has just two goals over his last 11 games, but he's added 12 assists and 28 shots on net in that span. His tally late in the second period Monday was all the Oilers needed to get the win over a division rival. For the season, the 28-year-old superstar has 17 tallies, 42 helpers, 124 shots on net, 25 hits and a plus-11 rating through 40 contests.

Thomas was scratched for the sixth straight game in Monday's 1-0 loss to the Oilers.

Thomas played in six straight games from Dec. 14-28, but he's since been stuck in the press box. That could be his future for a while longer, as Samuel Helenius was sent down, leaving Thomas as the only spare forward on the Kings' roster. The team's steady usage of 11 forwards and seven defensemen doesn't leave an opening for Thomas, but if they go back to 12 forwards and six blueliners, Thomas would be in line to play. He has three points, 18 shots on net, 24 hits and a minus-1 rating over 16 appearances.

Bedard scored a power-play goal on three shots and went minus-3 in Monday's 5-2 loss to Calgary.

Bedard saw a nine-game point streak snapped against the Oilers on Saturday but quickly got back on the scoresheet. His goal Monday pulled the Blackhawks within one during a major penalty on Martin Pospisil, but Calgary replied with a shorthanded tally a couple minutes later. Bedard is up to 12 goals, 39 points (18 on the power play), 104 shots on net and a minus-21 rating through 44 appearances. He hasn't taken a large step forward on offense, but Chicago has shuffled its lines frequently, making it tough for Bedard to find chemistry with any steady linemates.