NHL Player News

Newhook (illness) will play against Utah on Tuesday.

Newhook won't miss any game action after sitting out Monday's practice because of the flu. He has earned seven goals, nine points, 40 hits and 54 shots on net through 42 appearances this season. Michael Pezzetta will replace Emil Heineman (upper body) in Tuesday's lineup.

Rooney was held off the scoresheet for the 13th consecutive game in Monday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Rooney hasn't recorded a point since he had a goal and an assist against the Predators on Dec. 10. The 31-year-old forward has maintained a steady spot as the Flames' fourth-line center this season, but his role is not a fantasy-friendly one. He has four points, 29 shots on net, 56 hits and a minus-5 rating while averaging just 9:48 of ice time through 34 appearances.

Backlund scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Backlund ultimately got the credit on the Flames' game-winner, as he was judged to get the last touch during a net-front scramble. The center has two goals over five outings in January, and he's produced seven points over his last 12 contests. That's a pretty standard level of production for Backlund, who is at 19 points, 112 shots and a plus-7 rating through 42 appearances this season.

Frost scored a power-play goal on seven shots and added three hits in Monday's 4-3 win over the Panthers.

Frost has scored in three straight games and also has an assist in that span. The seven shots matched a season high for the center. He's now at 10 goals, 22 points (seven on the power play), 72 shots, 31 blocked shots, 28 hits and a minus-10 rating through 40 appearances. Frost's role can be volatile at times, but he's worth considering as a streamer or depth addition while his offense is rolling.

Helenius was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Tuesday.

Helenius has been a healthy scratch for his last four NHL games, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him heading down to the minors to get some game action. The 22-year-old center could still be brought up ahead of Thursday's matchup with Vancouver -- though he likely will be hard-pressed to break into the lineup even if he is on the roster.

Coyle (illness) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

Coyle has yet to miss a game this season. If the right-shot center is unable to suit up against the Lightning, Matthew Poitras, who was recalled from AHL Providence on Tuesday, would draw into the lineup. Coyle has chipped in 10 goals and 14 points through 45 appearances this season.

Poitras was recalled from AHL Providence on Tuesday.

Poitras' promotion could be a longer-term stint in the NHL after the Bruins placed Mark Kastelic (upper body) on injured reserve in a corresponding move. In his previous 14 NHL appearances, the 20-year-old Poitras has managed just one goal, three assists and 10 shots while averaging 12:44 of ice time. Whether Poitras suits up versus the Lightning on Tuesday will depend on the health of Charlie Coyle (illness), who is a game-time decision.

Kastelic (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Kastelic will not play in Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay. Kastelic's move to the IR list allowed the Bruins to recall Matthew Poitras from the minors to potentially replace Charlie Coyle, who is dealing with an illness. Coyle will be a game-time decision. Kastelic is currently day-to-day, and a timeline for his return is still unclear.

Jarnkrok (sports hernia) will be re-evaluated in two weeks to determine a clearer recovery timeline, David Alter of The Hockey News reports Tuesday.

Jarnkrok has yet to get into a game this season and seems unlikely to be cleared ahead of the NHL shutdown for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Even once cleared to play, the 33-year-old forward figures to serve primarily in a bottom-six role and could struggle to produce much in the way of offensive upside.

Malkin (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Seattle on Tuesday, according to Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Malkin participated fully in Tuesday's morning skate while working on the second line and second power-play unit. He has amassed eight goals, 32 points, 71 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and 20 hits across 41 appearances this season. With Michael Bunting (undisclosed) ready to return and Malkin trending toward playing after missing four games, Jesse Puljujarvi and Matt Nieto could be healthy scratches versus the Kraken.