NHL Player News

Krebs notched two assists in Monday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Red Wings.

Both helpers came in the first period as the Sabres jumped out to a 3-2 lead that eventually slipped away. It was the first multi-point performance of the season for Krebs, and it snapped a six-game point drought. On the season, the 23-year-old center has just three goals and nine points in 27 appearances despite seeing some time in the top six for Buffalo.

Larkin produced a goal and an assist in Monday's 6-5 shootout win over the Sabres.

The Detroit captain fired a team-high five shots on net with a blocked shot, a plus-3 rating and a massive 17 faceoff wins, and Larkin also potted the winner in the shootout, coming straight down the ice at James Reimer before beating him with a deke to his forehand. Larkin's been a little quiet of late, getting onto the scoresheet in only three of the last seven games, but on the season he still sports 12 goals and 23 points in 28 contests.

Copp scored two goals in Monday's 6-5 shootout win over the Sabres.

He found the back of the net in the first and third periods, with his first tally of the evening snapping a 15-game goal drought. Copp had just two assists during his slump, and his third-line role doesn't offer him many opportunities to make an offensive impact. Through 28 contests this season, the 30-year-old center has seven goals and 11 points.

Kozak was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Tuesday.

Kozak has played in three games for the Sabres this season in which he notched one goal on two shots, two hits and two blocks while averaging 9:55 of ice time. Kozak's demotion could indicate that either Sam Lafferty (lower body) or Rasmus Dahlin (back) could be ready to come off injured reserve ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Rangers.

Barzal (upper body) is skating on his own, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Monday.

Barzal has missed the past 19 games after sustaining an injury in a 2-0 loss to Columbus on Oct. 30. The right-shot forward was given a 4-6 week timeline Nov. 2, so he should be nearing a return so long as he hasn't endured any setbacks in his recovery. Once healthy, Barzal will immediately slot in on the top line and No. 1 power-play unit. Barzal's return should provide an instant boost to Bo Horvat, who has struggled without the 27-year-old playmaker.

Carlsson (upper body) won't suit up against the Canadiens on Monday.

Carlsson will miss his sixth straight game. The Swedish center seems to be nearing a return, as he practiced in a non-contact jersey Friday. Carlsson's next chance to return to the lineup will be Wednesday in Ottawa.

Sasson was assigned to AHL Abbotsford on Monday.

Sasson was recalled by the Canucks on Thursday, and he recorded a hit while averaging 8:55 of ice time over two appearances during his stint with the NHL club. He's been shuffled between Vancouver and Abbotsford in recent weeks, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him rejoin the Canucks at some point.

Lauko (lower body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Tuesday against Utah, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Lauko will occupy a bottom-six role after missing the last six games. He has contributed two goals, two assists, 18 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 41 hits across 21 appearances this season. Lauko will likely replace Reese Johnson in Tuesday's lineup.

Monahan posted an assist, four shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Monahan set up the first of Kent Johnson's two goals in the third period, with that tally standing as the game-winner. The assist snapped a three-game slump for Monahan -- that's just his third drought of more than one game this season. The center is up to eight tallies, 15 helpers, 71 shots on net and a plus-11 rating through 27 appearances.

Kuraly scored an empty-net goal on two shots and doled out eight hits in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Kuraly ended an 11-game goal drought, a span in which he had just one assist, with the empty-netter to seal this win. The 31-year-old is holding down a fourth-line role, though the Blue Jackets' surprisingly strong depth down the middle has temporarily pushed him to the wing. Kuraly has seven points, 24 shots on net, 58 hits and a plus-4 rating through 27 appearances.