NHL Player News

Kurashev notched an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Stars.

Kurashev set up Taylor Hall for a goal just 17 seconds into the contest. This came after Kurashev spent a two-game stint as a healthy scratch, though it helps he was immediately placed on the top line in his return to the lineup. The 25-year-old winger is at five points, 23 shots on net and a minus-15 rating over 19 appearances, so there's not a lot to like about his play for fantasy purposes, especially with the looming threat of trips to the press box.

Nyquist notched an assist and four shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Flyers.

Nyquist has been inconsistent in November, going three games between each time he's gotten on the scoresheet. The 35-year-old remains part of the top six, but he has not been able to replicate his steady playmaking from 2023-24. He's at six goals, four assists, 28 shots on net and a minus-11 rating over 23 appearances, and he's yet to record a power-play point in 2024-25.

Poehling notched an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.

Poehling has three points over his last eight outings. The 25-year-old has typically played in a fourth-line role this season, though his ice time can fluctuate with head coach John Tortorella's numerous in-game adjustments. Overall, Poehling has eight points, 13 shots on net and 36 blocked shots through 20 contests.

Granlund (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Seattle on Friday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Granlund has missed the last two games, but was able to participate in practice Thursday. Granlund has nine goals and 24 points in 23 games this season, including three goals and five assists on the power play.

Raty scored a goal, added four PIM and logged four hits in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Penguins.

Raty has two goals over his last five contests while holding down a steady fourth-line spot. The Canucks seem content with him in that role -- they didn't need to move him up the lineup, as Pius Suter shifted from wing to center to cover for J.T. Miller's (personal) absence. Raty is up to three points, nine shots on net, 35 hits and eight PIM through 14 contests, so he'll provide a bit of an edge, though his offense is likely too limited to help in fantasy.

O'Reilly scored a goal in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Flyers.

O'Reilly found the back of the net in the late stages of the first period to notch his fourth goal of the campaign, but most importantly, he snapped a 13-game drought without lightning the lamp with this tally. The 33-year-old is up to 13 points (four goals, nine assists) across 23 games this season, though it wouldn't be surprising if his numbers experience an uptick in the coming weeks now that the slump has finally ended.

Horvat posted an assist, four shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Bruins.

Horvat snapped a five-game point drought, though he has gone nine games without a goal, earning just three assists in that span. It's clear Horvat's offense has suffered with the absences of his season-opening linemates, Anthony Duclair (leg) and Mathew Barzal (upper body). Neither of their returns are imminent, so Horvat will have to focus on doing what he can for now. The 29-year-old center has contributed 15 points, 69 shots on net, 23 hits and a minus-3 rating over 23 appearances.

Geekie scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Islanders.

Geekie put the Bruins ahead 3-2 in the second period. The goal was his first point in six games, though he has seen steady ice time in a top-six role alongside Pavel Zacha and David Pastrnak. Geekie is a bit miscast in that role, but nobody else has stepped up in the Bruins' lineup amid a poor start on offense. The 26-year-old has five points, 32 shots on net, 30 hits and a minus-5 rating over 19 appearances. He'll have some fantasy value as long as he's in the top six, but that's limited to deeper formats.

Laughton scored a goal in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.

Laughton netted his third goal of the season midway through the first period. However, and even though he's cracked the scoresheet in back-to-back contests for the first time in 2024-25, his fantasy upside should be close to minimal. His lack of consistency and his fourth-line role are two factors that conspire against his fantasy value.

Winterton was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday.

Winterton played one game earlier in the season with the Kraken and was a minus-3 with three hits and a blocked shot. He had seven goals and eight assists in 16 AHL appearances this season. The Kraken have 12 healthy forwards, so expect Winterton to be an extra forward, barring any injuries Friday in San Jose.