NHL Player News

Helenius posted an assist, three hits and four blocked shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Helenius has two helpers over his first four NHL outings. The 21-year-old hasn't hesitated to show toughness either, racking up 12 hits, seven PIM and four blocked shots while filling a fourth-line role. Helenius was called up to cover for Tanner Jeannot's three-game suspension, but Jeannot was back Saturday, so it's unclear if Helenius will stick around the NHL much longer. He's done enough to get a longer look.

Danault notched an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Danault bounced back from two scoreless outings, which followed a five-game point streak. The 31-year-old set up a Mikey Anderson goal in the first period of Saturday's win. Danault didn't look good in October, but things have started to click for him in November. The second-line center is up to 10 points, 30 shots on net, 19 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 19 appearances.

Kopitar logged an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Kopitar is up to six helpers during his four-game streak. The 37-year-old center kept the streak alive by setting up Adrian Kempe's empty-net goal in the final minute. Kopitar now has five goals, 16 assists, 20 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 19 appearances. He hasn't topped a point-per-game pace since 2017-18, and his playmaking-reliant production this year will leave his point total at the mercy of his teammates, though the results have been encouraging so far.

Lewis recorded two assists, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Lewis set up Tanner Jeannot's goal in the first period as well as Adrian Kempe's empty-netter in the third. This effort snapped a four-game drought for Lewis since his two-goal game Nov. 5 in Minnesota. The 37-year-old forward has done fairly well in a fourth-line this season, racking up seven points, 21 shots on net, 34 hits, eight PIM and a plus-2 rating over 19 appearances.

Draisaitl scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

Late in the third, Draisaitl forced overtime when he stuffed a loose puck to the right of the crease past a sprawling Anthony Stolarz with Stuart Skinner pulled for the extra attacker. Draisaitl has put up four consecutive two-point games (four goals, four assists), and he has 24 points, including 13 goals, in 18 games this season. His 13 goals tie him with Sam Reinhart of the Panthers for the league lead. Two words: fantasy gold.

McDavid scored a goal and added an assist in a 4-3 overtime loss to Toronto on Saturday.

The goal came on the power play. McDavid, who grew up in Richmond Hill, about 40 minutes north of Scotiabank Arena, has 37 points (12 goals, 25 assists) in 24 games against the Maple Leafs. He's riding a four-game, 11-point streak that includes a goal in each game. McDavid has 24 shots in those four outings.

Rasmussen was unavailable for Saturday's game versus the Kings due to an upper-body injury, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Rasmussen has not been ruled out for Monday's contest in San Jose. The injury was not revealed prior to Saturday's game, and Tyler Motte took Rasmussen's place on the fourth line. Rasmussen has four points, 14 shots on net and 30 hits over 16 appearances this season.

Steel provided an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Wild.

Steel set up Mason Marchment's second tally of the game, which stood as the game-winner. The 26-year-old Steel has helpers in back-to-back contests, and he's up to five points through seven outings in November. While he's mostly been confined to a fourth-line role, Steel continues to find ways to chip in. He has seven points, 19 shots on net, 15 hits and a minus-2 rating over 15 appearances, and he's one of the first in line to move up the lineup when there are injury concerns.

Seguin notched an assist and five shots on goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Wild.

Seguin has two goals and three helpers over his last five contests. The 32-year-old forward continues to impress in a second-line role this season, racking up 14 points over 12 appearances. He's added 30 shots on net and a plus-11 rating. The Stars' offense can be dynamic, but it's the trio of Seguin, Mason Marchment and Matt Duchene that's led the charge recently.

Necas logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Senators.

Necas set up a Sebastian Aho tally in the second period to extend his point streak to 12 games. This was the third game in a row Necas has been limited to one point, but he's still finding ways to be productive. The 25-year-old has nine goals, 17 helpers, 39 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-7 rating over 16 contests this season. While he's listed on the second line, he's arguably been the Hurricanes' most important scorer so far, and he's already nearly halfway to matching his 53-point campaign from the 2023-24 regular season.