NHL Player News

Ostlund (upper body) likely won't play before the end of the regular season, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com on Saturday.

Ostlund has already sat out the last eight games. However, head coach Lindy Ruff is hopeful that the 22-year-old forward will be an option in the playoffs. Ostlund has 11 goals, 27 points, 60 shots on net and 30 blocked shots in 60 appearances this season.

Rooney was assigned to AHL Tucson on Saturday.

Rooney has been a healthy scratch for the Mammoth in three straight games. He scored a goal against Dallas on Nov. 28, but he hasn't logged any NHL playing time since then. Rooney has 12 goals and 23 points in 43 AHL appearances this season.

Dewar (lower body) is week-to-week, the team announced Saturday.

Dewar will miss his second straight game against Washington on Saturday and won't be an option for the remainder of the regular season. He has earned 14 goals, 30 points, 110 shots on net and 144 hits across 78 appearances in 2025-26.

Malkin (upper body) won't play versus Washington on Saturday.

Malkin is having a stellar season with 19 goals and 61 points across 55 games, the first regular season since 2022-23 that he has averaged better than a point a game. Malkin could return as early as Sunday in Washington, but the Penguins could hold him out until the start of the playoffs, which begin April 18.

Kindel (upper body) will not be in the lineup versus Washington on Saturday.

Kindel is without a point in his last five games. The 18-year-old rookie has 17 goals and 17 assists in 76 games this season, after he was selected 11th overall in the 2025 Draft. Kindel could return as early as Sunday in a rematch in Washington.

Crosby (lower body) will not dress Saturday versus Washington.

The Penguins are in the postseason, and there is no reason to play Crosby in their final regular-season home game, as he is not 100 percent. The 38-year-old superstar has 29 goals and 45 assists over 67 games this season.

Girgensons (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Saturday's tilt in Boston, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Girgensons has nine goals, nine assists and 192 hits across 72 NHL games this season. He has gone without a point in his last four games. Girgensons could return to the lineup as early as Monday against Detroit.

Barron (lower body) won't be an option for Winnipeg's final four games of the regular season, according to Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press on Saturday.

Barron remains week-to-week and will miss his third straight game against Philadelphia on Saturday. He has provided 11 goals, 23 points, 92 shots on net, 40 blocked shots and 132 hits across 65 appearances this season.

Joshua (upper body) will not return to the lineup for the rest of the season, according to David Alter of The Hockey News on Saturday.

Joshua will complete the season with 10 goals, eight assists, 49 PIM, 195 hits and 32 blocked shots over 55 contests. He is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in September.

Bishop scored twice and added an assist in AHL Calgary's 5-4 loss to Abbotsford on Friday.

Bishop has been a fine AHL veteran this season, picking up 25 points over 69 appearances. He's generated seven goals and two assists over his last 12 outings. Bishop is doing well to finish the campaign but probably won't get an NHL call-up this late in the year.