NHL Player News

Larkin scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Rangers.

Larkin scored for the second game in a row, this time tucking in a buzzer-beater at the end of the first period. The star center has two goals, one assist, five shots on net and four blocked shots through three contests. He's been just under a point-per-game pace over the last three seasons, so Larkin is a safe option as a borderline No. 1 fantasy center.

Hughes notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 3-0 win over Utah.

Hughes is off to a bit of a slow start with three assists through five games. Monday's helper was his first on the power play. The 23-year-old has multiple shots on net in each game of the season for a total of 15 -- if he can keep that shoot-first mentality, his luck will turn around eventually.

Lewis scored a goal and added two hits in Monday's 8-7 overtime loss to the Senators.

Lewis looks to be a fixture on the fourth line to begin 2024-25, though he may eventually sit in favor of Akil Thomas. The 37-year-old Lewis has a goal, two shots on net, five hits and three blocked shots over three contests, averaging just 8:49 of ice time. He put up 16 points and 90 hits in 82 regular-season outings last year -- between his role and his age, there's little chance he produces enough to be a fantasy factor this season.

Tavares (illness) practiced Tuesday, Nick Barden of The Hockey News reports.

Tavares should be available to return Wednesday against the Kings after sitting out Saturday's 4-2 win over Pittsburgh and Monday's practice because of an illness. During Tuesday's session, he skated on the second line and worked on the top power-play combination. Tavares has one goal on six shots through two appearances this season.

Seguin (lower body) won't play Tuesday against San Jose, according to Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports.

Seguin is considered day-to-day after tweaking something in his lower-body area, but the injury probably won't keep him out for an extended period. He has generated two goals, one assist and four shots on net in three outings this campaign. Mavrik Bourque (undisclosed) will replace Seguin in Tuesday's lineup.

Bourque (undisclosed) will be in action against San Jose on Tuesday, Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest reports.

Bourque will make his season debut after missing the opening three games of the 2024-25 campaign due to his undisclosed injury. The 22-year-old Quebec native should slide into a third-line center role, which will likely see Wyatt Johnston move to the wing while Jamie Benn will be dropped from the lineup. With just one game of NHL experience, Bourque is far from a lock to play on a nightly basis and could periodically serve as a healthy scratch or spend some time in the minors.

Eyssimont (lower body) was taken off the injured non-roster list ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Vancouver, per the NHL media site.

Eyssimont has been working in a third-line role and will likely slot into that spot for Tuesday's tilt. In 81 regular-season outings last year, the 28-year-old Colorado native set new personal bests with 11 goals, 14 assists and 149 shots and could improve upon those numbers in 2024-25 if continues to be a full-time contributor.

Gaudette was loaned to AHL Belleville on Tuesday.

Gaudette logged an assist and plus-2 rating in two contests with the Sens. The reason for the demotion is unclear, but the 28-year-old could be back with the big club soon, given that Ridly Greig (upper body) is week-to-week.

Eriksson Ek (nose) will not be in the lineup against St. Louis on Tuesday.

Eriksson Ek was originally expected to join the team on the road after suffering a fractured nose versus the Kraken on Saturday but appears to still be back in Minnesota. The 27-year-old center will have some extra time to get back to 100 percent before the Wild face Columbus on Saturday. In the meantime, Ryan Hartman figures to slot into the second-line center role once again.

Aston-Reese (upper body) is expected to suit up in Tuesday's clash with the Panthers, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Aston-Reese's status was up in the air after he was forced to leave Saturday's clash with the Avalanche after less than a minute of ice time, but he appears no worse for the wear. Still, the 30-year-old center is unlikely to see a ton of ice time, he played just 7:33 in the season opener versus Minnesota, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting a lot of offensive production.