NHL Player News

Larkin scored a goal on four shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Oilers.

Larkin hadn't scored since his season debut Oct. 6 versus the Senators, a span of eight games without a goal. He has two tallies, four assists, 32 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over 10 appearances. Larkin remains heavily involved in a top-six role and on the power play, and he'll look to stay productive to maintain his appeal as the Red Wings continue to search for a trade partner.

Backlund scored a goal and added two PIM in Monday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Backlund returned after missing two games due to an upper-body injury. The veteran center has held a top-six role when healthy, earning two goals, one assist, 25 shots on net, seven hits and six PIM over nine outings. Backlund can often produce around a 40-point pace, but at age 37, there's always a risk of decline.

Kindel (vasovagal episode) returned to practice Tuesday and feels normal following his vasovagal episode on Oct. 20, per Wes Crosby of NHL.com.

Kindel is thankfully feeling like himself a week after from his vasovagal episode. His presence at practice Tuesday indicates that he's feeling much better and could be ready to return in the near future. Prior to the incident, the 19-year-old center had compiled two goals, four points and 23 shots on net across nine games this season. If he continues to progress in his recovery, he'll have a chance to return to the Penguins' lineup in Thursday's clash against the Mammoth.

Faksa (lower body) will likely miss another week, according to Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports on Tuesday.

Faksa will miss his second straight game against New Jersey on Tuesday and is probably still about a week away from returning. He has chipped in one assist, nine shots on net, nine blocked shots and 12 hits in 10 outings this campaign.

Steel (undisclosed) won't play against New Jersey on Tuesday, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports.

Steel will miss his second straight game, but he might be available to return against Montreal on Thursday. He has contributed one goal, two assists, 13 shots on net, eight hits and three blocked shots in 10 appearances this season.

Jones was assigned to AHL Calgary on Tuesday.

Jones played in two games with the Flames during his recall from the minors, but he was a healthy scratch in Monday's 5-2 win over Toronto. With Mikael Backlund back from an upper-body injury, Jones will return to the minors. The 27-year-old Jones has notched seven goals and two assists in seven AHL appearances this season.

Jankowski (lower body) will be available to play in Tuesday's home clash against the Bruins, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.

Jankowski has been sidelined for Carolina's last four games with a lower-body injury, but he's expected to be an option for Tuesday's clash. After initially skating as the 13th forward in practice, Taylor Hall was seen leaving the ice after five minutes, so Jankowski stepped into his role on the second power-play unit. It remains to be seen whether Jankowski will play Tuesday, so his status, along with Hall's availability, will be monitored leading into Tuesday's warmups. When healthy, Jankowski has been effective with six goals across nine outings this season.

Gaucher was recalled from AHL Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Gaucher appeared in one game for AHL Lehigh Valley before he rejoined the Flyers on Tuesday. The 25-year-old center has appeared in three games with Philadelphia so far this season, where he has tallied two PIM, a plus-1 rating, two shots on net, seven hits and three blocked shots. He'll likely be the 13th forward for Tuesday's clash against the Blue Jackets, but he'll have a decent shot at appearing in the second half of the Flyers' back to back on Wednesday.

Miller recorded a goal, launched six shots on net and served two PIM in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Miller positioned himself well in front of the crease to get the Rangers on the board Monday, as he redirected a pass from Tye Kartye into the back of the net. With Monday's twine finder, the 33-year-old Miller is up to four goals, 10 points, 22 shots on net, 18 hits and six blocked shots across 14 appearances. He's heating up as of late with three goals, four points and 10 shots on net over his last four outings. He remains a solid center option in fantasy that offers decent category-coverage numbers for fantasy managers in search of shots on net and hits.

Finnie scored a goal in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Oilers while also adding three hits.

Finnie answered Edmonton's second goal just 30 seconds later, converting Viktor Arvidsson's pass to tie the contest early in the third period. He has already scored five times this season, showing encouraging finishing ability while earning meaningful offensive responsibilities. Finnie has eight points (five goals, three assists) in 12 appearances this season after a 2025-26 rookie campaign in which he posted 30 points (13 goals, 17 helpers) in 82 regular-season outings.