NHL Player News

Bourque (upper body) is expected to miss Saturday's game against St. Louis, per Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey.

Bourque hasn't played since Oct. 8 because of the injury. He has an assist in four appearances with Nashville this season. Bourque is regarded as day-to-day, so he still might be an option Thursday in Boston.

Jenner scored a goal on four shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Devils.

Jenner has four goals over his last five games. He's been a good fit in a versatile role for the Capitals, supplying decent offense from the bottom six. He's at five points, 22 shots, nine hits, 10 blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-1 rating over eight appearances this season.

Strome scored the game-winning goal on three shots while adding three blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in Saturday's 4-2 victory over the Devils.

The veteran center potted his first goal of the season early in the second period, tucking a backhand past Jake Allen that just tipped off the end of the netminder's glove. Strome has had a productive start to the season even though he hadn't been lighting the lamp, collecting six points in his first eight games.

Hamilton scored a goal and added two assists in WHL Red Deer's 7-3 loss to Calgary on Saturday.

Hamilton has four goals and three assists over his last three outings. He's now at 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) over nine appearances this season. The Avalanche prospect is dominating in the WHL, though even this pace might be too high to sustain.

Tavares (lower body) was placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

Tavares was already labeled as week-to-week, so this doesn't impact his timetable. He sustained the injury during Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to Buffalo. Tavares has two goals and seven points in seven appearances with Toronto in 2026-27. Nick Paul is likely to center the second line during Tavares' absence.

Samanski was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Samanski has an assist, eight PIM, two hits and four blocks in six outings with Edmonton in 2026-27. His reassignment corresponds with Colton Dach (undisclosed) being activated off injured reserve.

Rossi (illness) won't play against Tampa Bay on Saturday, Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor reports.

Rossi is feeling under the weather and will miss at least one game. He notched three goals and one assist in his first two outings of the 2026-27 campaign, but he hasn't earned a point in his last seven appearances. Arshdeep Bains will replace Rossi in Saturday's lineup against the Lightning.

Roy (lower body) will miss Colorado's upcoming road trip, which begins against Philadelphia on Monday, per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now.

Roy also won't be available for Tuesday's matchup against New Jersey. He has already missed the last two games and didn't participate in Saturday's practice. Roy has earned two goals, four points, 10 shots on net, nine hits and four blocked shots in six appearances this season.

Dach (undisclosed) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Utah on Saturday, Paige Martin of Oilers TV reports.

Following a four-game absence, Dach is poised to play on the second line against the Mammoth on Saturday. He hasn't earned a point in three appearances this season, but he has contributed five shots on goal, eight hits and three blocked shots.

Johnston (illness) will play against Chicago on Saturday, according to Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.

Following a two-game absence, Johnston should have a top-six role and a spot on the first power-play unit against the Blackhawks on Saturday. He has earned four assists, 11 shots on goal, four blocked shots and three hits in five appearances this season.