NHL Player News

Norris has been classified as day-to-day by head coach Lindy Ruff, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports Monday, but won't play this week, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Norris being labeled day-to-day but then being ruled out for the next three games is a little strange, but either way, he certainly seems to be heading in the right direction. Prior to getting hurt, the 26-year-old Michigan native was rolling offensively with seven points in his last nine outings. Norris should slot into a middle-six role once back in the lineup.

Catton scored a goal and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over New Jersey.

Just 18 seconds after Matty Beniers gave the Kraken a 2-1 lead in the third period, Catton struck the back of the net with Sunday's game-winning goal. He is up to five goals, 11 points, 43 shots on net and 20 blocked shots across the first 38 games of his NHL career. All of the 20-year-old's five tallies have been since Jan. 6. During that span, he has begun to shoot the puck more with 15 shots on goal across his last 11 games. While the rookie doesn't have the high-end stats to compete in standard fantasy formats, his recent performances and spot inside Seattle's top six could lead to value in deep leagues down the stretch. He remains a must-roster player in dynasty formats as he continues to display his goal-scoring track record at the NHL level.

Beniers scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over New Jersey.

Beniers lit the lamp for the first of two goals in an 18-second span early in the third period. Overall, he is up to 12 goals, 34 points, 96 shots on net and 43 blocked shots across 51 games this season. After a solid rookie campaign, the No. 2 overall selection in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft is currently putting together one of the best stretches of his four-year career. Since Dec. 22, the 23-year-old center has eight goals, 16 points, 37 shots on net, 10 hits and 15 blocks over 18 games. He is tied for the team lead in points with team captain Jordan Eberle, and Beniers' high-level category coverage is an added reason as to why he is set up for fantasy success for the remainder of the season. Beniers is a top waiver-wire pickup across fantasy formats while his strong run of play lasts.

Finley (illness) was on the ice for Monday's morning skate, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports, signaling that he's slated to be available for the Lightning's home game against Utah.

Finley missed Saturday's matchup against the Blue Jackets due to an illness, but he seems to have moved past the issue. Over his last five appearances, he's recorded no points, 12 hits, seven PIM and a blocked shot while averaging 7:22 of ice time.

Samanski was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Monday.

Samanski will switch places with Isaac Howard, who was sent down in a corresponding move. With his promotion, Samanski is poised to make his NHL debut versus the Ducks. In the minors this year, the 23-year-old center is racking up points, generating seven goals and 21 helpers in 39 outings. It's a well-timed call-up for Samanski before he joins Germany at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Goncalves (illness) will be a game-time decision for Monday's game against Utah, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Goncalves participated in Monday's morning skate after leaving Saturday's 8-5 loss to Columbus late in the first period. He has registered six goals, 16 points, 39 shots on net and 42 hits through 46 appearances this season.

Douglas was summoned from his conditioning loan with AHL Syracuse on Monday.

Douglas didn't earn a point in six AHL outings during his conditioning stint. He has two assists, 15 shots on goal, 29 hits and 75 PIM in 27 NHL appearances this season. If Gage Goncalves (undisclosed) and Jack Finley (illness) are unavailable to play, Douglas could occupy a bottom-six role against Utah on Monday.

Cozens scored two goals on four shots and posted a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Golden Knights.

Cozens found the back of the net in the early stages of the second and third periods, and he continues to put up solid numbers on offense for the Senators. He's cracked the scoresheet in six of his last seven games, producing nine points (five goals, four assists) and a plus-6 rating over that stretch. Cozens will need to produce at a pace of nearly one point per game the rest of the way if he wants to match his career-best output of 68 points from the 2022-23 season. So far, he has 40 points (17 goals, 23 assists) in 52 regular-season contests.

Domi scored a power-play goal in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Avalanche.

Domi's goal came with 1:02 left in the third period, denying Mackenzie Blackwood a shutout. Over the last five games, Domi has two goals and three assists, but this was his first power-play point since Dec. 27 versus the Senators. For the season, the 30-year-old forward is at seven goals, 25 points (five on the power play), 79 shots on net, 32 PIM, 25 hits, 22 blocked shots and a minus-17 rating over 50 appearances. Domi has some fantasy intrigue as long as he stays on the top line alongside Auston Matthews.

Drury scored a goal in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

Drury ended a five-game point drought with his second-period tally, which stretched the Avalanche's lead to 3-0. The 25-year-old center is holding down a third-line role, which doesn't often lead to a lot of offense. Drury has managed eight goals, 16 points, 59 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 50 appearances this season.