NHL Player News

Khusnutdinov is signing a three-year, $11.85 million contract extension with the Bruins on Wednesday, Joe Haggerty of Boston Sports Journal reports.

Khusnutdinov had a career-best year during his first full season with the Bruins last year, racking up 15 goals, 18 assists, 42 hits, 39 blocked shots and 16 PIM while averaging 14:30 of ice time. He's recorded two goals and five points across his first 10 regular-season appearances during the 2026-27 campaign and will be rewarded with a multi-year deal with Boston.

Eriksson Ek scored a goal on eight shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.

Eriksson Ek has a goal and three assists during his three-game point streak. His eight shots Tuesday were a season high for the center, who has looked much comfortable since he joined the top line with Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy. On the year, Eriksson Ek has two goals, five assists, 33 shots, 14 hits, six PIM and a plus-6 rating over 10 appearances.

Hagens scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars.

Hagens has gotten on the scoresheet in six of 10 games so far. He ended a five-game goal drought with his tally Tuesday. For the year, he's racked up three goals, four helpers, 17 shots, 13 blocked shots, seven hits and a plus-3 rating despite averaging 12:47 of ice time. The future is bright for Hagens, even if he's in sheltered minutes right now.

Hintz notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Bruins.

Hintz has already battled a couple of injury scares early in the season. He's yet to miss a game, earning six points, 16 shots on net, 15 hits, seven PIM and a plus-4 rating over nine outings. However, he missed 29 contests in 2025-26 and has taken his fair share of bumps and bruises over the years. He's never played in every game of a campaign, so bank on him eventually having something that forces him out of the lineup for a little bit.

Toffoli scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canadiens.

Toffoli ended a five-game goal drought when he tied the game at 3-3 midway through the third period. The 34-year-old winger has racked up three goals, four assists, 23 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating over 10 appearances this season. Toffoli is playing in the middle six and on the second power-play unit. While his ice time is down about two minutes per game from last year, his production has held steady so far.

Carrick (upper body) will not be in the lineup versus the Flyers on Wednesday, Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report reports.

Carrick has only appeared in four of the Sabres' nine games to start the year, so he's far from a lock for the lineup even when healthy. While the team will also be without forward Justin Danforth (upper body), it will get Jason Zucker (abdomen) in the lineup for the first time this year. At this point, Carrick figures to remain a fringe roster piece even after being cleared to play and won't offer much in terms of fantasy value.

Dubois (illness) skated Wednesday in a regular jersey and appears to be on track to return to game action Saturday against the Sabres, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Dubois has missed the last five games due to his illness, but his return to action appears to be imminent. The Capitals returned Jonny Brodzinski to AHL Hershey on Wednesday, and Dubois' participation level in Wednesday's practice suggests that he's slated to return Saturday. Across his first four regular-season appearances this year, Dubois has recorded a goal, three assists, six PIM, five hits and three blocked shots while averaging 17:06 of ice time.

Brodzinski was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Wednesday.

Brodzinski has an assist in two appearances with Washington in 2026-27. The 33-year-old also has two goals and five points in four outings with Hershey this campaign.

Beck was loaned to AHL Laval on Wednesday.

Beck was called up by the Canadiens last week, and he appeared in two games during his time on the NHL roster. During that time, he was held scoreless with two hits, a blocked shot and a plus-2 rating while averaging 7:23 of ice time. After serving as a healthy scratch in Montreal's last two games, he'll head back to the minors, where he should see more consistent playing time.

McDavid registered three power-play assists and four shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.

McDavid extended his season-opening point streak to nine games, reaching 26 points with six goals and 20 assists. The Edmonton captain assisted on both of Leon Draisaitl's goals before setting up Evan Bouchard's overtime winner, continuing his exceptional playmaking form. His production has been remarkably consistent, and his central role in one of the league's most dangerous power-play attacks makes him an elite fantasy asset with virtually unmatched offensive upside. He's averaging 2.88 points per game in a blistering start to the 2026-27 campaign.