NHL Player News

MacKinnon notched three assists, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.

MacKinnon rattled off his third straight multi-point effort and extended his point streak to 10 contests as well. During the streak, he has eight goals and 14 assists. MacKinnon leads the NHL in goals (14), assists (18) and points (32). He's also tied for first in shots (74) and trails Anaheim's Jacob Trouba by one in plus-minus rating, with MacKinnon checking in at plus-15 through 17 appearances. He's as automatic as it gets in fantasy.

Necas scored a power-play goal, added two PIM and logged two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.

Necas gave the Avalanche a 3-1 advantage in the third period. He ended a three-game goal drought, which is his longest of the season so far, but he still hasn't posted a multi-point effort in November. The 26-year-old has two goals and two helpers over five outings this month, and he's now at 10 goals, 20 points (seven on the power play), 37 shots on net, 19 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-11 rating through 17 contests overall.

Zacha scored a power-play goal Tuesday in a 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

David Pastrnak's shot deflected off Zacha's skate and past Anthony Stolarz to put the Bruins up 1-0 at 4:27 of the first period. He's been Mr. Consistency this season. Most recently, he has points in six of his last seven games (three goals, three assists). And Zacha has put up at least one point in 13 of 18 games he's played this season. Eight of his 15 points have come on the power play.

Jenner (upper body) is questionable to return to Tuesday's game versus the Kraken.

While he hasn't been ruled out, Jenner is dealing with an injury, which isn't good news for a team that's already battling an illness in its ranks. If Jenner is unable to return to Tuesday's contest, more information on his health should be available prior to Thursday's home game versus the Oilers.

Celebrini registered two assists, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Wild.

Celebrini's point streak is up to four games (three goals, five assists) with this effort, which saw him set up tallies by Will Smith and Collin Graf. The 19-year-old Celebrini continues to rank among the top point producers in the league so far -- his hot stretch has him up to 10 goals, 16 helpers, 49 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 17 outings this season.

Smith scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Wild.

Smith is up to three goals and seven points during his five-game point streak. His tally Tuesday was his first on the power play this season, though he's been just fine at filling the net at even strength in what's shaping up to be a breakout year. Overall, Smith is up to seven goals, 17 points (four on the power play), 35 shots on net and a plus-10 rating through 17 appearances.

Johnson (undisclosed) is not expected to play Tuesday versus the Kraken, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

The Blue Jackets have been dealing with an illness and could also have some injury concerns, so it's unclear why exactly Johnson is out. Johnson can be considered day-to-day until more information is available. Columbus will get Cole Sillinger and Miles Wood back from their respective illnesses to help fill out the lineup Tuesday.

Sillinger (illness) is projected to play Tuesday versus the Kraken, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

After a one-game absence, Sillinger appears set to return. The 22-year-old is likely to slot in on the third line in his usual spot alongside Charlie Coyle and Mathieu Olivier.

Matthews (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Bruins.

Matthews left the game after a hit by Nikita Zadorov. The 28-year-old Matthews' absence is a big concern for a Maple Leafs team that has won just twice in its first five games in November. It's unclear if Matthews will be able to suit up Thursday versus the Kings.

Klippenstein recorded three assists in WHL Brandon's 7-4 loss to Red Deer on Tuesday.

Klippenstein has heated up in November, earning a goal and seven assists over his last four games. He had just six points in nine outings in October. The Wild prospect doesn't rely on offense to make an impact, instead playing a well-rounded game at the best of times, as he is currently.