NHL Player News

Gaucher was reassigned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Thursday.

Gaucher has no points, three shots, two hits and one block in three appearances with Philadelphia in 2025-26. He was returned to the minors to make room for Samuel Ersson (lower body), who was activated off injured reserve.

Kyrou (coach's decision) will be a healthy scratch Thursday versus the Sabres, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Head coach Jim Montgomery is sending a message to both Kyrou and the Blues as a whole after Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Capitals. This is probably just going to be a one-game thing for Kyrou, but it should put every player in the lineup on alert to get their game on track to avoid sitting one out themselves. Kyrou has been limited to eight points in 14 games this season, though he has been held scoreless in four straight outings.

Kulich (ear) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

Kulich's issue is related to fluid in his ears, the Sabres announced Wednesday. His placement on IR is presumably retroactive to Saturday, which is when Kulich was last in the lineup. He'll miss his second straight game when the Sabres face St. Louis on Thursday. When the 21-year-old is ready to return, he'll likely serve in a middle-six capacity.

Misa (lower body) was placed on injured reserve by the Sharks on Thursday, per the NHL media site.

Misa suffered a lower-body injury during practice this week that forced him to miss Wednesday's matchup against Seattle, and he'll be unavailable for multiple games after landing on injured reserve. It's not yet clear when Misa will be able to return, but Zack Ostapchuk will likely have a chance to see some playing time for the Sharks after he was called up Thursday.

Faksa (undisclosed) is a game-time decision against Anaheim on Thursday.

Faksa missed Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over Edmonton. He has a goal and four points in 12 appearances this season. Roope Hintz (undisclosed) is also regarded as a game-time call Thursday, so Dallas has multiple question marks. If Faksa and Hintz can't play, then the Stars are expected to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen, which would result in Kyle Capobianco remaining in the lineup for a second straight game.

Ostapchuk was summoned by the Sharks on Thursday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Ostapchuk has two goals and three points in nine appearances with AHL San Jose in 2025-26. Michael Misa (lower body) has already been ruled out for Friday's clash against Winnipeg, while William Eklund (lower body) is questionable for the game. If Eklund can't play, and Ryan Reaves (lower body) isn't ready to be activated off injured reserve, then Ostapchuk will probably play Friday in a bottom-six capacity.

Misa (lower body) will not be in the lineup against Winnipeg on Friday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

The full extent of Misa's lower-body injury hasn't been determined yet, as he continues to be evaluated, but he will be on the shelf for his second straight game. With Misa unavailable, Adam Gaudette figures to remain in a top-six role alongside Philipp Kurashev. Considering the Sharks are heading into a back-to-back, it seems unlikely Misa will be cleared in time to face Florida on Saturday, though he hasn't been officially ruled out.

Matthews scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Mammoth.

Matthews is heating up with three goals and an assist over three outings in November. The 28-year-old had been limited to one helper over the three contests to close out October. He's produced eight goals, 12 points, 57 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 12 hits, six PIM and a plus-10 rating through 14 appearances as the centerpiece of Toronto's offense.

Duchene (upper body) will sit out his ninth straight game Thursday against Anaheim, Dallas beat writer Robert Tiffin reports.

Duchene had a terrific 2024-25 season at the age of 33. He had 30 goals and 52 assists with 27 points coming via the power play, in 82 regular-season games. He had a goal and an assist in four appearances this season prior to sustaining his injury.

Glass (upper body) will play in Thursday's game against Montreal.

Glass wasn't initially expected to return for Thursday's game against the Canadiens, but head coach Sheldon Keefe said that the center felt better than expected Thursday and has been cleared to return. Over six regular-season appearances this year, Glass has recorded two goals, three hits, two blocked shots and six PIM while averaging 12:34 of ice time.