NHL Player News

Thomas recorded an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Monday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.

Thomas returned to the lineup in style, assisting on Dalibor Dvorsky's first-ever NHL goal and then scoring late in the second frame to even things up. Thomas, who missed four games due to an upper-body injury from Oct. 25-Nov. 1, has picked things up right where he left off before the injury. Thomas has shown up on the scoresheet in each of his past four appearances, tallying one goal and five assists over that stretch.

Roslovic scored a power-play goal in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Blues.

Roslovic has found the back of the net with the man advantage in back-to-back contests. He has three goals on the year, though all of those markers have come over a prolific stretch that has seen him crack the scoresheet in four of the Oilers' last five games (three goals, two assists). He's certainly leaving his slow start to the season in the past.

Head coach Lindy Ruff conveyed that he wouldn't rule Kozak (lower body) out for Thursday's home game versus the Blues, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Kozak is set to miss his fifth consecutive game Tuesday against Utah, but he's certainly closing in on returning to the lineup. The 22-year-old will need to be activated off injured reserve in order to suit up, but when that happens, he should slot back into a bottom-six role.

Kulich looks poised to miss Thursday's clash with the Blues with an ear injury, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Kulich looks set to miss at least the next two games for the Sabres, which could make him a candidate for injured reserve if the team needs a roster spot. Prior to getting hurt, the 21-year-old center was mired in a four-game goal drought during which he recorded a mere four shots. If Kulich doesn't start shooting the puck more, he may be hard-pressed to match his 15-goal total from last year.

Ostlund has been elevated to the NHL roster ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Utah, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

Ostlund is pointless through four NHL appearances this year, registering six shots, three blocks and one hit while averaging a mere 10:50 of ice time. With Tyson Kozak (lower body) returning to practice, the 21-year-old Ostlund may not get into the lineup versus the Mammoth.

Pettersson notched two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over Nashville.

The 26-year-old helped set up a Jake DeBrusk tally midway through the second period before winning a puck battle in the corner and chipping it to Brock Boeser for the winner with just two seconds left on the clock in OT. It was Pettersson's second multi-point performance of the season, and through 14 games, he's produced three goals and 10 points with 29 blocked shots, 20 shots on net, 17 hits and an even plus-minus rating as he works to put a rough 2024-25 campaign behind him.

Matthews scored a goal and added an assist in Monday's 4-3 win over Pittsburgh.

The Leafs captain sparked a comeback from a 3-0 deficit early in the third period, as he took a blue line-to-blue line feed from Jake McCabe and then went five-hole on Tristan Jarry. Matthews has had a bit of a sluggish start to the season, but he's found the back of the net in back-to-back games and has seven goals and 11 points through 13 contests.

Kindel scored two goals, one on the power play, in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

The 18-year-old rookie recorded his first multi-goal performance in the NHL, and Kindel's efforts helped give the Penguins a 3-0 lead heading into the third period, only for everything to come crashing down over the final 20 minutes. Kindel's getting a look on the top power-play unit -- two of his last three tallies have come with the man advantage -- with Rickard Rakell (hand) and Justin Brazeau (upper body) nursing injuries, and his first five NHL points have all been goals. Through his first 12 games, Kindel's added 26 shots on net, 10 blocked shots, eight hits and a minus-1 rating.

McDavid notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Blues.

McDavid became the fourth-fastest player in NHL history to reach 1,100 career points following this two-assist performance, but the Oilers still lost the game, so they've now dropped four of their last six (2-2-2). Despite the collective struggles, McDavid remains an absolute force on offense for Edmonton. This was his sixth multi-point game of the season, and he's up to 19 points (three goals, 16 helpers) in 14 games so far.

Acciari sustained an upper-body injury during Monday's game against the Maple Leafs and will not return.

Acciari played just two shifts before departing the contest. If the 33-year-old or Justin Brazeau (upper body) is unable to play Thursday against the Capitals, then the Penguins might call up a forward from the minors, unless they elect to play seven defensemen in the event that they're short up front.