NHL Player News

Acciari (abdomen) took the ice Wednesday in a non-contact sweater, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Acciari is slowly working his way back from a core muscle injury that has, thus far, prevented him from featuring in a preseason game. While the veteran forward is expected to be healthy for Opening Night against the Rangers on Oct. 7, he may not actually crack the lineup if new head coach Dan Muse sticks to his guns in deploying a younger lineup this season.

Dowling will not take part in Wednesday's training camp session due to a lower-body injury, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.

Dowling played in 52 regular-season games for the Devils last year, and he garnered two goals, five helpers and 51 hits while averaging 10:13 of ice time. Even with his injury absence, the veteran center should be capable of making the Opening Night roster as a bottom-six player. While Dowling can add some physicality to the lineup, he doesn't offer enough in any one category to make him more than a low-end fantasy target.

Domi (lower body/personal) returned to practice Wednesday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Domi sat out Tuesday's preseason game against the Senators while attending a family funeral, but he was back with the team a day later. He's dealt with a lower-body injury early in training camp, but he practiced for the first time in camp Sunday and appears to be trending in the right direction. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up in Thursday's exhibition matchup against Montreal.

Dorofeyev won't return to Tuesday's preseason game versus the Kings due to a lower-body injury, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Dorofeyev can be considered day-to-day for now. The 24-year-old winger could be brought back cautiously during the preseason, leaving his status for Thursday's game versus the Mammoth and Friday's contest versus the Sharks in question. When healthy, Dorofeyev is projected for a middle-six role in 2025-26.

Stephenson (undisclosed) will not return to Tuesday's preseason game versus the Flames, Alison Lukan of the Kraken Hockey Network reports.

Stephenson left the game late in the second period and was unable to return. The center likely would not have played Wednesday in Edmonton anyway, but his status beyond that has yet to be determined.

White (upper body) will be out for a couple of weeks, per Max Miller of NHL.com on Tuesday.

White notched 12 goals and 25 points in 48 regular-season games with AHL San Jose in 2024-25. Once healthy, he will probably return to the minors.

Lambert, who was evaluated for a concussion after Sunday's game versus the Wild, will suit up for Tuesday's exhibition contest against the Oilers.

Lambert's status following Sunday's matchup was up in the air since head coach Scott Arniel did not have an update on the forward's status after he was removed by the concussion spotter, but he seemingly passed all the necessary tests to draw back into the lineup Tuesday. The 2022 first-round pick will slot in on the third line with Colby Barlow and Parker Ford against Edmonton.

Celebrini (illness) participated in Tuesday's practice, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Celebrini missed a few days of training camp sessions due to an illness. He compiled 25 goals and 63 points over 70 games during his rookie campaign in 2024-25. The 19-year-old forward will likely serve on the top line and first power-play unit this season.

Roy (lower body) won't play in Tuesday's home exhibition matchup against the Senators.

Roy wasn't able to practice Saturday, and it's not clear how he's progressing in his recovery. The right-shot center's next chance to return to game action will be in Montreal on Thursday.

Lopina was released from his professional tryout Tuesday and will report to AHL Charlotte.

Lopina was quite the long shot to make the Opening Night roster coming out of training camp, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him being released this early. Without an NHL deal, Lopina won't be eligible to be called up from the minors, so look for him to play the entire 2025-26 campaign with the Checkers.