NHL Player News

Carrier provided an assist and two blocked shots in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks.

Carrier ended a three-game slump with the helper. He's earned five assists over nine outings since he was traded to Montreal from Nashville. Carrier has steadily seen top-four usage with the Canadiens, but he's not a factor on the power play, which limits his upside. He's produced 12 points, 34 shots on net, 42 hits, 62 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating over 37 appearances in 2024-25.

Guhle scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks.

Guhle has three points over six games since the holiday break. That's a good sign that his offense is coming around -- prior to the break, he had gone 14 contests without a point. The 22-year-old defense has three goals, six assists, 38 shots on net, 50 hits, 82 blocked shots, 23 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 34 outings this season while filling a top-four role with minimal power-play time.

Faulk (upper body) will return to the lineup Tuesday versus Minnesota, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Faulk missed two games due to his injury, but he'll be available for an important divisional game in Minnesota. Faulk could be eased back into action Tuesday, as he's projected to slot in on the third pairing alongside Tyler Tucker. Scott Perunovich will be a healthy scratch now that Faulk is healthy.

Fleury was returned to AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday, per Sound of Hockey.

Fleury has logged just two NHL games this season in which he recorded four hits, three blocks and one shot while averaging 11:29 of ice time. Given his limited usage, Fleury shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value even if he is recalled from the minors down the road.

Gravel was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Gravel has recorded an assist over three appearances with the Predators in 2024-25. He'll link back up with the Admirals, where he's chipped in a goal and four helpers over 25 games this season.

Samberg (foot) has gone through conditioning skates in back-to-back days, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports Tuesday.

Samberg was placed on injured reserve Nov. 24 after suffering a broken foot Nov. 23 against Nashville. The Minnesota native is getting close to a return but isn't ready to return to the lineup yet, per Wiebe. Ville Heinola could be a healthy scratch when Samberg is back to full strength.

Miller (neck) will miss at least two weeks after suffering a fracture in his larynx, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports Tuesday.

Miller sustained the injury in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Detroit after getting struck in the throat by the puck. He has contributed two goals, eight points, 40 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and 46 hits over 34 outings this season. Dylan Coghlan will replace Miller in Tuesday's lineup versus Nashville.

Bernard-Docker sustained a high-ankle sprain that is expected to keep him out long term, per TSN 1200 Ottawa on Tuesday.

Bernard-Docker had to be helped off the ice when he was hurt during Monday's practice, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see it was a significant injury. Considering the 24-year-old blueliner has just four points in 25 games this season and has never even reached the 15-point threshold, his absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. Nikolas Matinpalo figures to replace Bernard-Docker in the lineup -- at least until Travis Hamonic (lower body) is ready to return.

George (upper body) will not travel with the Islanders for the team's two-game road trip, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports.

The Islanders visit Vegas on Thursday before playing in Utah on Saturday. George is still dealing with the lingering effects of a hit from Max Domi in Thursday's 2-1 loss to Toronto. The 20-year-old George has provided one goal and four helpers through 25 appearances this season. Dennis Cholowski will continue to fill in on the third pairing while George is sidelined.

Lindholm (lower body) resumed skating Tuesday but still doesn't have a timetable to return to the lineup, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports.

Lindholm will miss his 26th straight game against Edmonton on Tuesday. He has generated three goals, seven points, 35 shots on net and 17 blocked shots across 17 appearances this season.