NHL Player News

Perunovich suited up for the first time in five games in Friday's 4-0 win over the Senators.

Perunovich was scratched seven times in 14 games in December. Justin Faulk (undisclosed) was unavailable Friday, allowing Perunovich to draw in on the third pairing. He has gone seven games without a point, so he hasn't helped his cause to stick in the lineup. Perunovich has two goals, four helpers, nine shots on net, 21 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 23 appearances this season.

Parayko notched an assist, two hits, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 4-0 win over the Senators.

Parayko has a goal, five assists and a plus-9 rating over his last five contests. The 31-year-old is in the midst of a career year, and he's arguably been the Blues' best defenseman. He's up to six goals, 16 helpers, 74 shots on net, 60 hits, 96 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 40 appearances. Parayko has never earned a 40-point season, but that could change if he maintains this scoring pace in the second half.

Lauzon (lower body) won't suit up for Friday's game versus the Canucks.

Lauzon exited Tuesday's game against the Wild and will end up missing at least one contest. Spencer Stastney was called up from AHL Milwaukee to fill in on the blue line. Lauzon's considered day-to-day, and his status for Saturday versus the Flames is not yet known.

Faulk (undisclosed) won't play Friday versus the Senators, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Faulk was labeled a game-time decision after missing the morning skate. He will end up missing at least one game with the injury. Cam Fowler and Scott Perunovich figure to handle power-play duties during Faulk's absence.

Savard (upper body) won't play Friday versus the Blackhawks.

Savard was labeled a game-time decision and ultimately won't be able to play in the first half of a back-to-back. Jayden Struble will draw in Friday. Savard will likely be questionable heading into Saturday's game versus the Avalanche as well.

Pickering was activated from injured reserve Friday.

While he's officially a game-time decision for Friday's game versus the Panthers, this move clears the way for Pickering to return from a four-game absence. If he suits up, he'll likely be eased back in with bottom-four minutes. He has two points, 12 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 14 NHL appearances this season.

Lagesson was summoned from AHL Grand Rapids on Friday.

Lagesson has three goals and nine points in 23 outings with AHL Grand Rapids in 2024-25. Jeff Petry sustained an undisclosed injury during Thursday's 5-4 win over Columbus, so Lagesson's promotion is presumably in response to that. Lagesson provides the Red Wings with insurance, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Lagesson listed as a healthy scratch for Saturday's contest against Winnipeg, even if Petry ends up missing that game.

Byram scored a goal in Thursday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Avalanche.

This was Byram's first game back in Denver since he was traded to the Sabres on March 6, 2024. The defenseman has a pair of points over two contests against his former team. He's on a four-game point streak (one goal, three assists) and now has five tallies, 22 points, 46 shots on net, 40 hits, and 59 blocked shots through 39 outings this season. Byram should continue to see top-four minutes.

Wilsby (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Friday.

Wilsby was unavailable for Tuesday's game against Minnesota due to his lower-body injury. While he was initially considered day-to-day, he's facing a multi-game absence. Justin Barron should continue to see time in the Predators' lineup while Wilsby is sidelined.

Morrissey provided a pair of assists and blocked three shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Morrissey helped out on goals by Adam Lowry and Alex Iafallo in this contest. Prior to Thursday, Morrissey had gone two games without a point -- it's just the fifth time this year he's had a multi-game drought. He hasn't scored over his last nine outings, but he has eight helpers, including four on the power play, in that span. Overall, the 29-year-old blueliner is at three goals, 33 assists, 80 shots on net, 63 blocked shots, 27 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-10 rating through 40 appearances. He's on pace to top the 70-point mark for the second time in three years after coming up one point short in 2023-24.