NHL Player News

Manson (upper body) might suit up during Colorado's three-game road trip but won't be in action against Vancouver on Monday, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.

Manson will have a few extra days before Colorado's back-to-back versus the Sharks and Ducks on Thursday and Friday, respectively. Once ready to play, Manson will need to be activated off injured reserve, which could see either Keaton Middleton head back to the minors or John Ludvig could be put back on waivers. Manson has registered six points in 24 games this year but doesn't have a power-play role, which limits his fantasy upside.

Samuelsson notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

The helper was Samuelsson's first point in three outings since he returned from missing 12 games due to a lower-body issue. He has gotten the chance to play because Rasmus Dahlin (back) is on injured reserve, but Samuelsson could lose playing time once the Sabres' blue line is at full strength. For the year, Samuelsson has two points, 19 shots on net, 26 hits and 18 blocked shots over 16 appearances.

Tanev logged an assist, four PIM and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Sabres.

Tanev has actually been steady on offense with three assists over his last six games. The 34-year-old defenseman is not typically a source of offense, but he is reliable for blocked shots, though he has failed to record a block in two of the last three contests. Overall, he has nine points, 15 shots on net, 16 PIM, a plus-10 rating and 90 blocks through 31 appearances.

Forbort (illness) will not be in the lineup versus Colorado on Monday, per Canucks Insider.

Forbort has appeared in just two of the Cancuks' last 26 contests while dealing with various injuries and illnesses. Even when healthy, the 32-year-old blueliner shouldn't be expected to produce offensively considering he's never reached the 20-point threshold in his career.

Hutton has been scratched for nine of the last 14 games after he sat out Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Blackhawks.

The Islanders have gotten Alexander Romanov and Adam Pelech back from injuries over the last few weeks, creating a crowded blue line. Hutton is currently filling a reserve role, and the team wants to get Isaiah George more of a look as well. Barring further injuries on the blue line, don't expect Hutton to play regularly moving forward. He has two helpers, 10 shots on net, 12 hits and 11 blocked shots through 12 appearances.

Lundkvist (illness) will play against Washington on Monday, Brien Rea of FanDuel Sports Network Southwest reports.

Lundkvist was a late scratch for Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over St. Louis, and Brendan Smith replaced him in the lineup. Smith and Lian Bichsel could remain in Monday's lineup because Thomas Harley (illness) will be a game-time decision versus the Capitals.

Pettersson (lower body) was labeled week-to-week by head coach Mike Sullivan on Monday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

Pettersson has been one of the Penguins' most reliable shutdown defensemen this season, so his absence could be a significant blow to a team that has been performing better of late. Offensively, the 28-year-old Pettersson is somewhat limited, though he has delivered two goals and 11 helpers through 32 games this year. Youngster Owen Pickering figures to see an increase in ice time while Pettersson is on the shelf.

Harley (illness) will be a game-time decision versus Washington on Monday, according to Brien Rea of FanDuel Sports Network Southwest.

A flu bug has been circulating through the Stars' dressing room, and Harley didn't participate in Monday's morning skate. He has accounted for four goals, 14 points, 66 shots on net and 35 blocked shots across 29 appearances this season. Nils Lundkvist (illness) will play against the Capitals, while Brendan Smith or Lian Bichsel could fill in for Harley.

Bichsel was summoned from AHL Texas on Monday.

Bichsel has suited up for Dallas in the last two games and could play again in Monday's matchup against Washington. He has one goal, two shots on net and eight hits in two NHL appearances this season. Bichsel has been filling in on the blue line due to the absences of Matt Dumba (upper body) and Nils Lundkvist (illness).

Allan posted an assist and two PIM in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Islanders.

Allan had gone nine games without a point and was scratched three times during that stretch. The 21-year-old blueliner continues to log bottom-four minutes and frequently fills more of a defensive role. He's at five assists, 25 hits, 22 blocked shots, 12 PIM, eight shots on goal and a minus-5 rating through 24 appearances as a rookie.