NHL Player News

Hedman (lower body) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Kraken, Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun reports.

Hedman will miss a second straight game with the injury. Declan Carlile will be in the lineup since the Lightning are missing both Hedman and J.J. Moser (undisclosed). Hedman's next chance to play is Tuesday at home versus the Blue Jackets.

Pettersson (lower body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Senators.

Pettersson was hurt when he was hit into the boards late in the first period. If Pettersson misses additional time, Ryan Shea could draw back into the lineup to cover his absence. The 28-year-old Pettersson has 13 points over 31 outings this season and has consistently seen top-four minutes.

Brown was sent to AHL Bakersfield on Saturday.

Brown was called up Friday, but he ended up being a healthy scratch in Edmonton's 6-3 win over Vegas on Saturday. He has three assists and 50 PIM in 16 appearances with Bakersfield this campaign.

Savard (upper body) is good to play Saturday versus Winnipeg, according to Patrick Friolet of RDS.

Savard, who missed Thursday's 9-2 loss to Pittsburgh due to the injury, has five assists, 20 PIM, 25 hits and 70 blocks in 27 appearances in 2024-25. He's projected to serve on the third pairing alongside Arber Xhekaj. Jayden Struble is expected to be a healthy scratch.

Hedman (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt versus Seattle, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.

Hedman was a late scratch Thursday because of the injury. He has four goals and 25 points in 26 appearances in 2024-25. If Hedman and Erik Cernak (lower body) can't play Saturday, then Declan Carlile will presumably make his NHL season debut after being recalled from AHL Syracuse.

Cernak (lower body) will be a game-time decision Saturday versus Seattle, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.

Cernak participated in Tampa Bay's optional morning skate, and head coach Jon Cooper is hopeful the 27-year-old defender will return from a two-game absence. He has collected seven assists, 17 shots on goal, 33 blocked shots and 48 hits through 25 appearances this season.

Bouchard (lower body) is good to play Saturday versus Vegas, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Bouchard left Thursday's 7-1 win over Minnesota late in the third period, but it seems that will be the extent of the action he'll miss due to the injury. He has six goals and 22 points in 29 appearances in 2024-25. Bouchard is expected to perform his typical duties on the first pairing and top power-play unit.

Josi (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Colorado, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Josi will miss his second straight game. Nashville is being cautious by not rushing the 34-year-old blueliner back into the lineup too soon. He has seven goals, 23 points, 86 shots on net, 52 blocked shots and 32 hits in 29 appearances this season. With Josi, Jeremy Lauzon (lower body) and Alexandre Carrier (upper body) unavailable, Marc Del Gaizo, Adam Wilsby and Kevin Gravel have been playing for the Predators.

Forbort (illness) won't be in the lineup against Boston on Saturday, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Forbort was absent from the morning skate and will miss at least one game. He has one assist, three shots on goal, six blocked shots and one hit in five appearances this season. Erik Brannstrom will replace Forbort in Saturday's lineup.

Moser (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Moser won't be eligible to return until at least Dec. 22 against Florida. The 24-year-old blueliner had been having a strong year, logging two goals, 13 points and a plus-13 rating through 27 games. The Lightning brought up Declan Carlile from AHL Syracuse in a corresponding move.