NHL Player News

Romanov (upper body) will not be in the lineup in Seattle on Saturday, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Romanov will sit out his seventh consecutive game. The defenseman has yet to practice with full contact since he last played Nov. 1. Romanov has two assists, 16 hits and 21 blocked shots in eight games in 2024-25.

Provorov notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 6-2 win over the Penguins.

Provorov is up to two points through seven outings in November. The 27-year-old defenseman has totaled five points, 21 shots on net, 24 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-3 rating over 16 appearances this season. While he's shown some potential on offense, Provorov is likely only an option for fantasy managers in deeper formats.

Christiansen logged an assist, two PIM, two hits and four blocked shots in Friday's 6-2 win over the Penguins.

Christiansen opened the season with four helpers over six games, but his offense has dipped since then. The 25-year-old snapped a nine-game slump with his assist Friday. In addition to five helpers, the blueliner has added 25 shots on net, 17 blocked shots, 13 hits and six PIM over 16 contests. He's playing in a bottom-four role without power-play time, so he's unlikely to be much of a factor in fantasy even though he's already earned a career year.

Severson scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Friday's 6-2 win over the Penguins.

Severson helped the Blue Jackets stretch their lead with the second of three goals for the team in the third period. The defenseman had been held off the scoresheet over the previous three contests. For the season, he's been productive in a top-four role with eight points, 33 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating across 16 games. He's topped the 40-point mark just once in his career, but that's the pace he's on so far.

Sergachev scored a power-play goal in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Sergachev has found the back of the net in back-to-back outings for the first time this season, and this was his second power-play goal. The defenseman has been one of Utah's best players this season, compiling four goals and 12 points in 17 contests. He is tied for third on the team in points.

Girard banked an even-strength assist in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals.

Girard registered the primary helper on Parker Kelly's first-period marker. The 26-year-old Girard has been productive lately, as he's delivered a goal and four assists over his last six games. The left-shot blueliner is skating alongside Josh Manson in the top four, and he's second among Colorado's defensemen in points behind only Cale Makar. Girard has compiled 10 points (one goal), 16 shots, 34 blocks, 15 hits and a plus-2 rating through 18 games.

Werenski scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Friday's 6-2 win over the Penguins.

Werenski had been cooling off after his impressive start to the season. However, he got back on track with his first multi-point effort since Oct. 22 in Friday's outing. Werenski has been productive for the Blue Jackets with four goals and 12 points in 16 appearances this campaign.

Brodin (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Stars, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Brodin will miss his second straight game after suffering an injury against Chicago on Sunday. The veteran blueliner has a goal and six points while averaging 22:04 of ice time this year. With Brodin unavailable, Declan Chisholm will remain in the lineup alongside Jared Spurgeon on Minnesota's second pairing.

Walman (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Pittsburgh, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Following a five-game absence, Walman could work on the third pairing and see power-play time on the second unit. He has a goal and nine points in 13 appearances this season. Jack Thompson will be scratched to make room for Walman's return.

Chychrun scored his fourth goal of the campaign Friday in a 5-2 victory over the Avalanche.

Chychrun hasn't missed a beat after sitting out five games due to an upper-body injury -- he's produced three points (two goals) in as many games since returning. The left-shot blueliner is on the top pairing alongside John Carlson, and Chychrun is also quarterbacking Washington's No. 2 power-play unit. The 26-year-old Chychrun has accounted for four goals, three assists and a plus-8 rating through 11 contests.