NHL Player News

Chatfield notched three assists in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Penguins.

He picked up a helper in each period, but Chatfield's big night has one blemish -- it was his hasty clearing attempt that set up Blake Lizotte for the third-period goal that spoiled Pyotr Kochetkov's shutout. Chatfield only had one point, an assist, through his first 11 games, so a repeat performance isn't likely any time soon.

Thrun notched two assists, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.

Thrun is up to three helpers through 14 contests this season. He's added 10 shots on net, 11 PIM, 12 hits, 21 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating while filling a bottom-four role. Thrun has been scratched once, but he should be in the lineup at least as long as Jake Walman (upper body) is contending with an injury. Thrun's lack of power-play time is likely to limit his fantasy value to the deepest of formats.

Chisholm notched an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

Chisholm was scratched versus the Kings on Tuesday before replacing Jon Merrill in the lineup for Thursday's game. Chisholm made a near-immediate impact, setting up his defense partner, Zach Bogosian, for a tally just 2:22 into the game. Through nine outings this season, Chisholm has two assists, seven shots on net, four hits, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating while filling a third-pairing role. He's not a lock for the Wild's lineup, and that makes him a non-factor in most fantasy formats.

Faber notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

Faber has four points over his last six contests. The defenseman set up a Matt Boldy tally in the second period of Thursday's game, and that goal was the game-winner. While he hasn't been explosive on offense, Faber has been steady -- he's yet to go more than two games without a point. He has two goals, five assists, 17 shots on net, 10 hits, nine blocked shots, seven PIM and a plus-7 rating over 13 appearances in a top-four role.

Bogosian scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

Bogosian opened the scoring at 2:22 of the first period. It was his second straight game with a goal, which is a rarity for the bottom-four defenseman. He's already up to four points with 19 shots on net, 14 hits, 15 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 13 contests this season. He's exceeded 10 points in just one of the last five campaigns, so don't expect this burst of offense to last.

Brodin scored a goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

Brodin's third-period marker served as an insurance tally as the Wild pulled away with the win. The defenseman had been held off the scoresheet over the previous four contests, though that dry spell followed a three-game assist streak. He's up to six points, 27 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 13 outings in a top-four role. Brodin is relied on for his defense, though he could push for 30-plus points if he stays healthy.

Gavrikov scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks.

Gavrikov has a goal and two assists, as well as a plus-4 rating, over his last three contests. The 28-year-old defenseman is up to six points, 20 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating through 15 games overall. Gavrikov could be asked to do a bit more if Mikey Anderson (upper body) misses additional time following his early exit from Thursday's game.

Hronek logged an assist, four PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

Hronek has picked up a helper in two of the last three games. The defenseman helped out on Jake DeBrusk's go-ahead goal in the second period Thursday. Hronek has four assists, 12 PIM, a plus-10 rating, 14 shots on net, 24 hits and 11 blocked shots over 12 appearances this season. He hasn't seen any demotions in the lineup despite the high penalty count early on -- the 27-year-old remains in a first-pairing role and on the second power-play unit.

Hughes scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist, added two PIM, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

Hughes' tally in the third period ended up being the game-winner, his first such goal this season. He's opened November with five points over three contests as the Canucks swept their road trip through California. Hughes is up to three goals, 11 assists, 45 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 12 outings. He averaged just under 2.5 shots per game in the 2023-24 regular season, but he's at 3.75 shots per game this season, which could help him sustain his elite offense despite a decline in efficiency.

Lilleberg notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Flyers.

Lilleberg has been a rotational option on defense for the Lightning, though he could stick in the lineup if Erik Cernak (undisclosed) misses time after exiting Thursday's game. Through 11 appearances, Lilleberg has three assists, four shots on net, 16 hits, eight blocked shots, 19 PIM and a minus-3 rating. He'll likely see bottom-four usage when he plays.