NHL Player News

Theodore (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Kings.

Theodore will be replaced by Kaedan Korczak in the lineup. The 29-year-old Theodore has started the year with seven points (three on the power play) over six contests. He should be considered day-to-day ahead of a back-to-back at home with games Friday versus the Senators and Saturday against the Sharks.

Barron (upper body) left Tuesday's game versus the Rangers after receiving a high hit from Jacob Trouba, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Barron was hit in the third period and didn't return to the contest, finishing with 15:01 of ice time. There was no update after the game, leaving the defenseman questionable for Saturday's game versus the Blues. If Barron can't play, Arber Xhekaj will likely return to the lineup after being a healthy scratch Tuesday.

Chychrun tallied a goal and added four shots during Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.

Chychrun continues to shine with the Capitals and is up to two goals and four points in his first five games. The 26-year-old could stand to see a little more time with the top power-play unit, but Chychrun is making the most of his minutes alongside John Carlson on Washington's top pairing and should remain a valuable asset for fantasy managers.

Carlson tallied a goal and added four shots during Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.

Carlson has posted two goals and six points and has scored in each of Washington's first five games to start the 2024-25 season. The 34-year-old might not lead the NHL in ice time like he did during the 2023-24 campaign, but the Capitals continue to lean heavily on Carlson in all situations. The New Jersey native remains a top-end fantasy producer from the back end and should provide plenty of dividends for fantasy managers.

Fehervary tallied a shorthanded assist and a plus-3 rating during Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.

The shorthanded helper gives Fehervary his first point of the 2024-25 season and ends a five-game point drought. The rugged defenseman is relied upon for important minutes against the top opposition, but Fehervary's lack of offensive polish keeps him off the radar in most fantasy circles.

York tallied an assist and blocked two shots during Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Capitals.

York has been fairly productive for the struggling Flyers with two goals and three points in six games this season. The 23-year-old has improved steadily in his NHL career and could threaten the 40-point barrier if he can keep his offense going and garner top pairing minutes for the balance of the 2024-25 season.

Sanheim tallied a goal and two shots while logging 21:07 of ice time during Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Capitals.

Sanheim's third-period marker was the lone bright spot in another disappointing outing for the Flyers, who have dropped four games in a row. The 28-year-old will need to get going offensively if the Flyers hope to make a push for the playoffs this season, as he has only one point in his first six games after notching 10 goals and 44 points in 81 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.

Levshunov (foot) was activated from the injured non-roster list and assigned to AHL Rockford on Tuesday.

Levshunov will make his AHL debut after recovering from a foot injury he sustained in September. Chicago selected him No. 2 overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old blueliner may get a look with the Blackhawks sometime during the 2024-25 campaign.

Toews (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Toews appears to be ready to return from a four-game absence in Tuesday's clash with Seattle. He has accounted for one assist, three shots on net and three blocked shots through two appearances this season. With Toews poised to play, Calvin de Haan or John Ludvig could be scratched.

Leddy (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Leddy will miss his third straight outing Tuesday against Winnipeg. He hasn't earned a point in four appearances this season while registering four shots on goal and five blocked shots. Pierre-Olivier Joseph has been playing during Leddy's absence.