NHL Player News

Stecher posted an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Coyotes.

Stecher drew into the lineup for the first time in six games. The 30-year-old defenseman filled in for Cody Ceci, who was presumably resting after not being listed with an injury. Stecher has seven points through 52 outings this season, including two helpers across five games with the Oilers. He's added 50 shots on net, 66 hits, 77 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating.

Nurse scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Friday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Coyotes.

Nurse has a goal and two helpers over the last four games, building some momentum on offense heading into the postseason. The 29-year-old defenseman reached the 10-goal mark for the fourth time in the last six years. He's at 28 points -- his lowest total in that span -- while adding 177 shots on net, 166 hits, 168 blocked shots, 79 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 78 appearances.

Kesselring notched an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers.

Kesselring set up Matias Maccelli for the game-winner 1:35 into overtime. The helper was Kesselring's fourth over the last 10 contests. The 24-year-old defenseman has put together a decent first full season with 19 points, 73 shots on net, 105 hits, 53 blocked shots, 64 PIM and a plus-13 rating through 63 appearances in a bottom-four role.

Durzi logged an assist and five shots on goal in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers.

Durzi has three helpers over his last four contests. His assist Friday was on rookie Logan Cooley's 20th goal of the campaign. Durzi has a career-high 39 points with 139 shots on net, 157 blocked shots, 63 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 74 appearances in a top-four role with ample power-play time.

Chatfield (undisclosed) is not playing Friday against St. Louis, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Fortunately, Chatfield is reportedly only dealing with a minor injury and could return as early as Sunday against the Blackhawks. He has 22 points while averaging 15:07 of ice time through 70 contests this season. He has eight points over his last 19 appearances but he's been held scoreless in nine straight.

Pesce (undisclosed) will not suit up Friday against the Blues, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Pesce appears to be dealing with a minor injury. The 29-year-old has been held to just one assist in his last 16 games, giving him 13 points in 69 games this season. He'll be considered questionable for Sunday's game in Chicago.

McDonagh will rest Friday against Chicago, Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site reports.

McDonagh and Gustav Nyquist will get a breather during Nashville's back-to-back set in an attempt to stay fresh for the postseason. McDonagh has three goals and 29 points in 72 games this season, but he's been held to one assist over his last 10 appearances. He's expected to suit up Saturday against Columbus.

Fleury was promoted from AHL Coachella Valley on Friday.

Fleury has appeared in just one NHL game this season, logging 13:30 of ice time in Anaheim on April 5. The 25-year-old will likely serve as extra depth Saturday in Dallas, barring an unannounced injury to another Kraken blueliner.

Pietrangelo (illness) has yet to resume skating and isn't expected to play in Vegas' next two games, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Pietrangelo continues to battle an illness that will seemingly hold him out of the Golden Knights' next two contests at a minimum. The 34-year-old defender has picked up 33 points and 160 blocked shots through 64 contests this season.

Lohrei was demoted to AHL Providence on Friday.

Lohrei's demotion shouldn't come as a surprise considering he has played in just two of the team's last 11 outings. He should get significantly more playing time in the minors, but he figures to be back up with the club during the postseason to serve as an emergency depth option.