NHL Player News

Romanov posted an assist, three hits and four blocked shots in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Predators.

Romanov has four helpers over four contests in April. The 24-year-old defenseman has picked up 21 points through 76 games this season, putting him one point shy of matching his output from 2022-23. He's added 113 shots on net, 140 hits, 156 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating this year while seeing steady top-four minutes.

Dobson scored a goal on two shots, blocked seven shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Predators.

Dobson netted his second game-winner in as many games. The 24-year-old defenseman cooled off with two assists in 13 contests before his recent success. On the year, he has 10 goals, 68 points, 172 shots on net, 176 blocked shots, 83 hits and a plus-9 rating through 77 appearances in what has easily been the best campaign of his career.

Smith had a goal and two assists in a 4-3 win over Ottawa on Saturday.

He wired a slap shot from the point that went high glove in the first period that pushed the score to 3-0. Smith has goals in back-to-back games to give a total of five on the season. He has 14 points, 91 blocked shots, 108 hits and 54 shots on net in 58 appearances this campaign. Smith isn't much of a fantasy force, but it's been a productive couple of games for him.

Severson provided two goals and three shots on net in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Flyers.

Severson sniped two markers early in the game - including the game-winning goal - to give his team a 3-0 lead that would not be relinquished. The 29-year-old defenseman has notched three goals and three assists in his last nine games. Severson has generated nine goals, 26 points and 79 blocked shots through 62 appearances this campaign.

Werenski scored twice and added an assist in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Flyers.

With the game still within reach for the Flyers, Werenski fired a snap shot into the back of the net on the power play in the third period. His ninth goal of 2023-24 gave his team a five-goal lead less than two minutes later. He also added an assist, two shots on net and an even rating in 22:24 of ice time. This has been the most productive Werenski has been on the scoresheet in his career, providing 52 points in only 65 games.

Liljegren (upper body) is not expected to return before the last two games of the regular season, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Liljegren may not return before the playoffs if the Maple Leafs lock in their positioning. The 24-year-old defenseman did not previously have a specific timeline when he was injured in late March.

Hanley (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus Edmonton, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

It will be Hanley's second straight game on the shelf. Dennis Gilbert will draw into the lineup for the first time since March 7 due to Hanley's continued absence.

Faulk (upper body) won't finish Saturday's game versus the Sharks.

Faulk was ruled out after the second period. He fought Luke Kunin in the second period and received a total of 17 PIM, but it appears Faulk's injury may have stemmed from that bout. His status for Sunday's game versus the Ducks is up in the air. If Faulk can't play, Torey Krug or Marco Scandella could rejoin the lineup.

Hamonic (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Devils.

Hamonic will miss his eighth game in a row. The 33-year-old defenseman has not been ruled out for the season yet, but it wouldn't be shocking if the Senators eventually shut him down since it appears he's dealing with a lingering issue.

Fleury was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Saturday.

Fleury made his NHL season debut Friday aganst Anaheim, recording a shot and three hits in 13:30 of ice time. He also has six goals and 33 points across 61 outings with Coachella Valley in 2023-24.