NHL Player News

Ludvig (illness) will not play Monday against the Rangers.

Ludvig was a late scratch after exiting warmups prior to Monday's game. The 23-year-old has five points in 33 games this season. The Penguins will be back in action Tuesday against the Devils.

Shea was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and will be in Monday's lineup against the Rangers.

Shea was added to the lineup late after John Ludvig (illness) was scratched. Shea is scoreless in 22 NHL games and will dress at the top level for the first time since Dec. 8.

Hatakka was reassigned to AHL Utica on Monday.

Hatakka's demotion could be a sign that Jonas Siegenthaler (concussion) will be ready to play versus the Penguins on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Hatakka has played in 12 NHL contests this season, registering two assists, 14 hits and 12 shots on goal while averaging 14:39 of ice time per game.

Dunn (upper body) will be a game-time call ahead of Monday's contest versus San Jose, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Dunn looks close to getting back into the lineup after missing the previous 12 games with an upper-body injury. Prior to getting hurt, the blueliner notched three goals and three assists over his previous seven outings. If Dunn plays Monday, it would likely mean Ryker Evans gets dropped from the lineup.

Zaitsev (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with the Islanders, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Even if Zaitsev's able to return against the Isles, he's picked up only seven points through 36 contests this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to track his status ahead of puck drop.

Fleury was promoted from AHL Coachella Valley on Monday.

Although he's been recalled, at this point it isn't clear if Fleury will draw into the lineup for Monday's game versus San Jose. He has yet to appear in an NHL contest in 2023-24.

Kulak (head) will be in the lineup versus the Blues on Monday, per NHL.com.

Kulak has managed just one point in his last 13 games while recording 19 blocked shots and 14 hits. Given his limited offensive upside, the defenseman shouldn't be expected to offer much in fantasy formats outside of defensive stats. With Kulak and Cody Ceci (illness) back in the lineup, Troy Stecher is line to be a healthy scratch.

Gustafsson (upper body) is not expected to be an option for Monday's matchup against Pittsburgh, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today.

Gustafsson is poised to miss his fourth consecutive contest. He wore a non-contact jersey during Monday's morning skate, which suggests he is making progress. He has earned six goals, 30 points, 83 shots on net, 62 blocked shots and 59 hits in 70 games this season.

Walker (upper body) will be in action versus Columbus on Monday, Marc Moser of Altitude Sports reports.

Walker was questionable to play Monday after being limited to just 11:15 of ice time against the Predators on Saturday due to his upper-body injury. In 10 games with the Avalanche, the blueliner has notched three goals, one assist and 27 shots on net, though his offensive upside is limited due to a lack of power-play opportunities.

Walman (lower body) will play Monday versus the Lightning, according to Red Wings radio broadcaster Ken Kal.

Following a six-game absence, Walman will replace Olli Maatta in the lineup against Tampa Bay. The 28-year-old Walman has 12 goals, 21 points, 106 shots on net and 150 blocked shots in 61 appearances this season.