NHL Player News

Lindgren had a goal and two assists Saturday in an 8-5 win over Arizona.

The goal was his first in 36 games (dating back to Dec. 23, 2023). Lindgren isn't a typical fantasy contributor, so few managers likely got the benefit of this brilliant performance. He's two points from his career mark (18) set last season.

Werenski tallied a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-3 shootout victory over Pittsburgh.

Werenski picked up both points in the third period, setting up a Kirill Marchenko tally before beating Alex Nedeljkovic with a wrister later in the frame to tie the game 3-3. The 26-year-old Werenski has been on a nice run of late, tallying three goals and eight points in his last six contests. He's up to seven goals and 48 points, which matches his career high, through 62 games this season.

Rutta scored an empty-net goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Blues.

Rutta has a point in three straight games, earning a goal and two assists in that span. The 33-year-old is up to four goals -- his most in a season since 2017-18, his first NHL campaign -- with 14 assists, 61 shots on net, 98 blocked shots, 62 hits and a minus-18 rating over 62 appearances. He needs two more points to match his career high of 20, which he also achieved in 2017-18.

Kylington (undisclosed) is in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Kings, per the NHL media site.

Kylington will draw in after a one-game absence, bumping Nikita Okhotyuk back to the press box. The 26-year-old Kylington has gone five games without a point, posting a minus-6 rating and nine blocked shots in that span.

Walker sustained an upper-body injury in Saturday's game versus the Predators, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Walker didn't play in the third period after exiting late in the second. It's unclear if he will be able to travel with the Avalanche for their upcoming three-game road trip. If he can't play, Caleb Jones could enter the lineup.

Ceci (illness) is expected to return to the lineup Monday against the Blues, per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.

Ceci sat out Saturday's 6-1 win over Anaheim. He will either replace Brett Kulak (head) or Troy Stecher in Monday's lineup. Ceci has three goals, 21 points, 101 blocked shots and 78 hits in 71 appearances this season.

Kulak (head) will be evaluated for an injury, but he is expected to travel with the Oilers on their upcoming two-game road trip, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Kulak was limited to 49 seconds of ice time Saturday after taking a puck to the head on his first shift. The 30-year-old defenseman is not believed to have suffered a significant injury -- it's likely his absence from the remainder of the game was precautionary, given the Oilers established a large lead after the first period. An update on Kulak's status should come before Monday's game versus the Blues.

Cernak (coach's decision) won't play Saturday against the Islanders after missing a team meeting, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Cernak will be replaced in the lineup by Haydn Fleury, who missed the past six games due to a lower-body injury. The 26-year-old Cernak has 11 points, 61 PIM, 94 blocked shots and 158 hits in 60 appearances this season.

Fleury (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup Saturday versus the Islanders, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Fleury will return from a six-game absence and take the place of Erik Cernak (coach's decision) on the second pairing. Fleury has four points through 21 appearances this season, offering minimal fantasy upside.

Sandin (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Bruins.

Vincent Iorio will enter the lineup in place of Sandin, who is considered day-to-day. Sandin's next chance to play is Tuesday versus the Sabres. He has 23 points over 64 contests this season.