NHL Player News

Fabbro (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday against the Avalanche, Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site reports.

After missing the past seven games, Fabbro will be paired with Roman Josi in Saturday's contest. The 25-year-old Fabbro has two goals, 12 points and 83 blocked shots in 53 appearances this season. Tyson Barrie will be a healthy scratch because of Fabbro's return.

Carrier (upper body) won't play Saturday against Colorado, per Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site.

Carrier will miss his third straight game. He has been credited with four goals, 19 points, 68 shots on net, 127 blocked shots and 55 hits in 66 contests this campaign. Spencer Stastney will play versus the Avalanche due to Carrier's absence.

Dunn (upper body) won't be in the lineup Saturday versus the Stars, according to Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.

Dunn will miss his 12th straight contest despite shedding his non-contact jersey during Saturday's morning skate. He is considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's matchup against San Jose. Dunn has generated 11 goals, 45 points, 58 PIM, 118 shots on net and 60 blocked shots across 57 appearances this campaign.

Moverare was summoned from AHL Ontario on Friday.

Moverare briefly returned to the minors Friday before rejoining the Kings on an emergency basis. He is projected to be a healthy scratch Saturday versus Calgary. Moverare has one goal, 10 shots on goal and 22 blocked shots in 19 NHL appearances this season.

Trouba (lower body) will be back in the lineup Saturday versus the Coyotes, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Trouba, who will return from an 11-game absence, will probably play alongside K'Andre Miller in Saturday's contest. The 30-year-old Trouba has compiled three goals, 22 points, 114 shots on net, 170 blocked shots and 164 hits in 60 games this season.

Ceci (illness) won't play Saturday against the Ducks, per the NHL media site.

Ceci has supplied three goals, 21 points, 101 blocked shots and 78 hits in 71 appearances this season. He will be replaced in Saturday's lineup by Troy Stecher.

Pietrangelo (illness) will return to action Saturday against Minnesota, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Following a six-game absence, Pietrangelo will replace Ben Hutton in the lineup. The 34-year-old Pietrangelo has four goals, 32 points, 137 shots on net and 155 blocked shots across 62 outings this season.

Hakanpaa (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Seattle, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.

Hakanpaa will sit out his sixth straight contest. He has contributed two goals, 12 points, 123 blocked shots and 196 hits in 64 outings this campaign. Nils Lundkvist has been filling in during Hakanpaa's absence.

Boqvist (upper body) isn't expected to play Saturday against Pittsburgh, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

It'll be the eighth straight game Boqvist's missed since suffering the injury on March 14. A timetable for his return remains unclear. The 23-year-old blueliner has a goal and 10 points in 35 games this season. Jake Christiansen will likely remain in the lineup while Boqvist is out.

Walman (lower body) won't play Saturday against Florida, per the NHL media site.

Walman will miss his sixth consecutive contest. He has accounted for 12 goals, 21 points, 106 shots on net and 150 blocked shots across 61 appearances this season.