NHL Player News

Montour picked up three assists in a 4-1 win over Philadelphia on Sunday.

Montour has cooled down a bit after producing four goals and 13 points during a seven-game stretch from Feb. 17-March 2. He has six assists over his past 10 outings, but he's been held off the scoresheet seven times during that span. Montour is up to six goals, 31 points, 143 shots on net, 57 blocked shots and 86 hits through 55 appearances this campaign.

Evans (lower body) is considered day-to-day, according to Scott Malone of Root Sports.

Evans didn't practice Monday after getting injured in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Montreal. It's unclear at this time if he will be available to play Tuesday versus Anaheim. Evans has eight points, 30 shots on goal, 24 blocked shots and 39 hits in 25 NHL outings this season. With Vince Dunn (upper body) still on the mend, Seattle may need to bring up an additional defenseman.

Emberson (lower body) is not expected to play again this season after head coach David Quinn told reporters Monday, "Probably not with where we're at, but you never know. Stranger things have happened," per Max Miller of The Hockey News.

Emberson has already been out of action for the Sharks' last 12 contests dating back to Feb. 29 versus Anaheim. Before suffering his lower-body injury, the 23-year-old defenseman registered one goal, nine assists and 94 hits while averaging 18:33 of ice time per game over 30 contests. Emberson should be in contention for a spot on the blue line next year and figures to offer some offensive upside.

Crotty was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Monday.

Crotty's demotion could be an indication that Josh Brown (illness) will be ready to play against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. In his NHL debut Sunday, the 24-year-old Crotty recorded four this, two blocked shots and a minus-1 rating in 10:03 of ice time. In the minors, the Ottawa native has managed just 12 points in 45 contests, so don't expect him to offer much in the way of fantasy value moving forward if he gets another call-up.

Pietrangelo (illness) didn't join the Golden Knights for their four-game road trip, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports Monday.

With the trip starting with a back-to-back against the Blues and Predators on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, Pietrangelo figures to miss both contests, though he could link up with the team before it returns to Vegas. In his last seven outings, the veteran defenseman has failed to find the back of the net while putting just nine shots on target, though he has three assists in that span. Ben Hutton should remain in the lineup with Pietrangelo on the shelf.

Lauzon (lower body) will be a game-time decision against the Golden Knights on Tuesday, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports.

Lauzon looks poised to return from a three-game absence due to his lower-body issue. Prior to his absence, the 26-year-old defenseman was mired in an 11-game goal drought, during which he managed two helpers and 21 shots on net while dishing out 58 hits. If Lauzon plays Tuesday, Marc Del Gaizo will likely be scratched or head back to AHL Milwaukee.

Petry (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Capitals, according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.

Petry didn't participate in Monday's practice and could end up being a game-time decision versus Washington. He has produced two goals, 19 points, 118 blocked shots and 118 hits across 62 outings this season. If Jake Walman (lower body) isn't ready to return Tuesday, Justin Holl could take Petry's spot in the lineup.

Gustafsson (upper body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Philadelphia.

It's unclear at this time if Gustafsson will be available to play versus the Flyers after he didn't practice Monday. The 32-year-old blueliner has six goals, 30 points, 83 shots on net and 62 blocked shots over 70 appearances this season. If Gustafsson can't play Tuesday, Brandon Scanlin may get a chance to make his NHL debut.

Karlsson failed to score a goal for the 14th straight game against the Avalanche on Sunday.

Karlsson's lack of production comes despite having racked up 43 shots on net over that 14-game stretch, including five versus Colorado on Sunday. Brought in to hopefully give the Penguins an offensive boost from the blue line, the 33-year-old defenseman has managed just 46 points in 70 games, well off his 101-point total from last season. His 4.5 shooting percentage is the lowest mark he's posted in five years.

Brannstrom recorded an assist in Sunday's 5-3 victory over the Oilers.

Brannstrom has helpers in back-to-back games but remains mired in a 21-game goal drought dating back to Feb. 13 versus the Blue Jackets. With only 18 shots over that stretch, Brannstrom is going to need to start shooting more if he is going to find the back of the net. Still, the blueliner has been providing some offensive upside of late with four helpers in his last seven outings.