NHL Player News

Pietrangelo (illness) will not be available against Seattle on Thursday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Pietrangelo will miss his second consecutive contest due to his lingering illness. While the blueliner has gone seven straight games without a goal, he did notch three helpers over that stretch. Nicolas Hague figures to see the biggest uptick in ice time with Pietrangelo unavailable while Ben Hutton will remain in the lineup against the Kraken.

Oleksiak is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is consequently a game-time decision versus Vegas on Thursday, per Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.

Oleksiak has two goals, 10 points, 98 hits and 150 blocks in 67 contests this season. He was limited to 9:49 of ice time in Seattle's 6-2 loss to Buffalo on Monday. If Oleksiak can't play against the Golden Knights, then Cale Fleury might make his NHL season debut.

Dunn (upper body) didn't join the team for its two-game road trip. Coach Dave Hakstol told reporters Thursday, "No change in his status. His progress continues. He's at home continuing his rehab there," per Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times.

Dunn has already missed six games due to his upper-body issue and now finds himself on the shelf for another pair of contests. Before getting hurt, the 27-year-old blueliner was producing offensively with points in six of his last seven contests, registering three goals and three assists over that stretch. Ryker Evans should continue to slot into the third pairing with Dunn on the shelf.

Fleury (lower body) isn't available for Thursday's game against San Jose, per Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.

Fleury is set to miss his third straight contest. Coach Jon Cooper described Fleury's injury as "nagging" and said the Lightning want to be cautious to avoid having him "come back too soon." Fleury might still make his return for Saturday's game in LA or Sunday's match in Anaheim. The 27-year-old defenseman has a goal and four points in 21 outings this season. When he is healthy, Fleury might serve on the third pairing.

Pionk (illness) isn't expected to play Thursday versus New Jersey.

Pionk has five goals, 25 points, 53 PIM and 187 hits in 68 contests this season. Colin Miller is expected to draw into the lineup and play alongside Brenden Dillon due to Pionk's absence.

Fleury was called up from AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday.

Fleury has five goals and 29 points in 57 contests with Coachella Valley in 2023-24. Vince Dunn has been dealing with an upper-body injury, so Fleury's presence will give the Kraken another option on defense ahead of Thursday's game against Vegas.

Tanev notched an assist and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.

Tanev has picked up two points over seven outings with the Stars since he was traded from the Flames in late February. The defenseman continues to hold a top-four role and could see heavier usage as long as Jani Hakanpaa (lower body) is out. Tanev has 16 points, a plus-19 rating, 179 blocked shots and 48 shots on net through 63 appearances this season.

Suter notched an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.

Suter has a helper in each of the last two contests after going 12 games without a point. The 39-year-old's chances on offense are likely to remain limited in a third-pairing role with virtually no power-play time. Suter has struggled with 16 points through 70 outings on the year, adding 97 blocked shots, 74 hits, 87 shots on goal and a plus-11 rating.

Harley logged an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.

Harley set up a Jason Robertson tally in the third period. With four points over his last three games, Harley has bounced back nicely from a swoon in early March. The 22-year-old defenseman is up to 39 points, 128 shots on net, 115 blocked shots, 51 hits and a plus-18 rating over 67 appearances.

Werenski (lower body) didn't practice Thursday, raising doubts regarding his availability against Colorado on Friday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Werenski was reportedly hurt after blocking a shot against Detroit on Tuesday, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch. Offensively, Werenski has been rolling of late with one goal and eight assists, including two power-play points, in his last 10 outings. Unless Adam Boqvist (upper body) is cleared to play, the Jackets will need to bring up a defenseman from AHL Cleveland if Werenski can't go against the Avalanche.