NHL Player News

Perbix put up an assist Saturday in a 5-3 win over the Panthers.

It was his first point in eight games. Perbix has just four shots and one minor penalty in that span. On a more positive note, Perbix set a new career mark in points with 21 (two goals, 19 assists) in 65 games this season. He's not valuable in a fantasy setting at this point in his young career.

De Haan fired three shots Saturday in a 5-3 win over Florida.

De Haan has just three goals and five assists in 54 games this season after tallying 12 points in 53 games with Carolina last year. He has been a healthy scratch in three of the Bolts' five games in March after a stretch in mid-February when he dressed just once in a six-game span. De Haan needs to be on the ice with greater consistency before he produces. As a result, his fantasy value is negligible.

Ekholm (illness) is set to return to the lineup Saturday versus the Avalanche, per the NHL media site.

Ekholm missed Wednesday's game versus the Capitals, but that looks to be the extent of his absence. The 33-year-old will resume his top-four role while bumping Troy Stecher out of the lineup.

Myers (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday versus the Capitals, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Myers will draw back in after a five-game absence. He'll be on the second pairing, while Noah Juulsen will exit the lineup to make room. Myers has 23 points over 62 appearances this season.

Miller produced a goal and two assists in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Penguins.

His tally early in the third period was a back-breaker for Pittsburgh, as it put the Rangers up 6-3. Miller hadn't had a multi-point performance since Dec. 27, which was also the last time he'd found the back of the net. His marker Saturday snapped his 33-game goal drought. On the season, the 24-year-old blueliner has eight goals and 27 points through 65 games.

Fox scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Penguins.

After finding the back of the net in the first period, Fox had a hand in an Artemi Panarin tally in the second that put the Rangers in the lead for good. Fox has been surging since the All-Star break, and over the last 16 games, the 26-year-old blueliner has collected four goals and 18 points. Saturday's goal was his 12th of the season, tying the career high he established last season.

Marino (upper body) won't be in the lineup Saturday against Arizona, according to Devils play-by-play announcer Bill Spaulding.

Marino will miss his second straight contest, so Nick DeSimone will remain the lineup. The 26-year-old Marino has four goals, 23 points, 55 shots on net and 77 blocked shots over 64 contests this campaign.

Dunn (upper body) is not expected to play Saturday against Nashville, Sound of Hockey reports.

Dunn is still considered day-to-day despite taking part in Saturday's morning skate. He will miss his fifth consecutive contest. Dunn has racked up 11 goals, 45 points, 58 PIM, 118 shots on net and 60 blocked shots across 57 appearances this campaign. Ryker Evans has been playing during Dunn's absence.

Fleury (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against the Panthers, according to Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.

Fleury is considered day-to-day after being injured in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Rangers. The Lightning recalled Emil Lilleberg from AHL Syracuse on Saturday, but Calvin de Haan might be the defender who draws into the lineup versus Florida.

Boqvist (upper body) is unavailable Saturday against San Jose, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Boqvist will miss at least one game after being injured in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to Ottawa. The 23-year-old blueliner has one goal and 10 points in 35 games this season. He will be replaced in the lineup by Jake Christiansen.