NHL Player News

Jones recorded four assists in Sunday's 7-4 win over Arizona.

Jones logged a pair of power-play helpers in the second period before adding two more assists on Colin Blackwell goals in the third. The season-high four points mark a bright spot in an otherwise quiet year offensively for the 29-year-old blueliner. Jones is up to 24 points (three goals, 21 assists) with a minus-18 rating through 50 games this season.

Chatfield tallied a goal and an assist in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Flames.

Chatfield extended Carolina's lead to 3-0 just 17 seconds into the second period, beating Dan Vladar with a slapshot from the point, before adding an assist in the final minute of the frame on Seth Jarvis' tally. The 27-year-old Chatfield has been on an unexpected hot streak recently, posting points in three of his last four games -- he has a goal and three assists in that span. Chatfield is up to six goals and 18 points, both career highs, through 55 games this season in a third-pairing role.

Fabbro (upper body) will not return to Sunday's game against the Wild.

Fabbro blocked two shots in 3:28 of ice time prior to leaving the contest. The 25-year-old has two points with a plus-9 rating over his last 12 games. An update on his status should be available before Wednesday's matchup against the Jets.

Middleton (upper body) will return to the lineup Sunday against Nashville, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Middleton will be back alongside Brock Faber on the top pairing following a two-game absence. The 28-year-old Middleton has 20 points, 70 PIM, 69 shots on goal, 130 blocked shots and 127 hits over 62 games this season. Dakota Mermis will be a healthy scratch Sunday because of Middleton's return.

Kessel was promoted from AHL Springfield on Sunday.

Kessel has logged just two assists in 22 NHL games this season. His last appearance at the top level was Feb. 24 against Detroit.

Johnson didn't practice Sunday because of an illness, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Johnson will accompany the Avalanche on the team's upcoming four-game road trip, so he might be ready to play Tuesday versus Calgary. He has earned three goals, 14 points, 78 blocked shots and 63 hits across 63 appearances this season. If Johnson can't play against the Flames, Caleb Jones could draw into the lineup.

Carlson tallied two assists, a plus-3 rating and four blocked shots during Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Carlson has nine points over his last 11 games as the Capitals are firing on all cylinders in an attempt to chase down a playoff spot in the final weeks of the season. The 34-year-old has been a reliable fantasy defender for most of his career and should be a solid producer for fantasy managers in the home stretch.

Van Riemsdyk tallied an assist, two shots and a plus-2 rating during Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Van Riemsdyk has assists in consecutive games after enduring a nine-game point drought. The 32-year-old blueliner has 10 assists in 50 games but is still searching for his first goal of the season.

Dermott (illness) won't be in the lineup Sunday against Chicago, according to Patrick Brown of the Coyotes' official site.

Dermott is expected to miss his second straight contest. He has two goals, three assists, 50 blocked shots and 40 hits over 38 outings this season. Victor Soderstrom is projected to remain in the lineup versus the Blackhawks due to Dermott's absence.

Barrie (healthy scratch) was almost dealt to the Flames at the trade deadline, but ultimately a deal did not get done, Emma Lingan of The Hockey News reports.

Barrie was out of the lineup for the 11th straight game Saturday against the Blue Jackets, and he has played in only five games since the end of December. With just one goal and 11 assists in 35 games this season, Barrie has to be seen as a failed experiment by the Preds since they acquired him in the Mattias Ekholm trade last year. Barrie is expected to become a free agent in July and will look to ply his trade with another team next season.