NHL Player News

Bryson scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Oilers.

With Buffalo down 2-1 midway through the third period, Bryson scooped up a loose puck in the Edmonton end and flipped it toward the net through traffic hoping for a tip-in. Instead, it glanced off Stuart Skinner's shoulder and into the cage. Bryson has played only 19 NHL games this season and had exactly one goal in each of his first three campaigns for the Sabres, so it's unlikely he'll be adding to his total any time soon.

Lindholm earned two assists Saturday in a 5-1 win over the Penguins.

Lindholm made a significant impact in his return after missing nine games due to a lower-body injury. He hasn't come close to his eye-popping output from last season, but that doesn't diminish his value on the ice. He has one goal and 21 points in 57 games this campaign while serving as a pillar in the defensive zone.

Zamula (illness) won't play Saturday versus the Lightning.

Zamula was also absent from the morning skate, but the Flyers didn't make a roster move for an extra defenseman. Instead, they appear set to dress 13 forwards and five blueliners against the Lightning. Zamula should be considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Sharks.

Chabot (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Sharks.

Chabot is expected to miss a second straight game with the injury. As a result, Maxence Guenette will remain in the lineup. Chabot's next chance to return is Tuesday versus the Penguins.

Ekblad won't return to Saturday's game against Calgary due to a lower-body injury.

Ekblad logged just 5:10 of ice time versus the Flames. He sustained the injury when he collided with a teammate, according to Colby Guy of FloridaHockeyNow.com. Ekblad entered Saturday's action with four goals, 17 points, 44 PIM, 76 hits and 55 blocks in 46 appearances in 2023-24. Tobias Bjornfot, who was claimed off waivers from Vegas on Friday, might draw into the lineup Tuesday versus Dallas if Ekblad isn't available.

Miromanov (not injury related) will be in the lineup Saturday against Florida, according to Eric Francis of Sportsnet.

Miromanov will make his Calgary debut after being acquired from Vegas on Wednesday as part of the Noah Hanifin trade. The 26-year-old Miromanov has seven points, 43 shots on goal and 24 blocked shots in 29 career NHL contests.

Johnson (illness) will be in the lineup versus Tampa Bay on Saturday, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Johnson last played with the Sabres on Feb. 27, sitting out five straight games. The 35-year-old blueliner is now poised to make his debut with Philadelphia after he was dealt before Friday's deadline. Johnson has three goals, 68 blocked shots and 93 hits in 50 games this season. He'll likely skate alongside Ronnie Attard on the Flyers' third pairing.

Lindholm (lower body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Saturday against Pittsburgh, per Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic.

Following a nine-game absence, Lindholm will replace Parker Wotherspoon in the lineup against the Penguins. The 30-year-old Lindholm has generated 19 points, 71 shots on goal and 73 blocked shots in 56 games this season.

Valimaki recorded an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 4-0 win over the Red Wings.

Valimaki has four helpers over his last eight games while adding a plus-3 rating and 13 shots on net in that span. The 25-year-old defenseman could see an uptick in playing time with Troy Stecher dealt to the Oilers at the trade deadline. Valimaki's fantasy upside remains limited since he sees almost no power-play time. He has 14 points, 49 shots on net, 47 hits, 52 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 50 appearances.

Moser notched a power-play assist and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-0 win over the Red Wings.

Moser snapped a three-game mini-slump with the secondary helper on Logan Cooley's first-period tally. The 24-year-old Moser has made solid contributions on offense this season while remaining focused on his defensive duties. He's up to 25 points, 64 shots on net, 81 hits, 88 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 62 appearances. The Swiss blueliner should have a chance to challenge his career high of 31 points from last season.