NHL Player News

Sandin (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's matinee matchup against the Coyotes, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Sandin took part in Saturday's optional skate but isn't a lock to take on the Coyotes. Ethan Bear is likely to draw in should Sandin, who has three goals and eight points in his last 15 games, be unable to play.

Edmundson tallied an assist, three shots and three hits during Friday's 5-2 win over the Flyers.

Edmundson has three helpers in his last seven games, which should boost his asking price if the Capitals become sellers before March 8 trade deadline. The 30-year-old is an effective stay-at-home defender who could be very helpful for teams with Stanley Cup aspirations. Edmundson has six points, 49 blocked shots and 58 hits in 43 games this season.

Chabot (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Saturday against Philadelphia, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Chabot is still a bit banged up despite logging 22:46 of ice time in Friday's 5-3 loss to Arizona. He has produced five goals, 21 points, 85 shots on net and 73 blocked shots over 36 appearances this season. If Chabot can't play Saturday, Maxence Guenette will draw into the lineup.

Per Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic, Grzelcyk (undisclosed) will not play Saturday against the Islanders.

Grzelcyk is dealing with a minor injury. He has only two goals and eight points in 46 games with the Bruins this season. He could return as early as Monday in Toronto. Derek Forbort will replace Grzelcyk in Saturday's lineup.

Dillon (illness) won't play Saturday versus Carolina, per Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.

Logan Stanley will draw into the lineup due to Dillon's absence. The 33-year-old Dillon has seven goals, 16 points, 79 PIM, 73 blocked shots and 166 hits in 55 contests this campaign.

Liljegren (undisclosed) took part in practice Saturday and will be a game-time decision versus the Rangers, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

Liljegren has missed the last two games. He had been on a bit of a tear, picking up seven assists in six appearances, before getting hurt. He has two goals and 16 points in 40 games this season. If Liljegren returns to the lineup, William Lagesson will probably be scratched.

Bernard-Docker posted an assist to complement three blocked shots in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Coyotes.

Bernard-Docker was held without a point through nine NHL contests in February only to snap out of the slump with a primary helper to top-six forward Drake Batherson. Selected in the first round (No. 26 overall) of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Bernard-Docker has the luxury of skating with Thomas Chobot on the second defensive pair, but the former doesn't see action on the power play with his running totals consisting of four goals and eight assists through 49 contests.

Johnson (illness) will not play Saturday versus Vegas, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Connor Clifton will once again replace Johnson, who also missed Thursday's game in Tampa Bay. Johnson has three goals, 93 hits and 68 blocked shots in 50 appearances this season.

Moser produced a goal and an assist while adding five hits, four blocked shots, two shots on net and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-3 win over the Senators.

The 24-year-old blueliner had one of his best all-around performances of the season while leading the Coyotes with 22:39 of ice time. Moser also snapped a 26-game goal drought with his first-period tally, a stretch in which he's generated only seven helpers. Despite that slump, he remains on pace to set a new personal best in points this season. He has four goals and 24 points through 58 contests, and his fantasy value is enhanced in formats that count other categories thanks to his 84 blocked shots, 75 hits, 21 PIM and plus-4 rating.

Guenette was called up from AHL Belleville on Saturday.

The Senators have had some minor injuries on the blue line of late -- Jake Sanderson (undisclosed) and Thomas Chabot (undisclosed) -- and while they managed to play Friday versus Arizona, the move to promote Guenette could be for precautionary reasons. Should Chabot and Sanderson play, Guenette will be the seventh defenseman. He has played one game in the NHL this season, but he failed to hit the scoresheet.