NHL Player News

Harris returned to action for Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres after missing three games due to a concussion, Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette reports.

Harris joined fellow Northeastern University alumni Jayden Struble on the third pairing Wednesday, logging 17 shifts and 15:28 of ice time. Harris has collected six points through 32 contests this campaign.

Grzelcyk (lower body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Calgary, per Joe Pohoryles of NHL.com.

Grzelcyk has two goals, seven points, 39 hits and 46 blocks in 43 contests this season. With Grzelcyk out, Ian Mitchell was recalled from AHL Providence on Thursday while Kevin Shattenkirk might draw back into the lineup against the Flames.

Mitchell was recalled from AHL Providence on Thursday.

Mitchell's recall could be bad news for Matt Grzelcyk's (lower body) availability Thursday versus the Flames. Over 13 games this season, Mitchell has two assists and 13 blocked shots at the NHL level.

Marino (illness) will be a game-time decision Thursday versus the Rangers, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Marino didn't participate in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to Washington due to the illness. He has four goals and 19 points in 54 outings in 2023-24. If Marino is able to play Thursday, then Jonas Siegenthaler might be a healthy scratch.

Chatfield (upper body) won't play Thursday versus Florida, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.

Chatfield also missed Monday's 6-3 win over Chicago. He has five goals, 14 points, 40 hits and 44 blocks in 49 contests this season. With Chatfield unavailable, Tony DeAngelo will serve on the third pairing Thursday.

Vaakanainen recorded an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Vaakanainen snapped a five-game point drought Wednesday after being scratched Monday versus the Sabres. The 25-year-old defenseman has been a regular presence in the Ducks' lineup this season, though he still sits out every now and then. He's collected 10 points, 49 shots on net, 57 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 47 appearances.

Mintyukov picked up three assists and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Mintyukov assisted on three straight goals late in the second period. While that surge helped the Ducks pull even, their offense fell flat in the third. Mintyukov has four points over five games since he returned from a shoulder injury. The rookie defenseman has 23 points, 64 shots on net, 63 hits, 44 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 45 appearances overall. He has remained in a bottom-four role and on the second power-play unit since his return, which has capped his fantasy value.

Rosen was sent to AHL Springfield on Thursday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

The move was made necessary when St. Louis activated Scott Perunovich (lower body) from injured reserve. Rosen had one assist in six games during Perunovich's absence.

Perunovich (lower body) has been activated from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game versus the Islanders, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.

Perunovich has missed the last seven games, but he'll return to the lineup versus the Isles. Perunovich will pair up on the third unit with Marco Scandella and quarterback the second power play. Perunovich has 12 assists in 31 games this season. In a corresponding move, the Blues sent Calle Rosen to the minors.

Grzelcyk's (lower body) status for Thursday's tilt in Calgary will be known closer to puck drop, Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe reports.

Grzelcyk was injured Wednesday in a 6-5 overtime win over Edmonton. The 30-year-old was hurt from a Ryan McLeod slash in the opening period and he did not return. Grzelcyk has only two goals and five assists in 43 contests this season. Should Grzelcyk remain on the sidelines, look for Kevin Shattenkirk to get back into the lineup against the Flames.