NHL Player News

Brodie logged two assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Coyotes.

This was Brodie's second multi-point effort of the season. He set up Bobby McMann's opening tally in the first period and William Nylander's breakaway goal out of the penalty box in the third. Brodie has had to play a larger role with the Maple Leafs' defense depleted by absences, but the pressure should recede a bit with Morgan Rielly set to return from a suspension Thursday versus Vegas. Brodie has 15 helpers, 32 shots on net, 117 blocked shots and a plus-22 rating over 54 appearances, already surpassing the 14 points he posted in 2022-23.

Liljegren notched two assists, two shots on goal, three hits and four blocked shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Coyotes.

Liljegren helped get the Maple Leafs on the right path early, providing both assists in the first period. He has seven helpers over his last four games -- he's stepped up in a big way while the team's defense corps has been missing multiple regulars. Liljegren is likely to see a reduced role starting Thursday, as Morgan Rielly is poised to return from a five-game suspension. Liljegren has 16 points, 41 shots on net, 53 hits, 83 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 38 appearances, and he should still remain in a top-four role.

Rielly has served his five-game suspension and will be available Thursday versus the Golden Knights, per CapFriendly.

Rielly's appeal was denied Tuesday, so he had to miss Wednesday's game versus the Coyotes. His return will be a welcome sight for the Maple Leafs, who are missing Mark Giordano (personal), William Lagesson (upper body) and Conor Timmins (illness) on the blue line. Rielly's return will likely result in Marshall Rifai exiting the lineup, though that may not be confirmed until close to puck drop Thursday.

Grzelcyk (lower body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Oilers.

Grzelcyk was hurt in the first period when he took a slash to the leg from Ryan McLeod. The 30-year-old Grzelcyk was on the top pairing Wednesday, filling in for Hampus Lindholm (undisclosed), who is not on the Bruins' road trip. If Grzelcyk can't play Thursday versus the Flames, Kevin Shattenkirk will likely draw into the lineup.

Lagesson (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Coyotes, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Lagesson will miss his second straight game. He was initially expected to miss time after suffering the injury Saturday, but he was upgraded to day-to-day Sunday. Marshall Rifai will likely stick in the lineup while Lagesson and Mark Giordano (personal) are out.

Carlson registered an assist while logging 24:32 of ice time during Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Devils.

Carlson has posted two goals and 12 points in 20 games since the calendar rolled into 2024, but he's managed just four points in that span on a Capitals power play that has struggled with consistency all season. The 34-year-old is on pace for another 40-plus point campaign and should be a solid, though perhaps not gamebreaking, fantasy rearguard for the remainder of the 2023-24 season.

Woo was summoned from AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.

Woo has five goals, 18 points and 41 PIM in 44 AHL contests this season. The 23-year-old defenseman hasn't played in the NHL yet, but with Carson Soucy (hand) joining fellow blueliners Guillaume Brisebois (undisclosed) and Tucker Poolman (head) on the long-term injured reserve list, it's possible Woo could make his debut as early as Thursday versus Seattle.

Soucy (hand) was moved to long-term injured reserve Wednesday.

Soucy was already on regular injured reserve, and he's already missed the 10 games and 24 days necessary for LTIR. The 29-year-old defenseman is not expected back until early March, but this move could free up the salary space for the Canucks to make some trades in the near future.

Fehervary was put on injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

The move can be retroactive to Saturday, which would make Fehervary eligible to be activated ahead of Monday's contest versus Ottawa. Fehervary has two goals and 12 points in 47 games this season. While he's unavailable, Ethan Bear is likely to remain in the lineup.

Lindholm (undisclosed) will not be available for Boston's four-game road trip, which begins Wednesday in Edmonton, per Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe.

Boston will return home to play Vegas on Feb. 29. Lindholm has a goal, 19 points, 52 PIM, 35 hits and 73 blocks in 56 appearances this season. With the 30-year-old defenseman unavailable, Mason Lohrei is set to draw into the lineup Wednesday after being recalled from AHL Providence on Tuesday.