NHL Player News

Andersson added two assists in Monday's 6-3 win over Winnipeg.

Those apples snap a seven-game stretch without a point for the defender. While the lack of points has been disappointing, he continues to play well defensively and eat up big minutes for the Flames, consistently playing over 21 minutes per game. Perhaps Monday's assists can be a launching pad for getting him involved in the offense again. In the nine games prior to that slump, Andersson had one goals and seven points.

Kylington scored his first of the year in Monday's 6-3 win over the Jets.

Kylington missed all of last season for personal reasons and has only been back for nine games. Monday's goal is a big step for the defender, as it's his first point of this campaign and his first goal since Apr. 18, 2022. Kylington has added 11 shots on goal, 12 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating this season, showing off some of his defensive skill while his offense has been lacking.

Chatfield (upper body) will not suit up Monday against Chicago.

Chatfield will miss his first game since Nov. 18. It's unclear how severe the injury is or when it occurred. The 27-year-old has 14 points in 49 games this season but just two of those have come in his last 11 appearances. Chatfield's next chance to suit up will be Thursday against Florida.

McAvoy logged a pair of assists and scored the winning shootout goal in a 4-3 win over Dallas on Monday.

McAvoy set up Jesper Boqvist's opening tally in the first period before setting up David Pastrnak's game-tying goal 18:15 into the final frame. McAvoy would then beat Jake Oettinger in the ninth round of the shootout, propelling Boston to a 4-3 victory. The 26-year-old blueliner has points in four straight games, recording a goal and four assists in that span. Overall, McAvoy's up to 38 points (eight goals, 30 assists) with a plus-14 rating through 48 games this season.

Theodore (upper body) is not expected to play Monday against San Jose, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

Theodore took part in the pregame warmup after being activated from long-term injured reserve, but his return will probably come Tuesday versus Nashville. He has piled up four goals, 18 points, 52 shots on net and 26 blocked shots over 20 games this season.

Theodore (upper body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Theodore appears to be ready to return from a 34-game absence Monday against San Jose. He should occupy a top-four role as well as see power-play time on the first unit. Theodore has picked up four goals, 18 points and 52 shots on net over 20 appearances this campaign.

Thrun (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve Monday.

If he feels good following the pregame warmup, Thrun could return to action Monday against Vegas, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. Thrun, who has missed the past six contests, has three points, 28 shots on goal and 39 blocked shots in 23 NHL outings this season.

Siegenthaler (foot) will be an option versus Washington on Tuesday. Coach Lindy Ruff told reporters, "Available to play, we'll look at getting him back in tomorrow (vs. Washington)," Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Siegenthaler looks poised to get back into the lineup for the first time since Jan. 6 versus Vancouver, a stretch of 16 games on injured reserve. With just eight points in 38 contests this season, fantasy managers probably shouldn't be banking on the 26-year-old defenseman for offense.

Lagesson (upper body) won't play Monday versus the Blues, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Lagesson is considered day-to-day after being injured in Saturday's 9-2 win over Anaheim. He will be replaced in the lineup by Marshall Rifai, who will make his NHL debut. Lagesson's next chance to play is Wednesday versus the Coyotes.

Ekblad (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup versus the Senators on Tuesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Ekblad has been struggling to produce offensively of late, as he has managed just one point in his last nine outings while adding 25 shots on goal, 15 hits and 12 blocked shots. The blueliner's return to action will likely lead to Josh Mahura getting scratched Tuesday.