NHL Player News

York (upper body) didn't finish Thursday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.

York had 15:28 of ice time in the contest, and he exited after a heavy hit in the second period. The defenseman's status is undetermined for Saturday's game versus the Devils.

Lundkvist left Thursday's contest against Nashville because of an upper-body injury and isn't expected to return.

Lundkvist logged just 1:34 of ice time before leaving the game. He entered the evening with two goals and 15 points across 42 appearances this season. If Lundkvist isn't available Saturday versus Edmonton, then Joel Hanley might draw back into the lineup.

Harris (upper body) won't play Thursday against the Rangers, per the NHL media site.

Harris, who also missed Tuesday's 5-0 win over Anaheim, has a goal and six points in 31 outings in 2023-24. When he's ready to return, Harris might serve on the third pairing.

Zadorov has served his two-game suspension and is eligible to play Thursday against Detroit.

Zadorov is currently mired in an eight-game pointless streak dating back to Jan. 15 against Columbus. In fact, the blueliner has yet to score for the Canucks this season with his only goal of the campaign having come while he was still a member of the Flames. Mark Friedman figures to be dropped from the lineup with Zadorov back in action.

Tinordi (groin) has been activated off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game versus Pittsburgh, per the NHL media site.

Tinordi returns to the lineup having been held without a point in his nine previous contests. Additionally, the 31-year-old blueliner has yet to find the back of the net this season despite playing in 30 games. Given his limited offensive upside, Tinordi's presence on the ice is unlikely to impact fantasy players.

Thrun (shoulder) will remain on injured reserve ahead of Thursday's clash with Calgary, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Thrun will be shelved for his fifth consecutive contest due to his lingering shoulder problem. There was some speculation that Thrun would be ready to face the Flames, so he could still be an option sooner rather than later. Having said that, the 22-year-old blueliner has just one point in his last 21 outings, so few fantasy players will be anxiously awaiting his return.

Bjornfot (undisclosed) will join up with AHL Henderson on a conditioning loan, the team announced Thursday.

Bjornfot previously played nine games in the minors with the Reign before Vegas claimed him off waivers in early January. The defender played in just two NHL contests with the Knights before landing on injured reserve and missing the last 12 contests. Even once cleared to play, Bjornfot is far from a lock for a spot in the Golden Knights' lineup, especially once Shea Theodore (upper body) is back.

Dumoulin (lower body) is expected to return to action Thursday versus Boston, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

Dumoulin should serve in a bottom-pairing role against the Bruins. He's collected 11 points through 51 contests this campaign.

Zub (lower body) won't play Thursday against Anaheim but could return Saturday versus Chicago, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

Zub will miss a second straight contest with his lower-body issue, but it sounds like he's on the verge of returning. With Zub unavailable, Maxence Guenette will likely draw into the lineup versus the Ducks.

Lajoie is practicing with the Maple Leafs on Thursday, per Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun, indicating he's been recalled by the big club.

Although he's been promoted, Lajoie isn't expected to be in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Flyers. He's gone scoreless through four top-level appearances this year.