NHL Player News

Sandin recorded an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Canucks.

Sandin's offense is starting to come around -- he has two goals and two assists over his last five games. The 23-year-old defenseman helped out on Nic Dowd's tally in the first period. Sandin has 15 points, 55 shots on net, 73 blocked shots, 44 hits and a minus-10 rating over 43 contests this season. He's still in a top-four role with power-play time, but Sandin will play second fiddle on the blue line as long as John Carlson is in the Capitals' lineup.

Juulsen provided an assist, three hits and three blocked shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Capitals.

Juulsen has three helpers over 11 contests since the start of January. He's got a little short-term security to stick in the lineup with Nikita Zadorov (suspension) out for Tuesday's game in Chicago and Carson Soucy (hand) likely out until March. Juulsen is not a fantasy option in most formats -- he's at four assists, 15 shots on net, 94 hits, 59 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 36 appearances on the year.

Hughes posted an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Capitals.

Hughes went without a point for two games before assisting on a Nils Hoglander tally in the second period. The 24-year-old Hughes had 17 points over 13 outings in January, but there's little reason to be concerned over a slow start in February since the Canucks have been on a road trip. The superstar defenseman is up to 65 points, 123 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and a plus-34 rating through 53 outings as he marches toward a career year.

Guhle (undisclosed) is being evaluated after Sunday's loss to St. Louis.

Guhle logged 24:12 of ice time, so he seemingly didn't get injured until late in the contest. Montreal is back in action Tuesday against the Ducks and the team should have an update on him by then. The 22-year-old blueliner has 12 points in 48 games this season.

Harris (upper body) won't return to Sunday's contest versus the Blues.

Harris logged just 1:34 of ice time prior to leaving the contest. If he can't play Tuesday against Anaheim, Arber Xhekaj will probably draw back into the lineup.

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced Sunday that Rielly was offered an in-person hearing for cross-checking Ottawa's Ridly Greig in Saturday's contest.

The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the NHL's New York office. An in-person hearing opens the possibility for Rielly to be suspended for six or more games. The 29-year-old blueliner was assessed a five-minute major for cross-checking and a game misconduct at 19:54 of the third period in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Senators. Rielly has generated seven goals, 43 points, 132 shots on net and 95 blocked shots over 50 games this season.

Harley scored a goal on eight shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Canadiens.

Harley scored at 3:51 of the second period, answering Nick Suzuki's opening goal in the opening minute of the frame. After two scoreless outings following the All-Star break, Harley's back on the scoresheet, alleviating any fears of a prolonged slump. The 22-year-old defenseman has enjoyed a huge breakout this season with 13 goals, 30 points, 95 shots on net, 82 blocked shots and a plus-16 rating through 49 contests. He's on the Stars' top pairing and second power-play unit, though sustaining his 13.7 shooting percentage will likely be difficult.

Van Riemsdyk (illness) won't play Sunday against Vancouver, according to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

Van Riemsdyk will miss his third consecutive contest. He has supplied eight assists, 48 shots on goal and 54 blocked shots over 40 appearances this season.

Hronek scored a goal and added two assists in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

All of Vancouver's scoring came in the second period, as the 26-year-old blueliner set up Nils Hoglander and Elias Pettersson in addition to potting his own tally. It was an impressive return to Detroit for Hronek, who spent the first four-plus seasons of his career with the Red Wings before being traded last March. Saturday's performance snapped a nine-game point drought for Hronek, but overall he's enjoying a breakout campaign in his first full season with the Canucks -- his 39 points have already tied his previous career high.

Petry delivered an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks.

Petry provided a no-frills pass in the defensive zone, spurring forwards David Perron and Lucas Raymond, with the latter deking goalie Casey DeSmith at the doorstep to open the scoring. At 36 years old, Petry is averaging a career-low 18:39 of ice time in his debut season with the Red Wings. He's posted two goals, 13 assists, 56 hits and 77 blocked shots through 42 games, which probably isn't enough to put him on the fantasy radar outside of deep leagues.