NHL Player News

Forsling (personal) is expected to be in the lineup Wednesday versus Arizona.

Forsling missed Monday's 4-1 win over Nashville. He has seven goals, 19 points, 35 PIM, 51 hits and 62 blocks in 45 contests this season. Forsling's return might result in Josh Mahura being a healthy scratch against the Coyotes.

Rafferty was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Wednesday.

Rafferty was called up to Detroit on Tuesday but didn't play for the Red Wings during his brief NHL stint. He has two goals and 15 points in 35 contests with Grand Rapids in 2023-24.

Leddy recorded three assists in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Flames.

Leddy picked up secondary assists on three of the Blues' four goals Tuesday, including Brandon Saad's game-winner late in the third period to complete a 4-3 comeback victory. The 32-year-old Leddy now has six helpers in his last six contests on the heels of a 10-game scoring drought. Overall, he's up to 16 points (two goals, 14 assists) through 45 games while averaging 22:04 of ice time this season.

Faber scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over Washington.

Faber opened the scoring 1:37 into the first period Tuesday, corralling a rebound off the boards before beating Darcy Kuemper to give the Wild an early 1-0 lead. The 21-year-old blueliner has points in five straight games, totaling two goals and six assists in that span. It's been an impressive rookie campaign for Faber, who's up to 28 points (four goals, 24 assists) through 47 games while holding down a spot on Minnesota's top defensive pairing and power-play unit.

Harley picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Red Wings.

The 22-year-old continues to thrive in the absence of Miro Heiskanen (lower body). In the 10 games Heiskanen has missed so far, Harley has eight helpers, including two on the power play. Heiskanen could be back in the lineup by this weekend, however, so Harley's run of fantasy excellence could be coming to an end.

Xhekaj had one block, three hits and two penalty minutes over 16:25 of ice time in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Ottawa.

Xhekaj rejoined the parent club after spending the last seven weeks in the AHL. He served on the third pair and was on ice for Montreal's lone goal. Xhekaj plays with an edge and could be useful for fantasy leagues that value hits and PIM.

Harris was a healthy scratch for Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Senators.

Harris was shuffled to the press box as Johnny Kovacevic replaced him on the blue line. The Canadiens also had Arber Xhekaj in the lineup -- he replaced Justin Barron, who was demoted to the minors Monday.

Kovacevic scored a goal on three shots and had two hits over 15:15 of ice time in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Ottawa.

Kovacevic gave the listless Canadiens life in third period with his sixth goal of the season, but that was all Montreal could muster in its third straight defeat, two coming at the hands of the last-place Senators. Head coach Martin St. Louis rejiggered the blue line, calling up Arber Xhekaj and inserting Kovacevic, who was a healthy scratch in eight of the last 14 games, in place of Jordan Harris.

Tanev notched an assist and four blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Blues.

Tanev has just two helpers over 11 outings in January, but he's added 37 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating. The 34-year-old defenseman continues to carry more value on the ice than in fantasy due to his strong defense and work ethic. He's produced nine points, 128 blocks, 34 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 44 appearances this season.

Andersson logged an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Blues.

Andersson has two goals and seven assists over 11 games in January. The 27-year-old defenseman continues to provide steady offense in a top-four role while also tracking toward a career year in blocks. He's at 27 points, 99 shots on net, 109 blocks, 33 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 43 outings overall.