NHL Player News

Korczak notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Devils.

Korczak has two helpers over the last three games while filling in as a bottom-four defenseman. His place in the lineup is likely safe until one of Shea Theodore (upper body), Ben Hutton (upper body) or Tobias Bjornfot (undisclosed) can return. Korczak has nine points, 25 shots on net, 31 hits, 27 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating over 21 appearances this season.

Martinez notched an assist, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Devils.

Martinez has four helpers, 22 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over the last six games. The 36-year-old has been on the top pairing with Alex Pietrangelo in recent contests. Martinez is up to nine points, 44 shots on net, 98 blocks and a plus-5 rating through 30 appearances. While he's unlikely to sustain his recent pace for long, he's worth a look in formats that reward his defensive contributions.

Coach Pete DeBoer is hopeful Heiskanen (lower body) will be able to return to action Thursday against Anaheim or Saturday versus the Capitals, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Heiskanen will miss a 10th straight contest Tuesday against Detroit, but it's looking likely that he'll be able to return for at least one game prior to the All-Star break. The 24-year-old defender has racked up four goals and 27 points through 37 outings this season.

Nemec posted two assists in Monday's 6-5 overtime home win against the Golden Knights.

Nemec ended the evening with a shot on goal, two blocked shots and a hit. His 21:40 of ice time Monday ranked third among New Jersey defensemen. The teen phenom has picked up the scoring pace in January, providing a goal and seven points across 10 games after managing a goal and five points in 14 outings in December, his first full NHL month.

Cernak (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Philadelphia.

Cernak, who remains day-to-day, will miss his fifth straight contest. He has supplied five assists, 31 shots on goal, 63 blocked shots and 90 hits across 39 outings this campaign. Max Crozier will play again versus the Flyers due to Cernak's absence.

Lindholm posted an assist in Monday's 4-1 home win against the Jets.

Lindholm ended up with a plus-2 rating, one shot on goal and a hit in his 20:31 of ice time across 27 shifts. He also took two minor penalties, although the Jets were unable to cash in on the power play either time. The veteran defenseman carries a three-game point streak into Wednesday's home contest against the Hurricanes, posting three assists with a plus-7 rating during the impressive run.

Chiarot (upper body) is day-to-day and won't be available against the Stars on Tuesday, Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site reports.

Chiarot, who's tallied 12 points through 45 games this campaign, will miss a second straight contest with his upper-body issue. Justin Holl should stick in the lineup for the duration of Chiarot's absence.

DeMelo picked up an assist in Monday's 4-1 road loss against the Bruins.

DeMelo had the primary assist on Vladislav Namestnikov's even-strength goal early in the first period to make it 1-1. The helper was his 14th of the season. The rearguard also had a minor penalty and five hits in 22:41 of ice time across 27 shifts, playing the second-most minutes of any Winnipeg defenseman. After going without a point in the first seven games of January, DeMelo has two assists across the past three contests.

Valimaki scored a goal on his lone shot in Monday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.

After serving as a healthy scratch in Arizona's prior six contests, Valimaki notched his first goal of the season in his return to the lineup Monday, beating Tristan Jarry from the slot to put the Coyotes ahead 2-1 in the second period. It's the first point for Valimaki since Dec. 12 -- he's now up to seven points through 31 games this season. It's been a disappointing campaign overall for the 25-year-old blueliner, as he looked poised to take a step forward following a 34-point (four goals, 30 assists) campaign in 2022-23. Still, Valimaki could have a chance to turn his season around, as he'll remain in the lineup with Troy Stecher (lower body) expected to miss the next four-to-six weeks.

Lauzon scored a goal on two shots and delivered seven hits in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Panthers.

Lauzon got Nashville on the board midway through the second period, beating Anthony Stolarz through traffic to tie the game 1-1. It's Lauzon's second goal and third point in his last six contests. The 26-year-old blueliner is up to eight points (five goals, three assists) through 47 appearances this season while providing a physical presence with a league-leading 187 hits.