NHL Player News

Larsson left Monday's 3-0 loss to the Penguins early due to an illness, Piper Shaw of Root Sports NW reports.

Larsson's status for Tuesday's game versus the Rangers is currently up in the air. If Larsson and Vince Dunn (undisclosed) are both unable to go, the Kraken will likely promote a defender from the minors to fill in against New York.

Smith exited Monday's 3-0 loss to Boston because of a leg injury, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Smith will be evaluated when the team gets back to New Jersey. He logged just 2:43 of ice time prior to leaving Monday's contest. If Smith can't play Wednesday versus Montreal, Cal Foote could make his New Jersey debut.

Ruhwedel (undisclosed) was injured in the third period of Monday's 3-0 win over Seattle.

Head coach Mike Sullivan wasn't able to provide an update on Ruhwedel's status following the contest. The 33-year-old defender left the game after taking a hit from behind from Eeli Tolvanen. It's unclear at this time if Ruhwedel will be available to play Saturday versus Vegas.

Karlsson had an assist in Monday's 3-0 home victory against the Kraken.

Karlsson extended his point streak to seven games, posting one goal and eight points since flipping the calendar from December to January. The veteran rearguard also added a plus-1 rating, four shots on goal and three blocked shots in his 25:18 of ice time across 25 shifts. He'll look to push the point streak to eight games when the Penguins open a two-game Southwest road trip against the Golden Knights on Saturday.

Borgen went scoreless with an even plus-minus rating in Monday's 3-0 loss against the Penguins.

While Borgen was held scoreless like the rest of his teammates, he was rather busy. The defenseman had a shot on goal with four hits in 22:51 of ice time, second most among the team's rearguards. The 27-year-old Minnesotan has managed a goal, three points, six shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in five games in the month of January.

The Wild activated Brodin (upper body) from long-term injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Brodin appears to be ready to return to the lineup Monday against the Islanders following a 17-game absence. He has accounted for nine points, 48 shots on goal and 62 blocked shots across 25 outings this campaign.

Spurgeon (lower body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Monday, per PuckPedia.

In a corresponding move, Jonas Brodin (upper body) has been activated from LTIR. Spurgeon, who hasn't played since Jan. 2 against Calgary, won't be eligible to return until at least Jan. 27. He has picked up five assists, 21 shots on goal, 29 blocked shots and 12 hits over 16 appearances this season.

Hagg was recalled from AHL San Diego on Monday.

Hagg was a healthy scratch for Monday's contest against Florida. He has been credited with two shots on goal, three blocked shots and seven hits in two appearances with the Ducks this season.

Drysdale (illness) will not be in the lineup against St. Louis on Monday.

Drysdale will sit out his second consecutive contest. He has picked up two assists, three shots on goal, three blocked shots and three hits in two outings with the Flyers after being acquired from Anaheim.

Dunn (undisclosed) won't play Monday against the Penguins, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

With Dunn sidelined with an undisclosed issue, look for Ryker Evans to slot into a prominent role versus Pittsburgh. Another update on Dunn should be released prior to Tuesday's game against the Rangers.