NHL Player News

Ekholm (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Thursday versus the Sharks, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Ekholm was a game-time decision, but he looks to be no worse for wear. The 35-year-old will play in a top-pairing role Thursday. Ekholm has seven points over his last five outings and offers strong all-around production for fantasy.

Sandin (lower body) is slated to play Thursday versus Detroit, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Sandin missed Tuesday's 5-1 loss to Seattle because of the injury. He has two goals and 17 points in 47 appearances in 2025-26. Dylan McIlrath is projected to be a healthy scratch after playing Tuesday.

Roy (lower body) won't play versus the Red Wings on Thursday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Roy will be out of action for a second straight game. Rasmus Sandin (lower body) is warming up and should be able to return, while Dylan McIlrath or Declan Chisholm will stay in to cover Roy's absence.

Ristolainen (lower body) will play versus the Bruins on Thursday after all, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Ristolainen was initially expected to be out based on warmups, but it appears he has decided he is able to play. Emil Andrae is slated to come out of the lineup after previously being expected to play.

Toews (upper body) will miss Thursday's game in Montreal, per the NHL media site.

Toews hasn't been in the lineup since Jan. 3 because of the injury. He has a goal, 13 points, 18 PIM, 14 hits and 58 blocks in 40 outings in 2025-26. His next opportunity to play will come Saturday in Detroit.

Ristolainen (lower body) will miss Thursday's game in Boston, per Brandon J. Sommermann of The Brotherly Bullies.

Ristolainen left Wednesday's 5-3 loss to Columbus because of the injury. He has three assists, four PIM, 24 shots, 18 hits and 25 blocks in 15 outings with Philadelphia this season. Emil Andrae is set to draw back into the lineup due to Ristolainen's absence.

Edvinsson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

The Red Wings announced Monday that Edvinsson had been ruled out through the Olympic break, so his placement on injured reserve is simply procedural. Justin Holl and Sheldon Dries were called up Thursday to provide additional depth in Edvinsson's absence. Across 48 appearances this year, Edvinsson has accumulated six goals, 11 assists, 104 blocked shots, 63 hits and 54 PIM while averaging 22:35 of ice time.

Holl was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday.

Simon Edvinsson (lower body) isn't expected to be available until after the Olympic break and was put on injured reserve in a corresponding move, so calling up Holl gives the Red Wings another healthy blueliner. The 33-year-old Holl has two goals and 10 points in 31 outings with Grand Rapids this season. He has 396 career regular-season appearances in the NHL, but he hasn't played at the top level yet this season.

Nystrom was sent to AHL Chicago on Thursday.

Nystrom has a goal, nine points, six PIM, 43 shots, nine hits and 21 blocks in 37 appearances with Carolina in 2025-26. The 23-year-old has also recorded an assist in six outings with Chicago this season.

Sandin (lower body) is considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Red Wings, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Sandin exited Saturday's game against the Oilers due to a lower-body injury and was unavailable Tuesday against the Kraken. He'll presumably be monitored in the hours leading up to Thursday's puck drop before the Capitals determine his status, while Declan Chisholm will likely remain in the lineup if Sandin is unavailable.