NHL Player News

Dahlin (upper body) told reporters he "thinks he'll be ready" for Wednesday's clash with Philadelphia.

Dahlin would be making his first appearance since Oct. 12 versus the Panthers, a stretch of three games on the shelf due to his upper-body problem. Prior to getting hurt, the 26-year-old blueliner registered two goals and two assists, including a pair of power-play points, in six contests.

Roy (lower body) could return to the lineup as early as Tuesday against the Kings, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

After missing the last six games due to a lower-body injury, Roy returned to Washington's top defense pairing in Monday's practice. He hasn't earned a point in two appearances this season, but he has registered five hits and five blocked shots. If Roy is ready for Tuesday's matchup against the Kings, the Capitals will need to activate the 31-year-old blueliner from injured reserve.

Morrissey (wrist) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

The Jets recalled Brayden Yager from AHL Manitoba on Monday in a corresponding move. Morrissey is week-to-week and has missed Winnipeg's last four games due to a wrist injury. He has collected three assists, 12 shots on net and five blocked shots in four appearances this season.

Romanov (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Romanov's placement on injured reserve shouldn't come as a surprise, considering the defenseman is not expected back until mid-April at the earliest. With Matias Maccelli (lower body) and Calum Ritchie (lower body) both dealing with injuries, the Isles used the open roster spot from Romanov's IR placement to bring up Mitchell Chaffee.

Chatfield scored a goal on three shots and blocked three shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Flames.

Chatfield has filled a top-four role to start the season, and this was his first goal. Over 10 contests, he's added two assists, 18 shots on net, four hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. Chatfield doesn't pile up high totals in any one area -- he's never had 100 hits or blocks in a season, and he's topped the 20-point mark just once in his career. His value will remain higher on the ice than in fantasy.

Parekh logged a power-play assist in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Hurricanes.

This was the second helper of the season for Parekh. Both assists have come with the man advantage, where he features on the first unit despite his third-pairing role at even strength. The Flames are trying to shelter Parekh as much as possible defensively, but he should get plenty of experience during the club's rebuilding years. In addition to his two assists, he's added 14 shots on net, nine blocked shots, 12 PIM, six hits and a minus-10 rating over eight outings.

Maatta (upper body) will be on the Wild's upcoming five-game road trip, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic on Sunday.

Maatta missed his second straight game Sunday against Columbus and doesn't have a clear timeline for a return to game action. The left-shot blueliner didn't practice Saturday, so he might not be that close to suiting up in a game, but it's at least positive that he will travel with the team. Minnesota's road trip begins Tuesday in Edmonton and concludes Oct. 27 in Utah.

Spurgeon (upper body) will travel with the Wild on their upcoming five-game road trip, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Sunday.

Spurgeon hasn't been in the lineup since Oct. 12 and was placed on injured reserve earlier Sunday due to his upper-body injury. It wasn't made explicitly clear by head coach John Hynes if Spurgeon will play on the road trip, but the fact that he is traveling is a good sign. Minnesota's final game on the road before returning home will be in Utah on Oct. 27.

Solovyov was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.

Solovyov began the regular season on Pittsburgh's roster, but he didn't appear in any games before being waived and subsequently sent down. He'll provide additional depth for the Penguins after Samuel Girard sustained an undisclosed injury against the Golden Knights on Saturday.

York (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

York has missed the last five games, and it is still unclear when he will be ready to return. He hasn't earned a point in five appearances this season, but he has collected six shots on net, 10 blocked shots and five hits.