NHL Player News

Groshev notched an assist in Sunday's 5-4 shootout win over the Canadiens.

Groshev saw 13:03 of ice time in his NHL debut and helped out on Nick Paul's second-period tally. The 24-year-old Groshev had been on the NHL roster a couple of times earlier in the season, but Sunday was his first game. He'll get a chance to compete for playing time while the Lightning are missing four of their regulars on the blue line.

Mateychuk notched two assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.

Mateychuk helped out on the Blue Jackets' first two goals. The 21-year-old defenseman has four helpers over his last three contests to shake off a six-game point drought. The blueliner is up to 16 points, 41 shots on net, 57 blocked shots, 19 hits and a minus-1 rating through 36 appearances in a top-four role this year.

Bayreuther was recalled from AHL Chicago on Monday.

Carolina placed Pyotr Kochetkov (undisclosed) on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Bayreuther will be an option for Monday's matchup against the Rangers, but he could be a healthy scratch for the contest. He has four goals and 13 points in 24 AHL outings this season.

Gudas (illness) won't play against San Jose on Monday, according to Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune.

Gudas will miss at least one game after being absent from Monday's morning skate. He has registered one goal, seven assists, 35 shots on net, 49 blocked shots and 94 hits across 27 appearances this season. Pavel Mintyukov will replace Gudas in Monday's lineup, while Drew Helleson will remain in the fold after it appeared as though he would be a healthy scratch based on Sunday's practice.

Dahlin (personal) is expected to play Monday in St. Louis, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

Dahlin rejoined the Sabres for the monring skate. Based on the practice lines, Dahlin should serve on the top pairing alongside Mattias Samuelsson on Monday. Jacob Bryson will likely be a healthy scratch. Dahlin has four goals, 28 points, 37 PIM, 27 hits and 41 blocks in 33 outings this season.

Morrissey (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision against Edmonton on Monday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

Morrissey sat out Sunday's practice after getting hurt late in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to Minnesota. However, he returned to the ice for Monday's optional morning skate. Head coach Scott Arniel is hopeful that the 30-year-old blueliner will be in the lineup, but the decision probably won't be made until closer to puck drop. Morrissey has six goals, 30 points, 67 shots on net and 68 blocked shots through 36 appearances this season.

Karlsson will miss Monday's practice because of an illness.

Karlsson has three goals and 26 points in 37 outings this season. If he can't play Tuesday versus Carolina, then Connor Clifton might draw into the lineup. Karlsson's absence would also probably bump Kris Letang up to the top power-play unit.

Provorov scored a goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.

Provorov evened things up for the Blue Jackets at the 15:27 mark of the third period, and his goal sparked a run of three unanswered goals for Columbus. Provorov sees most of his even-strength playing time on the first pairing but also has a role in both special-teams situations, so he tends to log heavy minutes regularly. He's up to five goals and 14 points this season, putting him right around the pace necessary to earn a third straight 30-point campaign.

Kleven (lower body) will return to the lineup against Columbus on Monday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Following a three-game absence, Kleven will replace Nick Jensen, who will be a healthy scratch, in Monday's lineup. The 23-year-old Kleven has five assists, 39 shots on goal, 48 blocked shots and 41 hits through 32 appearances this season.

Edvinsson scored a goal on four shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

Edvinsson collected a loose puck after a failed clearance by goalie Dennis Hildeby. Edvinsson was able to dangle around a Toronto defender before converting on a backhand shot from in tight to secure the win. The defenseman has earned two goals and five assists over 14 outings in a solid December. For the season, the 22-year-old is at five goals (two game-winners), 14 points, 48 shots on net, 71 blocked shots, 47 hits, 48 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 37 appearances. He's making decent all-around contributions, though he's slightly behind the pace that saw him rack up 31 points in 78 outings a year ago.