NHL Player News

Chabot won't return to Saturday's game versus the Flyers, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports. Per Jackson Starr of the Senators' official site, Chabot's injury is an upper-body concern.

Chabot was missing from the bench during the second period, but he was able to return once. He then didn't play in the third before being officially ruled out. The Senators should have an update on his status prior to a home back-to-back against the Panthers on Wednesday and the Sharks on Thursday.

Heinola was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Saturday.

Heinola continues to bounce between leagues as the Golden Knights deal with the absence of Parker Wotherspoon (upper body). Heinola's demotion indicates there are no concerns for Vegas on the blue line ahead of Saturday's game versus the Penguins.

Nurse (upper body) is slated to play against Detroit on Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Nurse has a goal, nine PIM, eight hits and 12 blocks in six appearances with the Sharks this season. He's returning to the lineup after missing Thursday's game against Nashville due to the injury. Luca Cagnoni is projected to be a healthy scratch due to Nurse's return.

Desharnais notched two assists in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Devils.

The journeyman blueliner recorded his first multi-point performance since March 30, 2024, when he was a member of the Oilers. Both of Desharnais' helpers came in the second period as the Capitals pulled away, as he had a hand in tallies by Ilya Protas and Boone Jenner. Desharnais has never produced more than 11 points in a season, but he's got three assists in his first eight games for Washington while adding 20 hits, 14 blocked shots, seven PIM and an impressive plus-10 rating.

Montour (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Florida and is considered day-to-day.

Montour didn't finish Thursday's tilt against Tampa Bay due to the injury. He has five assists, 27 PIM, seven hits and 13 blocks in eight appearances in 2026-27. Cale Fleury might draw into the lineup as a result of Montour's absence.

Matheson (lower body) won't play against Buffalo on Saturday, according to Stu Cowan of The Montreal Gazette.

Matheson also missed Montreal's previous two games. He has an assist, six PIM, two hits and 10 blocks in five appearances in 2026-27. Matheson should reclaim a top-four spot once he's ready to return.

Bernard-Docker was placed on waivers Saturday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

After being activated from injured reserve, Bernard-Docker has been a healthy scratch for four straight games. He hasn't logged any playing time yet this season. Assuming he clears waivers, he could finally see game action with AHL Grand Rapids.

Maatta (upper body) isn't expected to play against Columbus on Sunday, per Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News.

Maatta didn't participate in Saturday's practice and is poised to miss his second straight game. He has contributed two assists, three shots on goal and nine blocked shots in six appearances this season.

Matinpalo (upper body) will play against Philadelphia on Saturday, Jackson Starr of the Senators' official site reports.

Following a two-game absence, Matinpalo will replace Cameron Crotty in Saturday's lineup against the Flyers. The 28-year-old Matinpalo hasn't earned a point in six appearances this season, but he has contributed four shots on goal, eight blocked shots and four hits.

Sanderson (lower body) won't play against Philadelphia on Saturday, per Jackson Starr of the Senators' official site.

Sanderson will miss his eighth straight game. However, he is nearing his return to the lineup. Sanderson could be available to play as early as Wednesday's home matchup against Florida.