NHL Player News

Lilleberg (undisclosed) didn't play in the third period of Saturday's game versus the Islanders, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Lilleberg's status was not updated after the game, leaving him questionable for Monday versus the Panthers. If he can't play, the Lightning will likely need to make a roster move for a blueliner.

White delivered two assists in a 4-1 win over Anaheim on Saturday.

White went 10 games this season before recording a point, and now he has three assists in his last two games. He put up six assists in 46 regular-season games in 2022-23, his last season in the NHL. Overall, White has 13 helpers in 96 NHL regular-season games over six different campaigns.

Brodin (upper body) will miss Sunday's game against Boston, per Joe Smith of The Athletic.

It will be Brodin's second straight game on the shelf, and he will probably be out for longer. His injury is more than day-to-day, but it's not expected to keep him out for more than one week. Brodin has three goals, nine points and 66 blocks in 30 appearances this season. Quinn Hughes will make his Wild debut Sunday after being acquired from Vancouver on Friday, which could result in Matt Kiersted drawing out of the lineup despite Brodin's continued absence.

Aspirot (upper body) is expected to miss Sunday's game against Minnesota, per Jim McBride of The Boston Globe.

Aspirot left Thursday's 6-3 win due to the injury. He has a goal in 19 appearances with the Bruins this season. Victor Soderstrom will probably draw back into the lineup due to Aspirot's absence.

Brodin (upper body) won't be available against Ottawa on Saturday.

Brodin could also miss Sunday's tilt against Boston. Brodin has three goals and six assists in 30 games this season. The Wild recalled David Jiricek from AHL Iowa on Friday in anticipation that Brodin may not be available.

Mukhamadullin (upper body) will sit out Saturday's tilt in Pittsburgh, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Mukhamadullin was a healthy scratch for four games before returning to action Thursday in Toronto. The blueliner has one goal, four assists and 16 blocked shots across 15 appearances this season. He could return when the Sharks are back home against Calgary on Tuesday.

Lundkvist has not recovered from his illness and will not play against the Panthers on Saturday, according to Stars insider Robert Tiffin.

Lundkvist will miss his second straight game. Lundkvist was absent for 25 games earlier in the season due to a lower-body injury, returning for a pair of games before his illness setback. Lundkvist has one goal and two assists in six NHL outings this season and could return as early as Monday against the Kings.

Lyubushkin (lower body) will play against Florida on Saturday, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports.

Following a three-game absence, Lyubushkin will skate alongside Kyle Capobianco in his return to the lineup. The 31-year-old Lyubushkin has recorded five assists, 15 shots on goal, 41 blocked shots and 30 hits in 21 appearances this season.

Kulak (not injury related) won't be available for Saturday's game against San Jose after being given non-roster status.

Kulak was dealt to Pittsburgh from Edmonton on Friday and needs to settle some immigration paperwork before being available to play. He had two assists in 31 games with the Oilers this season.

Hughes won't be in the lineup against Ottawa on Saturday, but he will make his Minnesota debut versus Boston on Sunday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

The Wild acquired Hughes in a blockbuster trade with Vancouver on Friday. The Canucks received Marco Rossi (lower body), Liam Ohgren, Zeev Buium and a 2026 first-round pick in exchange for Hughes. The 26-year-old Hughes has registered two goals, 23 points, 74 shots on net and 32 blocked shots across 26 appearances this season.