NHL Player News

Miller (illness) is expected to return to the lineup against Nashville on Saturday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Following a one-game absence, Miller will be back in action after skating alongside Sean Walker during Friday's practice. The 25-year-old Miller has accumulated two goals, 11 points, 41 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and 27 hits through 19 appearances this season. With Miller set to return, Mike Reilly will likely be a healthy scratch versus the Predators on Saturday.

Walman (undisclosed) isn't expected to make his return Saturday versus Winnipeg.

Walman is slated to miss his sixth consecutive game. He has three goals and 10 points in 17 appearances with the Oilers in 2025-26. His next opportunity to return will come Tuesday versus Buffalo.

Lyubushkin (undisclosed) missed practice Saturday and is considered questionable for Sunday's tilt against Pittsburgh, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.

Lyubushkin missed six games in November due to injury before playing in the last four contests. The defenseman has five assists, 30 hits and 41 blocked shots across 21 games this season. The Stars may recall a blueliner from the minors if Lyubushkin and Nils Lundkvist (lower body) aren't available to play.

Bichsel (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday, retroactive to Nov. 30.

Bichsel sustained the injury in last Sunday's 6-1 win over Ottawa, and he will be out for 6-8 weeks after undergoing surgery. He has one goal, two assists and 85 hits in 26 games this season.

York (upper body) is doubtful for Sunday's game against Colorado, according to Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.

There's a slight chance that York will be in the lineup, but he sat out Thursday's practice and also didn't participate in Saturday's session. York has generated one goal, 11 assists, 19 shots on net and 46 blocked shots in 23 appearances this season. Noah Juulsen will probably suit up against the Avalanche on Sunday to give York some time to recover.

Theodore scored a goal on four shots and blocked three shots in Friday's 3-0 win over the Devils.

Theodore tallied at 19:47 of the first period, and it ended up being all the offense the Golden Knights needed. The defenseman has been consistent for nearly a month now, going no longer than two games without a point since Nov. 10. In that span, he's racked up four goals and eight assists over 13 contests, for a total of 17 points, 65 shots on net, 44 blocks and a plus-4 rating in 27 appearances on the year.

Ristolainen (triceps) is in a non-contact jersey at practice Saturday, according to Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.

Ristolainen is participating in his first full practice of the season as he has yet to play a game. The 31-year-old is expected to play his first game of the season by the end of the month and will likely be a top-four defenseman upon his return.

Zub (lower body) will be back in action Saturday against St. Louis, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Zub sat out Thursday against the Rangers. He has three goals, 11 points, 31 hits and 39 blocked shots across 26 games this season.

Hedman (undisclosed) was activated from long-term injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Following a 12-game absence, Hedman appears ready to return to the lineup against the Islanders on Saturday. He has accounted for 12 assists, 23 shots on goal, 28 blocked shots and seven hits in 15 appearances this season.

Bertucci scored twice in AHL Texas' 3-2 overtime win over San Diego on Friday.

Bertucci got Texas on the board with a power-play goal in the second period before scoring the game-winner in overtime. These were his first two goals as a professional. He's produced six points, 23 shots on net, 14 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 20 appearances this season as an AHL rookie. A second-round pick from 2023, Bertucci will need to round out his game a bit in the minors before contending for a spot on the Dallas roster.