NHL Player News

Durzi (upper body) will play in Wednesday's game against the Canadiens, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.

Durzi hasn't played since Oct. 11, but he'll be able to put his 21-game absence to an end Wednesday. Over his first two appearances this year, he recorded an assist, four blocked shots, four PIM and three hits while averaging 18:56 of ice time.

Miller (undisclosed) is slated to rejoin the lineup against the Rangers on Wednesday.

Miller missed Tuesday's practice after getting hurt versus the Sabres on Sunday, but he appears to be no worse for wear. The blueliner hasn't found the back of the net since the season opener against the Devils on Oct. 9, a stretch of 15 outings without a goal. Still, Miller has racked up eight helpers over that stretch and should be capable of offering decent mid-range fantasy value.

Pionk (lower body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Capitals, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Pionk skated for a second consecutive day during Wednesday's morning skate, but he'll be forced to miss at least one game due to his lower-body injury. He's considered day-to-day, and his next opportunity to suit up will be Friday in Carolina.

Borgen (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision against Carolina on Wednesday, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Borgen hasn't been in the lineup for five of the Rangers' past six games. He has a goal, three points, 26 hits and 24 blocks in 19 outings in 2025-26. Urho Vaakanainen might be a healthy scratch Wednesday if Borgen is ready to return.

Edvinsson (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Predators, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.

Edvinsson continues to deal with an illness, and he'll remain sidelined for a third consecutive matchup Wednesday. His next opportunity to suit up will be Friday against the Lightning, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to play in that game.

Gudbranson (hip) will remain out of the lineup when the Blue Jackets face Toronto on Wednesday, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch.

Gudbranson hasn't played since Oct. 25, and he might not be close to returning. When he is available, Gudbranson will be an option for the third pairing, but there's no guarantee he'll consistently be in the lineup.

Werenski (upper body) is expected to play Wednesday against Toronto, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Werenski sustained an upper-body injury during Monday's 5-1 loss to Washington, but the issue won't cause him to miss a game. He has seven goals and 21 points in 23 outings this year. Look for him to serve on the top pairing and first power-play unit Wednesday.

Mitchell was recalled from AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday.

Mitchell joins the 23-man roster in exchange for Marshall Warren, who was sent down Monday. Even with his promotion, the 26-year-old Mitchell is far from a lock to play in Wednesday's clash with the Bruins. If Mitchell does play, it will likely come at the expense of Adam Boqvist.

Emberson notched an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Stars.

Emberson ended his eight-game point drought with a helper on Connor Clattenburg's first NHL tally. The 25-year-old Emberson has been scratched five times in November, though he should have a steady path to playing time as long as Jake Walman (undisclosed) is out. Emberson has four points, 15 shots on net, 29 hits, 32 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 20 appearances this season, mainly in a third-pairing role.

Bouchard scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Stars.

Bouchard has two goals and nine assists over his last nine games, and this was the first time in that span he's taken a minus rating (minus-1). The 26-year-old defenseman's improved offense lately hasn't made up for the team's struggling play overall. Bouchard is at four goals, 21 points, 68 shots on net, 32 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 25 appearances.