NHL Player News

Edvinsson (illness) will remain sidelined for Monday's road game against the Devils, per the NHL media site.

Edvinsson missed his first game of the campaign Saturday against the Blue Jackets due to his illness, and he'll sit out a second consecutive contest Monday. Due to his absence, Jacob Bernard-Docker will stay in the lineup, and he'll skate next to Axel Sandin-Pellikka on the No. 2 pairing. Detroit's next game is at home versus the Predators on Wednesday.

Cernak (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

The Lightning announced Monday that Cernak was considered week-to-week due to an undisclosed injury, so his placement on injured reserve isn't particularly surprising. Declan Carlile and Steve Santini will likely operate on the third defensive pairing in Cernak's absence, while Maxim Groshev was called up from AHL Syracuse on Monday to provide additional depth.

Walman (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup against Dallas on Tuesday, according to Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.

Walman remains day-to-day and will miss his second straight game. He has collected three goals, 10 points, 23 shots on net and 31 blocked shots in 17 outings this campaign. Once Walman is ready to return, he could replace Ty Emberson in the lineup.

Faber scored a shorthanded goal on four shots, doled out two hits and added two blocked shots in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Jets.

Faber has two goals and two assists over his last three contests, following a four-game slump. The defenseman won't be among the league leaders for offense from the blue line, but he's providing steady play in a top-four role this season. Overall, he has five goals, 13 points, 52 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 23 appearances.

Smith signed a one-year, two-way contract with Columbus on Monday.

Smith was with the Blue Jackets on a PTO during training camp but was cut loose before the start of the season. Instead, the blueliner linked up with AHL Cleveland and has evidently shown the organization enough to warrant a one-year contract. The veteran will link up with the team for Tuesday's practice session, but he is far from a lock to be in the lineup versus Toronto on Wednesday.

Matinpalo (undisclosed) is projected to return to the lineup against the Kings on Monday.

Matinpalo missed Saturday's 3-2 win over San Jose after getting hurt in Thursday's 3-2 victory over Anaheim. He has chipped in two assists, eight shots on goal, 15 blocked shots and 12 hits in 12 appearances this season. Matinpalo will replace Thomas Chabot (upper body) in Monday's lineup versus the Kings.

Chabot (upper body) won't play against the Kings on Monday, Jackson Starr of the Senators' official site reports.

Chabot is day-to-day and will sit out at least one game. He missed three straight contests before returning to the lineup in Saturday's 3-2 win over San Jose, but he might have aggravated the injury. Chabot has collected two goals, 10 points, 22 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and 13 hits in 18 appearances this season. Nikolas Matinpalo (undisclosed) is expected to replace Chabot in Monday's lineup versus the Kings.

Ekblad (illness) was on the ice for Monday's morning skate, Rob Darragh of the Panthers' official site reports.

As expected, Ekblad is poised to return to the lineup against Nashville on Monday following a one-game absence. He has generated one goal, four assists, 33 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and 23 hits across 20 appearances this season. With Ekblad set to play, Donovan Sebrango will be a healthy scratch, and Uvis Balinskis will be back on the third pairing.

Kettles (shoulder) agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Pittsburgh on Monday.

Kettles was putting together a good start to the 2025-26 campaign, notching three points in five WHL contests. However, the 18-year-old blueliner's 2025-26 campaign was effectively ended when he underwent shoulder surgery Friday that will require a 6-7 month recovery timeline. Even with a lengthy absence, Kettles could push for a spot on the Opening Night roster for the 2026-27 campaign.

Iorio was recalled from his conditioning stint with AHL San Jose on Monday.

Iorio had seven assists, five shots on goal and a plus-7 rating in six minor-league outings during his conditioning assignment. He will be an option for Wednesday's game against Colorado, but it's unclear if he will be in the lineup.