NHL Player News

Pouliot scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Hartford's 5-2 win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

This was Pouliot's first multi-point effort of the season. The Rangers have yet to turn to the 31-year-old blueliner in 2025-26, instead opting to lean on Scott Morrow and Matthew Robertson when the big club's defense is dealing with injuries. Pouliot could still get a call-up later on, especially since he's offered decent offense with eight points over 15 appearances in the AHL this year.

Zadorov notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 2-1 overtime win over the Kings.

Zadorov has picked up four helpers over his last four games. The 30-year-old skated a season-high 26:19 in this contest and could continue to see heavier usage while Charlie McAvoy (face) is on the mend. Zadorov is up to eight points, 30 shots on net, 44 PIM, 73 hits, 34 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 23 appearances this season.

Bedkowski recorded three assists in OHL Owen Sound's 10-7 win over Guelph on Friday.

Bedkowski has been quiet on offense on all season, earning just nine points in 23 appearances so far. The 18-year-old defenseman, who converted from forward earlier in his career, doesn't have elite offense, but the instincts of a forward should be more evident in his play. Bedkowski is projecting more as a physical defenseman should he eventually break into the NHL after the Sabres made him a third-round pick in 2025.

Miller was scratched for the 15th time in 20 games when he sat out Friday's 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

Miller hasn't been able to carve out a regular role, though he has no points and a minus-1 rating over his five appearances this season. Even with Haydn Fleury (concussion) sidelined, it's been Luke Schenn to see a larger role. Miller will have to wait for his next opportunity, which may take an injury or two to other blueliners. He had 15 points in 60 regular-season outings in 2024-25, but he won't come anywhere near that mark if he continues to sit out.

Morrissey scored a goal on three shots and blocked four shots in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

Morrissey's point streak is up to seven games after his game-tying tally at 3:45 of the first period. The 30-year-old defenseman has four goals and seven assists during the streak, which is just a further showcase of his steady offense from the Jets' top pairing. He's up to five goals, 22 points, 36 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 20 outings overall. After being limited to 14 goals and 62 points in 80 regular-season contests a year ago, Morrissey is on pace to push for career-best production in all of the offensive categories in 2025-26.

Chatfield notched an assist, two shots on goal and one hit in Friday's 4-3 win over the Jets.

Chatfield returned from a seven-game stint on injured reserve while in the league's concussion protocol. The 29-year-old blueliner saw 21:34 of ice time Friday, so he looks to be close to 100 percent. He'll take on a primarily defensive role in the Hurricanes' top four moving forward. Chatfield has racked up four assists, 22 shots on net, 11 hits, 14 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating across 14 appearances this season.

Miller notched two assists, two shots on goal and two PIM in Friday's 4-3 win over the Jets.

Miller snapped a five-game slump with the effort, which saw him help out on second-period tallies by Jordan Staal and Seth Jarvis. The 25-year-old Miller should be able to see a slightly lighter workload following the return of Jalen Chatfield (concussion). Miller has been a decent all-around option in fantasy when healthy, racking up two goals, eight assists, 33 shots on net, 20 hits, 15 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 15 outings this season.

Chatfield (concussion protocol) has been taken off injured reserve Friday.

Chatfield was described as being a game-time decision, but it seems fair to believe he'll be in the lineup following his activation. The 29-year-old defenseman has three assists, eight PIM, 20 shots, 10 hits and 14 blocks in 13 appearances this season. Mike Reilly might end up being a healthy scratch as a result of Chatfield's return.

Chatfield (concussion protocol) will be a game-time decision in Winnipeg on Friday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Chatfield has sat out the last seven contests. Coach Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful that Chatfield will be able to suit up. Chatfield has three assists in 13 games this season. Should Chatfield play, look for Joel Nystrom or Mike Reilly to be a healthy scratch.

Jiricek was demoted to AHL Iowa on Friday.

Jiricek was a healthy scratch in each of the Wild's last three games. The defenseman was held off the scoresheet in all 12 NHL appearances this season. Jiricek was selected sixth overall by Columbus in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and was traded to the Wild last season. Minnesota activated Zach Bogosian (lower body) off injured reserve in a corresponding move.