NHL Player News

Doughty scored an empty-net goal and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Jets.

Doughty's two goals this season have come over the last four games. The 35-year-old defenseman is up to five points, 20 shots on net, 20 blocked shots, 10 hits and a plus-5 rating through 14 appearances. He can reach a higher pace, but age could be a concern if his offense doesn't get on track soon. Doughty still offers upside with his all-around production, and he remains in a significant role as the Kings' top blueliner.

Trouba scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Panthers.

Trouba has a goal and two assists during his active three-game point streak. The 31-year-old's tally Tuesday stretched the Ducks' lead to 5-3 in the third period. He's produced three goals, five assists, 17 shots on net, 34 hits, 25 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating over 12 appearances. Trouba's unlikely to sustain this level of offense all year, but there's more to go around in Anaheim than there was last season, so a return to the 30-point mark could be in the cards for the defenseman.

Malinski registered an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Lightning.

Malinski ended a three-game point drought with a helper on a Ross Colton goal in the second period, which was the game-winner. The 27-year-old Malinski has provided steady depth offense from a third-pairing role this year. He's up to one goal, five assists, 26 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 14 appearances.

York had a goal and an assist in a 5-4 shootout win over Montreal on Tuesday.

His goal came on a 5-on-3 power play when he wired a one-timer past Sam Montembeault in the first frame. It was York's first goal this season. The defender has seven points in 10 games this season; that makes him the most prolific producer from the Flyers' blue line so far.

Hutson picked up two assists Tuesday in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Flyers.

Hutson has 74 assists in 97 games, the third-most by an NHL defenseman before reaching the 100-game mark. The two others? Mark Howe (78) and Sergei Zubov (75). That's heady company. Hutson is on a seven-game, nine-point scoring streak that includes eight assists and eight shots. His future is sky high.

Gudas (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Panthers, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

This will be Gudas' fifth straight absence. It's unclear if he'll be available for the Ducks' upcoming two-game road trip with stops in Dallas on Thursday and Vegas on Saturday. Ian Moore remains in the lineup on the third pairing while Gudas recovers.

Wilsby (lower body) won't be in the lineup against Minnesota on Tuesday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Wilsby remains day-to-day and will miss his fourth straight game. It's unclear when he will receive the green light to return to the lineup. He has recorded two assists, 11 shots on goal, seven blocked shots, four hits and 10 PIM across 11 appearances this season.

Pickering was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

Pittsburgh recalled Ryan Graves from the minors in a corresponding move. Pickering hasn't earned a point in four NHL outings this season while supplying one shot on goal, two blocked shots and one hit. He has one goal and three assists in seven AHL appearances this campaign.

Graves was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

Graves was called up while Owen Pickering was sent down to the minor-league team in a corresponding move. With injuries stacking up around the Penguins' roster, it appears they want to take a more veteran approach to their lineup for a while. Graves will contend for third-pairing minutes in the NHL while Pickering takes on a large role on the farm.

Hanifin (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Hanifin appears poised to return to the lineup against Detroit on Tuesday after missing the last 10 games. He logged 24:00 of ice time, earning three shots on goal and two hits, in Vegas' season-opening 6-5 shootout loss to the Kings on Oct. 8 before the injury.