NHL Player News

Schaefer was plus-2 in 25:14 of ice time Thursday against the Red Wings.

Schaefer's season-opening point streak ended at six games (two goals, five assists). It was tied for the longest point streak to start a career by a defenseman in NHL history.

Hutson posted two assists, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Oilers.

Hutson has gotten on the scoresheet in six of the last seven contests. He's produced one goal, seven assists, 14 shots on net, 14 blocked shots, six hits and a plus-2 rating through nine outings this season. Hutson's passing vision and creativity on offense are a positive, and he's holding his own in the defensive zone. While he's earned just one power-play point so far, his production in that area should pick up as long as he stays on the top unit.

Nurse logged a pair of assists and two blocked shots in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Canadiens.

This was the first multi-point effort of the season for Nurse. He set up goals by Andrew Mangiapane and Vasily Podkolzin, with the latter's tally standing as the game-winner. Nurse is up to four assists, 17 shots on net, 16 hits, 28 blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-3 rating over eight appearances. While there are still some things to iron out in his own zone, he's providing the usual multi-category coverage that keeps him interesting for fantasy formats that reward non-scoring production.

Walman notched two assists, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Canadiens.

Walman has hit the ground running since recovering from an undisclosed injury that kept him out of the Oilers' first six games. The 29-year-old blueliner helped out on goals by Adam Henrique and Vasily Podkolzin in this contest, with the latter's tally being the game-winner. Walman has three points, three shots on net, seven blocks and a plus-2 rating across his two appearances, and he's seeing time on the second power-play unit.

Jones picked up two assists in a 5-3 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Both of Jones' assists were delivered on the power play. Jones has five assists, three of which have come with the man advantage, in nine contests this season. The three-time double-digit goal scorer is still waiting on his first snipe of 2025-26.

Karlsson delivered two assists in a 5-3 win over Florida on Thursday.

Karlsson is starting to warm up -- he has five assists in his last four games. However, he still has just nine shots in eight games. That's a bit concerning for a guy who has averaged 204 shots over the past three seasons. Karlsson's average ice time is also down to 20:32 so far, which is his lowest mark since his rookie season in 2009-10, when he averaged 20:07 of ice time.

McDonagh scored a goal and added an assist in a 3-2 loss to Chicago on Thursday.

McDonagh has three points, including two goals, in his last two games, and he has put up five points (three goals, two assists) in seven games this season. The 36-year-old defender isn't a really an offensive force, even if he does have three 40-plus point seasons under his belt. McDonagh's last big season was 2018-19. This run is unlikely to last, but take advantage while it does.

Miller (lower body) was a late scratch for Thursday's game in Colorado.

Miller took part in Carolina's pregame warmups before he was ruled out for the game. He has two goals and four points in six appearances with the Hurricanes in 2025-26. It wasn't immediately clear why he wasn't in the lineup. Joel Nystrom, who was recalled from AHL Chicago on Thursday, will make his NHL debut if he arrives in time to face the Avalanche.

Gudas (lower body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Bruins.

Gudas was injured in the first period. It's not immediately clear what caused his injury. The 35-year-old can be considered day-to-day for now, and Ian Moore would replace him in the lineup if Gudas is sidelined for Saturday's game against the Lightning.

Leddy (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Rangers.

Leddy sustained the injury early in the first period and was ruled out during the intermission. Per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News, it was a hit by Will Cuylle that took Leddy out of the game. It's unclear if the defenseman will be able to play Friday versus the Devils -- if not, Sam Dickinson will likely draw back in.