NHL Player News

Kovacevic (knee) was activated from the injured non-roster list Saturday.

After missing the first three games of the 2026-27 campaign, Kovacevic could make his season debut soon. However, he isn't expected to play against Vancouver on Saturday. Kovacevic had eight assists, 30 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and 57 hits in 34 regular-season appearances for New Jersey in 2025-26.

Siegenthaler (undisclosed) will suit up for Saturday's home clash against the Canucks, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Siegenthaler exited Tuesday's contest against the Mammoth late in the third period, but has progressed enough in his recovery to be available for Saturday's game. The 29-year-old Siegenthaler has posted two shots on net, a hit and three blocked shots across three outings to begin the new season. He'll likely retain his role on New Jersey's second defensive pairing in Saturday's game with Vancouver.

Montour notched two assists, including one on the power play, and added three blocked shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.

Montour has a pair of two-assist efforts over five games this season. The defenseman has also been unafraid to mix things up, earning 27 PIM, six hits and 11 blocked shots. Montour's a lock for top-four minutes and power-play time, so he should continue to be a reliable source of all-around production, especially with the Kraken showing an ability to run up the score against bad teams.

Ristolainen (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the Flyers on Saturday.

Ristolainen's move to IR was designated retroactive to Oct. 3. Therefore, that could indicate that he was placed on injured reserve to free up a roster spot amidst the Flyers' handful of other injured players. The 31-year-old Ristolainen has a goal, four shots on net, four hits and seven blocked shots across three appearances to begin the 2026-27 campaign. He's technically eligible to return as early as Sunday's clash with the Hurricanes, but if he can't go, Ristolainen's next chance to be activated is ahead of Tuesday's game against Seattle.

Grans (lower body) was activated from the injured non-roster list Saturday.

After missing the first five games of the 2026-27 campaign, Grans will make his season debut against Boston on Saturday. He had one assist in six NHL outings with the Flyers during the 2024-25 regular season.

York (upper body) is day-to-day and won't play against Boston on Saturday.

York hasn't earned a point in five appearances this season, but he has picked up six shots on net, 10 blocked shots and five hits. It's unclear if he will be ready to play against Carolina on Sunday.

Guhle (groin) will make his 2026-27 regular-season debut against the Red Wings on Saturday.

Guhle has been given the green light to return to game action after undergoing a minor adductor muscle surgery in the summer. The 24-year-old blueliner is coming off a season where his offensive numbers declined, posting just two goals and 11 points across 39 regular-season games in 2025-26. However, he remained a factor in stats without the puck, which should keep him relevant in deep fantasy leagues that value category coverage. He'll likely slot into a third-line pairing for Saturday's clash.

Wallinder potted a goal, placed three shots on net and had two blocked shots in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Kraken.

Just days after posting an assist in his NHL debut, Wallinder tallied the first goal of his career four minutes into Friday's second period. The 24-year-old blueliner is making the most of his opportunity in Detroit with Simon Edvinsson (contract dispute) sidelined. Wallinder showed steady improvement with AHL Grand Rapids over the past three seasons, compiling two goals and 20 points in 66 regular-season games with the Griffins in 2025-26. The six-foot-four Wallinder should continue to have a role for the Red Wings at least over the next handful of games, and if he can secure his spot on the team long-term, he'll have decent upside in dynasty-based fantasy leagues.

Dunn recorded a power-play goal and put two shots on net in Friday's 6-3 win over Detroit.

Dunn picked up his second power-play point of the season Friday when he found the back of the net to give Seattle a 6-2 lead in the third. The 29-year-old blueliner is off to an excellent start in the new season, where he has totaled two goals, five points, six shots on net and five blocked shots across five appearances. While he's been hovering around the 40-point range over the last three seasons, he has proven to be capable of sustaining high-scoring totals over a full season. Dunn has a chance for a resurgence in 2026-27, making him a strong fantasy option on the blue line in most league formats.

Warren notched an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-1 win over the Jets.

Warren has earned two helpers over his first four NHL games. He has also supplied three shots on net, six hits, five blocked and a plus-2 rating. His strong work so far was rewarded with a promotion to the top pairing Friday, which saw him log 24:12 of ice time while skating with Jackson LaCombe. Warren is more of a deep-league target at this point in fantasy, but he could pop if he sticks in the top four.