NHL Player News

Provorov (lower body) was taken off injured reserve Saturday.

Provorov hasn't played yet this season, but his activation suggests that he will be in the lineup for Saturday's game against Dallas. The 29-year-old had nine goals and 31 points in 82 regular-season outings in 2025-26. Dante Fabbro is projected to be a healthy scratch Saturday as a result of Provorov's return.

McDonald was loaned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

McDonald appeared in five games for the Flyers while Cam York (upper body) and Rasmus Ristolainen (hand) missed time due to injuries. With York back in action, McDonald became the odd man out for the team's left-shot defensemen. Overall, the 24-year-old blueliner posted a minus-2 rating, 10 PIM, three shots on net, 22 hits and six blocked shots during his NHL stint. He'll likely be a relevant injury call-up for the Flyers this season if he's needed at a later point.

Jensen was placed on waivers Saturday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Jensen has one goal, two points, two shots on net, six blocked shots and three hits in three appearances for the Ducks in 2026-27. If he clears waivers, the 36-year-old defender could head to AHL San Diego.

Cernak (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup against Nashville on Saturday, according to Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley.

Cernak will be considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Detroit. He has posted two assists, 15 shots on goal, 17 blocked shots and 25 hits in 12 outings this season.

Capobianco (leg) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per Robert Tiffin of NHL.com.

In a corresponding move, Dallas activated Esa Lindell (lower body) from injured reserve. Capobianco is expected to miss about four weeks because of a suspected leg injury. He hasn't posted a point in five appearances with Dallas in 2026-27, but he has contributed three shots on net, three blocked shots, two hits and four PIM.

Pulock (upper body) will not play in Saturday's home clash against the Oilers, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Unfortunately for Pulock and the Islanders, his Halloween costume will be street clothes, as he's slated to miss his first game of the campaign after suffering an upper-body injury in Thursday's clash against the Wild. Prior to going down, the 32-year-old blueliner posted an assist, a plus-2 rating, eight shots on net, 11 hits and 23 blocked shots across 13 appearances. In his absence, Matt Kessel is expected to rejoin the lineup. Pulock will have some time to try and recover ahead of Thursday's home game against the Hurricanes.

Lindell (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

After missing the last five games, Lindell is expected to return to the lineup against Columbus on Saturday. He hasn't earned a point in eight appearances this season, but he has posted four shots on net, 18 blocked shots and five hits. Lindell is projected to replace Trey Taylor in Saturday's lineup against the Blue Jackets.

Parayko (upper body) won't play against Detroit on Saturday, per Chris Pinkert of the Blues' official site.

Parayko is day-to-day and will miss at least one game. He has chipped in four assists, 19 shots on goal, 26 blocked shots and nine hits in 13 appearances this season. Theo Lindstein will replace Parayko in Saturday's lineup against the Red Wings.

Byram (upper body) will not play in Saturday's road clash against the Bruins, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Byram won't make his return for Halloween, as he's slated to miss his seventh consecutive contest with an upper-body injury. Prior to going down, the 25-year-old blueliner posted an assist, five shots on net, two hits and nine blocked shots over six appearances this season. His next chance to make a comeback is Monday's home matchup against Colorado.

Clarke (upper body) is expected to play against Buffalo on Saturday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Clarke exited Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over Ottawa, but he participated in Friday's practice and won't miss additional time due to the upper-body injury. He has earned three goals, nine points, 21 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and three hits in 12 appearances this season.