NHL Player News

Andrae was loaned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Andrae made a career-high 42 appearances for the Flyers this year, totaling a goal, six assists, 50 blocked shots and 46 hits while averaging 17:21 of ice time. Now that the Flyers have concluded their season, Andrae should provide assistance for the Phantoms during the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Petrovic was recalled from AHL Texas on Friday.

Petrovic was sent to the minors Wednesday, but he'll rejoin the NHL club ahead of postseason play. The 33-year-old appeared in five games for Dallas this year, recording no points, 10 hits, six blocked shots and four PIM while averaging 14:06 of ice time. He's unlikely to play a significant role in the postseason.

Bichsel was recalled from AHL Texas on Friday.

Bichsel was sent down Wednesday as the Stars needed his cap room to activate Tyler Seguin (hip) from long-term injured reserve. The playoffs have no bearing on the salary cap, enabling the Stars to recall the 20-year-old defenseman. Bichsel had four goals and five assists across 38 regular-season NHL games before his demotion.

Englund signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Predators on Friday.

Englund was slated to become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason, but he'll remain with the Predators for the 2025-26 campaign. The 29-year-old made 35 appearances between Los Angeles and Nashville this year and recorded a goal, two assists, 78 hits, 40 blocked shots and 48 PIM while averaging 13:16 of ice time.

Fensore was sent down to AHL Chicago on Friday.

Fensore played his first two NHL games this week as the Hurricanes rested many of their regulars ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Fensore had three hits and three blocked shots while averaging 19:04 of ice time. Fensore managed nine goals and 23 assists in 66 AHL games with the Wolves before his recall.

Morrow was assigned to AHL Chicago on Friday.

After appearing in just two games for the Hurricanes last year, Morrow made 14 appearances in the NHL this season. He recorded a goal, five assists, 16 blocked shots and three hits while averaging 15:48 of ice time, but he'll likely remain in the AHL for the Wolves' playoff run.

Werenski scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Islanders.

The 27-year-old put the finishing touches on a career-best campaign by extending his point streak to six games. No player exemplified the Blue Jackets' stunning season better than Werenski -- after struggling to stay on the ice over the last few years due to injuries, the All-Star blueliner played 81 games and delivered a career-high 23 goals and 82 points, putting him second in the NHL among defensemen in both categories behind only Cale Makar. Werenski also established new career highs in shots on net (298), power-play points (25) and blocked shots (131).

Mermis notched an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Red Wings.

The Maple Leafs built in some rest for their top players by leaning on the depth guys in this contest. That led to Mermis setting up Scott Laughton in overtime for the game-winning goal. It was Mermis' first point over four NHL outings between Toronto and Utah this season. Once Oliver Ekman-Larsson (upper body) and Jake McCabe (upper body) are back, Mermis will likely retreat to the press box as an emergency depth option on defense.

Tanev scored a goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Red Wings.

The Maple Leafs were two seconds from a loss when Tanev tied the game. While playing more time in a game with no impact on the season standings was probably not what the doctor ordered, Scott Laughton won it for Toronto 56 seconds into the extra session. Tanev's tally ended his 17-game point drought and gives him three goals, 18 points, 43 shots on net, 189 blocked shots and a plus-31 rating over 75 regular-season appearances. He'll be laser-focused on the defensive zone in the playoffs while filling a shutdown role.

Spence notched a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Flames.

Spence has a helper in each of the last two games, and he's earned seven points and a plus-8 rating across his last 15 appearances. The 24-year-old blueliner is at 28 points, a plus-23 rating, 86 shots on net, 80 hits and 77 blocked shots through 79 regular-season appearances. He's projected to begin the playoffs in the lineup, but if he struggles, he could be bumped for Kyle Burroughs or Jacob Moverare.