NHL Player News

Dahlin (illness) will be a game-time decision versus Washington on Sunday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Dahlin sat out Saturday's 7-4 loss to Philadelphia, but he feels much better and should participate in the pregame warmups. He has compiled 13 goals, 57 points, 172 shots on net, 91 blocked shots and 86 hits through 63 appearances this season. The Sabres recalled Jack Rathbone from AHL Rochester on Sunday, but Jacob Bryson could play versus the Capitals if Dahlin remains unavailable.

Bortuzzo (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday.

Bortuzzo will be available to return to the lineup against Chicago on Sunday after missing the last 35 games. He has contributed two assists, seven shots on goal, 26 blocked shots, 20 hits and 22 PIM in 16 appearances this season. Olli Maatta (lower body) will be a game-time decision against the Blackhawks, and Bortuzzo could replace him in Sunday's lineup.

Werenski tallied two assists and registered five shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Ottawa.

Werenski provided the primary assist on each of the Blue Jackets' goals. The 27-year-old blueliner has 52 assists, 72 points, 120 blocks and 261 shots on net in 71 games this season. Werenski is one of three defensemen who is on pace to finish the season above a point-per-game pace, and he'll likely be a nominee for the Norris Trophy this season. If Werenski can end the season on a strong run of points and put his recent six-game scoreless streak behind him, he can make a strong case for the award.

Maatta (lower body) will be a game-time decision against Chicago on Sunday, according to Utah radio broadcaster Mike Folta.

Maatta sustained an injury in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to Florida. He has generated two goals, 15 points, 61 shots on net and 112 blocked shots in 63 appearances this season. If Maatta can't play versus the Blackhawks, Nick DeSimone could draw back into Sunday's lineup after being a healthy scratch for the last 17 games.

Sanderson scored the go-ahead goal, fired four shots on net and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over Columbus.

The 22-year-old's goal in the second period proved to be enough for the Senators to hold onto their lead for the win. Sanderson's eighth goal of the season brings him one point shy of reaching the 50-point mark for the first time in his career. He currently ranks 12th among defensemen in points and is fourth in points overall for the Senators. Sanderson had a successful March offensively with 13 points in 14 contests. He also has 29 shots on net and 23 blocked shots in that span, showcasing his fantasy value across multiple categories. Sanderson is a must-start on the blue line in fantasy with the fantasy playoffs in full swing.

Callahan was assigned to AHL Providence on Sunday.

Callahan has been a healthy scratch in three of the last six games. He hasn't earned a point in 14 NHL appearances this season while posting six shots on goal, 11 blocked shots and five hits.

Moverare was scratched for the 12th game in a row in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Moverare has no path to playing time currently, as long as the Kings' defense stays healthy. He may be above Kyle Burroughs in the pecking order should an injury arise, especially on the left side of the defense. However, Mikey Anderson, Vladislav Gavrikov and Joel Edmundson are locked in as the Kings' preferred left-shot blueliners. Moverare remains stuck at six points, 25 shots on net, 25 hits and 50 blocked shots through 42 appearances this season.

McCabe logged a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Kings.

McCabe set up Auston Matthews' game-tying tally 55 seconds into the third period. With five assists over his last five games, McCabe has chipped in more than his usual share of offense. The 31-year-old defenseman is enjoying a solid campaign with 22 points, 112 hits, 131 blocked shots, 73 shots on net, 40 PIM and a plus-23 rating over 64 appearances. He has exceeded the 20-point mark in four straight seasons while adding ample physicality.

Bichsel logged an assist, four hits and seven PIM in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Kraken.

Bichsel snapped a 13-game point drought with the helper, his first scoring contribution since Feb. 8 versus the Sharks. The 20-year-old defenseman has mostly been able to stick in the lineup because of his physical play, though he is stuck in a third-pairing role. He's produced six points, 126 hits, 18 blocked shots, 33 PIM, 27 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over his first 30 NHL appearances.

Borgen logged an assist in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Sharks.

Borgen has four points over his last eight outings, serving as a steady defenseman in a bottom-four role. The 28-year-old is up to 14 points, 69 shots on net, 118 hits, 107 blocked shots, 38 PIM and a minus-7 rating over 76 games between the Rangers and the Kraken this season. He's earned 12 of those points across 43 appearances since he was traded to the Rangers, but his offense is still a little too low to be trusted in standard fantasy formats.