NHL Player News

Durzi (undisclosed) wasn't on the ice for warmups ahead of Sunday's game against the Oilers, indicating that he'll be unavailable, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

The Rangers announced Saturday that Durzi is considered day-to-day due to an undisclosed injury after missing practice recently, and he'll be unavailable for at least one matchup. His next opportunity to suit up will be Tuesday against the Blues, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for that game.

Wright was traded from Seattle to Nashville on Sunday in exchange for Matthew Wood, per Darren Dreger of TSN.

Wright has three goals, one assist, 21 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and seven hits in 14 appearances this campaign. The 22-year-old forward is in the final season of his entry-level contract. The Kraken selected Wright with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

Wood was traded to the Kraken from the Predators in exchange for Shane Wright on Sunday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

After generating 30 points in 71 regular-season appearances last year, Wood recorded a goal, two assists, 12 hits, six blocked shots and four PIM while averaging 14:03 of ice time across his first 14 appearances of the 2026-27 campaign. He's slated to become a restricted free agent over the summer, and it's possible that he's able to reach an agreement with the Kraken following Sunday's trade.

McWard was assigned to AHL Toronto on Sunday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

McWard didn't see any NHL action during his stint with the Maple Leafs. He has three assists in five AHL outings during the 2026-27 campaign.

Vejmelka will defend the road net against Philadelphia on Sunday, per Catherine Bogart of the Mammoth's official site.

Vejmelka has gone 1-3-0 in his last four outings, surrendering 16 goals on 104 shots. He owns a 6-4-0 record, a 3.13 GAA and an .877 save percentage in 11 appearances this season. Philadelphia (3-8-4) ranks last in the league with 1.93 goals per game in the 2026-27 campaign.

Yamamoto (upper body) won't play against Philadelphia on Sunday.

Yamamoto is day-to-day and will miss at least one game. He has collected three goals, seven points, 21 shots on net, six blocked shots and 18 hits in nine appearances this season. With Yamamoto unavailable, Michael Carcone (upper body) will return to the lineup against the Flyers on Sunday.

Carcone (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday.

Following a nine-game absence, Carcone will return to the lineup against the Flyers on Sunday. He has contributed one goal, two points, 17 shots on net and 11 hits in five outings this season. Carcone will replace Kailer Yamamoto (upper body) in Sunday's lineup against Philadelphia.

Marino (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.

Marino remains week-to-week and will miss his sixth straight game against Philadelphia on Sunday. He has chipped in two goals, five points, eight shots on net, four blocked shots and two hits in nine appearances this season.

Brindley was assigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.

Brindley has one assist, four shots on net, two blocked shots and seven hits in five NHL outings for the Avalanche in 2026-27. He also has two goals and nine points in eight AHL appearances this campaign.

Mintyukov (lower body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his expected return to the lineup against Ottawa on Sunday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

After missing the last four games, the 22-year-old blueliner is projected to skate on the second pairing against the Senators on Sunday. Mintyukov has two assists, five shots on net, 16 blocked shots and one hit in nine appearances this campaign.