NHL Player News

Whitecloud (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Hurricanes.

Whitecloud took an awkward fall late in the first period and was unable to return. The 29-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day for now. The Flames begin a five-game road trip Monday versus the Capitals, so Whitecloud's status should be updated prior to the team heading on the road.

Eklund scored a goal in Djurgardens' 4-1 win over Lulea in the SHL on Saturday.

Eklund has 20 points in 40 games as a 19-year-old in the SHL this season. While it's no surprise his offense has dipped a bit compared to last year in the second-tier HockeyAllsvenskan (31 points in 42 outings), Eklund has still proven himself pretty well. He's under contract with the Islanders, and Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reported Friday that the young winger will come to North America in 2026-27.

Point scored a goal Saturday in a 5-2 win over Toronto.

The game was his 700th regular-season contest in the NHL. Point is on a three-game, four-point scoring streak (one goal, three assists; four shots). He has nine points, including four goals, in six games since the Olympic break.

Morrison scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Coachella Valley's 4-2 win over Calgary on Saturday.

Morrison had gone five games without a point prior to Saturday. He had mostly avoided cold stretches this season, and he's at 25 goals and 27 helpers through 54 appearances in his third year with the Firebirds. Morrison is not yet ready for a full-time NHL gig, but he's taken a noticeable step up in the AHL in 2025-26.

Nyman scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Coachella Valley's 4-2 win over Calgary on Saturday.

Nyman has four goals and two assists over his last six games. The winger has 17 goals and seven helpers through 26 AHL outings this season. He had some action with the Kraken earlier in the season, but with the NHL club chasing a playoff spot, Nyman will likely be left to continue his development in the AHL for the stretch run.

Lafreniere scored twice and added an assist in WHL Kamloops' 6-2 win over Vancouver on Saturday.

This was his second three-point game in a row. Lafreniere is now at 37 goals and 34 assists over 61 outings this season. The Oilers prospect had just 56 points in 68 regular-season contests a year ago before he was drafted 83rd overall in 2025, and he's taken a nice step forward in his development this year.

Hagel had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over Toronto.

It was Hagel's first multi-point game since Feb. 1 against Boston. Over 56 appearances this season, he's third in team with 57 points and second on the club with 29 goals. Hagel has struggled to kickstart his offense after the Olympics, posting just two goals and one assist in six outings since his return from Italy.

Guentzel had a goal and an assist in a 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Guentzel is on a three-game, four-point scoring streak (one goal, three assists). He has 27 goals, 40 assists and 166 shots in 61 games this season. Guentzel is on a 90-point pace so far, which would set a new career high.

McDonagh scored a goal in a 5-2 win over Toronto on Saturday.

It was McDonagh's first goal in 11 games, a span that was interrupted by a five-week injury absence. His last goal came against Carolina on Dec. 20. McDonagh has 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 28 appearances this season while adding 42 blocked shots and 26 shots on net.

Schwartz won't return to Saturday's game versus the Senators after taking a skate blade to the face.

Schwartz was cut on his face late in the first period after Nick Cousins lost his balance following a hit from Eeli Tolvanen. For now, Schwartz can be considered day-to-day, though it's not encouraging that he was ruled out for the rest of this contest. If he's out Tuesday versus the Predators, Frederick Gaudreau (illness) or Bobby McMann (immigration) would be the candidates to take Schwartz's place in the lineup.