NHL Player News

Vilmanis (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Bruins, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Vilmanis sustained the injury in the first period. The 22-year-old can be considered day-to-day for now. However, it's unclear if he will be an option for Thursday's game against the Lightning and for Latvia during the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Panarin (not injury related) will link up with the Kings on Feb. 18 to prepare for the post-Olympics part of the schedule, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Panarin won't play Wednesday versus the Kraken or Thursday versus the Golden Knights. He will more than likely make his Kings debut Feb. 25 versus the Golden Knights. Panarin was traded from the Rangers and signed a two-year, $22 million extension with Los Angeles on Wednesday, and he'll take on a top-six role once he makes his debut.

Dach (undisclosed) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jackets.

Dach was ruled out prior to the start of the third period. The 23-year-old forward will get the Olympic break to rest and recover, as the Blackhawks' next game is Feb. 26 versus the Predators.

Gibson led the Red Wings onto the ice, indicating he'll start Wednesday's road game versus the Mammoth.

Gibson rebounded from getting pulled Saturday versus the Avalanche by earning a 21-save shutout in the rematch in Colorado on Monday. The 32-year-old will now make a sixth straight start. The Mammoth have scored 21 goals over their last six games, but they've won just three times in that span.

Kaiser sustained a lower-body injury and won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jackets.

Kaiser put little weight on his left leg after getting tangled up with Zach Werenski in the first period. The 23-year-old Kaiser will have the whole Olympic break to recover, but that may not be enough if further evaluations reveal a significant injury.

Hague (lower body) is set to return to the lineup Wednesday versus the Wild, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Hague was labeled week-to-week as of Jan. 24, but his absence will end at five games. The 27-year-old defenseman will handle a third-pairing role alongside Nick Blankenburg. Justin Barron is set to exit the lineup.

Texier (lower body) won't suit up Wednesday versus the Jets.

Texier will be out of the lineup for the third straight game heading into the Olympic break. The 26-year-old's status hasn't been updated since he was ruled out of Saturday's game against the Sabres, when he was initially labeled day-to-day.

Contrary to a previous report, Marchand (undisclosed) is set to play versus the Bruins on Wednesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Marchand was a surprise participant in warmups and took his regular turn on the third line. With Marchand good to go, Jesper Boqvist is set to exit the lineup. The 37-year-old Marchand had four points over four games between a pair of injury absences, and considering this was just a two-game stint on the shelf, he should be able to pick up his momentum.

Marchenko (illness) won't play versus the Blackhawks on Wednesday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Marchenko will miss his second straight game, but he was expected to skate Wednesday. Danton Heinen will stay in the lineup to face the Blackhawks, while Marchenko will presumably be fine by the time the Blue Jackets' schedule resumes Feb. 26 versus the Bruins.

Mackey was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Wednesday.

The Rangers recalled Anton Blidh from the minors in a corresponding move. Mackey hasn't played in the NHL yet this campaign, but he has two goals, seven points and 54 PIM in 35 outings with Hartford in 2025-26.