NHL Player News

Stenberg was reassigned to AHL Springfield on Thursday.

Stenberg logged one assist over three outings with the big club. He was scratched for the previous two games, and the Blues would likely rather him be playing regularly in the AHL than watching from the press box.

Lafreniere had three assists in Western Michigan University's 10-2 win over Long Island University on Thursday.

Lafreniere has picked up two goals and five assists through his first six games in college. The winger logged 77 points in 67 regular-season outings for WHL Kamloops in 2025-26. He also got a little action on an amateur tryout in the AHL, earning three points over eight games between the regular season and playoffs. Lafreniere's a third-round pick from 2025, so he may need multiple years in college before he's ready for the professional ranks.

Ellis is expected to start on the road against Anaheim on Thursday, per Ducks PA Announcer Phil Hulett.

Ellis will look to build off his 23-save shutout win over San Jose on Tuesday. He's 2-1-0 with a 2.29 GAA and a .902 save percentage in four outings in 2026-27. Anaheim is 5-6-1 and has averaged 3.08 goals per game this campaign.

Husso will tend the twine at home versus the Sabres on Thursday, Ducks PA Announcer Phil Hulett reports.

Husso has gone 1-2-0 with 10 goals allowed on 88 shots over four appearances this season. Lukas Dostal has struggled in his last couple of outings, so Husso will get a chance to play. The Sabres have scored just nine goals over their last four games.

Pulock (upper body) won't finish Thursday's game versus the Wild.

Pulock was injured early in the first period. The 32-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day for now until the Islanders provide more information. If Pulock misses time, Matt Kessel will likely draw back into the lineup.

Spurgeon (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.

Spurgeon's move to IR cleared the roster spot for the Wild to acquire Cameron Crotty off waivers from the Senators. The Wild have dealt with a number of injured on the blue line this season. Spurgeon is considered week-to-week and won't be eligible to return until Tuesday's game versus the Flyers at the earliest, though it sounds like his absence will stretch beyond that.

Matheson (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Stars.

Matheson will be evaluated when the Canadiens return home. That leaves his status in doubt for Saturday's game versus the Penguins as well. Matheson dealt with a lower-body injury earlier in October that cost him four games. Look for Arber Xhekaj and Adam Engstrom to handle third-pairing duties in Matheson's absence.

Vlasic (illness) is expected to play Thursday versus Detroit, per Scott Powers of The Athletic.

Vlasic has two assists, two PIM, four hits and 17 blocks in 12 outings in 2026-27. He was questionable for the game, but it looks like he won't miss any playing time due to the illness.

Knight will guard the road goal versus the Red Wings on Thursday.

Knight won his last start, stopping 25 of 26 shots against the Kings on Tuesday. The 25-year-old netminder will face a Detroit team that won't have Dylan Larkin (suspension) in the lineup, taking a big bite out of the offense. Knight has gone 4-6-0 with a 3.23 GAA and an .896 save percentage over 10 games amid the Blackhawks' rough first month of the season.

Lindgren is slated to start on the road against Nashville on Thursday.

Lindgren is 2-1-0 with a 2.98 GAA and an .886 save percentage in three appearances this season. He's coming off a 4-3 overtime win over Buffalo in his last start Saturday in which he stopped 18 of 21 shots. Nashville is 4-3-5 while averaging 2.83 goals per game this campaign.