NHL Player News

Gostisbehere has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Flyers for an undisclosed reason, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

While a specific reason for Gostisbehere's absence hasn't been revealed, he appears to be simply getting a night off since several of the Hurricanes' key contributors will be sidelined Monday. It's not yet clear whether he'll suit up Tuesday against the Islanders, but he should be available for the start of the playoffs.

Aho has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Flyers for an undisclosed reason, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Aho's workload has been managed late in the regular season, and he'll be sidelined for the second time in the Hurricanes' last three games. It's not yet clear whether he'll play in Tuesday's regular-season finale against the Islanders, but he should be back in action for the start of the playoffs.

Bussi will guard the road goal against Philadelphia on Monday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Bussi has allowed 15 goals on 107 shots during his five-game winning streak. He has a 30-6-1 record with two shutouts, a 2.52 GAA and an .891 save percentage in 37 appearances this campaign. Since March 15, Philadelphia ranks fifth in the league with 3.64 goals per game.

Halonen was placed on waivers Monday to be assigned to AHL Utica.

Halonen has one goal, one assist, seven shots on net and 28 hits in 15 NHL outings this season. He also has 19 goals and 32 points in 48 appearances at the AHL level in 2025-26.

Hameenaho was assigned to AHL Utica on Monday.

Hameenaho has gotten his first taste of NHL action this year, recording two goals, six assists, 20 hits and 16 blocked shots while averaging 12:11 of ice time across 33 appearances. He'll head back to the minors just before the end of the regular season, and it's unclear whether he'll spend any more time with New Jersey this year.

Dickinson (leg) won't play against Colorado on Monday, Tom Gazzola of Edmonton Sports Talk reports.

Dickinson will miss his second straight game, and it's unclear if he will be back in the fold for Thursday's regular-season finale against Vancouver. He has supplied seven goals and 17 points in 64 games between Edmonton and Chicago this season.

Jones (lower body) wasn't present for Monday's morning skate, Tom Gazzola of Edmonton Sports Talk reports, indicating that he's slated to be sidelined against the Avalanche.

Jones exited Saturday's loss to the Kings after falling awkwardly into the boards on a hit, and it appears as though he'll be forced to miss at least one game. His final chance to return during the regular season will be Thursday against the Canucks, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for that matchup or the start of the playoffs.

Zuccarello (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Blues, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Zuccarello will rest for a second consecutive game since Minnesota's playoff seeding is secured. Regardless of whether he suits up Tuesday against the Ducks, he should return to action for the start of the postseason.

Hofer will protect the home net against Minnesota on Monday, Elise Butler of the Blues' official site reports.

Hofer is coming off a 31-save effort in Saturday's 5-3 win over Chicago. He has a 22-13-5 record in the 2025-26 campaign with six shutouts, a 2.59 GAA and a .910 save percentage across 44 appearances. Minnesota will be resting Quinn Hughes, Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Marcus Foligno, Ryan Hartman, Joel Eriksson Ek, Brock Faber and Mats Zuccarello in Monday's matchup.

Faber won't play in Monday's game against the Blues due to rest purposes, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Faber has appeared in every game for the Wild this year, but he'll get a night off in the penultimate game of the regular season since Minnesota's playoff seeding is secure. It's not yet clear whether he'll suit up Tuesday against the Ducks, but he should be back in action for the start of the playoffs.