NHL Player News

Moore (illness) won't play against Colorado on Monday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

The Kings host the Islanders on Thursday, which will provide Moore with some additional time to recover. He has seven goals, 16 points, 87 shots on net, 25 blocked shots and 34 hits through 47 appearances this season. Due to Moore's absence, Kenny Connors will make his NHL debut against the Avalanche on Monday.

Moore posted an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Mammoth.

Moore put an end to an eight-game slump with his helper. The 21-year-old forward saw some middle-six minutes in January, but he was on the fourth line Sunday and will need to perform better to regain more ice time. He's at 17 points, 55 shots on net, 25 hits and a minus-16 rating over 48 appearances this season.

Levshunov notched an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Mammoth.

Levshunov was shut down before the Olympic break to work on fundamentals amid a slump. That point drought ended at 11 games when he helped out on a Landon Slaggert tally in the second period. Levshunov is at 22 points, 69 shots on net, 67 hits, 56 blocked shots, 36 PIM and a minus-29 rating through 55 appearances. He's an intriguing player given his power-play time, but there are risks to his game that could land him in the press box on occasion.

Slaggert scored a goal and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Mammoth.

Slaggert snapped a 10-game point drought with his second-period tally. The 23-year-old winger has been confined to a bottom-six role this season. He has matched his point total from last year (six) in 32 outings, adding 29 shots on net, 46 hits and 14 PIM.

Foligno scored a goal, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Mammoth.

Foligno ended a nine-game point drought with the tally, a span that also included two absences due to an undisclosed injury. The 38-year-old continues to fill a bottom-six role this season, so it's no surprise he has been limited on offense. He has three goals, 11 points, 29 shots on net, 27 PIM and 84 hits over 36 outings.

Veleno (illness) didn't participate in Monday's practice, per Eric Engels of Sportsnet.

Veleno has been a healthy scratch in five of the last eight games. Even if he's healthy, he may not play against the Sharks on Tuesday. Veleno has earned two goals, four points, 45 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and 119 hits across 49 appearances this season.

Pitlick was placed on waivers by the Wild on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Pitlick's designation for waivers comes as the Wild claimed Robby Fabbri from the Blues in a corresponding move Monday. At this point, Pitlick will likely need an injury or two to pop up among Minnesota's forward group to earn his way back onto the NHL roster.

Howard was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Monday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Howard was sent down by the Oilers in late January, but he'll rejoin the NHL club after spending just over a month in the minors. Over 28 appearances with Edmonton this year, he's recorded two goals, three assists, 12 PIM, seven hits and four blocked shots while averaging 10:19 of ice time.

Gustafsson was placed on waivers Monday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Gustafsson has been a frequent healthy scratch with the Red Wings in the 2025-26 campaign, appearing in only two games. He hasn't earned a point while posting three shots on goal, one blocked shot and two hits during that span. Gustafsson has two goals and 20 points in 22 minor-league outings this season. He could return to AHL Grand Rapids if he clears waivers.

Samanski is expected to be recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Monday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Samanski will replace Andrew Mangiapane, who cleared waivers Monday, on the NHL roster. In his five appearances for the Oilers this season, the 23-year-old Samanski has generated two assists, four hits and one shot while averaging 9:21 of ice time.