NHL Player News

Askarov was the first goalie off during Monday's morning skate, Max Miller of NHL.com reports, indicating that he'll draw the start at home against the Flames.

Askarov has alternated wins and losses across his last four starts, going 2-2-0 with a 1.77 GAA and .950 save percentage during that time. He'll have a favorable matchup against Calgary on Monday, as the Flames have recorded 2.57 goals per game to begin the regular season, which is the fifth-worst mark in the NHL.

Knight will start Monday's home game against the Avalanche, Vinnie Parise of The Hockey News reports.

Knight has struggled to pick up wins over the past few weeks, going 1-4-0 with a 2.84 GAA and .906 save percentage across his last five appearances, but he'll be between the pipes Tuesday for the ninth time in Chicago's last 10 games. The Avalanche lead the NHL with 4.21 goals per game to begin the regular season.

Ehlers notched two assists, including one on the power play, fired four shots on net and went plus-2 in Sunday's 7-0 win over the Jets.

Ehlers' point streak is up to six games (three goals, six assists). Both of his multi-point efforts this season have come during the streak. The 30-year-old winger is up to a total of 14 points (six on the power play), 34 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 16 appearances, making him a reliable source of offense in Carolina's top six.

Jarvis logged two assists, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 7-0 win over the Jets.

Jarvis hasn't shown any rust after his return from shoulder surgery. He's earned multiple points in three of five games, giving him a goal, six helpers, 12 shots on net, seven hits, four blocked shots and a plus-6 rating. He's on the third line, but the Hurricanes' offense runs deep. Trust Jarvis to be an everyday option in fantasy.

Mercer didn't participate in Monday's practice session due to an upper-body injury, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

Mercer hasn't yet been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Montreal, but a better idea of his status could come into focus based on whether he participates in Tuesday's morning skate. The 25-year-old has appeared in each of the Jets' first 15 games of the regular season, recording six assists, 13 hits and 10 blocked shots while averaging 15:24 of ice time.

Valimaki scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 7-0 win over the Jets.

Valimaki continues to maintain the advantage in a playing-time battle with Mike Reilly. Through six appearances since entering the lineup Oct. 20 versus the Canucks, Valimaki has contributed two goals, one assist, seven shots on net and a plus-8 rating. He's seeing a slice of power-play time as well, though his third-pairing usage at even strength will make it tough to count on consistent offense in fantasy.

Kotkaniemi scored a goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 7-0 win over the Jets.

Kotkaniemi has two goals over his last four games. He's played more than expected early in 2026-27 due to the Hurricanes' injury issues, but he's been decently productive in a bottom-six role. Kotkaniemi is up to four goals, three assists, 14 shots on net, 15 hits and a plus-7 rating over 14 appearances. He's two points shy of matching his total from 42 regular-season outings last year.

Rodrigues (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Edmonton, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Rodrigues missed Monday's practice due to an illness. If he can't play against the Oilers on Tuesday, New Jersey may dress seven blueliners or recall a forward from the minors. Rodrigues has two goals, five points, 17 shots on net, five blocked shots and 20 hits in 14 appearances this season.

Wolf will start Monday's road game against San Jose, Derek Wills of QR Calgary 770 AM reports.

Wolf will draw his second start in the Flames' last three games Monday. Across his first seven appearances of the 2026-27 campaign, he's gone 2-4-0 with a 4.38 GAA and .847 save percentage. The Sharks have generated 2.67 goals per game to begin the regular season, which is the seventh-worst mark in the NHL.

Brazeau (lower body) is slated to play against Vegas on Tuesday, per Wes Crosby of NHL.com.

Brazeau was a full participant in Monday's practice after being recalled from his conditioning stint with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. He suffered a lower-body injury during the preseason, and he will finally see his first NHL action of the 2026-27 campaign. Brazeau registered 17 goals, 34 points, 104 shots on net, 44 blocked shots and 90 hits in 64 regular-season outings for Pittsburgh in 2025-26.