NHL Player News

Kampf (not injury related) is expected to be a healthy scratch against Vegas on Saturday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

According to Silber, Kampf joined the team on the road ahead of Thursday's 7-4 win over Utah. The 31-year-old Kampf hasn't played yet for the Capitals after being acquired from Vancouver on March 6.

Frank (lower body) will miss Saturday's game against Vegas, per Capitals radio announcer John Walton.

Frank is set to miss his third straight game. He has 12 goals and 24 points in 60 outings in 2025-26. Frank's next chance to return will come Tuesday versus Philadelphia.

Ostlund (upper body) isn't expected to play against Seattle on Saturday, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

Ostlund still needs additional time to recover from an injury he sustained in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Boston. He will miss his second straight game, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. Ostlund has 11 goals, 27 points, 60 shots on net and 30 blocked shots in 60 NHL appearances this season.

Lazar (undisclosed) has been activated from long-term injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Anaheim on Saturday, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Following an 11-game absence, Lazar will occupy a spot on the fourth line against the Ducks on Saturday. He has contributed three goals, five points, 24 shots on net and 77 hits in 38 appearances this season.

Zary (upper body) won't play Saturday versus Vancouver.

Zary has also missed Calgary's past three games. He has 11 goals and 24 points in 67 outings in 2025-26. Zary is still day-to-day, so his next opportunity to return will come Monday in Colorado.

Crosby (lower body) won't be in the lineup against Dallas on Saturday.

Crosby is day-to-day and will miss at least one game after getting injured in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over Ottawa. He has accumulated 28 goals, 64 points, 146 shots on net and 53 hits through 61 appearances this season.

Malkin (upper body) won't play Saturday against Dallas.

Malkin is set to miss his third consecutive game. Pittsburgh still considers Malkin to be day-to-day, so a return Monday versus the Islanders hasn't been ruled out. Malkin has 15 goals and 52 points in 50 outings in 2025-26.

Parssinen was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Saturday.

Parssinen's reassignment comes after he was a healthy scratch in New York's past two games. He has two goals and three points in 20 games with the Rangers in 2025-26. He also has five goals and six points in 11 appearances with Hartford this season.

Laba (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's clash with Florida, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.

Laba was injured March 18, and it was deemed at that time that he would be week-to-week. His recovery has been quicker than anticipated, and he could return as early as Sunday. Laba has nine goals, 12 assists, 98 hits, 42 blocked shots and five power-play points over 65 games in his rookie season.

Reinhart (foot) won't play Saturday against the Islanders, according to Rob Darragh of the Panthers' official site.

Reinhart will miss his seventh straight game, and it remains unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. He has 29 goals and 32 assists, including 25 points on the power play, over 64 contests this season.