NHL Player News

Lambert scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to Pittsburgh.

The marker was a goal scorer's snipe. Lambert collected a loose puck in the neutral zone and bulled his way to the high slot where he wired a wrist shot past Arturs Silovs. The goal pushed the Pens up 4-3 near the midpoint of the third period. It was Lambert's second career goal and first multi-point game. He has four points, including three assists, in his last four games and five points (two goals, three assists) in 12 contests this season.

Rakell scored a goal and added another in the shootout in a 5-4 win over the Jets on Saturday.

The points extended Rakell's scoring streak to eight games and 10 points, including seven assists. Four of those helpers have come on the power play. Overall, Rakell has 14 goals, 21 assists and 127 shots in 48 games this season.

McCann (lower body) won't play against Columbus on Saturday.

McCann was a late scratch for Saturday's contest after being injured during pregame warmups. He has accounted for 18 goals, 36 points and 103 shots on net in 44 appearances this season. Eeli Tolvanen (upper body) will replace McCann in Saturday's lineup.

Winterton (illness) will miss Saturday's road contest against the Blue Jackets, per the NHL media site.

Winterton is set to miss his second consecutive game due to the illness. Overall, the 22-year-old center has 14 assists, 18 points, 74 shots on net, 59 hits and 28 blocked shots across 62 games this season. His next chance to return is Tuesday's road tilt against the Panthers.

Barkey (upper body) won't play against San Jose on Saturday, per Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Barkey was on the ice for pregame warmups, but he will miss his second straight game. He has collected three goals, 11 points, 32 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and 34 hits across 32 NHL appearances this season.

Glendening (lower body) will miss Saturday's road clash against the Sharks, per Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Glendening will miss his second straight game after sustaining his injury prior to Thursday's game against the Kings. Overall, the 36-year-old center has six points, 39 shots on net, 78 hits and 48 blocked shots across 57 appearances this season. His next chance to return to the Flyers' lineup is Tuesday's home game against the Blue Jackets.

Couturier (upper body) will miss Saturday's road clash against the Sharks, per Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Couturier is set to miss his second consecutive game after sustaining the injury, which head coach Rick Tocchet deemed to be an issue that wouldn't keep Philadelphia's captain out long term. Overall, Couturier has 29 points, 101 shots on net, 71 hits and 36 blocked shots across 66 games played this season. His next chance to return is Tuesday's home matchup against the Blue Jackets.

Jarnkrok notched an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

Jarnkrok had gone 14 games without a point, though he was also out of the lineup five times in that span. Even when he plays, he has been confined to bottom-six minutes and minimal power-play time, providing little fantasy value. Jarnkrok is at just eight points, 39 shots on net, 28 hits and a minus-8 rating over 46 appearances.

Joshua scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

Joshua has scored twice in the last four games. The 29-year-old winger is filling a bottom-six role, but he's also getting some power-play time as part of the ripple effect of Auston Matthews' (knee/quad) season-ending injury. Joshua has earned nine goals, 14 points, 42 shots on net, 169 hits, 31 blocked shots, 34 PIM and an even plus-minus rating across 47 contests this season.

Tavares scored a goal on three shots and added four hits in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

Tavares has two goals and two assists, as well as 13 shots on net, over his last five games. The 35-year-old center has taken on top-line duties since Auston Matthews (knee/quad) went down. Tavares is up to 24 goals, 56 points, 170 shots on net, 62 hits and a minus-28 rating through 70 appearances this season.