NHL Player News

Namestnikov (lower body) is slated to return to action against Utah on Monday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Namestnikov has missed the last four games due to a lower-body injury, but he returned to practice in recent days and has been cleared to suit up against Utah. Over 43 appearances this season, Namestnikov has logged nine goals, 11 assists, 52 hits, 29 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-11 rating while averaging 14:38 of ice time.

Kulich (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

After missing the last four games, Kulich will play in Monday's matchup versus Seattle. He has seven goals, two assists, 21 hits and 64 shots on net in 31 appearances this season. Based on Sunday's practice, Kulich will occupy a top-line role due to the absence of Ryan McLeod (upper body).

Jankowski (upper body) didn't practice Monday and is week-to-week, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Jankowski sustained the injury in Saturday's 6-2 win over Minnesota. He has three goals, eight points, 38 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and 23 hits across 37 appearances this season. Kieffer Bellows could replace Jankowski in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus San Jose if Cole Smith (lower body) isn't activated from injured reserve.

Frederic (illness) won't play versus San Jose on Monday, per Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe.

Frederic has produced seven goals, 14 points, 66 shots on net, 25 blocked shots, 132 hits and 42 PIM through 47 appearances this season. His next chance to play will come Wednesday versus New Jersey. Oliver Wahlstrom will replace Frederic in Monday's lineup.

Laughton didn't practice Monday while tending to a family matter, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Laughton has yet to miss a game this season, and he's tallied nine goals, 14 assists, 105 hits, 25 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-10 rating while averaging 14:32 of ice time over 47 appearances. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Tuesday's home game against the Red Wings, but Rodrigo Abols could make his NHL debut if Laughton is sidelined.

Poehling (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Philadelphia recalled Rodrigo Abols from AHL Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Poehling missed Saturday's 3-1 win over New Jersey, and he won't be eligible to play against the Red Wings on Tuesday and the Rangers on Thursday after moving to the IR list. He has registered four goals, 15 points, 41 shots on net and 51 blocked shots through 43 appearances this season.

Hryckowian was loaned to AHL Texas on Monday.

Hryckowian was recalled by the Stars on Thursday, and he recorded an assist, five hits and a plus-1 rating while averaging 8:41 of ice time over the last three games. He'll head back to the minors a day after recording his first NHL assist, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him back with Dallas at some point.

Granlund (lower body) will play against Boston on Monday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

As expected, Granlund will play after skipping Sunday's practice for maintenance. He has produced 12 goals, 37 points, 113 shots on net, 34 blocked shots and 35 hits across 46 appearances this season.

Larkin managed an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Stars.

Larkin has lit up the scoresheet with eight goals and eight assists over his last 12 contests. He's done a lot of damage on the power play, earning eight points with the man advantage in that span. The 28-year-old center is up to a total of 42 points (20 goals, 22 helpers), 129 shots on net, 21 hits, 28 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 46 appearances in a top-line role.

Kasper scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Stars.

Kasper got a low tip through traffic on a Simon Edvinsson shot to put the Red Wings on the board at 12:01 of the third period. The 20-year-old Kasper has three goals and four assists over his last six contests as he continues to thrive on the top line at even strength. The rookie is up to six goals, 14 points, 62 shots on net, 71 hits and a minus-9 rating through 41 appearances this season.