NHL Player News

Turcotte generated one goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win against the Rangers.

Turcotte made the most of his opportunity to play on the top line due to the absence of Trevor Moore (upper body). The 23-year-old Turcotte had one assist in five outings while averaging 10:47 of ice time from Nov. 30-Dec. 12 before logging 17:07 of action in Saturday's matchup. He has three goals and 11 points in 25 appearances this campaign.

Lindholm (upper body) is slated to return Saturday versus Vancouver.

Lindholm has three goals and 13 points in 31 appearances in 2024-25. Tyler Johnson and Oliver Wahlstrom will be healthy scratches in Saturday's game. Meanwhile, Lindholm will play on the top line alongside Brad Marchand and Justin Brazeau.

Byfield notched a goal and one assist in a 5-1 win over the Rangers on Saturday.

Byfield set up Warren Foegele's eighth goal of 2024-25 in the first period. The 22-year-old Byfield then ended his eight-game goalless slump in the second stanza. Byfield went 15 appearances without a multi-point effort going into Saturday's matchup. He has four goals and nine helpers across 30 outings this season.

Trenin (upper body) might be available to play Sunday versus Vegas, but a final decision hasn't been made, according to Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.

Trenin missed Saturday's game against Philadelphia due to the injury. He has a goal, three points and 82 hits in 29 appearances in 2024-25. If Trenin plays in Sunday's game, he will likely be part of the fourth line.

Lauko (lower body) isn't expected to play Sunday versus Vegas, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.

Lauko left Saturday's tilt against the Flyers because of the injury. He has two goals and four points in 24 appearances in 2024-25. Devin Shore will probably serve on the fourth line Sunday due to Lauko's absence.

Chytil scored a goal in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Kings.

After Los Angeles built a 5-0 lead, Chytil got the Rangers on the board at the 12:17 mark of the second period. He provided a team-high five shots on net in Saturday's defeat. Chytil has six goals and 11 points through 22 appearances this campaign.

Faksa (groin) won't play Saturday against Dallas, per Lou Korac of The Hockey News.

Faksa will miss his second straight game after being cut by a skate in his groin region versus Vancouver on Tuesday. He has two goals, seven points, 30 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 46 hits through 29 appearances this season. Alexandre Texier will replace Faksa in Saturday's lineup because Brandon Saad will be a healthy scratch.

Lauko (lower body) won't return to Saturday's matchup against Philadelphia.

Lauko logged only 3:23 of ice time in Saturday's game before leaving. An update on his status should come ahead of Sunday's meeting against Vegas.

Kostin (upper body) was put on injured reserve Saturday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Kostin was injured during Thursday's 4-3 win over St. Louis, making him ineligible to play until at least Dec. 21 against Edmonton. He has a goal, four points, 25 PIM and 63 hits in 20 appearances in 2024-25. Will Smith (upper body) was activated off IR in a corresponding move.

Kostin (upper body) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Utah, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Kostin left Thursday's game due to the injury. He has a goal, four points, 25 PIM and 63 hits in 20 appearances in 2024-25. Kostin's exit from the lineup coincides with Will Smith returning from an upper-body injury. They might have shared the ice on the third line if they were both healthy.