NHL Player News
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Calum Ritchie C | NYI
Islanders' Calum Ritchie: Dealing with LBI
Ritchie won't play against the Flyers on Monday and is considered day-to-day because of a lower-body injury.
Ritchie has recorded seven goals, 15 points, 51 shots and a minus-5 rating over 40 appearances this season. The right-shot forward's next opportunity to suit up will be at home versus the Rangers on Wednesday.
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Gage Goncalves C | TB
Lightning's Gage Goncalves: Good to go
Goncalves (illness) is playing in Monday's home matchup versus Utah.
Goncalves will avoid missing any action after being deemed a game-time call earlier Monday due to an illness. The British Columbia native will skate on the second line alongside Jake Guentzel and Dominic James on Monday.
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Otto Stenberg C | STL
Blues' Otto Stenberg: Shipped down to minors
Stenberg was demoted to AHL Springfield on Monday.
Stenberg's demotion could be an indication that Dylan Holloway (ankle) could be ready to play against the Stars on Tuesday. In 18 NHL games this year, the 20-year-old Stenberg has tallied one goal, seven assists and 17 shots while also dishing out 33 hits. This likely won't be the last time Stenberg suits up for the Blues this year.
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Alex Turcotte C | LA
Kings' Alex Turcotte: Dealing with upper-body injury
Turcotte is considered day-to-day due to an upper-body injury, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports Monday.
Turcotte didn't practice with the Kings ahead of Monday's scheduled matchup against the Blue Jackets that was ultimately postponed due to severe winter weather in the Columbus area. While it's not yet clear whether Turcotte will be available for Tuesday's game against Detroit, Kenny Connors will be recalled from AHL Ontario since Turcotte and Joel Edmundson are both day-to-day due to upper-body issues.
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Teuvo Teravainen C | CHI
Blackhawks' Teuvo Teravainen: Set to return Tuesday
Teravainen (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup against Minnesota on Tuesday, according to Scott Powers of The Athletic.
Following a six-game absence, Teravainen will return to a top-line role and a spot on the first power-play combination against the Wild on Tuesday. He has contributed nine goals, 21 points, 54 shots on net and 27 blocked shots across 45 appearances this season.
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Jack Hughes C | NJ
Devils' Jack Hughes: Grabs two points in loss
Hughes tallied a goal on three shots and dished out an assist in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.
Hughes had the primary helper on Dougie Hamilton's power-play goal in the first period before the star center later scored with a man advantage himself in the third. With the pair of points, Hughes is up to 12 goals, 34 points, 121 shots on net and 16 blocked shots across 34 games this season. Since the calendar flipped to 2026, the 24-year-old forward has elevated his game with 12 points in as many games. He has finished each of the past four seasons above a point-per-game pace and has a strong chance to make it five consecutive campaigns with a steady back half of the season. Barring injury, Hughes should be a high-level fantasy option across all league formats.
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Josh Norris C | BUF
Sabres' Josh Norris: Labeled day-to-day
Norris has been classified as day-to-day by head coach Lindy Ruff, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports Monday, but won't play this week, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
Norris being labeled day-to-day but then being ruled out for the next three games is a little strange, but either way, he certainly seems to be heading in the right direction. Prior to getting hurt, the 26-year-old Michigan native was rolling offensively with seven points in his last nine outings. Norris should slot into a middle-six role once back in the lineup.
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Berkly Catton C | SEA
Kraken's Berkly Catton: Lights lamp Sunday
Catton scored a goal and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over New Jersey.
Just 18 seconds after Matty Beniers gave the Kraken a 2-1 lead in the third period, Catton struck the back of the net with Sunday's game-winning goal. He is up to five goals, 11 points, 43 shots on net and 20 blocked shots across the first 38 games of his NHL career. All of the 20-year-old's five tallies have been since Jan. 6. During that span, he has begun to shoot the puck more with 15 shots on goal across his last 11 games. While the rookie doesn't have the high-end stats to compete in standard fantasy formats, his recent performances and spot inside Seattle's top six could lead to value in deep leagues down the stretch. He remains a must-roster player in dynasty formats as he continues to display his goal-scoring track record at the NHL level.
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Matty Beniers C | SEA
Kraken's Matty Beniers: Finds twine in win
Beniers scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over New Jersey.
Beniers lit the lamp for the first of two goals in an 18-second span early in the third period. Overall, he is up to 12 goals, 34 points, 96 shots on net and 43 blocked shots across 51 games this season. After a solid rookie campaign, the No. 2 overall selection in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft is currently putting together one of the best stretches of his four-year career. Since Dec. 22, the 23-year-old center has eight goals, 16 points, 37 shots on net, 10 hits and 15 blocks over 18 games. He is tied for the team lead in points with team captain Jordan Eberle, and Beniers' high-level category coverage is an added reason as to why he is set up for fantasy success for the remainder of the season. Beniers is a top waiver-wire pickup across fantasy formats while his strong run of play lasts.
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Jack Finley C | STL
Lightning's Jack Finley: Set to be available Monday
Finley (illness) was on the ice for Monday's morning skate, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports, signaling that he's slated to be available for the Lightning's home game against Utah.
Finley missed Saturday's matchup against the Blue Jackets due to an illness, but he seems to have moved past the issue. Over his last five appearances, he's recorded no points, 12 hits, seven PIM and a blocked shot while averaging 7:22 of ice time.