NHL Player News
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Tyson Kozak C | BUF
Sabres' Tyson Kozak: Unavailable Saturday
Kozak (upper body) won't play against the Islanders on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Kozak will miss at least one game after getting hurt in Thursday's 5-3 win over Philadelphia. He has contributed two goals, four points, 19 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and 62 hits across 24 appearances this season.
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Frank Nazar C | CHI
Blackhawks' Frank Nazar: Exits Saturday's game
Nazar (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game against Ottawa.
Nazar took the puck to his chin or cheek area and sported a nasty cut as he went to the locker room. He has been filling in as Chicago's first-line center due to the absence of Connor Bedard (upper body). If Nazar and Nick Foligno (hand) are unavailable for Tuesday's matchup against Philadelphia, Dominic Toninato could draw back into the lineup.
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J.T. Miller C | NYR
Rangers' J.T. Miller: Suffers injury Saturday
Miller sustained an upper-body injury in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over Philadelphia, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
Miller left the game in the third period after being hit by Philadelphia defender Nick Seeler. The 32-year-old Miller appeared to hurt his right arm or shoulder on the play. He still needs to be evaluated, making it unclear if he will play in Sunday's matchup against Nashville. If Miller is unavailable versus the Predators, Taylor Raddysh or Jonny Brodzinski could enter the lineup.
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David Kampf C | WAS
Canucks' David Kampf: Nets opening goal
Kampf scored a goal in Friday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.
Kampf's marker was his first goal and point since he signed with the Canucks after parting ways with the Maple Leafs via contract termination in November. The 30-year-old has been pressed into significant usage, averaging 15:28 of ice time over 14 appearances, but his playing time will shrink as the Canucks get healthier. Kampf has added 11 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and 10 hits so far.
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Jordan Staal C | CAR
Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Pots goal Friday
Staal scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and blocked three shots in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Panthers.
Staal continues to put together a strong December with three goals and three assists over nine outings this month. The 37-year-old center opened the scoring at 11:53 of the first period. He's up to 10 goals, 14 points, 44 shots on net, 51 hits, 23 PIM, 17 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 31 appearances. Staal has a little extra fantasy value lately, as he's featured on the second power-play unit throughout December.
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Evan Rodrigues C | FLA
Panthers' Evan Rodrigues: Collects two helpers
Rodrigues logged two assists, six shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-3 shootout win over the Hurricanes.
Rodrigues had a lower-body injury scare Wednesday, but he didn't end up missing a game. He snapped his three-game slump Friday, and he earned his first multi-point effort since Nov. 24 versus the Predators. The 32-year-old forward is up to eight goals, 10 helpers, 78 shots on net, 36 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-2 rating across 34 contests.
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Phillip Danault C | MON
Canadiens' Phillip Danault: Set to join team Tuesday
Danault (illness) is expected to join the Canadiens on Tuesday ahead of the team's game against Boston, according to Eric Engels of Sportsnet on Saturday.
Danault has been dealing with an illness, but he may also need to settle his work visa situation before being eligible to play. He has accounted for five assists, 42 shots on goal, 11 blocked shots and 22 hits across 30 appearances this season. Montreal acquired the 32-year-old forward from the Kings on Friday.
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Christian Dvorak C | PHI
Flyers' Christian Dvorak: Not available Saturday
Dvorak (lower body) will miss Saturday's clash versus the Rangers.
Dvorak has moved to the top line and has been a force offensively of late, scoring once and adding six assists in his last seven games. He has seven goals and 23 points in 33 games this season, all at even strength. Dvorak could return as early as Monday against Vancouver.
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Vinnie Hinostroza C | FLA
Wild's Vinnie Hinostroza: Removed from IR
Hinostroza (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
After missing the last 13 games, Hinostroza will be available to return to the lineup against Edmonton on Saturday. He has registered two goals, five points, 22 shots on net and 20 hits through 22 outings this season.
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Anthony Cirelli C | TB
Lightning's Anthony Cirelli: Playing Saturday
Cirelli (undisclosed) will be in the lineup against Carolina on Saturday, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports.
Cirelli sustained an injury in the third period of Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Kings, but he won't miss additional action. He has nine goals and 19 points in 30 games this season. He should return to a top-six role against the Hurricanes on Saturday.