NHL Player News
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Vladislav Namestnikov C | WPG
Jets' Vladislav Namestnikov: Won't play Monday
Namestnikov (undisclosed) is unavailable for Monday's matchup against Vegas, according to Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site.
After being absent from Monday's morning skate, Namestnikov will miss at least one game. However, it's unclear if he will be ready to return before the end of the regular season. He has eight goals, 14 points, 76 shots on net and 76 hits in 60 outings this campaign.
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Zach Hyman C | EDM
Oilers' Zach Hyman: Out Monday, doubtful for Thursday
Hyman (undisclosed) isn't expected to play before the end of the regular season, Jamie Umbach of the Oilers' official site reports Monday.
Hyman will miss his fifth straight game against Colorado on Monday, and he is doubtful to play against Vancouver in Thursday's regular-season finale. He has been recovering from a nagging injury, but he still could be ready for the start of the playoffs.
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Jason Dickinson C | EDM
Oilers' Jason Dickinson: Out until postseason
Dickinson (leg) will be reevaluated ahead of the postseason, ruling him out for the next two games, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
Dickinson is currently mired in a 13-game goal drought, and now he will have to wait until the playoffs before he gets another opportunity to find the back of the net. During his slump, the Ontario native has managed just 17 shots on net. He'd likely need to shoot more to end the drought, but his role is primarily a defensive one when he's in the lineup.
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Leon Draisaitl C | EDM
Oilers' Leon Draisaitl: Practices, could return in Round 1
Draisaitl (lower body) participated in Monday's morning skate and should return to the lineup sometime in the opening round of the playoffs, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
Draisaitl is on long-term injured reserve, and an exact date for his return remains unclear. He has been out since March 15 due to the injury, but he has been making some progress. Draisaitl finished the 2025-26 regular season with 35 goals and 97 points in 65 appearances.
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Mark Jankowski C | CAR
Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski: Returning to action Monday
Jankowski (undisclosed) will return to the lineup for Monday's game against the Flyers, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Jankowski sat out Saturday's game against the Mammoth for an undisclosed reason, but he'll return to action two days later. The Hurricanes appear to be managing his workload late in the regular season, and while it's unclear whether he'll play in Tuesday's regular-season finale against the Islanders, he should be available for the start of the playoffs.
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Jordan Staal C | CAR
Hurricanes' Jordan Staal: Dealing with undisclosed injury
Staal will not be in the lineup versus the Flyers on Monday for an undisclosed reason.
Staal could probably play through the issue if this was a playoff game, but the Hurricanes have been resting much of their roster ahead of the postseason. He did deal with an undisclosed injury prior to the Hurricanes making significant lineup changes, but he has managed to play in two of the previous four games. With a back-to-back on the schedule, it's unclear if Staal will suit up in the season finale versus the Islanders on Tuesday.
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Seth Jarvis C | CAR
Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis: Won't play Monday
Jarvis has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Flyers for an undisclosed reason, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Jarvis is one of several key players who will be sidelined for the Hurricanes on Monday, and while a reason hasn't been provided for his absence, he's likely resting ahead of the playoffs. It's not yet clear whether he'll return for Tuesday's game against the Islanders, but he should be back in action for the start of the postseason.
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Logan Stankoven C | CAR
Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven: Poised to play
Stankoven (undisclosed) is expected to play against the Flyers on Monday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Stankoven will see time on the first line and top power-play unit after missing Saturday's 4-1 win over Utah. He has 21 goals and 21 assists in 79 outings this campaign.
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Jason Dickinson C | EDM
Oilers' Jason Dickinson: Unavailable Monday
Dickinson (leg) won't play against Colorado on Monday, Tom Gazzola of Edmonton Sports Talk reports.
Dickinson will miss his second straight game, and it's unclear if he will be back in the fold for Thursday's regular-season finale against Vancouver. He has supplied seven goals and 17 points in 64 games between Edmonton and Chicago this season.
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Joel Eriksson Ek C | MIN
Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Resting again Monday
Eriksson Ek (rest) won't play in Monday's game against the Blues, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Eriksson Ek sat out Saturday's game against Nashville for rest purposes, and he'll miss a second consecutive matchup Monday. It's not yet clear whether he'll suit up for Tuesday's regular-season finale against the Ducks, but he should at least return to action for the start of the playoffs.