NHL Player News

Lindholm scored a goal in a Thursday's 4-1 win over Calgary.

His goal at the mid-point of the first stood as the winner. Lindholm is on a four-game, five-point scoring streak (three goals, two assists), and his 28 points in 34 games put him on pace for his first 60-point campaign since his days in Calgary. He has gone 303-for-550 (55.1 percent) at the dot to lead the team.

Kuraly had a goal and assist in a 4-1 win over the Flames on Thursday.

It was his first goal in 12 games. Kuraly has four goals, nine assists and 63 shots in 44 games this season. But he has just 51 hits this season in 44 games after averaging 187 a season over his last four. Any fantasy potential Kuraly had brought in the past simply isn't showing up this season.

Tavares picked up an assist in a 2-1 overtime victory over Philadelphia.

Tavares set up Easton Cowan's first career game-winner on a 2-on-1 rush in OT. JT has put up points in seven of his last eight games (one goal, seven assists), and he has 13 shots in that span. But he has just three goals in his last 22 games (three goals, nine assists). Tavares has strong numbers overall (15 goals, 24 assists; 43 games), but this stretch is concerning. He's 35 years old, and at some point, the nature of a guy's game changes with age.

Laughton scored a shorthanded goal Thursday in a 2-1 overtime win over Philadelphia.

It was Laughton's first game as an opponent in Philly. He spent nearly 12 seasons with the Flyers before being traded to the Maple Leafs last March. Laughton has five goals, two assists and 32 shots in 25 games this season. Two of those goals have come shorthanded.

Nesbitt scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Windsor's 9-1 win over Erie on Thursday.

Nesbitt has three goals and eight assists over his last seven outings. The 18-year-old forward should benefit from Windsor bolstering their roster recently as they try to stay competitive at the top of the OHL. Nesbitt now has 12 goals and 34 points through 30 appearances this season.

Coleman didn't finish Thursday's game versus the Bruins due to an undisclosed injury, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Head coach Ryan Huska didn't offer specifics, but his postgame comments indicated Coleman's exit was precautionary and more due to soreness than any specific issue. Coleman should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus the Penguins.

Marchessault (lower body) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Islanders, Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey reports.

Marchessault will miss his 10th straight game after returning to Nashville ahead of the team when his recovery stalled out during the recently completed seven-game road trip. It's unclear when Marchessault will be able to return. The Predators have a back-to-back up next with games against the Blackhawks on Saturday and the Capitals on Sunday.

Philp (concussion) will miss Thursday's game against Anaheim, per Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News.

Philp left Tuesday's 6-3 win over Dallas because of the injury. He has two goals and three points in 17 appearances. Mark Jankowski is projected to draw back into the lineup due to Philp's absence.

Eller (foot) was activated off injured reserve Thursday, per Murray Pam of Hockey Hot Stove.

Linus Ullmark (personal) was shifted to the non-roster list in a corresponding move. Eller has two goals and six points in 28 appearances with Ottawa in 2025-26. Stephen Halliday might be a healthy scratch Thursday in Colorado to accommodate Eller's return.

Malkin (upper body) was taken off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's clash with New Jersey, per the NHL media site.

Malkin will make his return to the lineup following a 15-game stint on the shelf due to his upper-body injury. Prior to his absence, the veteran forward was rolling offensively, racking up five goals and four assists, including four power-play points. WIth Malkin back in the lineup, the Russian will shift to the wing to allow youngster Ben Kindel to center the second line.