NHL Player News

Zibanejad scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist Saturday in a 5-4 shootout win over Philadelphia.

Zibanejad scored his first goal in five games with a one-timer from the left circle to make it 4-4 with 2:34 left in the third period. He also didn't have a point in his previous two outings after being a healthy scratch for missing a team meeting. He has already put up seven power-play goals through 36 appearances, matching the total he had in 82 regular-season games last year.

Evans suffered a lower-body injury and won't return to Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.

Evans logged just 1:57 of ice time across three shifts before exiting the game. The Canadiens would be down to 11 healthy forwards if Evans isn't an option for Sunday's rematch in Pittsburgh, which could lead to a call-up from the minors.

Peterson scored twice in AHL Springfield's 3-1 win over Charlotte on Saturday.

This was Peterson's second multi-point effort of the season. The 23-year-old is up to four goals and 10 points over 17 outings for the Thunderbirds this season. He's in the last year of his entry-level contract, and he doesn't look to be particularly close to his first NHL call-up.

Marchessault (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Toronto, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Marchessault suffered the injury during Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Carolina. He has seven goals and 10 points in 28 outings this year. Tyson Jost will draw into the lineup due to Marchessault's absence.

Nazar (upper body) is expected to miss roughly four weeks following his injury in Saturday's game versus the Senators, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times

That timeline isn't set in stone, but the Blackhawks will now be without both Nazar and Connor Bedard (upper body) for a while. Dominic Toninato may get the first chance to enter the lineup, but players like Nick Lardis and Ryan Donato may be poised for the biggest bumps in ice time.

Jarvis (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

In a corresponding move, Carolina brought up Bradly Nadeau from AHL Chicago. Jarvis suffered the injury in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to Florida. He will miss at least the next two games, starting with Saturday's matchup against Tampa Bay, after moving to the IR list. However, it seems as though he could be out for longer than that. Jarvis has generated 19 goals, 29 points, 110 shots on net and 43 hits through 34 appearances this season.

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.

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.

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.

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.