NHL Player News

Guentzel picked up an assist Tuesday in a 6-1 victory over the Canadiens.

It was his 600th NHL point; it came in his 630th game. Guentzel has 14 goals, 15 assists and 79 shots in 30 games this season, which puts him on pace for 38 goals, 80 points and 215 shots. That's almost identical to his 41-goal, 39-assist and 217-shot effort last year.

McQueen scored a goal and added an assist in Providence College's 4-2 win over Brown University on Tuesday.

McQueen had another good game for the Friars as he continues to put some distance between himself and his slow start to the year. The forward is up to five goals, eight assists and 29 PIM over 16 outings for Providence this season. The Ducks prospect should continue to shine on offense for the remainder of his freshman year.

Beck was recalled from AHL Laval on Tuesday.

The Canadiens had no healthy extras on the roster Tuesday versus the Lightning. Beck was one of three players recalled prior to Montreal's two-game road trip, which features stops in Pittsburgh on Thursday and Manhattan on Saturday.

Point scored a goal and added an assist in a 6-1 win over the Canadiens on Tuesday.

Point's goal opened the game early in the first period, putting an end to the Lightning's goal drought at 130:43. The team had been shut out in its last two games. He drove around the Habs' defender inside the blue line and went in alone on Jakub Dobes, knifing it over the netminder's right shoulder from the right circle. The goal was Point's fourth of the season and first in 10 games (two assists). It came in his second game back from missing seven due to an undisclosed injury. His production (four goals and nine assists in 23 games) has been fantasy hockey's biggest disappointment this season. Point's pedigree -- he has averaged 46 goals and 89 points over each of the last three regular seasons -- means a rebound is coming.

Bjugstad (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Bruins.

Bjugstad was injured in the second period. He logged two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in 7:31 of ice time prior to his exit. If he misses time beyond Tuesday, Hugh McGing would likely get into the lineup for a Blues team that is suddenly getting thin up front due to injuries.

Norris missed Tuesday's game versus the Oilers due to both illness and soreness, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.

Norris apparently isn't feeling well, though the soreness could be a lingering concern given his injury history. The 26-year-old can be considered day-to-day for now, and it's unclear if he'll play Thursday in Vancouver.

Necas (illness) will be in the lineup versus the Predators on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Necas' ability to stay in the lineup despite feeling a little under the weather earlier in the day will delay the return of Gavin Brindley (lower body). Expect Necas to fill his usual top-line role with a spot on the first power-play unit.

Norris (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Oilers.

Norris was in warmups and expected to play, but he ultimately was scratched right before puck drop. It's a tough break for the oft-injured 26-year-old, though the team has not revealed the reason for his absence. Tyson Kozak will move up to the second line to cover Norris' absence.

Catton (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Catton was deemed week-to-week as of Monday, so his placement on injured reserve is no surprise. Ben Meyers was called up from AHL Coachella Valley to occupy the open roster spot. Catton was reportedly in contention for a World Juniors roster spot with Team Canada, but this injury will likely also keep him out of that tournament.

Meyers was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday.

Meyers will take the roster spot of Berkly Catton (upper body), who is out on a week-to-week basis. In nine appearances with the Kraken this year, Meyers has earned three assists, eight shots on net and 14 hits while averaging 9:39 of ice time. The 27-year-old will be a candidate for fourth-line minutes.