NHL Player News

Olivier (upper body) won't play against Pittsburgh on Friday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Olivier will miss his second straight game after getting injured early in Monday's 5-1 loss to Washington. It remains unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. He has contributed three goals, nine points, 29 shots on net, 19 blocked shots, 71 hits and 44 PIM across 23 appearances this season.

Roslovic (undisclosed) didn't participate in Thursday's practice and is questionable for Saturday's game against Seattle, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Roslovic has compiled 10 goals, 18 points and 53 shots on net across 23 appearances this season. With Curtis Lazar (upper body) and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (undisclosed) set to return to the lineup versus the Kraken, the Oilers have options to offset the potential loss of Roslovic.

Lazar (upper body) is slated to return to the lineup Saturday in Seattle, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Lazar missed four games with the injury. The 30-year-old journeyman has one goal in nine games with the Oilers this season. He should line up on the fourth line against the Kraken.

Ivan logged an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Sharks.

This was Ivan's season debut at the NHL level. He had six points in 18 AHL appearances prior to his call-up. The Avalanche have rotated a number of forwards into and out of fourth-line spots this season, so Ivan may not stick there for a long stretch. He'll almost certainly head back to the AHL if Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) is able to return soon.

Colton scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Sharks.

Colton's unassisted tally at 3:39 of the first period was all the Avalanche ultimately needed in this blowout win. The 29-year-old winger has three goals and an assist over his last six outings. For the season, he's at five goals, 12 points, 55 shots, 58 hits and a plus-6 rating in 23 appearances, production that's earned him a spot on the second line in the absences of Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) and Gavin Brindley (lower body).

Dickinson scored a goal on four shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Wild.

Dickinson has resumed a middle-six role in the last two games since he overcame an ankle injury. The 30-year-old center will be a key player for the Blackhawks as long as he can stay healthy, providing mostly defensive stability. He's been limited to 10 outings so far this season, earning two goals, two assists, 15 shots on net, 12 hits and seven blocked shots.

Sturm scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

This was Sturm's second game back after missing Minnesota's first 22 games due to a back injury. The 30-year-old's returned has helped fortify the Wild's bottom six. In addition to his goal, he's collected six hits and two blocked shots. Even when the team gets back to full health, Sturm should be able to maintain at least a fourth-line role thanks to his defensive play.

Scheifele scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Capitals.

Scheifele saw a four-game point streak end Sunday in Minnesota, but he bounced back with a goal to give the Jets a chance at a comeback Wednesday. The center has three goals and five helpers over his last six contests as he continues to play well in a top-line role. On the year, he's at 12 goals, 29 points, 52 shots on net, 16 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 22 outings.

McMichael scored a goal on six shots in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Jets.

McMichael's unassisted tally at 5:25 of the third period stood as the game-winner. He has two goals and six assists over his last seven contests, a stretch that has helped to get his season back on track after a slow start. The 24-year-old forward is up to three goals, 12 points, 52 shots on net and a plus-2 rating over 24 appearances.

Heinen logged one assist in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Sabres.

Heinen's helper was his first point at the NHL level this season. Due to the numerous injuries the Penguins are dealing with, the 30-year-old has gotten a chance to fill a bottom-six role. In addition to the assist, he has nine shots on net, seven hits, seven blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over seven outings.