NHL Player News

Hamilton scored a goal and added two assists in WHL Red Deer's 7-3 loss to Calgary on Saturday.

Hamilton has four goals and three assists over his last three outings. He's now at 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) over nine appearances this season. The Avalanche prospect is dominating in the WHL, though even this pace might be too high to sustain.

Tavares (lower body) was placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

Tavares was already labeled as week-to-week, so this doesn't impact his timetable. He sustained the injury during Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to Buffalo. Tavares has two goals and seven points in seven appearances with Toronto in 2026-27. Nick Paul is likely to center the second line during Tavares' absence.

Samanski was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Samanski has an assist, eight PIM, two hits and four blocks in six outings with Edmonton in 2026-27. His reassignment corresponds with Colton Dach (undisclosed) being activated off injured reserve.

Rossi (illness) won't play against Tampa Bay on Saturday, Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor reports.

Rossi is feeling under the weather and will miss at least one game. He notched three goals and one assist in his first two outings of the 2026-27 campaign, but he hasn't earned a point in his last seven appearances. Arshdeep Bains will replace Rossi in Saturday's lineup against the Lightning.

Roy (lower body) will miss Colorado's upcoming road trip, which begins against Philadelphia on Monday, per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now.

Roy also won't be available for Tuesday's matchup against New Jersey. He has already missed the last two games and didn't participate in Saturday's practice. Roy has earned two goals, four points, 10 shots on net, nine hits and four blocked shots in six appearances this season.

Dach (undisclosed) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Utah on Saturday, Paige Martin of Oilers TV reports.

Following a four-game absence, Dach is poised to play on the second line against the Mammoth on Saturday. He hasn't earned a point in three appearances this season, but he has contributed five shots on goal, eight hits and three blocked shots.

Johnston (illness) will play against Chicago on Saturday, according to Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.

Following a two-game absence, Johnston should have a top-six role and a spot on the first power-play unit against the Blackhawks on Saturday. He has earned four assists, 11 shots on goal, four blocked shots and three hits in five appearances this season.

Norris (concussion) will be in the lineup against Montreal on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Norris underwent concussion testing after Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over Toronto. He returned to the ice for Friday's optional practice and is good to go. Norris has one goal, one assist, eight shots on net, nine hits and five blocked shots in eight outings this season.

Kulich (undisclosed) will play against Montreal on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Kulich sat out Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over Toronto because he wasn't feeling well. He returned to Buffalo for precautionary testing, but the results came back negative. Kulich has one goal, one assist, eight shots on net and seven hits in six appearances this season.

Kapanen (lower body) will play against Buffalo on Saturday.

After missing the first seven games, Kapanen will make his 2026-27 debut against the Sabres. He registered 22 goals, 37 points, 131 shots on net and 68 blocked shots in 82 games with the Canadiens during the 2025-26 regular season. Kapanen will replace Owen Beck in Saturday's lineup against Buffalo.