NHL Player News

Kindel scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Wild.

This was Kindel's 10th career game, so his entry-level contract has officially started. That likely means the Penguins will keep him on the NHL roster throughout the season, though Team Canada may inquire about his availability for the World Junior Championship in December. Kindel has three goals, 17 shots on net, eight blocked shots and a minus-1 rating so far, and he's filling a third-line role when in the lineup. The 18-year-old will have his usage managed early on, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him become an everyday player in the second half of the campaign.

Sharangovich scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Senators.

The goal was Sharangovich's 200th point in the NHL. The 27-year-old has scored in two of the last three games, but he's still looking for consistency in a poor start to 2025-26 that saw him get scratched twice last week. The versatile forward has three points, 16 shots on net and a minus-6 rating over 10 appearances and isn't adding enough non-scoring production to help in fantasy while his offense is quiet.

Kadri scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Senators.

Kadri extended his point streak to four games (three goals, two assists) with the third-period tally. The 35-year-old's offense has sparked a stronger performance for the rest of the team, which has 14 goals over the last four contests. Kadri is at three goals, nine points, 36 shots on net, eight PIM and a minus-7 rating across 12 outings this season, though he maintains a top-line role and a spot on the first power-play unit.

Kastelic scored a goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sabres.

Kastelic snapped a seven-game point drought with the tally late in the second period. The 26-year-old forward has filled a bottom-six role this season, so his scoring contributions are likely to be irregular. He's at three goals, one assist, 16 shots on net, 25 hits, 18 blocked shots, nine PIM and a plus-3 rating over 13 appearances.

Geekie scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sabres.

Geekie has a power-play tally in each of the last two games, and he's scored in six straight contests, totaling seven goals in that span. The 27-year-old is up to 11 points, 27 shots on net, 23 hits and a minus-5 rating through 13 appearances. The Bruins haven't had much depth this season, but Geekie's top-line spot has been fruitful, though his production may slip in the absence of Elias Lindholm (lower body).

Head coach Rod Brind'Amour said Friday that Jarvis (lower body) hasn't yet been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bruins, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Jarvis exited Thursday's game against the Islanders due to an apparent lower-body injury, and Brind'Amour said after the matchup that he wasn't optimistic about the 23-year-old's status. However, Jarvis' injury doesn't appear to be as significant as initially feared. Even if he's held out of Saturday's game, it doesn't appear as though he's facing a long-term absence.

Head coach Marco Sturm said Friday that Lindholm (lower body) will be out for a few weeks, Adam Pellerin of NESN reports.

Lindholm suffered a lower-body injury against the Sabres on Thursday and is undergoing an MRI on Friday to determine the extent of the issue. However, he's slated to face a multi-week absence, even before the results of his imaging are known. John Beecher is slated to draw into the lineup Saturday against Carolina, while Fraser Minten will likely shift into a top-six role.

Per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, Strome (lower body) will be a game-time decision Friday against the Islanders, according to head coach Spencer Carbery.

Strome made it through practice wearing a regular jersey after missing Tuesday's game in Dallas. Strome has two goals and eight assists across nine games this season. Should he return to the lineup, he will center Alex Ovechkin and Ryan Leonard. However, if he is not able to go, Connor McMichael will likely remain as the top center Friday.

Ritchie was recalled from AHL Bridgeport on Friday.

Ritchie was initially believed to be in the mix to be recalled ahead of Thursday's game against Carolina since Mathew Barzal was removed from the lineup as a disciplinary measure. However, Ritchie's flight was unable to reach the team in time, and the Islanders ultimately elected to go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen in the lineup against the Hurricanes. Ritchie will instead join the Islanders a day later, and he's expected to make his team debut during Friday's matchup against Washington.

Strome (lower body) is practicing in a regular jersey Friday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Strome could return to the lineup Friday against the Islanders after missing Tuesday's tilt in Dallas. Should he return, Strome will center Alex Ovechkin and Ryan Leonard on the top line. Strome has 10 points in nine games this season.