NHL Player News

Kasper was promoted from AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday.

Kasper was seemingly sent down before the break to allow the the Red Wings to accrue cap space. The 20-year-old center is starting to find his way at the NHL level -- even though he's been held to one point through four games in February, Kasper had his most productive stretch of the season with seven goals and 12 points across 14 games in January.

Aman was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday, according to Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com.

Aman has accounted for two helpers, three shots on goal, 10 hits and a minus-3 rating over seven appearances with the Canucks this season. Now that he's back in the NHL, he'll likely be competing with Arshdeep Bains, who was also recalled Tuesday, for regular playing time.

Shore was called up from AHL Iowa on Tuesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Shore was promoted to the NHL roster alongside Liam Ohgren on Tuesday, with both players in contention to face Detroit on Saturday -- depending on the availability of Jakub Lauko (lower body). For his part, the veteran Shore has notched just three points in 34 NHL games with the Wild while averaging a meager 8:28 of ice time.

Eichel picked up his fourth assist of the 4 Nations Face-Off in the USA's 2-1 loss to Sweden on Monday.

Eichel has been highly effective in three games so far, putting up helpers against every competitor. He heads into Thursday's championship game against Canada not knowing if either of his linemates, Matthew Tkachuk (lower body) or Brady Tkachuk (undisclosed), will be available after injuries suffered against Canada and Sweden, respectively. Eichel may need to step his game up even more if those two are unable to dress.

Nyquist scored a goal in Sweden's 2-1 win over the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday.

Nyquist was headed to the net and got his stick on a shot from the right boards. It was enough to change the direction of the puck and get it through Jake Oettinger in the first period. Nyquist has struggled this season, like almost all of the Predators, and he has just 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) in 53 games after establishing a career high with 75 points, including 52 assists, the year before. This best-on-best play could be the boost Nyquist needs to bring up his game for the rest of the season.

Rakell (illness) will not suit up for Team Sweden against Team USA on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Rakell did not record a point in the first two games of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. The right-shot forward's next chance to return to game action will be in the Penguins' home matchup against the Capitals on Saturday.

Zibanejad (illness) won't play in Team Sweden's 4 Nations Face-Off matchup against the USA on Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Zibanejad, along with Rickard Rakell, is dealing with the flu. Viktor Arvidsson and Mattias Ekholm, who were expected to be healthy scratches Monday, will remain in the lineup as a result. Zibanejad will look to be ready to go for the Rangers on Saturday in Buffalo.

Granlund scored two goals in Finland's 5-3 loss to Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday.

Granlund keyed a frantic 6-on-5 comeback in the last two minutes of game, scoring both goals in a 23-second span. He earned the game's third star for his effort. Granlund will carry this success back to his new home in Dallas where he had already put up four assists over four games after his arrival from San Jose.

Matthews (undisclosed) won't be available for Team USA against Sweden on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

While Matthews won't suit up Monday, Friedman notes that the superstar center will play in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada on Thursday. The Americans will roll with 11 forwards and six blueliners against the Swedes.

Point scored a goal Monday in Canada's 5-3 win over Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

It was his first goal of the tournament. Point followed Connor McDavid and Travis Sanheim on the rush, and he jammed the rebound past Kevin Lankinen to put Canada up 3-0 in the first frame. Point, who plays on a line with superstar Nikita Kucherov in Tampa Bay, has been playing alongside another superstar in McDavid at the 4 Nations Face-Off.