NHL Player News
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Charle-Edward D'Astous D | TB
Lightning's Charle-Edouard D'Astous: Three-game, five-point streak
D'Astous had a goal and an assist in a 4-2 win over Ottawa on Saturday.
D'Astous tied the game 2-2 with a shot from above the hash marks that beat James Reimer stick side. The 27-year-old defenseman's point streak stands at three games and five points (one goal, four assists). D'Astous has five goals, 21 assists, 86 hits, 67 blocks and 65 shots in 60 games this season.
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Emil Martinsen Lilleberg D | TB
Lightning's Emil Lilleberg: First NHL three-point game
Lilleberg had a goal and two assists in Saturday's 4-2 win over Ottawa.
It was Lilleberg's first three-point game in the NHL, and his goal stood as the game-winner. He joined a 3-on-2 rush and finished it with a sweet backhand. Lilleberg became the fourth Norwegian player in NHL history with a three-point game, joining Mats Zuccarello (41), Espen Knutsen (four) and Patrick Thoresen (one). Lilleberg has three goals, five assists, 68 hits, 36 shots and 35 blocks in 40 games this season.
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Jared Spurgeon D | MIN
Wild's Jared Spurgeon: Not playing Saturday
Spurgeon (upper body) won't play against Boston on Saturday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Spurgeon is day-to-day and will miss at least one game after getting hurt in Thursday's 3-2 win over Florida. He has earned six goals, 19 points, 84 shots on net, 129 blocked shots and 79 hits in 73 appearances this season. Zach Bogosian will replace Spurgeon in Saturday's lineup against the Bruins.
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Pavel Mintyukov D | ANA
Ducks' Pavel Mintyukov: Won't play Saturday
Mintyukov (lower body) will miss Saturday's game against Edmonton, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News.
Mintyukov has eight goals, 20 points, 10 PIM, 35 hits and 106 blocks in 67 appearances in 2025-26. Anaheim dressed seven defensemen for Thursday's game against Calgary, but Radko Gudas (lower body) and Mintyukov are both exiting the lineup due to injury. As a result, Anaheim will likely shift to 12 forwards and six defensemen. Forward Troy Terry (lower body) is good to return from injury, and defenseman Drew Helleson is also drawing into the lineup.
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Radko Gudas D | ANA
Ducks' Radko Gudas: Will miss Saturday's game
Gudas (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Edmonton, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Gudas has two goals, 13 points, 45 PIM, 160 hits and 88 blocks in 54 outings in 2025-26. He sustained the injury during Thursday's game against Calgary. Drew Helleson might draw into the lineup due to Gudas' absence.
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Yan Kuznetsov D | CGY
Flames' Yan Kuznetsov: Remains day-to-day
Kuznetsov (upper body) won't play against Vancouver on Saturday.
Kuznetsov is still day-to-day and will miss his seventh straight game. He has collected four goals, 12 points, 58 shots on net, 89 blocked shots and 75 hits across 52 appearances this season.
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Shayne Gostisbehere D | CAR
Hurricanes' Shayne Gostisbehere: Expected to play
Gostisbehere (lower body) is slated to play against New Jersey on Saturday, per Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News.
Following a nine-game absence, Gostisbehere is poised to occupy a spot on the third pairing and see time on the first power-play unit against the Devils on Saturday. He has compiled 11 goals, 43 points, 98 shots on net and 50 blocked shots across 45 appearances this season.
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John Klingberg D | SJ
Sharks' John Klingberg: Remains out Saturday
Klingberg (upper body) is expected to remain out of the lineup Saturday in Columbus, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Klingberg also missed Thursday's game against St. Louis because of the injury. He has 10 goals and 24 points through 54 outings in 2025-26. Nick Leddy will stay in the lineup Saturday due to Klingberg's continued absence.
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Joel Hanley D | CGY
Flames' Joel Hanley: Done for season
Per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan on Saturday, Hanley (upper body) will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season.
Hanley sustained the injury in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Anaheim. The defenseman will conclude the campaign with seven assists, 90 blocked shots and 42 hits over 68 games. He should be ready for the start of training camp in September.
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Lassi Thomson D | OTT
Senators' Lassi Thomson: Good to return Saturday
Thomson (lower body) is expected to play against Tampa Bay on Saturday.
Following a two-game absence, Thomson will skate alongside Carter Yakemchuk on Ottawa's third pairing against the Lightning on Saturday. During his NHL season debut, the 25-year-old Thomson had two shots on goal in 4:25 of ice time against the Rangers on March 23 before getting hurt.