NHL Player News
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Zayne Parekh D | CGY
Flames' Zayne Parekh: First point since return
Parekh logged a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Hurricanes.
With the Flames' blue line torn almost all the way down through the Rasmus Andersson and MacKenzie Weegar trades, it's now Parekh's time to shine on the first power-play unit. He did just that Saturday, setting up a Morgan Frost goal in the second period. Parekh has logged just two helpers with 15 shots on net and nine blocked shots over 18 NHL appearances this season. The 20-year-old's long-term fantasy future is bright, but he needs to show more to be an option in redraft formats.
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Jack Thompson D | VAN
Canucks' Jack Thompson: Three points for new AHL team
Thompson scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Abbotsford's 4-0 win over Colorado on Saturday.
Thompson has five points over two games since he was swapped to the Canucks' organization for Jett Woo on Thursday. Overall, Thompson has just 17 points over 44 appearances in the AHL this season. The 23-year-old blueliner is still young enough to make an impact, especially for a Vancouver team that is lacking in proven NHL options.
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Jake Sanderson D | OTT
Senators' Jake Sanderson: Exits Saturday's game
Sanderson sustained an upper-body injury in Saturday's game versus the Kraken.
Sanderson appeared to be favoring his shoulder after a hit from Brandon Montour. At this point, Sanderson can be considered day-to-day until more information is available. The defenseman is a big part of the Senators' team, so any absence would be damaging for Ottawa and his fantasy managers.
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Zach Whitecloud D | CGY
Flames' Zach Whitecloud: Hurt in Saturday's game
Whitecloud (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Hurricanes.
Whitecloud took an awkward fall late in the first period and was unable to return. The 29-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day for now. The Flames begin a five-game road trip Monday versus the Capitals, so Whitecloud's status should be updated prior to the team heading on the road.
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Ryan McDonagh D | TB
Lightning's Ryan McDonagh: First goal since December
McDonagh scored a goal in a 5-2 win over Toronto on Saturday.
It was McDonagh's first goal in 11 games, a span that was interrupted by a five-week injury absence. His last goal came against Carolina on Dec. 20. McDonagh has 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 28 appearances this season while adding 42 blocked shots and 26 shots on net.
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Adam Larsson D | SEA
Kraken's Adam Larsson: Set to play Saturday
Larsson (illness) is slated to play versus the Senators on Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Larsson was one of three players named who were battling an illness, but the defenseman is poised to play through any lingering issues. He's missed just one game in his five seasons with the Kraken. The defenseman will be paired with Vince Dunn as usual for Saturday's game.
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Ryan Lindgren D | SEA
Kraken's Ryan Lindgren: Sitting out Saturday
Lindgren (illness) won't play Saturday versus the Senators.
The Kraken have a bug going around the locker room, and it'll cost Lindgren a game. One of Josh Mahura or Cale Fleury will check into the lineup for Lindgren in this contest. Lindgren will have until Tuesday to get healthy before the Kraken host the Predators.
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Hampus Lindholm D | BOS
Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Earns assist Saturday
Lindholm earned an assist in a 3-1 win over the Capitals on Saturday.
Lindholm has chipped in two assists in five games since returning from the 2026 Winter Olympics, where he represented Team Sweden. He has provided four goals and 21 points in 48 appearances this season.
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Shayne Gostisbehere D | CAR
Hurricanes' Shayne Gostisbehere: Unavailable Saturday
Gostisbehere (lower body) is set to miss Saturday's game against Calgary, per Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News.
Gostisbehere isn't expected to be out for long, so he still might be an option Tuesday versus Pittsburgh. He has 11 goals and 43 points in 45 outings with Carolina in 2025-26. Mike Reilly might draw into the lineup Saturday due to Gostisbehere's absence.
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Mikhail Sergachev D | UTA
Mammoth's Mikhail Sergachev: Not quite ready after all
Sergachev (lower body) was a late scratch for Saturday's game versus the Blue Jackets, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Sergachev was listed as available on the Mammoth's initial pregame roster, but he was scratched late. Nick DeSimone will draw into the lineup and Sean Durzi will maintain a top-four role for one more game. Given how close he was to playing Saturday, Sergachev should be considered a game-time decision for Monday in Chicago.