NHL Player News

Karlsson registered an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Rangers.

The helper was Karlsson's 700th career assist. The 35-year-old defenseman reached the 900-point mark earlier in January, putting him within 100 points of becoming the ninth defenseman in NHL history to record 1,000 regular-season points. The assist was Karlsson's first point in four contests since he returned from a lower-body injury. He's at 34 points, 100 shots on net, 42 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 48 appearances this season.

Ristolainen logged an assist and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kings.

This was Ristolainen's first point in four games since he returned from an upper-body injury. He had a lower-body injury scare Jan. 28 versus the Blue Jackets but ultimately didn't miss another game. The 31-year-old has been limited to four helpers, 26 shots on net, 20 hits and 26 blocked shots through 17 outings this season, and his low production and injury risk make it tough to trust him in fantasy.

Doughty recorded an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.

Doughty snapped a 14-game point drought with the helper on Quinton Byfield's overtime tally. The 36-year-old Doughty went minus-13 with 23 shots on net, 10 hits, eight blocked shots and 14 PIM in that span. He's shown some age-related regression this season with just 14 points over 45 appearances, and Doughty has also taken a step back in physicality with 24 hits, 49 blocks and 28 PIM. Still, he's playing a large role on the top pairing, so there is some potential for an uptick in production.

Groshev has been reassigned to AHL Syracuse, according to the NHL media site.

Groshev's reassignment comes in combination with the activation of star Victor Hedman from injured reserve. The 24-year-old Groshev got in one game at the NHL level in this most recent stint, skating for 9:57 against the Mammoth on Jan 26. He'll head to AHL Syracuse, where he has 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 35 games.

Hedman (elbow) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Following a 22-game absence, Hedman appears ready to return to the lineup against Boston on Sunday. He has compiled 12 assists, 25 shots on net, 29 blocked shots and eight hits across 18 appearances this season. Hedman will probably occupy a role on the top pairing and see time on the power play against the Bruins on Sunday.

Josi recorded an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.

Josi came through when the Predators needed him the most, as the star blueliner scored the decisive goal with 1:14 left in the game. It was his 10th goal of the season, and his assist on Filip Forsberg's power-play tally was Josi's 23rd helper. Josi's 33 points rank fifth on the team and lead Nashville's defensemen.

Jones has been reassigned to AHL Rochester by the Sabres, according to the AHL transaction log.

After playing in 46 games with the Rangers last season, Jones hasn't appeared in a game yet this season with the Sabres despite multiple stints at the NHL level. The 25-year-old has had a great season with AHL Rochester, registering 37 points (six goals, 31 assists) in 32 games.

Sanderson recorded two assists, placed two shots on net and recorded three blocked shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over New Jersey.

Sanderson was heavily involved in the third period, as he recorded a power-play assist just 37 seconds into the period before later assisting Shane Pinto's empty-net goal. The pair of helpers bring Sanderson up to 34 assists and 44 points, to go with 114 shots on net and 107 blocked shots across 54 games this season. The 23-year-old blueliner is currently tied for seventh in points among NHL defensemen and hasn't shown any signs of slowing down, with 11 points in his last nine games. Sanderson is on track to shatter his career best of 57 points, which he compiled across 80 regular-season games a year ago, making him a high-level fantasy option in all league formats.

Gavrikov produced an even-strength goal and a shorthanded assist in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Penguins.

Both points came in the third period as the Rangers tried to rally from a 5-1 deficit. Gavrikov is taking advantage of the latest absence for Adam Fox (lower body), and over the last seven games, the 30-year-old Russian has delivered two goals and six points, including one goal and two assists on the power play.

Weegar notched an assist, four shots on goal and four blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Sharks.

Weegar snapped an 11-game point drought with the helper. He went minus-14 with 20 hits, 33 blocked shots and 20 shots on net in that span. This has been a season to forget for Weegar, who is now at 17 points with 121 shots, 123 hits, 125 blocks, 65 PIM and a minus-31 rating over 54 appearances. He's currently on the first power-play unit, but don't be surprised if Zayne Parekh or Hunter Brzustewicz take over that role by the end of the campaign. Weegar's lack of offense has been tough to handle in fantasy, but his non-scoring production has at least raised his floor a bit.