NHL Player News
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Vince Dunn D | SEA
Kraken's Vince Dunn: Picks up pair of points
Dunn scored a goal on four shots and added a power-play assist in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.
Dunn was involved in the Kraken's first two goals, with his tally standing as the game-winner. He had gone eight games without scoring, though he still had eight helpers in that span. The 29-year-old defenseman is up to seven goals, 31 points (17 on the power play), 106 shots on net, 54 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a minus-18 rating over 48 appearances. His recent offense is a showcase of what he can do at his peak, so Dunn should be in most fantasy lineups.
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Zach Whitecloud D | CGY
Flames' Zach Whitecloud: Earns first assist with new team
Whitecloud logged an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Penguins.
Whitecloud has essentially replaced the man he was traded for, Rasmus Andersson, in the Flames' lineup. Through two games with the Flames, Whitecloud is averaging 23:04 of ice time, 4:08 higher than he was seeing with the Golden Knights. He's at eight points, 37 shots on net, 66 blocked shots, 74 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-8 rating over 49 appearances this season. Whitecloud has minimal offensive upside, but his production could take a step up if his ice time remains higher with his new team.
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Ryan Shea D | PIT
Penguins' Ryan Shea: Puts up assist Wednesday
Shea registered an assist, four shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Flames.
With both Erik Karlsson (lower body) and Kris Letang (upper body) out, Shea saw a larger power-play role in this contest. His helper came at even strength, as Shea set up Evgeni Malkin on the opening goal at 7:49 of the first period. The 28-year-old Shea snapped an 11-game point drought with the assist, which gives him 17 points, 44 shots on net, 60 blocked shots, 29 hits and a plus-16 rating over 49 appearances this season.
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Jack St. Ivany D | PIT
Penguins' Jack St. Ivany: Notches pair of helpers
St. Ivany recorded two assists, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Flames.
St. Ivany had been scratched Monday in Seattle, but he was back in the lineup for Kris Letang (upper body) in this contest. While his spot isn't secure, St. Ivany has done a decent job in a bottom-four role this season. He's at five assists, 16 shots on net, 38 hits, 20 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating across 15 appearances.
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Kris Letang D | PIT
Penguins' Kris Letang: Absent from lineup
Letang (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Flames, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reports.
Letang will miss at least one game due to the injury. He was labeled a game-time decision, so it's possible his injury isn't too severe. Jack St. Ivany will likely draw into the lineup in a bottom-four role.
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson D | TOR
Maple Leafs' Oliver Ekman-Larsson: Exits Wednesday's game
Ekman-Larsson (lower body) won't finish Wednesday's game versus the Red Wings.
Ekman-Larsson was hurt midway through the first period and didn't come back after that. The 34-year-old can be considered day-to-day for now. If he misses time, Philippe Myers or Matt Benning would fill in.
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Luke Hughes D | NJ
Devils' Luke Hughes: Lands on long-term injured reserve
Hughes (shoulder) was placed on long-term injured reserve Wednesday, retroactive to Jan. 19.
Hughes sustained the injury in Monday's 2-1 overtime win over Calgary, and he sat out Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Edmonton. He will be unavailable through the Olympic break, and an exact timetable for his return is unclear. Prior to getting hurt, Hughes had appeared in each of the Devils' first 49 games of the 2025-26 season, racking up five goals, 21 assists, 39 blocked shots, 24 PIM and 13 hits while averaging 23:04 of ice time.
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Colton White D | NJ
Devils' Colton White: Up from AHL
White was called up from AHL Utica on Wednesday.
The Devils moved Luke Hughes (shoulder) to long-term injured reserve in a corresponding move. White has four assists, two PIM, 23 hits and 16 blocks in 23 NHL outings this season. He played in Sunday's 5-4 shootout loss to AH: Belleville after successfully clearing waivers Saturday and briefing heading to the minors.
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Thomas Harley D | DAL
Stars' Thomas Harley: Dishes pair of helpers
Harley logged two assists, two shots on goal, two hits and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Bruins.
Harley set up Mavrik Bourque's power-play goal in the first period and an even-strength tally by Justin Hryckowian in the second. Both of those goals came in the final minute of their respective frames. Harley ended a five-game slump with the helper and is now at 18 points, 59 shots on net, 88 blocked shots, 25 hits and a minus-3 rating in 38 appearances. It's been a down year for the defenseman, who has logged totals of 47 and 50 points in the previous two regular seasons.
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Kris Letang D | PIT
Penguins' Kris Letang: Game-time call Wednesday
Letang (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's clash with Calgary, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reports.
Letang is day-to-day after missing Tuesday's practice. The Penguins would be missing two integral defenders if Letang joins Erik Karlsson (lower body) on the shelf. Jack St. Ivany or Ilya Solovyov could slot into the lineup in a third-pairing role if Letang is unavailable.