NHL Player News

Miller (lower body) is a game-time decision Monday versus the Rangers, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Miller has two goals, 13 points, 30 PIM, 42 hits and 33 blocks in 29 appearances in 2025-26. He was also labeled a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Detroit and ultimately missed that contest. Mike Reilly might draw out of the lineup if Miller is ready to return.

Liljegren (upper body) will miss Monday's game in Anaheim, Austin DeLonge of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Liljegren hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 18 due to the injury. He's expected to practice with the Sharks back in San Jose on Tuesday, so he seems to be making progress. Liljegren has four assists, 25 hits and 63 blocks in 28 outings this year.

Aspirot (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Based on the morning skate, Aspirot will skate alongside Hampus Lindholm on the second pairing against Calgary on Monday. The 26-year-old Aspirot missed the last seven games. He has one goal, 12 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and 32 hits across 19 appearances this season.

Dobson scored a goal on five shots, added an assist, doled out two hits and blocked three shots in Sunday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Lightning.

Dobson logged his second multi-point effort in a row, and he's earned three goals and four assists over his last five games. The 25-year-old defenseman is up to 25 points (seven goals, 18 helpers), 71 shots on net, 90 blocks, 20 PIM and a plus-2 rating in 38 contests this season. He's capable of providing ample offense from the blue line, though Dobson still has to compete with Mike Matheson and Lane Hutson for premium minutes.

Groshev notched an assist in Sunday's 5-4 shootout win over the Canadiens.

Groshev saw 13:03 of ice time in his NHL debut and helped out on Nick Paul's second-period tally. The 24-year-old Groshev had been on the NHL roster a couple of times earlier in the season, but Sunday was his first game. He'll get a chance to compete for playing time while the Lightning are missing four of their regulars on the blue line.

Mateychuk notched two assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.

Mateychuk helped out on the Blue Jackets' first two goals. The 21-year-old defenseman has four helpers over his last three contests to shake off a six-game point drought. The blueliner is up to 16 points, 41 shots on net, 57 blocked shots, 19 hits and a minus-1 rating through 36 appearances in a top-four role this year.

Bayreuther was recalled from AHL Chicago on Monday.

Carolina placed Pyotr Kochetkov (undisclosed) on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Bayreuther will be an option for Monday's matchup against the Rangers, but he could be a healthy scratch for the contest. He has four goals and 13 points in 24 AHL outings this season.

Gudas (illness) won't play against San Jose on Monday, according to Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune.

Gudas will miss at least one game after being absent from Monday's morning skate. He has registered one goal, seven assists, 35 shots on net, 49 blocked shots and 94 hits across 27 appearances this season. Pavel Mintyukov will replace Gudas in Monday's lineup, while Drew Helleson will remain in the fold after it appeared as though he would be a healthy scratch based on Sunday's practice.

Dahlin (personal) is expected to play Monday in St. Louis, per Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

Dahlin rejoined the Sabres for the monring skate. Based on the practice lines, Dahlin should serve on the top pairing alongside Mattias Samuelsson on Monday. Jacob Bryson will likely be a healthy scratch. Dahlin has four goals, 28 points, 37 PIM, 27 hits and 41 blocks in 33 outings this season.

Morrissey (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision against Edmonton on Monday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

Morrissey sat out Sunday's practice after getting hurt late in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to Minnesota. However, he returned to the ice for Monday's optional morning skate. Head coach Scott Arniel is hopeful that the 30-year-old blueliner will be in the lineup, but the decision probably won't be made until closer to puck drop. Morrissey has six goals, 30 points, 67 shots on net and 68 blocked shots through 36 appearances this season.