NHL Player News
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Darren Raddysh D | TB
Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Four points in last two games
Raddysh scored a goal and added an assist in an 8-4 win over the Devils on Thursday.
His one-timer from the point at 3:48 of the first period put the Bolts up 2-0. Raddysh has four points, including three goals, in his last two games (four shots). Victor Hedman (undisclosed) is back on injured reserve, and Raddysh is continuing to show he can carry the proverbial mail for the Bolts.
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Travis Mitchell D | NYI
Islanders' Travis Mitchell: Tallies first NHL goal
Mitchell scored a goal and placed three shots on net in Thursday's 5-2 win over Anaheim.
Mitchell found the back of the net midway through the opening period to help spark the Islanders' offense early in the team's five-goal night. The twine finder was his first career goal and point through seven NHL games. While Mitchell is buried on the Isles' depth chart and remains off the fantasy radar, his goal Thursday could lead to more playing time moving forward over Adam Boqvist, who also has just one point through less than a dozen games this season.
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson D | TOR
Maple Leafs' Oliver Ekman-Larsson: Needs further evaluation
Ekman-Larsson sustained a lower-body injury versus the Sharks on Thursday and will need further evaluation to determine how long he'll be out, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Ekman-Larsson needed help off the ice after the injury, which doesn't bode well for his availability versus the Oilers on Saturday. The 34-year-old defenseman's status won't be updated until his injury has been fully evaluated. Philippe Myers will likely play if Ekman-Larsson misses time.
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Jonathan Aspirot D | BOS
Bruins' Jonathan Aspirot: Sustains upper-body injury
Aspirot (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Jets.
Aspirot was injured late in the first period and didn't return at the start of the second. The 26-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day. If he misses time, Victor Soderstrom would likely re-enter the lineup.
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Simon Edvinsson D | DET
Red Wings' Simon Edvinsson: Slated to play Thursday
Edvinsson (lower body) is slated to be in the lineup against Edmonton on Thursday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Edvinsson exited Wednesday's 4-3 win over Calgary due to the injury, but it seems he won't miss a full game. Edvinsson has three goals, nine points, 44 PIM, 37 hits and 57 blocks in 28 outings this year.
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Morgan Rielly D | TOR
Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly: Good to play
Rielly (illness) will play Thursday versus San Jose, according to Dave McCarthy of NHL.com.
Rielly was questionable after missing Wednesday's practice, but he won't miss a game due to the illness. The 31-year-old is expected to serve on the top pairing alongside Oliver Ekman-Larsson versus the Sharks. Rielly should also feature on the top power-play unit.
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Maveric Lamoureux D | UTA
Mammoth's Maveric Lamoureux: Sent down by Utah
Lamoureux was assigned to AHL Tucson on Thursday.
Lamoureux made five appearances for the Mammoth over the past week, and he recorded an assist, 11 hits, nine blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-4 rating while averaging 14:39 of ice time. He should have more consistent opportunities to make an impact in the minors.
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Jack St. Ivany D | PIT
Penguins' Jack St. Ivany: Activated off injured non-roster
St. Ivany (lower body) was activated off injured non-roster Thursday.
St. Ivany hasn't played for Pittsburgh yet this season, but he did score a goal and five points across five appearances with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton as part of a conditioning stint. The 26-year-old is now an option to draw into the lineup, but he might not do so Thursday versus Montreal. Pittsburgh has eight healthy defenseman on its active roster, including St. Ivany.