NHL Player News

Werenski notched two assists in Monday's 5-3 win over New Jersey.

The All-Star blueliner has carried his late November surge into December. Werenski has gotten onto the scoresheet in nine of the last 10 games, producing five multi-point performances en route to five goals and 15 points. After erupting for a career-high 82 points (23 goals, 59 helpers) over 81 games in 2024-25, he's back on a point-a-game pace to begin 2025-26 with nine goals and 26 points in 26 contests.

DeAngelo is dealing with an illness and will be a game-time decision versus the Lightning on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

DeAngelo has managed just one point in his last seven contests while also being stuck in a 19-game goal drought. Despite averaging 1:52 of ice time with the man advantage, the veteran defenseman has yet to register a power-play point this year. If DeAngelo misses out, Adam Boqvist figures to slot into the lineup against the Lightning.

Groshev was elevated from AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.

Groshev was a healthy scratch in each of his last two appearances on the Bolts' roster. Still, with Darren Raddysh (personal) in doubt to miss Tuesday's clash with the Islanders, Groshev could be pressed into service. At a minimum, Groshev will serve as the emergency depth option for Tampa Bay.

Dillon didn't play during the third period of Monday's matchup with Columbus for precautionary reasons, Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News reports.

Dillon was injured following a fight with Blue Jackets' Dmitri Voronkov and did initially return to the game before being held out in the third. The 35-year-old Dillon has managed just one goal in his last 19 contests, but did chip in four helpers, 48 hits and 29 blocks. If Dillon suits up against the Stars on Wednesday, he could provide decent category coverage given his ancillary stats.

Ekman-Larsson (upper body) will be in action versus the Panthers on Tuesday, Nick Barden of The Hockey News reports.

Ekman-Larsson is riding a nine-game point streak during which he has racked up three goals and seven helpers. With 20 points through 25 games this year, the veteran blueliner is on pace to reach the 40-point threshold for the first time since the 2018-19 campaign when he was with the Coyotes.

Metsa was sent to AHL Rochester on Monday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Metsa was called up by the Sabres in mid-November, but he didn't appear in any games during his two-week stint in the NHL. He'll head back to the minors since Josh Norris (upper body) will return from injured reserve Monday against Winnipeg. Metsa should have a chance to see more consistent playing time with Rochester.

Zellweger scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Blackhawks.

Zellweger scored 47 seconds into the game, giving the Ducks a 2-0 lead. That hot start didn't hold up for the team, but the goal continues a strong stretch for Zellweger, who has scored three times and added an assist during his four-game point streak. He's up to five goals, 10 points, 53 shots on net, 28 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-10 rating through 25 outings overall.

Megna was summoned from AHL Henderson on Monday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Megna has two goals and three assists in 15 minor-league outings this season. He will provide Vegas with a depth defender and could travel with the team on its upcoming five-game road trip, which begins against New Jersey on Friday.

Walman (undisclosed) will not be in action versus Minnesota on Tuesday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Walman is expected to be an option either Thursday or Saturday against the Kraken or Jets, respectively. Tuesday's absence will be the blueliner's fourth straight game on the shelf due to his undisclosed injury. Whenever the Toronto native is given the all-clear, he will look to bring his six-game point drought to a close.

Carlo (lower body) will see a specialist back in Toronto after suffering a setback in his recovery, David Alter of The Hockey News reports Monday.

Carlo has already missed the Maple Leafs' last seven outings and appeared to be trending in the right direction. Instead, the blueliner remains on injured reserve and seems likely to miss additional games. With just two points, both assists, in 18 outings this year, the Colorado native's continued absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy managers.