NHL Player News
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Dmitry Orlov D | SJ
Sharks' Dmitry Orlov: Three points in last three games
Orlov scored a power-play goal in a 4-1 loss to Philadelphia on Saturday.
Orlov has two goals and one assist in his last three games (seven shots) after scoring just once in his first 65 games. He has 29 points, including 26 assists, in 68 contests this season. That's Orlov's best offensive campaign since he put up regular seasons of 35 and 36 points in 2021-22 and 2022-23. He has 14 power-play points (one goal, 13 assists) this season, which is by and far his best production there. His previous best was eight PPP, which he put up in 2022-23.
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Neal Pionk D | WPG
Jets' Neal Pionk: Goal in return from injury
Pionk (undisclosed) scored a goal in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Penguins.
It was Pionk's first game back after missing 23 games with an undisclosed injury. His shot from the point went in off the post. Pionk has put up at least 32 points in each of his last six regular seasons, but his offense has tanked this campaign. He has just nine points (three goals, six assists), 85 hits and 66 blocks in 41 games.
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Parker Wotherspoon D | PIT
Penguins' Parker Wotherspoon: Four-game, six-assist streak
Wotherspoon had two assists in a 5-4 shootout win over Winnipeg on Saturday.
Wotherspoon is on a four-game, six-assist scoring streak. He's been a bit of an offensive revelation this season. Wotherspoon has three goals and 23 assists in 69 games, which, when combined with 144 hits and 103 blocks, makes him a solid multi-category consideration for leagues that count those stats. He doesn't get power-play time, but those other stats will help regardless.
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Erik Karlsson D | PIT
Penguins' Erik Karlsson: Four-game, 10-point streak
Karlsson scored twice in a 5-4 shootout win over the Jets on Saturday.
Karlsson's second goal tied the game in the third period and forced overtime. It was his fifth goal in three games, and it extended his current scoring streak to four games and 10 points (five goals, five assists). Karlsson has been great this year, and he has taken his game to another level lately. He has 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists) in 11 games so far in March.
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Tyler Tucker D | STL
Blues' Tyler Tucker: Is week-to-week
Tucker (lower body) is week-to-week, per Lou Korac of NHL.com on Saturday.
Tucker has three goals, 13 points, 81 PIM and 90 hits in 61 outings in 2025-26. Justin Holl is likely to play regularly during Tucker's absence.
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Pierre-Olivier Joseph D | VAN
Canucks' Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Removed from IR
Joseph (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
After missing the past eight games, Joseph will be available to return to the lineup against St. Louis on Saturday. He has provided one goal, four assists, 18 shots on net and 10 blocked shots across 24 appearances this season.
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Morgan Rielly D | TOR
Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly: Dealing with lower-body injury
Rielly is day-to-day and will miss Saturday's game in Ottawa after aggravating a lower-body injury Friday versus Carolina, per David Alter of The Hockey News.
Rielly has nine goals and 33 points in 67 outings in 2025-26. Philippe Myers will draw into the lineup Saturday as a result of the injury. Rielly's absence might also lead to Jake McCabe serving on the second power-play unit.
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Ryan Shea D | PIT
Penguins' Ryan Shea: No update following injury
Shea (upper body) exited Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Jets during the second period.
Shea spent time on the bench in a full face shield in the third frame, but he didn't return to the ice. Head coach Dan Muse had no update regarding Shea's status after the contest. It's unclear if Shea will be available for the Penguins' home game against Carolina on Sunday.
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Emil Martinsen Lilleberg D | TB
Lightning's Emil Lilleberg: Making return Saturday
Lilleberg (face) will play in Saturday's road clash against the Oilers, per Sports TV host Julie Stewart-Binks.
Head coach Jon Cooper noted that Lilleberg will wear a protective cage on his helmet in Saturday's contest. It will mark Lilleberg's first game since March 3 after he sustained a facial fracture during a practice session. He'll step into the lineup for Victor Hedman (illness).
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Victor Hedman D | TB
Lightning's Victor Hedman: Ruled out Saturday
Hedman (illness) won't play against Edmonton on Saturday, according to Sports TV host Julie Stewart-Binks.
Hedman left Thursday's game in Vancouver with an illness. It has been a tough season for the 35-year-old, as he has one goal and 16 assists through 33 appearances. It's unclear if he will be ready to play against Calgary on Sunday. Emil Lilleberg (facial fracture) will replace Hedman in Saturday's lineup.