NHL Player News

Provorov tallied a goal in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Winnipeg.

Provorov found the back of the net less than 90 seconds into regulation during Saturday's clash. Overall, the 29-year-old blueliner is up to nine goals, 30 points, 142 shots on net, 27 hits and 130 blocked shots across 77 games this season. His tally Saturday helped him secure 30 points or more in five of his last seven regular seasons. He's provided the Blue Jackets' defensive core with strong category coverage and remains a solid option in deep fantasy leagues for the remainder of the campaign.

Gudas (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Flames, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Gudas is set to miss a third straight game due to the injury. The 35-year-old defenseman's next chance to play is Tuesday versus the Predators. Once healthy, he'll fill a third-pairing role.

Mintyukov (lower body) won't play versus the Flames on Saturday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Mintyukov is set to miss his third straight game. The defenseman's ongoing absence has kept Ian Moore and Drew Helleson in the lineup, and Tyson Hinds will get his NHL debut with the Ducks option for seven defensemen despite missing blueliners due to injuries. Mintyukov's next chance to play is Tuesday versus the Predators.

Raddysh scored the go-ahead goal Saturday in a 3-1 win over the Bruins.

Raddysh threw the puck at the net from a sharp angle in the right circle, and it got under Jeremy Swayman's right shoulder. It was Raddysh's 21st goal of the season, and it set a team record for the most by a defenseman in a single season. The previous record of 20 was shared by Bolts greats Dan Boyle (2006-07) and Victor Hedman (2021-22).

D'Astous scored a goal Saturday in a 3-1 win over Boston.

D'Astous buried his own rebound from a sharp angle on the left side early in the third period. He has eight points (two goals, six assists) over his past seven games; he was held off the scoresheet just once in that span. D'Astous is a great daily play right now. He's one point from 30 points in his first NHL season.

Fox delivered two assists Saturday in a 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

Fox is rolling with a six-game, 10-point streak. It includes eight assists, five of which have come on the power play, and 10 shots on net. Fox has seven goals, 40 assists, 20 power-play points and 82 shots in 50 appearances this season. He is ninth in points per game (0.94) among defenders.

Weegar (upper body) won't play versus the Canucks on Saturday and is considered day-to-day.

Weegar is dealing with an injury, though he logged 19:33 of ice time in Seattle on Thursday. The 32-year-old's day-to-day status suggests he could still be an option as soon as Tuesday's game versus the Oilers.

Brzustewicz signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Kings on Saturday.

The deal will begin in 2026-27, and Brzustewicz will join AHL Ontario on a professional tryout agreement for the remainder of the season. The 19-year-old registered 19 goals and 54 points in 59 games this campaign for OHL London. He was picked with the 31st selection in the 2025 NHL Draft by the Kings.

Lohrei (upper body) won't play against Tampa Bay on Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Lohrei will miss his fourth straight game, and it's unclear if he will be ready to return against Philadelphia on Sunday. He has provided seven goals, 25 points, 67 shots on net and 86 blocked shots across 68 appearances this season.

Faulk (lower body) is questionable for Sunday's clash with the Wild, per Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.

Faulk sat out Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Rangers, and it's unclear if he will rejoin the lineup for Sunday's matchup. The 34-year-old blueliner sustained his lower-body injury in Thursday's game in Philadelphia. Overall, Faulk has 12 goals, 35 points, 131 shots on net, 66 hits and 125 blocked shots across 73 games between St. Louis and Detroit this season.