NHL Player News

Schuldt (lower body) won't play versus the Oilers on Thursday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Schuldt missed the Sharks' two-game road trip with the injury, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return. He was filling in for other injured defensemen when he got hurt, so the 29-year-old may be sent to AHL San Jose once healthy if the Sharks have enough blueliners available.

Desharnais is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Oilers, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Desharnais' ongoing absence will prevent him from playing against one of his former teams. The 28-year-old defenseman's status hasn't been officially updated since he was ruled out for the Sharks' last road trip. Desharnais may not get a spot in the lineup even once healthy as the Sharks continue to rotate in some younger blueliners.

Schenn (undisclosed) took warmups in his usual spot on the second pairing, indicating he'll be in the lineup Thursday versus the Golden Knights, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

Schenn was officially a game-time decision after missing Tuesday's contest while dealing with stiffness. The defenseman will bump Haydn Fleury back out of the lineup for Thursday's game.

Stastney will miss Thursday's game against Nashville due to an upper-body injury.

Stastney has three assists in 22 appearances in 2024-25. His absence will probably result in Nashville dressing 12 forwards and six defensemen after utilizing an 11-7 split in its last game Tuesday, which would lead to Ozzy Wiesblatt drawing into the lineup. Stastney is considered day-to-day, so he might be an option to return Sunday versus Montreal.

Pietrangelo (lower body) is set to return Thursday versus Winnipeg.

Pietrangelo missed Vegas' previous four games. He has four goals and 32 points across 67 outings this campaign. Pietrangelo's return might push Kaedan Korczak out of the lineup.

Schenn (undisclosed) will be a game-time call ahead of Thursday's matchup with Vegas, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Schenn remains mired in a 65-game goal drought dating back to Oct. 19 versus Detroit when he was still with Nashville. Since being flipped at the trade deadline, the veteran blueliner hasn't been any more productive, generating a lone assist in nine appearances for the Jets. Haydn Fleury figures to remain on the third pairing as long as Schenn is on the shelf.

Mukhamadullin (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Oilers, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Mukhamadullin sustained an upper-body injury during Tuesday's matchup against Anaheim, and head coach Ryan Warsofsky indicated Thursday that the defenseman is still being evaluated. However, Henry Thrun (upper body) will return to the lineup against Edmonton.

Thrun (upper body) will return to the lineup Thursday versus Edmonton, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Thrun has missed nine straight games and 13 of the last 14 contests with the injury. Thrun has one goal and nine assists across 52 appearances with the Sharks this season. Shakir Mukhamadullin who suffered an upper-body injury Tuesday, is expected to miss Thursday's tilt and be replaced by Thrun in the lineup.

Maatta (lower body) will be in the lineup against the Kings on Thursday, Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Maatta is currently mired in a 19-game goal drought in addition to a nine-game pointless streak going back to March 10 versus Toronto. Despite the recent slump, the 30-year-old defenseman could still reach the 20-point threshold after missing that mark last year. With Maatta back in action, Nick DeSimone figures to be relegated to the press box as a healthy scratch.

Gostisbehere notched two power-play assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and four PIM in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Capitals.

Gostisbehere had a hand in goals by Jackson Blake and Seth Jarvis as the Hurricanes jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period. With eight helpers over his last seven outings, Gostisbehere is taking care of business for fantasy managers who need scoring from defensemen. The 31-year-old is at a total of 43 points (26 on the power play), 114 shots on net, 64 blocked shots, 36 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 65 appearances.