NHL Player News

Forsling scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Forsling's offense has started to come around with five points over his last eight games. His opening tally Wednesday was his first goal since Feb. 25 versus the Predators, a span of 15 games without a goal. The 28-year-old defenseman generates positive value in other ways, but he's no slouch on offense with 10 goals, 27 points, 179 shots on net, 75 hits, 85 blocked shots and a plus-31 rating over 75 appearances. He's reached the 10-goal mark in four straight seasons.

McCabe sustained an undisclosed injury in Wednesday's game versus the Panthers, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Head coach Craig Berube had no update on McCabe's status in his postgame comments. The 31-year-old McCabe logged one assist and three hits prior to his exit, which occurred late in the third period. He'll be considered day-to-day heading into Saturday's game versus the Blue Jackets.

Martinez (hip) won't play Wednesday versus the Avalanche, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

Martinez is out for a fifth straight game, though he returned to practice over the weekend. It's unclear how close he is to returning to action. The Blackhawks' next game is Friday against the Capitals.

Fehervary's nose wasn't broken when he was struck in the face by a puck during Tuesday's 4-3 win over Boston and is "fine," head coach Spencer Carbery told Tom Gulitti of NHL.com on Wednesday.

Fehervary should be good to remain in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against Carolina. He has four goals, 24 points, 125 hits and 141 blocks over 74 appearances in 2024-25.

Ekholm (undisclosed) is doubtful to return during the Oilers' upcoming three-game road trip, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports.

Ekholm has already been shelved for Edmonton's previous three contests due to his undisclosed injury and will now be unavailable for another trio of tilts. During his brief four-game return from a prior injury, the 34-year-old defender was offering decent offensive upside with six points in his last four contests.

Klingberg (lower body) is not expected to return during Edmonton's three-game road trip, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports Wednesday.

Klingberg has appeared in just one of the Oilers' last 13 contests due to his lower-body issue and will now be sidelined for at least three more. At this point, it's probably fair to wonder if the veteran blueliner will return at all this year and what that means for his long-term future. In the meantime, Troy Stecher and Ty Emberson should continue to see significant minutes moving forward.

Pietrangelo (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Thursday's tilt against Winnipeg, according to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Wednesday.

If Pietrangelo is able to play, then it would be his first game since March 23. He has four goals and 32 points over 67 appearances in 2024-25. Kaedan Korczak might be a healthy scratch if Pietrangelo returns to the lineup.

Thrun (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against Edmonton, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Thrun has missed 13 of the Sharks' last 14 games due to his injury, but he's trending toward a return to game action. However, head coach Ryan Warsofsky said Wednesday that he isn't yet sure whether Thrun will be able to suit up against the Oilers. Even if Thrun requires at least one more game on the shelf, it seems possible that he could return Saturday against Seattle or Monday against Calgary.

Bjornfot was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Wednesday, per Alex Baumgartner of Five Reasons Sports.

Bjornfot has two goals, 16 points and 22 PIM in 43 appearances with Charlotte in 2024-25. With the Panthers, Bjornfot has recorded no points, two PIM, 10 shots, 13 hits and 10 blocks in 14 outings.

Mikkola scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

Mikkola ended a seven-game point drought with the tally. The 28-year-old defenseman continues to see top-four minutes, though his scoring upside is relatively limited. He's at six goals, 22 points, 104 shots on net, 119 hits, 83 blocked shots, 62 PIM and a plus-14 rating through 69 appearances. If he can be steady on offense for the last couple of weeks of the regular season, he provides all-around upside in deeper fantasy formats.