NHL Player News

Hedman scored a goal Saturday in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Predators.

Hedman has three goals, two assists, 16 blocks and 15 shots this season while averaging 14:13. His game has ease toward its twilight, but that's not really a surprise for a 6-foot-7 defender with 1,176 regular season and another 170 playoff games on his odometer.

Carlson had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to Nashville. He fired five shots.

Carlson has three points, including two goals, in his last two games. But none have come on the power play, a place where the Bolts continue to struggle despite the offensive firepower on the top unit. Carlson will get his points there for sure, so be patient.

Burns was assigned to AHL Springfield on Saturday.

Burns was a healthy scratch for Saturday's 5-4 win over Detroit before being sent back to the minors. He didn't make his NHL debut during his first NHL stint with the Blues. Burns has one assist in seven AHL appearances this season.

Robertson was summoned from AHL Hartford on Saturday.

Robertson has a goal and an assist in eight outings with Hartford in 2026-27. He hasn't played for the Rangers yet this season, but he did record six goals and 18 points in 72 regular-season appearances with the NHL squad in 2025-26.

Provorov (lower body) was taken off injured reserve Saturday.

Provorov hasn't played yet this season, but his activation suggests that he will be in the lineup for Saturday's game against Dallas. The 29-year-old had nine goals and 31 points in 82 regular-season outings in 2025-26. Dante Fabbro is projected to be a healthy scratch Saturday as a result of Provorov's return.

McDonald was loaned to AHL Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

McDonald appeared in five games for the Flyers while Cam York (upper body) and Rasmus Ristolainen (hand) missed time due to injuries. With York back in action, McDonald became the odd man out for the team's left-shot defensemen. Overall, the 24-year-old blueliner posted a minus-2 rating, 10 PIM, three shots on net, 22 hits and six blocked shots during his NHL stint. He'll likely be a relevant injury call-up for the Flyers this season if he's needed at a later point.

Jensen was placed on waivers Saturday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Jensen has one goal, two points, two shots on net, six blocked shots and three hits in three appearances for the Ducks in 2026-27. If he clears waivers, the 36-year-old defender could head to AHL San Diego.

Cernak (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup against Nashville on Saturday, according to Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley.

Cernak will be considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Detroit. He has posted two assists, 15 shots on goal, 17 blocked shots and 25 hits in 12 outings this season.

Capobianco (leg) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per Robert Tiffin of NHL.com.

In a corresponding move, Dallas activated Esa Lindell (lower body) from injured reserve. Capobianco is expected to miss about four weeks because of a suspected leg injury. He hasn't posted a point in five appearances with Dallas in 2026-27, but he has contributed three shots on net, three blocked shots, two hits and four PIM.

Pulock (upper body) will not play in Saturday's home clash against the Oilers, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Unfortunately for Pulock and the Islanders, his Halloween costume will be street clothes, as he's slated to miss his first game of the campaign after suffering an upper-body injury in Thursday's clash against the Wild. Prior to going down, the 32-year-old blueliner posted an assist, a plus-2 rating, eight shots on net, 11 hits and 23 blocked shots across 13 appearances. In his absence, Matt Kessel is expected to rejoin the lineup. Pulock will have some time to try and recover ahead of Thursday's home game against the Hurricanes.