NHL Player News

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Myers is in a 17-game point drought and has been scratched 16 times in that span, including Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

Myers has just two assists over 34 outings this season. The 29-year-old defenseman fills a bottom-four role when he plays, offering little fantasy upside. He has added 37 shots on net, 49 hits, 45 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a minus-8 rating.

McCabe notched an assist and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

McCabe has three helpers, 15 shots on net, 33 blocked shots, 13 hits and 13 PIM over 13 contests since the Olympic break. The 32-year-old defenseman continues to fill a top-four role and has some multi-category upside in deeper fantasy formats. For the season, he's at 21 points, 65 shots on net, 92 hits, 166 blocks, 44 PIM and a plus-12 rating through 68 outings.

Desharnais (upper body) will not play in Saturday's home contest against the Flyers, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Desharnais will miss his first contest since his return to the lineup Jan. 19. Across 40 games this season, the 29-year-old blueliner has five points, 60 PIM, 24 shots on net, 72 hits and 67 blocked shots. His next opportunity to return is for the start of San Jose's upcoming three-game road trip, which kicks off Tuesday in Nashville.

Miller scored a shorthanded goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

Miller has scored in consecutive games, and this tally was the first shorthanded goal of his career. The 26-year-old defenseman continues to play in a top-four role and is getting time in all situations while Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) is out. Miller has 32 points, 101 shots on net, 85 hits, 66 blocked shots, 48 PIM and a plus-8 rating over 61 outings this season. It's already his second-best year on offense.

Nikishin scored a goal on four shots and added two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

The goal, Nikishin's 10th of the season, came 41 seconds into overtime. He has three goals and two assists over his last seven contests and has played a larger power-play role recently in the absence of Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body). Nikishin has 27 points, 110 shots on net, 115 hits, 74 blocked shots, 29 PIM and a plus-12 rating over 68 outings as a rookie this season.