NHL Player News
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Ben Hutton D | LV
Golden Knights' Ben Hutton: Garners assist in overtime loss
Hutton notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Canadiens.
Hutton snapped a nine-game slump when he helped out on Pavel Dorofeyev's second goal in this contest. For the season, Hutton has 14 points in 45 appearances, putting him on track for his best performance since his rookie year in 2015-16, when he had 25 points in 75 games. Hutton has added 59 shots on net, 47 blocked shots, 23 hits and 17 PIM for Vegas this season.
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Adam Wilsby D | NSH
Predators' Adam Wilsby: First point since return
Wilsby logged an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Bruins.
Wilsby's helper was his first point in two games since he returned from missing four contests due to a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old should be a regular in the Predators' lineup moving forward. He's at eight points, 37 shots on net, 31 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 38 appearances, offering little upside for fantasy managers.
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Nick Blankenburg D | COL
Predators' Nick Blankenburg: Forces overtime Tuesday
Blankenburg scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Bruins.
Blankenburg picked up his fourth point in the last 11 games when he tied the score at 2-2 in the third period. The 27-year-old was limited to 12:41 of ice time since the Predators dressed seven blueliners for this contest. Blankenburg shouldn't have trouble staying in the lineup while Nicolas Hague (lower body) is out on a week-to-week basis. For the season, Blankenburg has six goals and 21 points, both of which are career highs. He's added 52 shots on net, 39 hits, 44 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 42 outings.
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Roman Josi D | NSH
Predators' Roman Josi: Nets power-play tally
Josi scored a power-play goal on two shots and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Bruins.
Josi continues to surge on offense with four goals and nine assists over his last eight games. He's gotten on the scoresheet in seven of those contests. The 35-year-old blueliner is up to nine goals, 31 points, 107 shots on net, 61 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a minus-10 rating through 40 appearances this season.
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Jonathan Aspirot D | BOS
Bruins' Jonathan Aspirot: Snags helper Tuesday
Aspirot recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.
This ended an eight-game slump for Aspirot. The 26-year-old has carved out a regular role on the Bruins' blue line this season, which earned him a two-year contract extension Jan. 11. He's up to four points, 23 shots on net, 59 hits, 44 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a plus-20 rating over 34 appearances in a shutdown role.
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Hampus Lindholm D | BOS
Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Opens scoring Tuesday
Lindholm scored a goal and added four PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.
Lindholm tallied the opening goal at 13:16 of the first period. He's earned three points over six outings since returning from an undisclosed injury. The 32-year-old defenseman is still seeing key defensive minutes and some power-play time. He's at four goals, 17 points, 66 shots on net, 69 blocked shots, 40 PIM and a minus-10 rating over 40 appearances this season.
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Dante Fabbro D | CLB
Blue Jackets' Dante Fabbro: Won't play Wednesday
Fabbro (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus Philadelphia, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Fabbro has three goals, seven points, 16 PIM, 48 shots, 42 hits and 81 blocks in 48 appearances in 2025-26. He's missed Columbus' past three games due to the injury. The 27-year-old typically serves on the third pairing when he is healthy.
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Ryan Pulock D | NYI
Islanders' Ryan Pulock: Deemed game-time decision
Pulock (upper body) is considered a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Rangers, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
After leaving last Wednesday's game against Seattle due to an upper-body injury, Pulock has a chance to return to the lineup following a two-game absence. The Islanders made space in their crowded defensive core Tuesday when they sent Isaiah George down to AHL Bridgeport. Through 50 games this season, Pulock has posted solid all-around numbers with 21 points, 62 shots on net, 34 hits and 93 blocked shots. If the 31-year-old blueliner returns Wednesday, he'll likely slot into the third defensive pairing alongside Carson Soucy, who will get his shot at revenge against the Rangers, who traded him Monday.
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Ben Chiarot D | DET
Red Wings' Ben Chiarot: Inks three-year extension
Chiarot agreed to terms on a three-year, $11.55 million contract extension with Detroit on Wednesday.
Chiarot was scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but instead, he has tied himself to the Wings for what will likely be the last three years of his career. In his 54 outings this year, the 34-year-old defenseman has generated four goals on 64 shots, seven assists and 109 hits while averaging 21:07 of ice time.
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Ryker Evans D | SEA
Kraken's Ryker Evans: Goals in consecutive contests
Evans scored a goal, added two hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Capitals.
Evans has tallied in consecutive contests after going eight games without a point. The defenseman was scratched in Boston on Jan. 15, and while he should play most games, he could occasionally give way to Cale Fleury or Josh Mahura. Evans is at five goals, 12 points, 26 shots on net, 23 hits, 38 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 37 appearances, mainly in a third-pairing role.