NHL Player News

Tucker (knee) sustained an injury during Sunday's practice, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Tucker will be evaluated further soon, but it's believed to be more serious than a day-to-day issue. He collected three goals, 17 points, 68 shots on net, 51 blocked shots, 100 hits and 81 PIM in 69 regular-season appearances for the Blues in 2025-26.

Steel signed a four-year, $14.8 million contract extension with the Stars on Monday.

Steel has spent the past three seasons with the Stars, most recently recording 12 goals, 21 assists, 79 hits, 29 blocked shots and 24 PIM while averaging 16:04 of ice time across 73 regular-season appearances last year. He'll remain with Dallas on a multi-year agreement and will likely continue to handle a middle-six role during the 2026-27 campaign.

Ovechkin (lower body) missed Monday's practice and is day-to-day, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Ovechkin likely won't be rushed back for preseason games, but he could still be ready when the 2026-27 campaign begins. The 41-year-old forward posted 32 goals, 64 points, 244 shots on net and 134 hits in 82 appearances during the 2025-26 regular season.

Greaves will get the starting nod at home versus Detroit in Monday's preseason matchup, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

In addition to starting the first preseason game, Greaves is scheduled to be in the crease for the last one versus Detroit on Saturday while Cam Talbot starts the other two preseason contests. With Elvis Merzlikins (shoulder) on the shelf, the 25-year-old Greaves likely has the inside track on the No. 1 job, though he is far from secure in that spot.

Blackwell is dealing with a lower-body injury but should return before Opening Night, Robert Tiffin of NHL.com reports Monday.

Blackwell could still return for an upcoming preseason contest, but his focus will be on the Opening Night clash with St. Louis on Oct. 2. In 70 regular-season games last year, the 33-year-old center notched four goals and 11 helpers. As such, he is unlikely to have enough fantasy value in most formats.

DeSmith will draw the start during Monday's preseason game at home against the Blues, Sam Nestler of DLLS Sports reports.

Remi Poirier drew the start during Saturday's preseason opener on the road against St. Louis, but DeSmith will tend the twine as the Stars head home Monday. DeSmith went 15-8-6 with a 2.43 GAA and .907 save percentage across 30 regular-season appearances last year, and he'll likely begin the 2026-27 regular season as Jake Oettinger's backup.

Rielly (illness) has recovered from his viral condition and could play in Wednesday's preseason game against Ottawa, according to Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun on Monday.

Rielly and Darren Raddysh were paired together during Monday's practice. The 32-year-old Rielly earned 11 goals, 36 points, 141 shots on net and 114 blocked shots in 78 appearances during the 2025-26 regular season.

Lindgren will start Monday's preseason game at home against the Flyers, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Logan Thompson tended the twine during Sunday's preseason opener against Boston, and Lindgren will draw the start in the second half of the back-to-back set. Although Lindgren will begin the matchup in the crease, head coach Spencer Carbery said that Clay Stevenson will take over in the second half of the game.

Skinner will start Monday's preseason game at home against the Avalanche, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Skinner signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Jets in July and could begin the regular season as Winnipeg's primary goaltender since Connor Hellebuyck has been suspended by the team amid his looming trade request. Skinner made 50 regular-season appearances between the Oilers and Penguins last year, going 23-17-9 with a 2.92 GAA and .888 save percentage.

Allen is expected to protect the home net in Monday's exhibition contest against the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Allen is poised to get the nod after being the first goalie off at Monday's morning skate. He posted a 17-17-2 record with one shutout, a 2.74 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 37 appearances during the 2025-26 regular season. The veteran netminder could begin the 2026-27 campaign as the Devils' primary option between the pipes, but he could face competition for starts from Nico Daws and David Rittich.