NHL Player News

Norris has been classified as day-to-day by head coach Lindy Ruff, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports Monday, but won't play this week, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Norris being labeled day-to-day but then being ruled out for the next three games is a little strange, but either way, he certainly seems to be heading in the right direction. Prior to getting hurt, the 26-year-old Michigan native was rolling offensively with seven points in his last nine outings. Norris should slot into a middle-six role once back in the lineup.

Jarry will protect the home net against Anaheim on Monday, according to Ryan Rishaug of TSN.

Since returning to the lineup from a lower-body injury, Jarry has gone 2-2-1 in five appearances while allowing 14 goals on 113 shots. He has a 14-5-2 record with a 2.82 GAA, a .900 save percentage and two shutouts in 22 appearances this season between Edmonton and Pittsburgh. The Ducks earned a 4-3 overtime win over Calgary on Sunday. Anaheim is tied for 13th in the league with 3.21 goals per game this campaign.

Hamilton scored a goal, distributed an assist, fired five shots on net and served two PIM in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Seattle.

Hamilton extended his point streak to eight games Sunday when he opened scoring with a power-play goal just over eight minutes into the contest. He later slid the primary helper on Jack Hughes' power-play goal midway through the third period. Overall, Hamilton is up to six goals, 13 assists, 123 shots on net, 50 hits and 47 blocks through 47 games this season. The 32-year-old blueliner is on fire with 11 of his 19 points this season occurring over his last 11 games. With trade rumors surrounding the veteran blueliner, he has displayed his skill to potential suitors, making him an enticing candidate to be dealt before the trade deadline in just over a month's time. Regardless of whether he's traded or not, Hamilton has appeared to have shaken off the rust and is back on track to record another 30-plus point campaign, giving him a strong fantasy outlook for the remainder of the season.

Danforth (lower body) is trending toward a post-Olympic return to action, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports Monday.

Danforth has been out of the lineup since Oct. 15 versus the Senators, a stretch of 47 games on injured reserve due to his lower-body issue. Once given the all-clear, the 32-year-old winger will likely slot into a bottom-six role. At this point, with his extended layoff, Danforth will likely miss the 20-point threshold for the first time since 2022-23 when he was with Columbus.

Pulock (upper body) won't play in Monday's game against Philadelphia, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Pulock isn't with the Islanders in Philadelphia and is slated to miss a second consecutive matchup after exiting Wednesday's game against the Kraken due to his upper-body injury. Isaiah George will presumably remain in the lineup Monday, while Pulock's next opportunity to return will be Wednesday against the Rangers.

Evans netted a goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over New Jersey.

Evans ended a 16-game goal drought Sunday with Seattle's first goal of the game, which came midway through the second period. Overall, the 24-year-old blueliner is up to four goals, 11 points, 25 shots on net, 21 hits and 37 blocks across 36 games this season. While his ceiling is limited on the Kraken's third defensive pairing, he is tied for third among the team's blueliners in goals and points. While he has a bright fantasy outlook in dynasty leagues, Evans is best left on the waiver wire in standard formats unless one of Seattle's top defensemen is expected to miss time.

Catton scored a goal and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over New Jersey.

Just 18 seconds after Matty Beniers gave the Kraken a 2-1 lead in the third period, Catton struck the back of the net with Sunday's game-winning goal. He is up to five goals, 11 points, 43 shots on net and 20 blocked shots across the first 38 games of his NHL career. All of the 20-year-old's five tallies have been since Jan. 6. During that span, he has begun to shoot the puck more with 15 shots on goal across his last 11 games. While the rookie doesn't have the high-end stats to compete in standard fantasy formats, his recent performances and spot inside Seattle's top six could lead to value in deep leagues down the stretch. He remains a must-roster player in dynasty formats as he continues to display his goal-scoring track record at the NHL level.

Beniers scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over New Jersey.

Beniers lit the lamp for the first of two goals in an 18-second span early in the third period. Overall, he is up to 12 goals, 34 points, 96 shots on net and 43 blocked shots across 51 games this season. After a solid rookie campaign, the No. 2 overall selection in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft is currently putting together one of the best stretches of his four-year career. Since Dec. 22, the 23-year-old center has eight goals, 16 points, 37 shots on net, 10 hits and 15 blocks over 18 games. He is tied for the team lead in points with team captain Jordan Eberle, and Beniers' high-level category coverage is an added reason as to why he is set up for fantasy success for the remainder of the season. Beniers is a top waiver-wire pickup across fantasy formats while his strong run of play lasts.

Ristolainen (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the Islanders, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.

Ristolainen has been on injured reserve since mid-January, but he participated in Monday's morning skate and seems to be trending toward a return. While it seems promising that he'll be able to end to his absence after six games, the Flyers will monitor him leading up to puck drop before deciding whether to activate him from injured reserve.

Mateychuk (upper body) was set to be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against the Kings on Monday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports, before the game was postponed.

Looking ahead to Wednesday's matchup with the Flyers, Mateychuk will likely replace Jake Christiansen in the lineup. The 21-year-old Mateychuk has accounted for eight goals, 21 points, 52 shots on net and 63 blocked shots across 44 appearances this season.