NHL Player News

Finley sustained an undisclosed injury in Friday's game versus the Blackhawks, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Finley fought Nick Foligno on his first shift of the game, but he came away worse for wear. There was no update on Finley's status after the contest, leaving him questionable to play Saturday versus the Blue Jackets. Simon Lundmark, a defenseman, is the lone healthy extra on the Lightning's roster currently.

Chovan scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Sudbury's 5-4 overtime loss to Brantford on Friday.

Chovan has earned six points over his last three games, earning four goals and two assists in that span. For the season, he's up to 12 goals and 28 points over 37 appearances. The Kings prospect isn't having a great first OHL campaign, but considering he's playing this well on a struggling team, he's done a fine job.

Nobert logged three assists in QMJHL Blainville-Boisbriand's 5-3 win over Quebec on Friday.

Nobert has been steady in January with three goals and seven helpers over nine contests for the Armada. The Vegas prospect is up to 55 points (21 goal, 34 assists) in 41 outings overall. Nobert has been a key part of his team's offense for the last couple of years, and he should continue to shine as a playmaker.

Schafer recorded three assists in QMJHL Chicoutimi's 9-3 win over Val-d'Or on Friday.

Schafer has collected a goal and six helpers over his last four games. He struggled initially after the World Junior Championship, where he racked up three points in five games for Germany. The Capitals prospect has 30 points in 32 QMJHL outings this season.

Lyubushkin (lower body) won't return to Friday's game versus the Blues, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

Lyubushkin was injured during the second period and didn't come out for the third. The 31-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day until more information is available. The Stars' next game is a rematch with the Blues in St. Louis on Tuesday, and Alex Petrovic would draw in if Lyubushkin can't play.

Thompson will guard the road goal versus the Flames on Friday, Ryan Pike of Flames Nation reports.

Thompson will get the start in his hometown on the front end of a back-to-back. He's looking to end a three-game losing streak, a span in which he's allowed 10 goals on 80 shots. The Flames have won three of their last six games, scoring 14 goals in that span.

Rantanen (illness) is slated to play versus the Blues on Friday, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

Rantanen was a true game-time decision and didn't take line rushes during warmups, but he'll suit up anyway. Nathan Bastian and Adam Erne will be the two scratches up front for the Stars. Rantanen missed the previous two games while under the weather.

Cirelli (undisclosed) is in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Blackhawks, per the NHL media site.

Cirelli left Tuesday's game versus the Sharks, but it looks like he will be fine. The 28-year-old will be in a top-six role and should see ice time in all situations.

Oettinger will protect the home goal versus the Blues on Friday, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

Oettinger will get the second half of a back-to-back after Casey DeSmith came up short in a 1-0 loss to the Blue Jackets on Thursday. The 27-year-old Oettinger is 2-4-1 with a 3.31 GAA and an .868 save percentage over seven games in January. The Blues have just 10 goals scored over their last six contests, going 2-4-0 in that span.

Carlo (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Friday versus the Golden Knights, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Carlo appears to have avoided an injury after there was some concern he tweaked something as recently as Wednesday. The 29-year-old defenseman should be good for his usual top-four minutes in this contest.