NHL Player News

Abols (lower body) has been replaced on the Latvian Olympic team by Rihards Bukarts, the Latvian Ice Hockey Federation announced Monday, which suggests that Abols isn't expected to be healthy before the Winter Games.

Philadelphia put Abols on injured reserve Sunday and recalled Lane Pederson from AHL Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Abols has three goals, 10 points, 22 PIM and 49 hits in 42 appearances in 2025-26. While it seems the 30-year-old will miss the Olympics, he should resume serving in a bottom-six capacity for Philadelphia once he's healthy.

Ivan was called up by the Avalanche on Monday.

Ivan was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Friday. He has an assist in six outings with the Avalanche in 2025-26. He also has two goals and 10 points in 32 appearances with AHL Colorado.

Woll will protect the home net against Minnesota on Monday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Despite a 27-save effort in Thursday's 6-5 overtime loss to Vegas, Woll has a 3-0-1 record in his last four outings while stopping 118 of 128 shots. He has gone 11-4-3 with a 2.73 GAA, a .912 save percentage and two shutouts through 19 appearances this campaign. Minnesota is tied for 17th in the league with 3.10 goals per game this season.

Bobrovsky will patrol the home crease against San Jose on Monday, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Bobrovsky allowed nine goals on 36 shots in Friday's 9-1 blowout loss to Carolina. He has a 19-13-1 record with a 3.09 GAA, an .875 save percentage and three shutouts across 33 appearances this season. San Jose sits 16th in the league with 3.11 goals per game during the 2025-26 campaign.

Nedeljkovic will defend the road net against Florida on Monday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Nedeljkovic has stopped 71 of the 79 shots he has faced during his three-game winning streak. He has gone 8-8-2 with a 3.06 GAA and an .891 save percentage through 21 appearances of the 2025-26 campaign. Florida is tied for 19th in the league with 3.04 goals per game. However, the Panthers will get a boost with Matthew Tkachuk (groin) ready to make his season debut versus the Sharks.

Pyyhtia was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Monday.

Pyyhtia has picked up one goal, six shots on net, two blocked shots and one hit across five NHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign. He also has seven tallies and 22 points in 23 AHL appearances this season.

Gregor was loaned to AHL Charlotte on Monday.

Gregor has contributed one goal, two assists, 20 shots on net, seven blocked shots and 27 hits across 24 NHL appearances this season. He cleared waivers Jan. 10, and Florida had to clear a roster spot for the return of Matthew Tkachuk (groin) ahead of Monday's matchup against San Jose.

Quillan was recalled from AHL Toronto on Monday.

Quillan hasn't earned a point in three NHL outings this season while recording one shot on goal and seven hits. He has notched eight goals and 19 assists in 28 minor-league appearances during the 2025-26 campaign.

Tkachuk (groin) will be activated from non-roster injured reserve ahead of Monday's matchup against San Jose, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

After missing the first 47 games of 2025-26, Tkachuk will make his season debut. He accounted for 22 goals, 57 points, 156 shots on net, 54 PIM and 84 hits across 52 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. Based on Monday's morning skate, Tkachuk will occupy a third-line role versus the Sharks, but he should also see time on the power play.

Ekholm notched two assists, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Blues.

Ekholm snapped a six-game slump with this effort, helping out on both of Zach Hyman's tallies. The 35-year-old Ekholm hadn't posted a multi-point effort since Dec. 4 versus the Kraken. The veteran defenseman has 21 points (three goals, 18 assists), 86 shots on net, 81 blocked shots, 48 hits, 20 PIM and a plus-15 rating over 50 appearances. He's on pace to reach the 30-point mark for the fifth straight year, and he offers decent non-scoring production even though his offense has faltered at times.