NHL Player News

McWard was assigned to AHL Toronto on Sunday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

McWard didn't see any NHL action during his stint with the Maple Leafs. He has three assists in five AHL outings during the 2026-27 campaign.

Vejmelka will defend the road net against Philadelphia on Sunday, per Catherine Bogart of the Mammoth's official site.

Vejmelka has gone 1-3-0 in his last four outings, surrendering 16 goals on 104 shots. He owns a 6-4-0 record, a 3.13 GAA and an .877 save percentage in 11 appearances this season. Philadelphia (3-8-4) ranks last in the league with 1.93 goals per game in the 2026-27 campaign.

Yamamoto (upper body) won't play against Philadelphia on Sunday.

Yamamoto is day-to-day and will miss at least one game. He has collected three goals, seven points, 21 shots on net, six blocked shots and 18 hits in nine appearances this season. With Yamamoto unavailable, Michael Carcone (upper body) will return to the lineup against the Flyers on Sunday.

Carcone (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday.

Following a nine-game absence, Carcone will return to the lineup against the Flyers on Sunday. He has contributed one goal, two points, 17 shots on net and 11 hits in five outings this season. Carcone will replace Kailer Yamamoto (upper body) in Sunday's lineup against Philadelphia.

Marino (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.

Marino remains week-to-week and will miss his sixth straight game against Philadelphia on Sunday. He has chipped in two goals, five points, eight shots on net, four blocked shots and two hits in nine appearances this season.

Brindley was assigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.

Brindley has one assist, four shots on net, two blocked shots and seven hits in five NHL outings for the Avalanche in 2026-27. He also has two goals and nine points in eight AHL appearances this campaign.

Mintyukov (lower body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his expected return to the lineup against Ottawa on Sunday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

After missing the last four games, the 22-year-old blueliner is projected to skate on the second pairing against the Senators on Sunday. Mintyukov has two assists, five shots on net, 16 blocked shots and one hit in nine appearances this campaign.

Thompson will start Sunday's home matchup against Minnesota, per Sammi Silber of The District Standard.

Thompson is coming off a 23-save performance in a 5-2 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday. He has permitted 22 goals on 227 shots during his 5-3-0 start to the 2026-27 campaign. Minnesota (9-3-3) is tied for 18th in the league this season with 3.13 goals per game.

Vladar will patrol the home crease against Utah on Sunday, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Vladar is coming off an 11-save effort in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Columbus. He has surrendered 23 goals on 205 shots during his 2-3-2 start to the 2026-27 campaign. Utah (9-5-0) sits seventh in the league with 3.64 goals per game this season.

McIlrath was placed on waivers Sunday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

McIlrath hasn't posted a point in four NHL outings with Washington this season, but he has earned three hits and two blocked shots. If he clears waivers, he will likely head to AHL Hershey.