NHL Player News

Verhaeghe (lower body) won't play against the Rangers on Monday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Verhaeghe will sit out his second straight outing. He has produced 25 goals, 55 points, 187 shots on net and 68 hits across 77 appearances this campaign. It's unclear if he will be available to play in Florida's regular-season finale against the Red Wings on Wednesday.

Turcotte won't be in the lineup versus Seattle on Monday due to an undisclosed injury, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

According to head coach D.J. Smith, Turcotte is close to getting back in the lineup and hasn't been officially ruled out versus Vancouver on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Illinois native has appeared in just 62 games this season in which he has garnered three goals and 11 helpers. Even once cleared to play, Turcotte is far from a lock to play on a nightly basis and could serve as a healthy scratch periodically.

Bennett (lower body) won't play against the Rangers on Monday, according to George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.

Bennett will miss his second straight game, but he could be ready to return to the lineup in Florida's regular-season finale against Detroit on Wednesday. He has registered 26 goals, 58 points, 201 shots on net, 115 hits and 82 PIM over 76 outings this season.

Nyquist (undisclosed) is not expected to be in the lineup versus Vegas on Monday.

Nyquist will miss his eighth straight game due to his lingering undisclosed injury. At this point, it seems unlikely that the veteran winger will be able to return in time to face Utah on Tuesday in the second half of a back-to-back. If Nyquist doesn't return before the end of the regular season, he will finish the year having generated 12 points in 51 contests.

Akhtyamov is expected to be between the pipes at home versus the Stars on Monday, Dave McCarthy of NHL.com reports.

Akhtyamov will make his second NHL start, having given up five goals on 44 shots in his debut versus the Islanders on Thursday. Now that the Maple Leafs are out of playoff contention, it makes sense to give the 24-year-old Akhtyamov some extra work, especially with Anthony Stolarz (lower body) done for the season.

Namestnikov (undisclosed) is unavailable for Monday's matchup against Vegas, according to Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site.

After being absent from Monday's morning skate, Namestnikov will miss at least one game. However, it's unclear if he will be ready to return before the end of the regular season. He has eight goals, 14 points, 76 shots on net and 76 hits in 60 outings this campaign.

Iafallo (undisclosed) won't play against Vegas on Monday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

Iafallo is dealing with an injury and didn't participate in Monday's morning skate. After being summoned from AHL Manitoba on Sunday under emergency conditions, Brayden Yager and Nikita Chibrikov will replace Iafallo and Vladislav Namestnikov (undisclosed) in Monday's lineup against the Golden Knights.

Pionk will not be available versus Vegas on Monday due to an undisclosed injury, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

Pionk previously missed two months due to an undisclosed injury and now could be in danger of missing the last few games of the regular season. With the Jets heading into a back-to-back, the blueliner should probably be considered questionable, at best, heading into Tuesday's game versus Utah.

Miller (knee) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Following a 35-game absence, Miller will return to a second-pairing role against the Golden Knights on Monday, according to Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site. The 33-year-old Miller has one assist, 16 shots on goal, 10 blocked shots and 25 hits in 15 appearances this season.

Hyman (undisclosed) isn't expected to play before the end of the regular season, Jamie Umbach of the Oilers' official site reports Monday.

Hyman will miss his fifth straight game against Colorado on Monday, and he is doubtful to play against Vancouver in Thursday's regular-season finale. He has been recovering from a nagging injury, but he still could be ready for the start of the playoffs.