NHL Player News
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Michael Brandsegg-Nygard RW | DET
Red Wings' Michael Brandsegg-Nygard: Up from AHL
Brandsegg-Nygard was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday under emergency conditions.
Brandsegg-Nygard has 20 goals and 44 points in 58 AHL outings this season. He also has one assist, 17 shots on net and 36 hits in 12 NHL appearances during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Boone Jenner C | CLB
Blue Jackets' Boone Jenner: Opens scoring in win
Jenner scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.
The Blue Jackets needed this win, and Jenner set the tone with a goal just 1:13 into the game. The 32-year-old has been limited to a depth role at times this year, but he's produced seven points over his last 13 contests. For the season, he's at 12 goals, 36 points, 127 shots on net, 145 hits, 63 blocked shots, 44 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 65 appearances, production mostly in line with his usual totals. He hasn't had a fully healthy season since 2019-20.
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Dylan Larkin C | DET
Red Wings' Dylan Larkin: Dishes pair of assists in loss
Larkin notched two assists and four shots on goal in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
Larkin set up Justin Faulk's goal in the first period and also had a hand in Emmitt Finnie's tally in the third. During a four-game point streak, Larkin has four goals and five assists. The 29-year-old has been steady as ever in a top-line role with 34 goals, 67 points, 226 shots on net, 46 hits, 33 blocked shots, 48 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 73 appearances this season.
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David Perron LW | DET
Red Wings' David Perron: Pots goal Saturday
Perron scored a goal on five shots, added three hits and went minus-3 in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
Perron has two goals over his last five games, but he hasn't been able to add much offense since he recovered from a groin injury. The 37-year-old is stuck in a middle-six role. He's produced 12 goals, 27 points, 89 shots on net, 89 hits, 40 PIM and a minus-7 rating over 63 appearances between the Red Wings and the Senators this season.
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Parker Wotherspoon D | PIT
Penguins' Parker Wotherspoon: Ready to rock
Wotherspoon (upper body) is slated to play against Washington on Sunday, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.
Wotherspoon is available to play after sitting out Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Capitals. He has supplied three goals, 30 points, 70 shots on net, 110 blocked shots and 161 hits over 79 appearances this campaign.
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Justin Faulk D | DET
Red Wings' Justin Faulk: Tallies in Saturday's loss
Faulk scored a goal on three shots and blocked three shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
Faulk has three goals over the last three games. Despite his uptick in offense after a brief absence for a lower-body injury, the Red Wings' collapse was completed with Saturday's loss, ensuring they'll miss the playoffs for the 10th year in a row. Faulk has contributed 15 goals, 38 points, 116 shots on net, 132 blocked shots, 69 hits and a minus-6 rating over 76 outings between Detroit and St. Louis this season. Faulk is entering a contract year in 2026-27, so he should be highly motivated to be at his best in a top-four role next year.
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Kris Letang D | PIT
Penguins' Kris Letang: Slated to return
Letang (upper body) is expected to suit up against Washington on Sunday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Letang will draw back into the fold after missing Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Capitals. He has contributed three goals, 34 points, 104 shots on net, 94 blocked shots and 95 hits across 73 appearances this season.
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Johnathan Kovacevic D | NJ
Devils' Johnny Kovacevic: Pockets assist in win
Kovacevic notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Red Wings.
Kovacevic has earned four assists over his last nine outings. The 28-year-old is filling a top-four role and a spot on the penalty kill. He's had a relatively quiet campaign with just eight assists, 29 shots on net, 56 hits, 38 blocked shots and 38 PIM across 32 appearances. He missed the first half of the campaign while recovering from a knee surgery.
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Dennis Cholowski D | NJ
Devils' Dennis Cholowski: Gathers helper in win
Cholowski recorded an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Red Wings.
This was Cholowski's second game in the lineup since his March 6 call-up from AHL Utica. The 28-year-old blueliner is getting a chance to play in place of Luke Hughes (undisclosed), who was shut down early this season to undergo a procedure. Through 17 NHL appearances in 2025-26, Cholowski has two assists, 12 shots on net and 17 blocked shots.
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Erik Karlsson D | PIT
Penguins' Erik Karlsson: Poised to play
Karlsson (lower body) is slated to play against Washington on Sunday, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
After sitting out Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Capitals, Karlsson should return to the top pairing and first power-play unit in Sunday's lineup. He has generated 15 goals, 66 points and 176 shots on net in 74 games this season.