NHL Player News

Hyman (undisclosed) won't play against Vegas on Saturday, per Ryan Rishaug of TSN.

After being a game-time decision against Chicago on Thursday, Hyman played and logged 16:40 of ice time. However, he didn't participate in Saturday's morning skate and will get some time off to manage his injury. Hyman has generated 31 goals, 51 points, 158 shots on net and 53 hits across 57 appearances this season.

Simashev was recalled from AHL Tucson on Saturday.

Across 25 NHL games this season, Simashev has an assist, 23 shots on net, eight hits and 26 blocked shots. With the Mammoth looking to lock down a playoff spot, the young blueliner will likely serve as a depth defenseman for the time being.

Sandeson (upper body) is slated to return to the lineup versus Minnesota on Saturday, per Claire Hanna of TSN.

Sanderson missed 13 games after suffering the injury against Seattle on March 7. He has 11 goals and 37 assists in 62 outings this season. Sanderson will occupy a spot on the top pairing and quarterback the first power-play unit in his return to action against the Wild on Saturday.

Ullmark will be between the home pipes versus Minnesota on Saturday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

After giving up five goals on 16 shots in the first period before being pulled in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Florida, Ullmark rebounded nicely in Thursday's 4-1 win over Buffalo while stopping 21 of 22 shots. He is 24-11-8 with a 2.81 GAA and an .887 save percentage across 44 appearances this season. Minnesota is 11th in the league with 3.24 goals per game in 2025-26.

Rasmussen (lower body) will play against the Rangers on Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Following a nine-game absence, Rasmussen will replace Mason Appleton in Saturday's lineup against the Rangers. The 26-year-old Rasmussen has six goals, 14 points, 64 shots on net, 57 blocked shots and 62 hits across 61 appearances this season.

Faulk (lower body) won't play against the Rangers on Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Faulk will miss at least one game after getting injured in Thursday's 4-2 win over Philadelphia. Since being acquired from St. Louis on March 6, he has registered one goal, two assists, 15 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and 17 hits in 12 appearances with the Red Wings. Axel Sandin-Pellikka will replace Faulk in Saturday's lineup versus the Rangers.

Marchment (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision against Winnipeg on Saturday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Marchment was on the top line and first power-play unit during Saturday's morning skate, indicating that he could return from a one-game absence. Since being acquired from Seattle on Dec. 19, he has produced 14 goals, 27 points, 62 shots on net and 41 hits in 33 games for Columbus this season.

Lundestrom (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against Winnipeg, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Lundestrom was also a game-time call versus Carolina on Thursday and ended up playing, drawing an assist. He was injured Tuesday versus Carolina and was not on the ice at practice Saturday. Lundestrom has four goals and eight assists in 62 games this season.

Wallstedt will defend the road goal against Ottawa on Saturday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Wallstedt is 1-2-2 in his last six appearances, but he has a solid 2.13 GAA and a .919 save percentage. Overall, the 23-year-old netminder is 15-8-6 with four shutouts, a 2.73 GAA and a .911 save percentage across 31 appearances this season. The Senators sit 10th in NHL scoring while generating 3.31 goals per game.

Greaves will protect the home net against Winnipeg on Saturday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Greaves has emerged victorious in one of his last five outings (1-3-1) despite allowing only 12 goals on 139 shots. He has a 24-15-9 record this season with a 2.59 GAA and a .909 save percentage through 49 appearances. Winnipeg ranks 25th in the league during the 2025-26 campaign with 2.81 goals per game.