NHL Player News

Caufield (illness) will return to the lineup versus San Jose on Saturday, according to RDS.ca.

Caufield missed Wednesday's contest versus Ottawa and was limited by his illness in Tuesday's tilt versus Toronto, but he has recovered and will be back on the top line with the Habs on Saturday. Caufield has 37 goals and 64 points in 63 games this season, including 21 points with the man advantage.

Ullmark will protect the home net against Anaheim on Saturday, per Claire Hanna of TSN.

Ullmark is coming off a 20-save effort in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Montreal. He has a 19-9-7 record this campaign with one shutout, a 2.85 GAA and an .883 save percentage across 36 appearances. Anaheim sits 13th in the league with 3.25 goals per game this season.

Allen will patrol the home crease versus Los Angeles on Saturday, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.

Allen will make his first start since Feb. 25, a span of seven games. He will look to snap a four-game losing streak in which he has allowed 11 goals on 102 shots (.892 save percentage). Allen is 12-15-1 with a 2.64 GAA and a .906 save percentage over 29 outings this season. The Kings will be a tired team, coming off a 3-2 win on Long Island on Friday.

Samuelsson (undisclosed) is doubtful for Saturday's matchup against Toronto, according to Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site.

Samuelsson didn't participate in Friday's practice and skipped Saturday's well-attended optional morning skate. He has produced 12 goals, 36 points, 94 shots on net, 130 blocked shots and 109 hits across 64 appearances this season. With Samuelsson unlikely to play, Zach Metsa or Michael Kesselring could draw back into the lineup after being healthy scratches in Thursday's 5-1 win over Pittsburgh.

Ellis (undisclosed) will not suit up versus Toronto on Saturday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Ellis last saw action Feb. 3, stopping 31 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to Tampa Bay. He is 7-4-1 with a 3.11 GAA and an .896 save percentage across 13 outings this season. Ellis is currently the Sabres' third-string goaltender, as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon are ahead of him on the Sabres' depth chart.

Tuch (lower body) is expected to play against Toronto on Saturday, per Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site.

After sitting out Thursday's 5-1 win over Pittsburgh, Tuch should return to a top-line role against the Maple Leafs on Saturday. He has generated 28 goals, 57 points, 155 shots on net, 74 blocked shots and 69 hits across 64 appearances this season.

Pearson (lower body) has been ruled out of Saturday's clash versus Toronto, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Pearson has played once for the Sabres since he was dealt from Winnipeg at the trade deadline. Pearson had seven goals and six assists in 52 appearances for the Jets prior to the trade and was held off the scoresheet in his lone appearance for Buffalo on Thursday.

Paul (lower body) was activated off long-term injured reserve and will return to the lineup Saturday versus Carolina, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Paul missed 11 games, dating back to Feb. 1, due to the injury. He is expected to see bottom-six minutes in his return to action. Paul has six goals, six assists and 42 hits over 34 appearances this season.

Thomson was summoned from AHL Belleville on Saturday.

The Senators are hurting on the blue line with Jake Sanderson out of action with an upper-body injury and Nick Jensen out with a lower-body injury. Thomson has spent the entire season with AHL Belleville, tallying 14 goals and 11 assists across 55 games. If Jensen is unable to play, Thomson could make his first NHL appearance since the 2022-23 campaign, likely replacing Dennis Gilbert on the third pairing.

Geekie was loaned to AHL Syracuse on Saturday.

Geekie has contributed two assists, eight shots on goal, six blocked shots and 31 hits in 11 NHL appearances this season. He also has 14 goals and 51 points in 47 AHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign.