NHL Player News

Washington acquired Poirier from New Jersey on Sunday in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round pick.

Poirier didn't log any playing time with the Devils after being claimed off waivers from Dallas on Sept. 27. The 25-year-old netminder is still waiting to make his NHL debut. He posted a 27-19-6 record, a 2.61 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 52 AHL regular-season appearances for Texas in 2025-26.

Taylor was returned to AHL Texas on Sunday.

Taylor made his NHL debut in Thursday's 5-2 loss to Montreal, posting one hit in 10:44 of ice time. He was a healthy scratch for Saturday's 3-1 win over Columbus because Esa Lindell returned to the lineup from a lower-body injury. Taylor has three assists in eight AHL outings this season.

Kochetkov will protect the home net against Winnipeg on Sunday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

Kochetkov has stopped 170 of 185 shots during his nine-game winning streak to begin the 2026-27 campaign. He made 21 saves in a 3-2 win over the Jets on Oct. 17. Winnipeg (4-7-3) ranks 29th in the league this season with 2.43 goals per game.

Tolvanen (personal) participated in Sunday's optional morning skate, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Tolvanen should be an option for Sunday's matchup against Edmonton after missing Friday's practice for personal reasons. He has earned three goals, one assist, 15 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and 19 hits in 14 appearances this season.

Garand will patrol the home crease against Edmonton on Sunday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Garand has gone 0-3-0 in his last three appearances, surrendering 12 goals on 74 shots. He owns a 4-5-1 record, a 2.69 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 10 outings this season. Edmonton (10-2-2) is tied for first in the league this campaign with 4.21 goals per game.

Gilbert was loaned to AHL Rochester on Sunday.

Gilbert has been a healthy scratch in three of Buffalo's last five games. In five NHL appearances this season, he has one goal, two points, one shot on net, two blocked shots and seven hits.

McGroarty was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.

McGroarty hasn't earned a point in two NHL outings this season, but he has contributed three shots on net and one blocked shot. The 22-year-old forward has four goals and five assists in six AHL appearances this campaign.

Leonard was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.

Leonard has notched five goals and two assists in six AHL appearances this campaign. In the 2025-26 NHL regular season, he earned two goals, four points, 11 shots on net, nine blocked shots and 12 hits in 11 appearances for Detroit.

Forsberg stopped 28 of 31 shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres.

Forsberg couldn't prevent Tage Thompson's go-ahead power-play goal midway through the third period. The veteran netminder kept Los Angeles competitive after Buffalo controlled much of the early action, though the Kings ultimately suffered their fourth loss in five home games. Forsberg's fantasy value remains in the lower tiers, as inconsistent team results limit his reliability as a starting option. The fact that he's started in just six of the Kings' 13 games this season limits his upside as well and makes Forsberg a matchup-based alternative and not much else.

Perry scored a power-play goal on nine shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres.

Perry cut Buffalo's lead to 2-1 late in the second period when Trevor Moore's shot deflected off him, and the goal was confirmed after a successful coach's challenge. The veteran winger generated an impressive nine shots, but that was an anomaly, as he had racked up 10 total shots over his previous 10 games. Perry will continue to have fantasy upside as long as he remains in a top-six role, but it's hard to see him produce consistently since he's 41 years old already.