NHL Player News

Bussi is expected to start on the road against Vancouver on Wednesday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Bussi has a 24-3-1 record, 2.33 GAA and .904 save percentage in 28 appearances in 2025-26. He's won his past eight outings while posting a 2.00 GAA and a .911 save percentage. Vancouver is an extremely favorable adversary. The Canucks are 2-16-4 while averaging just 2.00 goals per game across their past 22 outings.

Doughty (lower body) is slated to return for Thursday's game against the Islanders, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

Doughty missed the last two games due to a lower-body injury, but he's set to return to action against the Islanders. Across 19 appearances since the start of the calendar year, he's recorded an assist, 18 PIM, 14 blocked shots, nine hits and a minus-10 rating while averaging 22:59 of ice time.

Byfield (upper body) is expected to miss Thursday's game against the Islanders, per Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period.

Byfield was also absent for Monday's 4-2 loss to Colorado because of the injury. He has 13 goals and 33 points across 58 appearances in the 2025-26 campaign. Kenny Connors should remain in the lineup until Byfield is ready to return. However, Byfield could be out for longer as a potential injured reserve candidate.

Lettieri scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Toronto's 7-4 win over Cleveland on Wednesday.

Lettieri picked up his first multi-point effort in seven games. He's at 12 goals, 39 points, 112 shots on net and a plus-7 rating over 44 appearances this season. He hasn't gotten a call-up to the Maple Leafs yet despite his continued strong play for the Marlies.

Moore (illness) is expected back in the lineup for Thursday's clash with the Islanders, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

Moore hasn't offered much offensively of late, garnering two goals, one assist and 20 shots in his last 10 outings. Despite the lack of offensive production, Moore looks set to jump back into a second-line role alongside Alex Turcotte. At this point, Moore figures to miss the 40-point threshold for the first time in the last three years.

Groulx scored twice in AHL Toronto's 7-4 win over Cleveland on Wednesday.

Groulx has seven goals and seven assists over his last 10 games. His performance Wednesday got him to the 50-point mark for the first time in an AHL campaign, doing so in just 53 games. He hasn't made his Maple Leafs debut, but he could be a call-up candidate if the NHL team ships out some forwards before Friday's trade deadline.

Hofer will start Wednesday's road game against Seattle.

Hofer has picked up wins in each of his two starts following the Olympic break, and he'll draw the start for the third time in the Blues' four games since the layoff. He's made a pair of home starts against the Kraken this year, going 1-0-1 with a 2.46 GAA and .907 save percentage.

Pulock (upper body) will miss Wednesday's game against Anaheim, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Pulock has three goals, 24 points, 12 PIM, 42 hits and 112 blocks in 59 outings in 2025-26. Adam Boqvist is slated to draw into the lineup for the first time since Jan. 26 due to Pulock's absence.

Lazar (undisclosed) is slated to miss at least four weeks, according to head coach Kris Knoblach, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports Wednesday.

Based on his timeline, Lazar should not be expected back until early April, though it could certainly be longer. Prior to getting hurt, the 31-year-old center was mired in an 11-game pointless streak during which he recorded 20 hits, seven shots and eight PIM. With Lazar out, the Oilers could shift him to long-term injured reserve to free up some cap space.

Kane is dealing with an illness and is expected to be a game-time decision for Wednesday's match against Carolina, per Farhan Lalji of TSN.

Kane has 11 goals, 27 points, 78 PIM and 98 hits in 59 appearances with the Canucks in 2025-26. If he can't play Wednesday, then Max Sasson might draw back into the lineup.