NHL Player News

Simpson scored twice in the University of North Dakota's 5-3 loss to Michigan State University on Saturday.

Simpson is in his first year in college at age 19. He dominated in the USHL last year with 74 points over 61 regular-season contests for Youngstown. Simpson has started slow in the NCAA -- these were his first two goals to go with one assist over five appearances. Injuries have been an issue early in his development, so expect Simpson to spend multiple years at North Dakota to build up his game.

Raymond scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Blues.

The star winger scored on an impressive solo effort in the second period, collecting the puck in the corner on the forecheck, circling to the high slot and beating Joel Hofer blocker side to give Detroit a 3-1 lead. Raymond has four multi-point performances in the last six games, a sizzling stretch in which he's racked up five goals and 10 points with 19 shots on net, five hits and a plus-2 rating. Six of his points during that heater -- three goals and three assists -- have come on the power play.

Gibson made just 10 saves in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Blues.

The Detroit defense did a good job of keeping pucks from getting through to Gibson -- William Wallinder blocked six shots all on his own -- which made it all the more painful when the veteran netminder couldn't keep hold of a 4-2 lead in the third period. Through his first 10 outings this season, Gibson has gone 4-5-1 with a 3.37 GAA and .860 save percentage, numbers which could make it difficult for him to hang onto the top job in the Wings crease if Daniil Tarasov (1.40 GAA, .940 save percentage in four appearances) stays healthy and keeps playing well.

Kaskimaki scored the game-winning goal in Saturday's 5-4 victory over Detroit.

In his 11th career NHL game, Kaskimaki found the back of the net for the first time, deflecting home a shot by Alexey Toropchenko to break a 4-4 tie in the third period. Kaskimaki has been operating in a bottom-six role since being called up from AHL Springfield a couple weeks ago, contributing two points in six games with seven shots on net, five hits and a plus-1 rating.

Barron produced a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Red Wings.

The 24-year-old blueliner helped set up Dalibor Dvorsky for the game's opening goal early in the first period, and Barron then tied it up at 4-4 midway through the third with a rocket from the top of the slot that beat John Gibson. It's Barron's second multi-point performance in the last five games, and on the season he's already contributed eight points (two goals, six assists) in just 11 contests. Without regular power-play time, however, it'll be difficult for him to maintain anything close to that pace.

Snuggerud scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 5-4 win over Detroit.

The 22-year-old winger tapped home a loose puck in the crease late in the second frame before getting the puck to Justin Barron for a third-period tally that tied the score at 4-4. Snuggerud has found the back of the net five times in the last seven games, and through 14 contests to begin the season he's delivered eight goals and 11 points as he looks to put together a breakout campaign.

Hofer turned aside 24 shots in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Red Wings.

Detroit grabbed a 4-2 lead early in the third period, but Hofer shut the door the rest of the way as the St. Louis offense launched a comeback. The 26-year-old netminder has a firm hold of the No. 1 job between the pipes for the Blues, going 6-3-1 in 10 starts to begin the season with a 2.42 GAA and .916 save percentage.

McAvoy notched two assists while adding three shots on net, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over Chicago.

The blueliner set up Boston's final two goals of the afternoon, as McAvoy fed Morgan Geekie for a one-timer with 12 seconds left in the third period before springing Elias Lindholm for the OT winner with a stretch pass from his own zone. McAvoy snapped a brief three-game point drought with the performance, and through nine games he's picked up one goal and eight points with 17 shots on net, 17 blocked shots, 11 hits, six PIM and a plus-6 rating.

McDavid distributed a power-play assist and placed three shots on net in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Islanders.

McDavid continues to make history to begin the 2026-27 campaign, as his record-breaking playmaking streak grew to 14 consecutive games with an assist to open a season. Overall, the 29-year-old superstar is up to 29 assists, 37 points, a plus-18 rating, 36 shots on net and 17 hits over 14 appearances this season. While the century mark is a given for him to reach before the end of the season, barring he stays healthy, McDavid's hot start has him on pace to challenge his career high of 153 points across 82 regular-season outings during the 2022-23 campaign. He's an elite fantasy option in all formats for the foreseeable future.

Draisaitl recorded two assists, including one on the power play, and placed two shots on net in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Islanders.

After being blanked on the scoresheet for just the second time this season in Wednesday's clash, Draisaitl got back on the right foot by adding two helpers to Saturday's big win. With his pair of apples, the 31-year-old forward is up to 14 assists, 26 points and 50 shots on net over 14 appearances this season. He trails only his linemate Connor McDavid in points across the entire NHL, proving that Draisaitl is a force to be reckoned with regardless of his placement in the Oilers' lineup. The 13-year NHL veteran should continue to challenge the 100-point mark annually for the foreseeable future. If he can stay healthy across the entire 2026-27 campaign, Draisaitl could flirt with the 120-point mark for the second time in his career.