NHL Player News

Kerfoot (upper body) was activated off injured reserve in the lead-up to Wednesday's clash with Colorado, per the NHL media site.

Kerfoot will suit up for the first time since Jan. 9, when he suffered his upper-body problem. Injuries have limited the 31-year-old center to just nine appearances this year, in which he notched just one point while averaging 10:20 of ice time. Even with his return to the lineup, Kerfoot is unlikely to offer significant fantasy value, considering he is filling a fourth-line role and won't see much power-play time.

Dunne (undisclosed) was taken off injured reserve Wednesday, per NHL media site.

Dunne hasn't played since Jan. 12 because of the injury. He has a goal and four points in 28 outings in 2025-26. Dunne will probably serve on the fourth line alongside Tyson Kozak and Beck Malenstyn against New Jersey on Wednesday.

Jarry will defend the road crease against Anaheim on Wednesday, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Jarry wasn't particularly effective leading up to the Olympic break, as he went 2-3-0 with a 5.28 GAA and .831 save percentage across his last five outings. However, he'll draw the start in the Oilers' first game following the layoff against the Ducks, who are scoring 3.20 goals per game this year, which ranks 16th in the league.

Cooley (lower body) was taken off injured reserve ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Colorado, per the NHL media site.

Following a 28-game absence, Cooley is set to occupy a second-line role in addition to linking up with the No. 2 power-play unit. Before getting hurt, Cooley didn't have a point in four straight games, but he could still challenge for the 20-goal and 40-point thresholds now that his injury is behind him.

Spacek was sent to AHL Iowa on Wednesday.

Spacek has four goals and 20 points in 37 outings with Iowa in 2025-26. He has also recorded no points, one hit and two blocks in two outings with Minnesota this season.

Stone won't play in Wednesday's game against the Kings after playing for Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Stone is one of several players who won't suit up for the Golden Knights during their first game following the Olympic break. Stone will have the opportunity to rest for Wednesday's matchup, but head coach Bruce Cassidy said that he's hopeful the 33-year-old will be ready to join the team ahead of Friday's game against the Capitals.

Theodore will sit out Wednesday's matchup against Los Angeles, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Theodore, Mark Stone and Mitch Marner stayed back in Vegas to get some extra rest after coming back from the Olympics. According to head coach Bruce Cassidy, all three players are expected to join the team for Friday's clash in Washington.

Marner won't participate in Wednesday's game in Los Angeles, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Marner didn't travel with the team to take a break after the Olympics. However, he might meet up with the Golden Knights in Washington ahead of Friday's game. Mark Stone and Shea Theodore are also resting after the Olympics. Their absences will coincide with Colton Sissons' (upper body) return. Kai Uchacz and Dylan Coghlan are also projected to draw into the lineup due to the resting stars.

Hill is expected to start on the road against the Kings on Wednesday, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Hill has a 4-3-3 record, 3.28 GAA and .870 save percentage in 12 appearances in 2025-26. This will be a rematch against the Kings after he turned aside 32 of 33 shots en route to a 4-1 victory over the Kings on Feb. 5. The match was Vegas' final game before the Olympic break. Los Angeles is tied for 29th in goals per game with 2.54 this season. The Kings are welcoming Artemi Panarin to the lineup after acquiring him from the Rangers, but they're now without Kevin Fiala, who sustained a leg injury during the Olympics.

Carlsson (thigh) is good to go for Wednesday's game against the Oilers, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Carlsson hasn't played since mid-January due to a thigh procedure, but he'll return to game action during the Ducks' first matchup following the Olympic break. Across 44 appearances this year, he's recorded 18 goals, 26 assists and 29 PIM while averaging 19:28 of ice time.