NHL Player News

Kaliyev scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Belleville's 5-2 win over Rochester on Friday.

Kaliyev earned his second three-point effort in his last three games. He's had a fantastic campaign with 37 goals and 63 points over 64 appearances. Kaliyev hasn't gotten much of a look in the NHL, but the Senators haven't had a need for an extra forward recently.

Bourgault scored two goals in AHL Belleville's 5-2 win over Rochester on Friday.

Bourgault is up to 20 goals and 51 points over 64 appearances, all of which are career-best markers for the 23-year-old. He had been limited to three helpers over his last five outings. Bourgault's breakout in the AHL this year should give him some momentum to compete for NHL time in 2026-27.

Brown scored two goals in AHL Providence's 4-2 win over Syracuse on Friday.

Brown's offense has dropped off dramatically late in the season. He had been limited to three assists over 15 contests prior to Friday's two-goal burst. He's up to 19 goals and 52 points over 66 appearances, with the point total being a career high while the goal mark ties his previous personal best.

Kerins scored twice and added two assists in AHL Calgary's 5-2 win over Laval on Friday.

Kerins' massive performance got him to the 50-point mark for the season. He's at 20 goals, 30 helpers, 110 shots on net and a minus-6 rating over 52 appearances. Kerins has earned six goals and seven helpers over his last seven outings, which could earn him a call-up late in the Flames' campaign.

Malatesta scored twice in AHL Cleveland's 6-3 win over Milwaukee on Friday.

Malatesta has done little on offense this season, earning seven goals and 15 points over 52 outings. He also has 87 PIM, showcasing his skills as a tougher player. He had put up just one assist over his previous nine games, and his overall lack of offense has likely been a factor in why he hasn't been called up to Columbus this year.

Eklund notched three assists in AHL Bridgeport's 4-2 win over Hartford on Friday.

Eklund has already earned six assists over his first four AHL games after returning from his loan with Djurgardens in the SHL. The 19-year-old is a quality playmaker and can contribute in a variety of ways. Eklund may still need a couple of years to become a fantasy option, but the potential is there in the long run.

George recorded a 25-save shutout in OHL Sault Ste. Marie's 4-0 win over London in Game 5 on Friday.

George was dominant in the first-round series, going 4-1 with a 1.41 GAA and a .942 save percentage over five contests. He'll continue to get the bulk of the starts in goal as the Greyhounds head to the second round. The 19-year-old goalie (20 in May) is signed to an entry-level deal, so he'll either play in the OHL or AHL in 2026-27, barring a surprising training camp with the Kings.

Martin scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Sault Ste. Marie's 4-0 win over London in Game 5 on Friday.

Martin was a big factor in the Greyhounds' series-clinching win. He's up to seven points over five playoff outings this spring after earning just six points over 16 postseason contests over the previous two years. The Nashville prospect was limited by injuries this season but has been a strong contributor when in the lineup.

Tucker (lower body) is slated to be in the lineup versus the Ducks on Friday.

Tucker was labeled week-to-week March 21 after getting hurt three days before that. He missed six games due to the injury, and he'll take over a third-pairing spot that Justin Holl had been filling. Tucker may not be a full-time player moving forward if he doesn't play up to standards while the Blues pursue a playoff spot.

Buchnevich (undisclosed) will sit out Friday versus the Ducks for maintenance purposes.

Head coach Jim Montgomery indicated the Blues wanted to have Buchnevich fresh for a pair of upcoming matchups versus the Avalanche, with one game in Colorado on Sunday and the other at home Tuesday. Buchnevich is one of three forwards to get rotated out of the lineup for the Blues in this contest. Given the explanation for his absence, Buchnevich's injury is likely minor and shouldn't cost him time as the Blues try to keep pace in the playoff race.