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Rasmus Sandin Nearing Season Debut
Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (knee) practiced fully on Monday, a sign that he's getting close to his season debut. Vincent Desharnais (appendectomy) was also on the ice, and Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery said both players are "around the corner." Sandin is traveling with the team on its two-game road trip, which begins Tuesday night in Ottawa. While he won't play on the trip, we should see Sandin back in action soon. The Swedish rearguard underwent ACL surgery in April after missing a second consecutive 30-point campaign by a single point.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
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Erik Gustafsson Deemed Day-to-Day
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Erik Gustafsson (undisclosed) is day-to-day, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. After racking up three assists in two games, Gustafsson may have to sit out Tuesday's game against Nashville due to an undisclosed injury. The Swedish veteran has been a good addition to the Kings' defense this season, recording six points (one goal, five assists), 11 SOG, and 12 blocks in 13 games. The Kings are expected to use Cody Ceci as Gustafsson's replacement if he isn't available. Joel Edmundson would fill in for him on the first defensive pairing, but he offers little fantasy value.
Source: Zach Dooley
Source: Zach Dooley
Jake Evans Hurt at Practice
Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (hand) is being evaluated after suffering an injury at Monday's practice. He suffered an apparent hand injury when Nick Suzuki caught Evans with his stick during a drill. Evans has recently had a more prominent role on offense, posting three assists in five games. This run has doubled his season points total. In 17 outings, Evans has contributed two goals and four assists. Evans' potential absence on Tuesday against Minnesota could allow Owen Beck to retain his spot in the lineup. In Saturday's matchup with Toronto, he filled in for Josh Anderson (personal), who practiced on the fourth line Monday.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Tom Willander Remains Out Monday
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tom Willander (lower body) isn't ready to rejoin the lineup on Monday against the Philadelphia Flyers, according to Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor. After missing two games with a lower-body injury, Willander skated on Monday morning, but he still needs more recovery time. Since the Canucks won't play again until Friday, he could make his comeback in the next game. The Swedish sophomore has registered three assists, 12 SOG, 17 blocks, and 10 hits in 16 games. Impressively, he has an even rating on a team that sits at the bottom of the league with a 3-15-1 record and allows the most goals (4.58 per game).
Source: Brendan Batchelor
Source: Brendan Batchelor
Conor Garland Out Indefinitely With Upper-Body Injury
Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Conor Garland (upper body) is out indefinitely, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. He will sit out his first game of the season on Tuesday against Florida, and it's unclear when Garland will be available to rejoin the action. Garland has been a huge disappointment this season, failing to score with 18 SOG and recording just one assist in 18 games. Columbus tweaked its lines at Monday's practice, giving Dmitri Voronkov a top-six position. This greatly increases his fantasy appeal, though managers shouldn't expect too much from Voronkov, as he has been underperforming this season.
Source: Aaron Portzline
Source: Aaron Portzline
Mathew Barzal Upgraded to Day-to-Day
New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal (knee) will remain out Monday against the San Jose Sharks, but he has been upgraded to day-to-day. This suggests Barzal's season debut is near. He's missed all of the 2026-27 action so far due to a knee issue. Matias Maccelli (lower body) is now also day-to-day, meaning the Islanders' frontline could receive a big boost later this week. Barzal finished last season with 72 points (19 goals, 53 assists) in 81 games. He'll have plenty to offer fantasy teams once he's on the ice.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Alexander Wennberg Expected to Return Monday
San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to play against the New York Islanders on Monday night. He's been on the shelf for the past 10 games after sustaining an upper-body injury. Wennberg is projected to skate on the second line and will jump on the first power-play unit. So far this season, the Swedish veteran hasn't helped fantasy teams much. He has no goals and three assists in nine outings.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Alberts Smits Labeled Week-to-Week
New York Rangers defenseman Alberts Smits (upper body) is week-to-week and will miss his second consecutive game on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. The Latvian rookie was a late scratch for Saturday's tilt against Seattle, and it's now been revealed that the Rangers might be without him for several weeks. 17 games into his NHL career, Smits is still looking for his first point. He has recorded eight SOG, 10 blocks, and 17 hits. The Rangers recalled Marc Del Gaizo from the minors to bolster their defensive depth. Sean Durzi (undisclosed) has also been missing from their blue line recently.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Available Versus Rangers
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (face) will play on Monday night against the New York Rangers, Jamie Umbach of the Oilers' official site reports. Nugent-Hopkins took a puck to the face in Saturday's win over Vancouver and couldn't finish the game. Fortunately for the Oilers, the veteran won't miss any additional time. Nugent-Hopkins has made a big impact offensively this season, notching four goals and seven assists in nine games. He's posted four multi-point performances in his last six outings, making Nugent-Hopkins a very attractive fantasy option.
Source: Jamie Umbach
Source: Jamie Umbach
Connor Hellebuyck Will Sit Out Devils' Visit to Winnipeg
New Jersey Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck won't face his former team, the Winnipeg Jets, on Tuesday night, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski reports. On Sunday, Devils general manager Sunny Mehta announced Hellebuyck's participation in that contest could give the team a "reduction in our expected win probability." After picking up his first shutout of the season in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Toronto, Hellebuyck said he is "disappointed" he won't face his former team. Since joining the Devils, Hellebuyck has posted a perfect 5-0-0 record, allowing 1.96 goals with a .913 save percentage. He's shown the level of play that earned him the 2025 MVP award and three Vezina Trophy wins.
Source: Greg Wyshynski
Source: Greg Wyshynski
Sean Monahan, Dmitri Voronkov Available Tuesday
Columbus Blue Jackets forwards Sean Monahan (lower body) and Dmitri Voronkov (upper body) will be available Tuesday against Florida, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. Both players were injured on Friday against Buffalo and didn't finish the game. Of the two, Monahan has more fantasy relevance, though his 2026-27 form has been underwhelming. In 15 games, Monahan has notched just six points (one goal, five assists). His scoring pace has improved recently, with three points in five games, but that's a small sample size.
Source: Brian Hedger
Source: Brian Hedger
Linus Ullmark Activated From Injured Reserve
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (lower body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the team assigned Jonas Johansson to the AHL. This clearly signals that Ullmark will return to action this week. Ottawa faces Washington next on Tuesday night. Ullmark has been sensational when healthy this season, going 7-1-0 across eight starts. He has a 1.33 goals-against average and a .945 save percentage. The Swedish netminder hasn't allowed more than two goals in any outing.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Ville Koivunen Nursing Lower-Body Injury
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Ville Koivunen (lower body) is day-to-day after missing Sunday's loss to Anaheim. The team announced his absence shortly before the game. So far, Koivunen hasn't made a major impact with the Penguins, registering two goals and six points in 15 games this season. He may have more fantasy appeal later in the campaign if the Penguins can't climb out of the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Andrei Kuzmenko filled in for Koivunen on Sunday but was largely anonymous. Rutger McGroarty, who was recalled from the minors on Sunday, may also see action if Koivunen doesn't make a quick return.
Source: Pittsburgh Penguins PR
Source: Pittsburgh Penguins PR
Jack Roslovic Day-to-Day With Lower-Body Injury
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jack Roslovic (lower body) is considered day-to-day. He was a late scratch for Sunday's matchup against New Jersey, but Roslovic isn't expected to be sidelined for long. The Maple Leafs will hope he can return as quickly as possible, as Roslovic is the team's third-highest scorer. In 18 outings, he has contributed eight goals and 10 assists. Roslovic's exit from the lineup allowed Colton Sissons (lower body) to move to the first line, but he was hurt on Sunday night. Another tweak to the forward line is coming if Roslovic and Sissons aren't available Tuesday against Colorado.
Source: TSN
Source: TSN
Brayden Point Exits With Injury Sunday
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (undisclosed) was unable to complete Sunday's game against the Winnipeg Jets, exiting the action late in the first period. After stringing together a seven-game point streak, Point finished scoreless on Sunday night and could be out for a bit. After the game, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper told reporters Point "may miss some time." Point ranks second on his team with 11 assists and has 16 points in 17 games. If Point misses time, players like Anthony Cirelli and Yanni Gourde could step into more prominent roles.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Cale Makar Exits Practice for Precautionary Reasons
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (undisclosed) didn't complete Sunday's practice for precautionary reasons and will be re-evaluated on Monday. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said Makar is set to join the team for their upcoming four-game road trip, suggesting he's dealing with only a minor health issue. But fantasy managers should definitely monitor Makar's status. Makar has been on a tear recently, with 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in five games. Overall, he's earned 21 points (five goals, 16 assists) in 17 outings, making him the fourth-highest scorer among defensemen. If Makar misses time, Devon Toews and Sam Malinski will carry more fantasy value.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Morgan Rielly, Chris Tanev Out Sunday
Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen Morgan Rielly (lower body) and Chris Tanev (maintenance) won't play on Sunday night against the New Jersey Devils. Rielly suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's loss to Montreal, while Tanev will be kept out of action for scheduled maintenance. He only recently rejoined the lineup after recovering from an upper-body injury. Dakota Mermis and Cole McWard will enter the lineup against New Jersey. Both Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Troy Stecher are expected to see increased minutes on defense, but neither has much fantasy appeal.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Anthony Mantha to Miss Time With Throat Injury
New Jersey Devils winger Anthony Mantha (throat) will exit the lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site reports. Mantha took a high stick to the throat in Saturday's win over the Islanders and will miss some time, according to head coach Sheldon Keefe. Early in the season, Mantha couldn't get anything going, but he's enjoyed a hot spell recently, with eight points in as many games. Overall, Mantha has tallied 10 points (five goals, five assists) in 17 outings. Connor Brown will be among the candidates to fill in for Mantha on the third line.
Source: Sam Kasan
Source: Sam Kasan
Kevin Bahl to Miss Rest of Season With Achilles Injury
Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl (Achilles) is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery after rupturing his Achilles tendon. He suffered the injury during pregame warmups ahead of Friday's contest against Anaheim. Bahl leads Calgary in ice time at 21:55 per game, though he hasn't made much of an impact in fantasy. In 16 games, Bahl has recorded two points (one goal, one assist), 12 SOG, 16 blocks, and 22 hits. The Flames placed Bahl on Injured Reserve Sunday and recalled Brayden Pachal from the minors. Joel Hanley has replaced him on the first defensive unit.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Yanni Gourde Expected to Make Season Debut Sunday
Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (hip) was activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to make his season debut in Sunday's matchup with Winnipeg, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. Gourde was initially expected to be out until December after offseason hip surgery. He will bolster Tampa Bay's bottom six. Gourde is unlikely to make a difference in fantasy hockey. Last season, he logged 28 points (nine goals, 19 assists), 114 SOG, and 115 hits in 82 games.
Source: Erik Erlendsson
Source: Erik Erlendsson
Haydn Fleury Available Against Lightning
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury (hand) has been cleared to play on Sunday against Tampa Bay, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports. Fleury injured his hand in Thursday's win over Vancouver, initially leaving him questionable for the weekend's action. The 30-year-old has recorded two assists, 13 SOG, 10 blocks, and 16 hits in 12 games this season. While Fleury contributed an assist against the Canucks, his overall offensive production isn't good enough to warrant fantasy consideration.
Source: Mike McIntyre
Source: Mike McIntyre
