November 17, 2025
Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe has agreed to an eight-year, $85 million contract extension. The contract will run through the 2032-33 season, raising Kempe's cap hit from $5.5 million to $10.625 million. Kempe has been among L.A.'s most consistent offensive players for several seasons and leads the team in scoring this campaign. After 19 games, Kempe boasts six goals and 19 points. He also has additional fantasy value through his physicality, having registered 37 hits. The Swedish native just turned 29, so he remains in the prime of his career and will continue to make a mark in fantasy hockey for many years.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 16, 2025
New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (personal) will rejoin the lineup on Sunday against the Colorado Avalanche. He has sat out two games following the birth of his first child. In the Islanders' defense, Mayfield eats up nearly 19 minutes of ice time per game and mainly does the dirty work. He has registered three assists, 15 shots, 24 blocks, and 11 hits in 16 outings this campaign. The Islanders reassigned Travis Mitchell to the minors to make room for Mayfield on the roster. His return will bump Adam Boqvist out of the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 16, 2025
New York Islanders right wing Max Shabanov (upper body) has been cleared to return from a 12-game absence on Sunday against the Colorado Avalanche. He last played on Oct. 21, missing time due to an upper-body injury. Although Shabanov was an outstanding offensive player in the KHL, he has yet to make a significant impact in his first NHL campaign. Across six outings, Shabanov has produced one goal and two assists. In Sunday's game, Shabanov will likely also find it tough to make a mark, as he will be limited to a fourth-line role.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 16, 2025
Calgary Flames left wing Samuel Honzek (upper body) has been listed as week-to-week. He was hurt in a collision with teammate Mikael Backlund on Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets. In 18 outings, Honzek has recorded four points (two goals, two assists) and 35 hits. His exit from the lineup will likely give a chance to return for Yegor Sharangovich, who has missed a pair of contests as a healthy scratch. While Sharangovich was a 30-goal scorer a couple of years back and flirted with a 60-point campaign, he has been largely ineffective since the start of last season. In 2025-26, Sharangovich has been limited to four points (two goals, two assists) in 16 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 16, 2025
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (foot) is expected to miss 4-6 weeks of action. Dach fractured his right foot while blocking a shot in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. The 24-year-old recently had a three-game goal streak, but overall, the 2025-26 campaign has not been too kind for him. In 15 outings, Dach has managed only seven points (five goals, two assists). The Canadiens have just lost Alex Newhook (ankle) for several months, and Patrik Laine (core muscle) remains available, leaving the team short of proven offensive options. Due to the injuries, Zachary Bolduc could land a regular top-six job, with Ivan Demidov also seeing more ice time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 16, 2025
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) is considered week-to-week. After he suffered a lower-body injury, Demko landed on Injured Reserve on Friday and will miss a second consecutive contest on Sunday versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. Unfortunately, Demko can't seem to avoid injuries and has played in only 10 games this season, posting a 5-4-0 record. He has a 2.80 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage. Kevin Lankinen, who carries a 3-5-2 record, will have a heavy workload during the upcoming weeks, with Jiri Patera suiting up as the backup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 16, 2025
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek (concussion) will play on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports. The Czech rearguard was pulled by a concussion spotter on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes, but he has been cleared to play against the Lightning. This season, Hronek has skated in all 19 games, producing nine assists. He hasn't yet found the back of the net despite sending 21 attempts on goal. In Sunday's game, Hronek will hope to avoid his second three-game pointless streak of the season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Brendan Batchelor
November 16, 2025
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (upper body) will return to the lineup for Sunday's meeting with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports. Hughes missed Friday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes due to an upper-body injury. The Canucks captain had three assists in his last outing and has logged at least one helper in each of his previous four appearances. In total, Hughes has posted a team-high 12 assists, adding one goal in 14 contests. On Sunday, we should see Hughes take on his normal workload on the first defensive pairing and the top power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: Brendan Batchelor
November 16, 2025
Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) couldn't fully enjoy Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens due to injury. He sustained a lower-body injury late in the game, with Bruins head coach Marco Strum saying that Arvidsson will miss "some time." Arvidsson scored Boston's game-winner on the power play Saturday night and has had a good offensive spell lately. Across seven appearances this month, Arvidsson has notched four goals and one assist. The Swedish veteran boasts 10 points (six goals, four assists) in 20 games for the season. With Casey Mittelstadt (lower body) and John Beecher (upper body) already battling injuries, the Bruins attack could be quite thin in Monday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 16, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno (hand) is set to miss four weeks after being injured in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Blackhawks captain left the game after blocking a shot with his hand late in the second period. This season, Foligno has recorded six assists but has yet to score a goal, having registered 16 shots on net. He also sits second on his team with 41 hits. The injury bug has hit the Blackhawks hard lately, as the team's frontline was already without Tyler Bertuzzi (undisclosed) and Jason Dickinson (shoulder) for Saturday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 16, 2025
Calgary Flames left wing Samuel Honzek (upper body) was forced to exit Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets in the second period. The Jets scored their first goal in bizarre circumstances, as Mark Scheifele took advantage of Honzek's collision with his teammate Mikael Backlund. Honzek had two hits in 7:05 of ice time before his exit. Backlund remained in the game. After 18 appearances, Honzek boasts four points (two goals, two assists) and 35 hits for his rookie campaign. He has been skating on the third line with Backlund and Blake Coleman. Yegor Sharangovich has been a healthy scratch for a couple of games, but may now receive a new opportunity to play because of Honzek's injury.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 16, 2025
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (lower body) exited Saturday's 1-0 win over the Ottawa Senators midway through the second period. The veteran rearguard sustained a lower-body injury while blocking a shot. After the game, Doughty was seen leaving the arena wearing a walking boot. Across 19 outings, Doughty has contributed two goals and six assists, while logging 24 shots and 30 blocks. His exit from the lineup would allow Jacob Moverare to play, while a different setup must be used for the second power-play unit. The Kings return to action Monday night on the road against the Washington Capitals.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 16, 2025
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) had to exit Saturday's contest against the Montreal Canadiens after being struck by a puck. He took a slapshot to the face during a Canadiens power play in the second period. McAvoy recently missed his first game of the season for personal reasons, and unfortunately, he may have to sit out some action again. In 19 appearances, McAvoy has logged 14 assists, 25 shots, 32 blocks, and 26 hits. If McAvoy misses Monday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, Henri Jokiharju will likely get an opportunity to play. Meanwhile, Mason Lohrei could receive additional power-play usage.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 16, 2025
Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (lower body) will be out week-to-week. He missed his first game of the season on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers and will spend some more time on the sidelines due to a lower-body injury. "He was dealing with it. He played three or four games with it," Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan said on Saturday. "It becomes a point right now where you don't want to make the injury worse. It's the smartest decision for the athlete just to take that time now and get it dealt with." Harley is a big piece of the Stars' blue line, averaging nearly 23 minutes of ice time. He has recorded 10 points (one goal, nine assists), 21 shots, and 43 blocks in 18 games. Kyle Capobianco replaced Harley in the lineup on Saturday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 15, 2025
San Jose Sharks left wing Jeff Skinner (lower body) landed on Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's tilt against the Seattle Kraken. In a corresponding move, the Sharks recalled Zack Ostapchuk from the minors. Ostapchuk will replace Skinner in the lineup on Saturday and is likely to see more playing opportunities going forward, as Skinner will have to miss at least three games. The veteran was hurt during Thursday's loss to the Calgary Flames. Skinner's performance has fluctuated throughout the season, resulting in seven points (four goals, three assists) in 17 appearances. Ostapchuk will join the fourth line, so he is not a player that fantasy managers should be interested in.
--Taavi PailkSource: San Jose Sharks PR
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