November 18, 2025
Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn (upper body) will make his season debut in Tuesday's tilt against the New York Islanders. The Stars captain has missed the beginning of the season due to a collapsed lung. Benn will enter the lineup on the fourth line, but he could move up quickly in the lineup, with Matt Duchene (upper body) on the shelf. On Tuesday, Benn is also set to feature on the second power-play unit. Last season, Benn managed 10 power-play points and notched 49 points (16 goals, 33 assists) overall in 80 contests. Although his best days are behind him, the 36-year-old veteran can still make an impact in the offensive zone.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
New Jersey Devils right wing Evgenii Dadonov (hand) looks ready to return to action on Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. While he is officially considered a game-time call, the team has activated Dadonov from long-term Injured Reserve, a strong indication that he will play. The Russian veteran fractured his hand in New Jersey's season opener on Oct. 9. He is expected to join the second line and the second power-play unit. New Jersey also hopes to bring Connor Brown (upper body) back to the lineup on Tuesday, but he will be limited to a fourth-line role.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's meeting with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has sat out four games with a lower-body injury. In 14 appearances, Hamilton has notched four goals and seven points. He has done all of his scoring across four outings, which shows that things haven't really clicked for Hamilton this campaign. In the Devils defense, Brenden Dillon (undisclosed) is also considered a game-time call for Tuesday after he got hurt in Saturday's win over the Washington Capitals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (upper body) is set to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. He has missed four games due to an upper-body injury. Cirelli has averaged nearly a point per game so far this season, posting seven goals and four assists in 14 outings. On Tuesday, he is expected to continue his duties as the second-line center, while Tampa Bay will also use him on the second power-play unit. Tampa's frontline could also have Dominic James (undisclosed) back on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils. The former Norris Trophy winner practiced on Monday but may remain sidelined for a fourth consecutive game. With Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed) also battling an injury, J.J. Moser and Darren Raddysh have taken on extra work on the Tampa blue line. Of the two players, Raddysh has more fantasy appeal, as he receives usage on the top power-play unit. Raddysh has averaged around five minutes of power-play time over the past three games. However, the Lightning's performance with the man advantage has been subpar this season, as the team is converting only 15.3 percent of its opportunities.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (lower body) is expected to miss at least two more games. Tuesday's clash against the St. Louis Blues will mark Matthews' third consecutive absence, and he is also unlikely to play in Thursday's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Nicolas Roy (upper body) also won't be in the lineup on Tuesday, leaving Toronto without two of its top-three centermen. Jacob Quillan has been brought up from the minors to enter the lineup, while John Tavares will continue to center the first line. Tavares already has 10 points this month and can further boost his numbers against the NHL's worst defense on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 17, 2025
Anaheim Ducks forward Mikael Granlund (lower body) will miss Monday's contest against the Utah Mammoth, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports. Unfortunately, Granlund has re-aggravated a lower-body injury, which recently cost him eight games. The Finnish veteran returned to action last Thursday but was again forced to exit the lineup on Saturday. Granlund has tallied three goals and nine points in nine games with the Ducks this term. Ryan Poehling (upper body) also remains out on Monday, leaving Anaheim without a pair of middle-six pieces. Leo Carlsson will keep leading the Ducks attack on Monday night against a Utah team ranked fifth from the bottom in save percentage.
--Taavi PailkSource: Derek Lee
November 17, 2025
Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Florida Panthers. This isn't surprising, as Garland left Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Lightning with an undisclosed injury. On Monday, Canucks head coach Adam Foote noted that Garland "tweaked" something during a fight with Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh. He is considered day-to-day. Garland's exit from the lineup means Vancouver will be without its third-highest scorer on Monday night. The 29-year-old has tallied 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 17 contests. David Kampf will make his team debut on Monday in Garland's place.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 17, 2025
Florida Panthers left wing Eetu Luostarinen (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Monday's tilt against the Vancouver Canucks. He is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Due to several injuries in the attacking department, Luostarinen has experienced more usage this season, allowing him to make a bigger impact. After 18 games, he sits fourth on Florida's scoring charts, with 10 points (three goals, seven assists). Luostarinen's exit from the lineup will push Mackie Samoskevich to a top-line role. Samoskevich is tied for fifth in scoring among the Panthers, boasting two goals and nine points. His numbers could get a good boost on Monday against a team that allows the fifth-most goals in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 17, 2025
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (lower body) is set to miss multiple games after the team listed him as week-to-week. The star defenseman suffered a lower-body injury during Saturday's 1-0 win against the Ottawa Senators. Fortunately, it isn't related to an ankle injury, which sidelined Doughty for several months last term. In 19 outings this season, Doughty has registered eight points (two goals, six assists), 24 shots, and 30 blocks. Jacob Moverare will take his spot in the lineup on Monday against the Washington Capitals, but it's Brandt Clarke who benefits the most from his absence. He will move to the first defensive pairing and should see more ice time on the power play.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 17, 2025
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's meeting with the Los Angeles Kings. On Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, Carlson missed his first game of the season due to an upper-body Injury. He may return for Monday's action, but we won't know for certain until the pre-game warmups. Carlson has had a busy start to the season, recording 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in 17 appearances, which ties him with Alex Ovechkin for the third-most points on the Capitals team. Trevor van Riemsdyk, who logged two blocks across 16:13 of ice time on Saturday, will likely remain in the lineup if Carlson isn't healthy enough to return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 17, 2025
Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) won't play on Monday night against the Carolina Hurricanes and is considered week-to-week. The Bruins placed him on Injured Reserve after Arvidsson suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Across 20 games, Arvidsson has contributed six goals and four assists. Only Morgan Geekie (12) and David Pastrnak (11) have more goals for Boston this season. The Bruins frontline has suffered other injury blows as well, prompting the team to recall Matej Blumel and Riley Tufte from the minors. Blumel could be a sneaky fantasy option as a player who will join Boston's top six on Monday and will have a spot on the first power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 17, 2025
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (face) won't play on Monday against the Carolina Hurricanes. He might be unavailable for several games because McAvoy may need surgery after taking a puck to the face in Saturday's win over the Montreal Canadiens. With McAvoy out, the Bruins lose quality on both ends of the ice. The star blue-liner has recorded 14 assists, 32 blocks, and 26 hits in 19 games. In his absence, Henri Jokiharju will play on Monday, joining the first defensive pairing and the second power-play unit. A more important role in the Bruins defense will increase Jokiharju's fantasy value, although he hasn't been very impactful this season, posting three assists in 19 appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 17, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitchell Marner notched a power-play assist in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild, becoming the fastest player to 20 points in franchise history. Marner boasts four goals and 16 assists through his first 18 outings with the team. He already has eight multi-point efforts and hasn't yet gone more than two games in a row without getting on the score sheet. Marner's move to Vegas has clearly worked out well for him. He is currently on track to reach the 90-point plateau for the fifth time in his career.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 17, 2025
Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello set up two goals, including the game-winner, in Sunday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Norwegian veteran picked up his first assist on a Joel Eriksson Ek goal less than five minutes into the game and helped Kirill Kaprizov get a power-play goal with only 10 seconds left in overtime. After missing the first four weeks of action because of injury, Zuccarello hasn't needed much time to pick up form, logging four assists across five appearances. He is averaging 18:45 of ice time on Minnesota's first line. Zuccarello is an 11.2 percent career shooter, so the goals should also start to come for him eventually.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
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