November 14, 2025
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (lower body) underwent surgery Thursday for a partially torn adductor muscle and is expected to be out 8-10 weeks, the team announced. The 23-year-old has already been sidelined for nearly a month because of the injury, missing 12 games. He made five appearances before getting hurt, recording two points (one goal, one assist) and 16 hits. The provided timeline indicates that Guhle won't be ready to return to action until 2026. Jayden Struble has played regularly during Guhle's absence, but he hasn't offered any fantasy value. In 13 appearances this season, Struble has managed only three assists with 28 hits.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 14, 2025
Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook sustained a broken ankle during Thursday's loss to the Dallas Stars and is expected to miss four months, the team announced on Friday. Newhook was injured early in the second period when he crashed feet-first into the boards. In 2025-26, Newhook has been Montreal's fourth-highest scoring forward, notching 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 17 games. Montreal recalled Jared Davidson from the minors on Friday to fill Newhook's spot in the lineup. The 23-year-old is untested in the NHL but has been a regular scorer in the AHL. In 13 games with the Laval Rocket this season, Davidson has recorded nine goals and 11 points.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 14, 2025
Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi (lower body) is considered week-to-week and was placed on Injured Reserve on Friday. He is dealing with a lingering lower-body injury. "Something that was bothering him a little bit and started to get a little bit worse and now he's out," Wild head coach John Hynes said about Rossi's injury on Friday. Recently, Rossi has struggled to make an offensive impact, going scoreless in four of the past five games. In total, he has amassed 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 17 appearances. Ryan Hartman is set to take over first-line center duties on Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks. The move up in the lineup will increase Hartman's fantasy value, although his work on the offensive end has left a lot to be desired. In 18 outings, Hartman has recorded six points (four goals and two assists), with none in his last five appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 14, 2025
Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (wrist) is expected to make his season debut on Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes. He has missed Edmonton's first 19 games due to a dislocated wrist he suffered during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Last season, Hyman had a down year with 44 points (27 goals, 17 assists) in 73 games. However, he is expected to make a significant impact once back in the lineup. To accommodate Hyman on the first line, Matthew Savoie will likely have to move down in the lineup on Saturday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 14, 2025
New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (hand) is expected to miss Saturday's matchup against the Washington Capitals. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Hughes cut his hand during a "fluke accident" at a team dinner. The three-time All-Star leads New Jersey in scoring with 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 17 games. Juho Lammikko will likely come into the lineup as Hughes' replacement on Saturday. At the same time, Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe will have to tweak the top six and first power-play unit due to Hughes' absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 14, 2025
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. After missing practice on Thursday, Hughes returned to the ice on Friday morning, but it remains uncertain whether he is healthy enough to play against Carolina. Having collected 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 14 games, Hughes is currently ranked 11th among all defensemen in scoring. He finished Tuesday's loss against the Winnipeg Jets with three assists and has recorded at least one helper in each of his past four appearances. If Hughes can't play on Friday night, Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Victor Mancini are the options to replace him in the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 14, 2025
Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto signed a four-year, $30 million extension with the team on Thursday. He celebrated his new contract by scoring his ninth goal of the season in a 5-3 victory over the Boston Bruins. Across 18 outings, Pinto has also tallied six assists, marking a major improvement from his usual production. Before this season, Pinto had averaged around 0.5 points per game for his NHL career. Currently, he's on pace for a 60-point campaign. The scoring level seems unsustainable, but the Senators have a top-five offense in the league, and many players, including Pinto, are benefiting from it.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 14, 2025
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (upper body) is expected to miss at least two weeks, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports. He sustained an upper-body injury this week and missed his first contest of the season on Thursday night against the Boston Bruins. In 17 outings, Chabot has tallied 10 points (two goals, eight assists), while blocking a team-high 35 shots. On Thursday, Nikolas Matinpalo replaced Chabot in the lineup, and Tyler Kleven saw increased ice time. Another change in the backline might be coming for the Senators after Nick Jensen (upper body) was hurt against Boston.
--Taavi PailkSource: Bruce Garrioch
November 14, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He missed a second consecutive game on Thursday night against the New York Islanders and faces an extended absence. Earlier this week, the team placed Karlsson on Injured Reserve. The Swedish veteran has made 14 appearances in 2025-26, recording four goals and seven points. With Karlsson out of commission, Braeden Bowman made his NHL debut on Thursday and looks set to remain in the lineup for the time being. Bowman has been a scoring machine in the AHL, tallying 12 points (seven goals, five assists) in 12 games. The 22-year-old has some fantasy intrigue, as he held a top-six role and skated with the first power-play unit on Thursday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Vegas Golden Knights
November 14, 2025
Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook (lower body) left Thursday's 7-0 loss to the Dallas Stars early in the second period. He was unable to carry on after crashing hard into the boards. Newhook was assisted off the ice by his teammates. The 24-year-old has been a significant offensive contributor for the Canadiens, posting six goals and six assists in 17 outings. He has worked on the third line and the second power-play unit. Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis didn't have an update on Newhook after the game, saying he was still under evaluation. As a result of the injury, Newhook may miss his first game of the season on Saturday against the Boston Bruins.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 14, 2025
San Jose Sharks left wing Jeff Skinner (lower body) was hurt during his first shift on Thursday against the Calgary Flames, exiting the action after logging only 42 seconds of ice time. He suffered a lower-body injury on a hard fall and needed assistance to get off the ice. This season has been disappointing for Skinner, and a significant injury would only add to his struggles. In 17 games, he has recorded four goals and three assists, with four of his seven total points coming in the first four games. Currently, San Jose does not have an extra forward on the roster, which means a defenseman may replace Skinner in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Seattle Kraken.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 14, 2025
Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson (upper body) exited Thursday's 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks after two periods. This was a special night for Gibson, who made over 500 appearances for the Ducks before moving to Motown. Unfortunately, he had to leave the action early after sustaining an upper-body injury. In the game, Gibson stopped 15 of 17 shots before exiting. Cam Talbot took over the net, saving 10 of 11 shots and earning the victory. Gibson's record for the season is 4-5-0, with a goals-against average of 3.14 and a save percentage of .882. If Gibson must miss time, the Ducks will rely heavily on Talbot, who has a 6-2-0 record.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 14, 2025
Seattle Kraken right wing Kaapo Kakko (lower body) missed most of Thursday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. The Finnish forward potted his first goal of the season late in the first period, but he sustained a lower-body injury during his next shift. This goal also marked Kakko's first point of the campaign after seven appearances. He sat out the first few weeks of action because of a broken hand he sustained during the preseason. Jani Nyman, who has managed three goals in 12 appearances, is set to replace Kakko in the lineup if he misses time.
--Taavi PailkSource: Seattle Kraken PR
November 13, 2025
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg (wrist) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is poised to make his season debut in Thursday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken. The 26-year-old has been out so far due to a broken wrist suffered during the preseason. A season ago, Samberg made big strides and finished the campaign with 20 points (six goals, 14 assists), 95 shots, 120 blocks, and a very impressive plus-34 rating in 60 games. Samberg makes a timely return, as the Jets have just lost Haydn Fleury (concussion) from their defense. He will be partnered with Neal Pionk, which will push Luke Schenn out of the lineup on Thursday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 13, 2025
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (upper body) will return from a 15-game absence on Thursday night against the Buffalo Sabres. The 27-year-old suffered an upper-body injury right at the start of the season and has played in just two games in 2025-26. Last season, Girard did a little bit of everything for the Avalanche, finishing the campaign with 24 points (three goals, 21 assists), 95 shots, 111 blocks, and 62 hits in 73 outings. Girard will take Jack Ahcan's spot in the lineup after the team reassigned him to the AHL earlier this week.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
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