November 23, 2025
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad sat out Saturday's clash against the Edmonton Oilers due to illness, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports. Initially, the Panthers announced that Ekblad was dealing with an upper-body injury. Florida's No. 1 defenseman missed his first game of the season. However, Ekblad is expected to make a quick return, as Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said that he will travel with the team for Monday's game against the Nashville Predators. Ekblad averages over one hit and block per game through 20 outings, but he has been limited to five points (one goal, four assists) on the offensive end this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: George Richards
November 23, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (upper body) was forced to exit Saturday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens early after being struck by a puck. He finished the night with two shots, two blocks, one hit, and two penalty minutes across 12:37 of action. The Maple Leafs get a few off nights, giving McCabe recovery time, but he will miss his first game of the season if he isn't feeling ready to play on Wednesday versus the Columbus Blue Jackets. In 22 outings, McCabe has made an impact on both ends of the ice, registering 10 points (three goals, seven assists), 49 shots, 53 blocks, and 30 hits. Philippe Myers is in line to jump into the lineup if McCabe has to miss time.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 23, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (undisclosed) was injured late in the second period in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Washington Capitals. He tried to play through the injury but was able to take only one shift in the third frame. Point boasts a disappointing 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 21 appearances this season, and the injury is an additional setback for him. Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) was also injured on Saturday night, meaning the Tampa attack may have to go through major changes for Monday's contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. Nicholas Paul, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Yanni Gourde are all candidates to move into the top six.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 23, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) was limited to a handful of minutes on Saturday night against the Washington Capitals. The former MVP had a monster start in the contest, racking up a goal and two assists, but he was hurt early in the second period. Kucherov exited the action after a hard hit from Capitals forward Tom Wilson. On Saturday, Kucherov had at least one point in a fifth consecutive game, taking his overall tally to 22 points (10 goals, 12 assists) through 19 outings. He has recovered well from a slow start to the season. However, the Russian superstar may now have to spend some time on the sidelines due to injury.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 22, 2025
Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (upper body) will miss Saturday's clash against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The veteran took part in an optional skate on Saturday morning but is forced to sit out a third straight game with an upper-body injury. Dowd has picked up five points (one goal, four assists) in 19 outings this season, handing out 33 hits. His next opportunity to return will be in Monday's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sonny Milano has stepped into the lineup as Dowd's replacement and will carry some momentum into Saturday's contest after scoring twice in Thursday's 8-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 22, 2025
Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (undisclosed) will play on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. His status for the contest was initially uncertain after Evans made an early exit on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. Against Toronto, Evans will center the third line, flanked by Josh Anderson and debutant Florian Xhekaj. With Kirby Dach (foot), Alex Newhook (ankle), and Patrik Laine (lower body) all on the shelf, Evans' playing time has been on the rise lately. However, he hasn't provided consistent offensive production, amassing six points (three goals, three assists) in 20 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 22, 2025
Colorado Avalanche forward Gavin Brindley (lower body) is currently not with the team and will miss this weekend's back-to-back on the road against Nashville and Chicago, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports. Brindley suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's win over the New York Rangers and will be sidelined for at least two games. The 21-year-old has scored four goals and seven points in 18 appearances during his rookie campaign. The Avalanche have brought up Jason Polin from the minors to fill the gap in the lineup. Meanwhile, Gabriel Landeskog will move to the second line on Saturday night and will also join the first power-play unit. During his comeback season, Gabriel Landeskog has been limited to six points (two goals, four assists) in 20 games, but a move to a scoring line and the top power-play unit significantly increases his fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: Aarif Deen
November 22, 2025
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is set to play on Saturday night against the San Jose Sharks. The former All-Star recently suffered an upper-body injury, and initial reports suggested that he would be unavailable for two weeks. Yet, Chabot ended up sitting out only three games. Once again, Chabot is carrying a heavy load in the Senators defense this season, averaging close to 22 minutes of ice time. He has recorded 10 points (two goals, eight assists), 19 shots, 35 blocks, and 11 hits in 17 outings. Chabot will likely fill his usual duties on the second defensive pairing and the second power-play unit against the Sharks.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN 1200 Ottawa
November 22, 2025
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (upper body) will return to action on Saturday night against the Colorado Avalanche. He has missed 12 games while dealing with an upper-body injury. The Predators captain will head to the first defensive pairing and the top power-play unit, with Nick Blankenburg projected to be a healthy scratch. Josi has registered five points (one goal, four assists), 19 shots, and 15 blocks in eight appearances this season. The Swiss veteran has been impactful on both ends of the ice, but Josi makes his return in a difficult spot, facing the league leaders, who have lost only once in regulation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 22, 2025
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (lower body) will miss Saturday's Stanley Cup Finals rematch against the Florida Panthers. He has been ruled out for the game due to a lower-body injury. Walman is stuck in a six-game scoring drought, but he has been solid overall this season. Through 17 appearances, Walman has recorded 10 points (three goals, seven assists), 23 shots, and 31 blocks. The Oilers have previously played with seven defensemen, meaning forward Connor Clattenburg will come into the lineup as Walman's replacement on Saturday. The 20-year-old will make his NHL debut on the fourth line. Clattenburg is expected to bring energy and physicality to the lineup, but he has no fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 22, 2025
New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Utah Mammoth. The Rangers captain has sustained an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day. Miller scored two goals in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, but he hasn't been at his best all season. With 22 games played, Miller has recorded only 12 points (six goals, six assists). He has finished 13 of his appearances without scoring any points. Juuso Parssinen will take Miller's spot in the lineup on Saturday, while Alexis Lafreniere will have a top-line role. At the same time, Jonny Brodzinski will skate on the second line, increasing his fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 22, 2025
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi scored two goals in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Vilardi's power-play goal in the first period put Winnipeg 2-1 up, but the Jets couldn't handle the Hurricanes on home ice. Early in the third period, Vilardi potted the game's final goal. Vilardi is an attractive fantasy piece as Kyle Connor's and Mark Scheifele's companion on the first line and the top power-play unit. However, he has had a limited impact in recent weeks, finishing scoreless in six of his last eight appearances. Before the slump, Vilardi was performing very well, providing hope for fantasy managers that he could soon regain his scoring touch. For the season, Vilardi has amassed 16 points (eight goals, eight assists) in 20 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 22, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal lit the lamp twice in Friday's 4-3 road win over the Winnipeg Jets. Staal already had his first goal of the night just 16 seconds into the game and also found the back of the net early in the second period. The Hurricanes captain has turned it up a notch offensively lately, scoring four goals across the past four games. Overall, he has managed seven goals and two assists in 21 outings. Staal has always had scoring spurts during his 20-year NHL career, but he usually doesn't contribute enough offensively to warrant fantasy interest.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 22, 2025
Minnesota Wild winger Matt Boldy bagged two goals and one assist as the team kicked off a three-game road trip on Friday with a 5-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Boldy needed less than four minutes to open the scoring and added a power-play assist midway through the first period. He completed his three-point night with the game's final goal at the 17:48 mark in the second frame. Boldy grabbed multiple points for the fourth time this month. The 24-year-old has been on a scoring tear in November, tallying six goals and four assists during a six-game point streak. The hot stretch has made Boldy Minnesota's leading goal-scorer with 13 markers. Overall, he has posted 25 points in 22 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 22, 2025
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson turned aside 19 shots to record his second shutout of the season in Friday's 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. There are now four goalies with multiple shutouts this season, and two of them play for the Wild. Jesper Wallstedt has also done an impressive job for Minnesota. For most of the campaign, Wallstedt has even outperformed Gustavsson, but he has started to turn his season around. Gustavsson has gone 4-1-1 in November, improving his overall record to 6-7-2. He has a 2.79 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage. With both netminders in top form, Wallstedt and Gustavsson have alternated starts lately. If the trend continues, we will see Gustavsson next on Wednesday night against the Chicago Blackhawks.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
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