November 2, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Christopher Tanev (upper body) was stretchered off the ice in Saturday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. He was involved in a collision with Flyers forward Matvei Michkov in the third period, which left Tanev lying face down on the ice. Michkov was called for an interference penalty on the play. On Saturday, Tanev was playing his first game since missing four contests with a concussion and collected an assist in a 5-2 road win. Fortunately, it seems he avoided a serious injury. "He's moving and I think he'll be all right, but he's getting some tests done right now, so we'll know more in a little while," Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said after Tanev was taken to a local hospital. Philippe Myers is likely to rejoin the Maple Leafs lineup if Tanev must miss time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 1, 2025
New Jersey Devils right wing Connor Brown (undisclosed) will exit the lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. He was initially considered questionable for the game. In 11 outings this season, Brown has contributed five goals and one assist. His exit from the lineup will give Brian Halonen a chance to play. Brown's ailment doesn't appear to be too serious, so it's possible that he can hop back into the lineup on Sunday, when the Devils complete a back-to-back against the Anaheim Ducks.
--Taavi PailkSource: Amanda Stein
November 1, 2025
Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (lower body) is set to return from a two-game absence on Saturday versus the Buffalo Sabres, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. Strome was considered a game-time call for the matchup, but he participated in pre-game warmups with the team. He will replace Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body) in the top six and will be a big part of the power play. Strome has enjoyed fine form in 2025-26, picking up 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in eight appearances. He recorded all his points during a five-game scoring streak, which ended in last weekend's matchup against the Ottawa Senators, where he got hurt.
--Taavi PailkSource: Bailey Johnson
November 1, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (upper body) won't play on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports. The Flyers captain was a game-time decision after suffering an upper-body injury in Thursday's clash against the Nashville Predators. Jacob Gaucher will come into the lineup for his season debut as a fourth-liner. Trevor Zegras had had a nice start to life in Philadelphia and may receive more ice time with Couturier missing. Christian Dvorak and Noah Cates might also experience increased usage.
--Taavi PailkSource: Charlie O'Connor
November 1, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ilya Mikheyev (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports. The Russian forward has been sidelined for the past two games due to an upper-body injury. Mikheyev operates in a third-line role in Chicago and has amassed five points (three goals, two assists) in nine contests this season. The numbers look decent for Mikheyev, but it's worth noting that he's been on the score sheet in only three games. The Blackhawks won't have their third-line center, Jason Dickinson (shoulder), available on Saturday, meaning Colton Dach will switch to the middle.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mark Lazerus
November 1, 2025
Los Angeles Kings winger Warren Foegele (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Oct. 26, 2025, the team announced on Saturday. After Foegele sustained an upper-body injury last Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks, Kings head coach Jim Hiller announced that he will "miss some time," and the fact that Foegele was placed on Injured Reserve confirms that he isn't expected to make a quick return. Saturday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils will mark Foegele's third consecutive absence. Last term, Foegele was an effective third-line performer for the Kings, but he's been limited to one goal in 10 appearances this season. Joel Armia's usage has increased during Foegele's absence, although he isn't a consistent fantasy contributor.
--Taavi PailkSource: Los Angeles Kings PR
November 1, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev (concussion) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will return from a four-game absence on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Tanev landed in concussion protocol after being hurt in a game against the New Jersey Devils on Oct. 21. The veteran blue-liner has recorded one assist, six shots, eight blocks, and two hits with a plus-three rating in seven games this season. He makes a welcome return for the Maple Leafs on Saturday, but won't be much help to fantasy managers. Philippe Myers will exit the lineup to make room for Tanev.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 1, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (lower body) will miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Swedish star participated in the morning skate, but he continues to deal with a lower-body injury. Nylander has been excellent for the Maple Leafs this season, registering 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) in nine outings. The Maple Leafs attack will also remain without Scott Laughton (lower body), but Calle Jarnkrok (lower body) returns on Saturday. Max Domi is set to fill Nylander's spot on the top line, giving him additional fantasy value. The 30-year-old has ended a seven-game dry spell with three points (two goals, one assist) in two games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 1, 2025
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood is expected to make his first appearance of the 2025-26 campaign in Saturday's meeting with the San Jose Sharks. After missing time because of a lower-body injury, Blackwood returned to the lineup this week, serving as a backup to Scott Wedgewood in a pair of games. Blackwood started last season with the Sharks and won both games against them after he was traded to the Avalanche. Overall, he produced a 22-12-3 record with his new squad, allowing 2.33 goals with a .913 save percentage and three shutouts. San Jose has gone 3-6-2 this season but averages 3.36 goals per game, so this may not be a walk in the park for Blackwood on Saturday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 1, 2025
San Jose Sharks right wing Ryan Reaves (lower body) will undergo further evaluation on Saturday and won't be available for a game against the Colorado Avalanche, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. The veteran enforcer suffered a lower-body injury on Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils. According to Peng, there's concern that Reaves might be dealing with a serious issue. During his 16th NHL campaign, Reaves has scored two goals, while recording 10 penalty minutes and 37 hits in 10 outings. On Thursday, Reaves played in place of Michael Misa, who is likely to return to the lineup on Saturday. The No. 2 pick of this year's draft has tallied three points (one goal, two assists) in his first six NHL appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sheng Peng
November 1, 2025
Los Angeles Kings winger Trevor Moore (personal) is on track to rejoin the lineup for Saturday's tilt against the New Jersey Devils, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports. Moore skipped Thursday's clash against the Detroit Red Wings for personal reasons, but he was back at practice on Friday. Across 11 appearances this season, Moore has scored three goals and produced one assist. During his absence on Thursday night, the Kings dressed an extra defenseman, Jacob Moverare, who logged only a few minutes of ice time. Moverare will likely come out of the lineup on Saturday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Dennis Bernstein
November 1, 2025
Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (undisclosed) has landed on Injured Reserve, Bill Hoppe of Buffalo Hockey Beat and Olean Times Herald reports. Benson was apparently hurt late in Thursday's matchup against the Boston Bruins and is now set to miss at least one week of action, beginning with Saturday's clash against the Washington Capitals. This season, Benson has recorded eight assists in as many games but has yet to score, despite firing 16 shots on goal in a top-line role. To strengthen their forward depth during Benson's absence, the Sabres have recalled Isak Rosen from the minors. Rosen is a player to watch, as he has been on fire in the AHL, producing 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in eight appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: Bill Hoppe
November 1, 2025
Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body) didn't finish Friday's 3-1 loss to the New York Islanders. He suffered a lower-body injury in the first period, which has left Washington without its top two centers. Dylan Strome (lower body) sat out a second consecutive game on Friday night. Dubois has already missed time this season because of a lower-body ailment, making only six appearances. He has yet to register any points during a frustrating campaign. While Strome could be an option to return on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres, Dubois' status is very much up in the air.
--Taavi PailkSource: Washington Capitals PR
November 1, 2025
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom signed a two-year contract extension worth $12 million on Friday. This season marks the final year of his previous six-year, $36 million deal, which means he will maintain a $6 million salary cap hit. Markstrom was traded to the Devils by the Calgary Flames last year and quickly found success with his new team, finishing the regular season with a record of 26-16-6. In the 2025-26, the Swedish netminder has had a challenging start, posting a goals-against average of 5.13 and a save percentage of .830 with a 2-2-0 record. Markstrom missed a couple of weeks due to a lower-body injury, and his numbers should improve significantly once he finds his footing.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
October 31, 2025
New Jersey Devils right wing Connor Brown (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Los Angeles Kings, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. The 31-year-old didn't practice on Friday. So far this season, Brown has featured in all 11 games, scoring five times and delivering one assist. Only Jack Hughes (9) and Dawson Mercer (6) have more goals for the Devils this season. If Brown has to miss time, Brian Halonen will probably replace him in the lineup. Halonen is a fourth-line bruiser who has registered 17 hits in seven games with no points, and fantasy managers shouldn't target him.
--Taavi PailkSource: Amanda Stein
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