November 28, 2025
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson signed a five-year, $30 million extension on Friday. The 31-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Now, the Canadiens have locked him up through the 2030-31 campaign. Matheson joined the Canadiens in 2022 and has contributed significantly on both ends of the ice. This season, Matheson has tallied 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in 22 outings, along with 26 shots, 48 blocks, and 18 hits. He leads all skaters on the team with 24:50 of ice time per game. While he isn't getting any younger, Matheson remains a solid piece for fantasy teams.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 27, 2025
Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (thumb) is set to return to action on Friday against the St. Louis Blues. The Senators captain announced his plan to return on the "Wingmen" podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother, Matthews Tkachuk (groin) of the Florida Panthers. "We have to check some boxes but everything looks good for Friday," Tkachuk said. Tkachuk underwent thumb surgery on Oct. 16 after making only three appearances this season. On Friday, Tkachuk is likely to land straight back on the top line and the first power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 27, 2025
Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (groin) has resumed skating but is still without a set timeline for his return. Tkachuk provided the update on the "Wingmen" podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother, Brady Tkachuk (thumb) of the Ottawa Senators. Before the start of the season, Panthers general manager Bill Zito announced that Tkachuk will be out until "December-ish." Despite being without Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov (knee), the Panthers have remained competitive, averaging over 3 goals per game (3.09). Veteran Brad Marchand is playing out of his skin and is currently on track to record his second career 90-point season.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 27, 2025
Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored the second goal in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets to push his point streak to nine games. It's the current longest active point streak in the league. Additionally, Chychrun holds a four-game goal streak, becoming only the second Capitals blue-liner in 25 years to score in four consecutive games. Chychrun has finished three of his last five appearances with multiple points. This has boosted his tally for the season to 22 points (nine goals, 13 assists) with 24 games played, which places Chychrun tied for third among defensemen in scoring. Chychrun has been in sensational form this month and can match a franchise record for the longest point streak by a defenseman in Friday's meeting with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 27, 2025
Boston Bruins winger Matej Blumel (lower body) is expected to be out for "a bit" after he was hurt during Wednesday's 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports. Blumel played only a couple of minutes in the contest, exiting with a lower-body injury. The Czech forward has recently held a top-line spot but is still looking for his first points of the season after making four appearances. Before he made his season debut earlier this month, Blumel averaged a point per game in the AHL. Tanner Jeannot, who posted the game-winning goal on Wednesday, might slot into the top six until Blumel returns.
--Taavi PailkSource: Conor Ryan
November 27, 2025
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (lower body) missed the third period and overtime in Wednesday's win over the Chicago Blackhawks. He dished out three hits in 7:28 of ice time before leaving the game with a lower-body injury. After 23 appearances, Foligno has failed to score with 21 shots and has only two assists. However, he ranks 11th in the league with 77 hits. Hunter Haight could make his third appearance of the season if Foligno isn't available on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 21-year-old is not expected to make a significant fantasy impact.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 27, 2025
Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz (lower body) was injured late in the second period during Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Stars. On Wednesday, the Kraken had Jared McCann back in the lineup, but the team lost another key forward in Schwartz. The 33-year-old veteran is Seattle's leading scorer, having amassed 15 points (eight goals, seven assists) in 23 games. Seattle is likely to bring Jani Nyman back into the lineup if Schwartz misses time due to his injury. McCann, who had one assist in Wednesday's 3-2 loss, could be Schwartz's replacement in the top six.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 26, 2025
Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (upper body) won't be available for Wednesday's contest against the Vancouver Canucks. He is nursing an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day. Anaheim's No. 1 goaltender is having an outstanding campaign, sitting on an 11-5-1 record. He has logged a 2.81 goals-against average with a .904 save percentage. With Dostal out of commission, the Ducks will turn to Petr Mrazek on Wednesday night. Mrazek also holds a winning record at 3-2-0, but he is allowing nearly four goals a night this season (3.61) and holds a lowly .886 save percentage. Ville Husso, who was recalled from the AHL on Wednesday, will serve as Mrazek's backup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 26, 2025
Utah Mammoth defenseman Sean Durzi (upper body) will end a 21-game absence in Wednesday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. The 26-year-old suffered an upper-body injury in only the second game of the season. Durzi will enter the lineup on the third defensive pairing, replacing Dmitri Simashev. A couple of campaigns back, Durzi posted 41 points (nine goals, 32 assists) in 76 games and racked up blocks for fun. He has the potential to make a fantasy impact, but Durzi has battled health issues for two years now, missing 73 regular-season contests.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 26, 2025
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (upper body) will be absent for a fifth time in six games on Wednesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. He remains day-to-day with a lingering upper-body issue. Nikolas Matinpalo took Chabot's spot in the Senators defense on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings and is poised to stay in the lineup for Wednesday's contest. In Monday's 2-1 loss, Martinpalo recorded an assist, but he isn't known as a regular scorer. Jordan Spence is filling in for Chabot on the second power-play unit and could draw some fantasy interest on Wednesday against a team with a mediocre penalty-killing record.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 26, 2025
Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann (lower body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday and is expected to play against the Dallas Stars. He has been out of action since Oct. 18. Before sustaining a long-term lower-body injury, McCann posted three goals and four points in five games at the start of the season. On Wednesday, McCann is projected to skate with Berkly Catton and Shane Wright on the third line. However, he could soon be part of the top-six group, as McCann has been the Kraken's leading scorer in each of the franchise's first four NHL seasons.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 26, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks winger Andre Burakovsky (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt against the Minnesota Wild. He has missed two games due to an undisclosed health issue. Burakovsky has become one of Chicago's best players this season, notching 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) in 18 outings. If he returns, Burakovsky is expected to play alongside Connor Bedard and Ryan Greene on the first line and will join the first power-play unit. Burakovsky has been limited to one assist in his last three appearances, but he was red-hot earlier this month, producing four multi-point performances over a seven-game stretch.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 26, 2025
Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen (suspension) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken. The Finnish superstar didn't play in Tuesday's win over the Edmonton Oilers due to an automatic suspension he received for having two game misconduct penalties in three contests. Rantanen is poised to land back on the first line, joining Jamie Benn and Wyatt Johnson, who exploded for four points in Tuesday's 8-3 victory. In his last appearance, Rantanen saw a five-game point streak end. The Calgary Flames became only the fourth team this season to keep Rantanen off the score sheet. He has amassed 28 points (10 goals, 18 assists) in 22 outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 26, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (wrist) will return to action on Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators. The Golden Knights captain has been on Injured Reserve since Oct. 20 with a wrist injury. Injuries have gone hand in hand with Stone for several years, but he is typically very productive when in the lineup. This season, Stone has recorded 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in six appearances. He was part of Vegas' red-hot first line at the start of the year but will re-enter the lineup on the third line. However, Stone will be inserted straight back on the power play, replacing Braeden Bowman. The 22-year-old rookie will still have fantasy value, as he will remain on the first line and skate with the second power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 26, 2025
Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (upper body) is expected to rejoin the lineup soon. On Tuesday, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff ruled Norris out for Wednesday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins but hinted that he could be ready to return this weekend. The Sabres have a back-to-back scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Norris has made only one appearance so far this season. Injuries are always a risk with him, but the 26-year-old has been productive when in action. Over 240 career appearances, Norris has averaged almost 0.70 points per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
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