November 5, 2025
San Jose Sharks forward Adam Gaudette (upper body) will re-enter the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the Seattle Kraken. He has missed four games while dealing with an upper-body injury. This season, Gaudette has notched three goals and one assist in nine appearances. San Jose faces a tricky matchup on Wednesday, as Seattle typically doesn't allow many goals. However, Gaudette still has the potential to make an impact in the game by teaming up with the in-form Philipp Kurashev and Alexander Wennberg on the second line. The duo has scored a combined 13 points (six goals, seven assists) over the past five games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 5, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Scott Laughton (lower body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday and will make his season debut against the Utah Mammoth. Laughton's first outing of the campaign has been delayed due to a lower-body injury. On Wednesday, Laughton will have a fourth-line role. Laughton has tallied at least 30 points in four consecutive seasons, but he will likely fall short of the mark in 2025-26 if he doesn't move up in the lineup. The Maple Leafs reassigned Easton Cowan to the AHL on Wednesday to make room for Laughton on the roster. Steven Lorentz (upper body) is also ready to rejoin Toronto's frontline on Wednesday, pushing Calle Jarnkrok to the press box as a healthy scratch.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 5, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Justin Brazeau (upper body) is unlikely to return to action before December after the team ruled him out for a minimum of four weeks. He has already sat out a couple of games due to an upper-body injury. Brazeau picked up the injury at an awful time, as he's been one of Pittsburgh's best players early this season. In 12 outings, Brazau has averaged a point per game, scoring six goals. Philip Tomasino has returned to the lineup during Brazeau's absence. Meanwhile, Thomas Novak and Ben Kindel are new faces in the top six. The Penguins attack will also be without Noel Acciari (upper body) for at least the next three weeks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 5, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (lower body) is expected to miss a minimum of three weeks. The 30-year-old has been forced to exit the lineup after kicking off the new campaign in fine form. In seven starts, Jarry has posted a 5-2-0 record and one shutout, allowing 2.60 goals with a .911 save percentage. Arturs Silovs is poised to have a busy stretch with Jarry out. After starting the season well, Silovs has gone 0-1-2 in his last three outings. If the Latvian can't improve his performance, the Penguins might turn to Sergei Murashov, who was recalled from the minors on Tuesday. The AHL has just named Murashov the Goaltender of the Month for October, highlighting his potential.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 5, 2025
Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (undisclosed) will hop back into the lineup on Wednesday versus the Chicago Blackhawks. An undisclosed injury has kept Garland out for three games. Despite his recent absence, Garland has kept hold of the top spot on Vancouver's scoring charts, boasting 11 points (three goals, eight assists) through 11 outings. He will join the top line and first power-play unit for Wednesday's action. Kiefer Sherwood will be bumped to the third line, while Mackenzie MacEachern is likely to be a healthy scratch for the contest. Garland has finished on the score sheet in five consecutive outings against the Blackhawks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 5, 2025
Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (upper body) will return from a five-game absence on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. Sandin registered two assists, four shots, 10 blocks, and 16 hits in seven appearances before an upper-body injury sidelined him. He will join Trevor van Riemsdyk on the third defensive pairing, bumping Declan Chisholm out of the lineup. Washington is also set to use Sandin on the second power-play unit. Power-play situations might be where Sandin finds success on Wednesday night, since St. Louis has the fifth-worst penalty kill in the league at 67.6 percent.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 5, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Calgary Flames. The young blue-liner is dealing with an undisclosed health issue and hasn't been practicing. Mateychuk has done well during his sophomore campaign, recording five points (three goals, two assists), 16 shots, 21 blocks, and 10 hits in 12 games. He is traveling with the team, so it's possible Mateychuk can return to action on Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks. On Wednesday, the Columbus defense also remains without Erik Gudbranson (hip), giving Dysin Mayo and Jake Christiansen a chance to play. They will form the third defensive pairing and won't have fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 5, 2025
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon stretched his point streak to seven games on Tuesday night, posting a power-play assist in a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. This marks the 25th time in his career that MacKinnon has recorded a point streak of at least seven games, placing him second in franchise history behind only Joe Sakic (35). With a total of 20 points, MacKinnon currently shares the second spot on the league's scoring charts and is tied for first with 10 goals. He has gone without a point in only two of his 14 appearances this season and has already recorded six multi-point games. The Avalanche star will attempt to extend his point streak to eight games in a fascinating matchup against the league's leading scorer, Connor McDavid, and the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 5, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Akira Schmid stopped 24 shots in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings, picking up his first shutout of the season. Led by Dylan Larkin, the Red Wings have been very productive offensively this season, but Schmid found answers to all their efforts on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old has been nearly unbeatable so far in 2025-26, going 6-1-0 in seven appearances. Schmid owns a 2.31 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage. Losing Adin Hill (lower body) early in the season was a blow for the Golden Knights, but they have received outstanding goaltending from Schmid, who holds a perfect 3-0-0 home record.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 5, 2025
Edmonton Oilers forward Jack Roslovic extended his point streak to four games with a couple of assists in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars. Roslovic helped Edmonton grab a 2-0 lead just 7:07 into the game, delivering one even-strength and one power-play assist. The 28-year-old, who joined the Oilers right before the season started, currently skates on the second line and has been part of the top power-play unit. He's tallied eight points (three goals, five assists) in 13 contests. Zach Hyman's (wrist) eventual return will knock Roslovic down in the lineup, but he should be on fantasy radars while he's hot.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 5, 2025
Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston played his part in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout victory against the Edmonton Oilers with three assists. He had one power-play helper as Dallas managed to turn a 2-0 deficit into a win. With Matt Duchene (upper body) and Roope Hintz (undisclosed) battling injuries, Johnston has played a huge role in the middle for the Stars, averaging nearly 22 minutes of ice time. He's tied with Mikko Rantanen for the team lead with seven goals and boasts 14 points through 13 appearances. Johnston has notched half of his points on the power play, and he could get more joy against the Ducks' 79.5 percent penalty kill on Thursday.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 5, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers forward Trevor Zegras had two assists in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens, becoming the fastest player to reach 15 career points with the team since 2009-10. Zegras' playmaking helped the Flyers get a pair of power-play goals in the first period. His move to Philadelphia has worked out really well, as Zegras has amassed four goals and 11 assists over 13 outings this season, leading the Flyers in scoring. Zegras is among the league leaders with eight power-play points (two goals, six assists). In the next matchups, Philadelphia faces a couple of the league's worst defenses in Nashville and Ottawa, setting Zegras up for more success this week.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 5, 2025
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper stopped the Winnipeg Jets from scoring on Tuesday night, finishing a 3-0 victory with 23 saves. The Jets had averaged 4.4 goals per game over their last five outings before running into Kuemper, who posted his first shutout of the season and improved to 4-3-3. Results-wise, it's been an inconsistent start to the campaign for Kuemper, and Tuesday's game marked his first regulation win of the season. But he's done solid work for the Kings. Through 10 starts, Kuemper has registered a 2.57 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 5, 2025
Anaheim Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier produced a special performance in Tuesday's clash against the Florida Panthers, posting four points in a 7-3 victory. He tallied his first career hat trick and delivered one assist, becoming the seventh player in Ducks history with a four-point game at age 21 or younger. Gauthier potted two goals on the power play. Following a slow start to the season, Gauthier has recorded a seven-game point streak and has managed multiple points in each of his past three outings. He's tied for the most goals in the league with 10 and is Anaheim's second-leading scorer with 16 points in 12 games. Only Paul Kariya has had a longer multi-point streak at 21 or younger with the Ducks (six games), and Gauthier will hope to extend his run to four contests on Thursday versus the Dallas Stars.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 4, 2025
Winnipeg Jets winger Gustav Nyquist (undisclosed) was moved to Injured Reserve on Tuesday and will miss a second consecutive contest against the Los Angeles Kings. The Swedish forward remains day-to-day, but it's uncertain when he can return. Through his first 11 outings in Winnipeg, Nyquist has recorded five assists. His exit from the lineup has given Alex Iafallo a chance to settle into a second-line role. Iafallo registered an assist in Saturday's win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, but he hasn't been consistent offensively. In 12 outings this season, Iafallo has contributed two goals and three assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
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