November 16, 2025
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (lower body) exited Saturday's 1-0 win over the Ottawa Senators midway through the second period. The veteran rearguard sustained a lower-body injury while blocking a shot. After the game, Doughty was seen leaving the arena wearing a walking boot. Across 19 outings, Doughty has contributed two goals and six assists, while logging 24 shots and 30 blocks. His exit from the lineup would allow Jacob Moverare to play, while a different setup must be used for the second power-play unit. The Kings return to action Monday night on the road against the Washington Capitals.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 16, 2025
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) had to exit Saturday's contest against the Montreal Canadiens after being struck by a puck. He took a slapshot to the face during a Canadiens power play in the second period. McAvoy recently missed his first game of the season for personal reasons, and unfortunately, he may have to sit out some action again. In 19 appearances, McAvoy has logged 14 assists, 25 shots, 32 blocks, and 26 hits. If McAvoy misses Monday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, Henri Jokiharju will likely get an opportunity to play. Meanwhile, Mason Lohrei could receive additional power-play usage.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 16, 2025
Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (lower body) will be out week-to-week. He missed his first game of the season on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers and will spend some more time on the sidelines due to a lower-body injury. "He was dealing with it. He played three or four games with it," Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan said on Saturday. "It becomes a point right now where you don't want to make the injury worse. It's the smartest decision for the athlete just to take that time now and get it dealt with." Harley is a big piece of the Stars' blue line, averaging nearly 23 minutes of ice time. He has recorded 10 points (one goal, nine assists), 21 shots, and 43 blocks in 18 games. Kyle Capobianco replaced Harley in the lineup on Saturday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 15, 2025
San Jose Sharks left wing Jeff Skinner (lower body) landed on Injured Reserve ahead of Saturday's tilt against the Seattle Kraken. In a corresponding move, the Sharks recalled Zack Ostapchuk from the minors. Ostapchuk will replace Skinner in the lineup on Saturday and is likely to see more playing opportunities going forward, as Skinner will have to miss at least three games. The veteran was hurt during Thursday's loss to the Calgary Flames. Skinner's performance has fluctuated throughout the season, resulting in seven points (four goals, three assists) in 17 appearances. Ostapchuk will join the fourth line, so he is not a player that fantasy managers should be interested in.
--Taavi PailkSource: San Jose Sharks PR
November 15, 2025
Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene (upper body) will be sidelined for a 14th straight game on Saturday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. The veteran remains day-to-day but no timeline has been set for his return. With Jamie Benn (upper body) also not ready to make his season debut, Dallas will continue to rely heavily on Wyatt Johnston and Roope Hintz in the middle. Johnston has replied well to taking on more responsibilities, leading the Stars with 11 goals. He is second in scoring behind Mikko Rantanen with 21 points in 18 appearances. 11 of Johnston's points have come in seven November outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 15, 2025
Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. Due to an undisclosed injury, Harley may have to miss his first game of the season. Before Thursday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens, Harley was also considered a game-time call. He remained in the lineup and posted an assist while logging 21:25 of ice time. Across 18 appearances, Harley has racked up a team-high 43 blocks and sits on 10 points (one goal, nine assists). Kyle Capobianco is expected to enter the lineup if Harley can't play on Saturday night. He has no fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 15, 2025
Seattle Kraken right wing Kaapo Kakko (lower body) won't play on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks and is considered week-to-week. After missing the start of the season because of a broken hand, Kakko now faces an extended spell on the sidelines due to a lower-body injury he sustained on Thursday night against the Winnipeg Jets. Health issues have limited Kakko to one goal in seven appearances this season. Jani Nyman, who has notched three goals in 12 games, will take Kakko's spot in the lineup, joining the second line. He is expected to skate on the second power-play unit as well. The Kraken's frontline will also include Frederick Gaudreau (upper body), who was activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday, although he won't have fantasy value as a fourth-liner.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 15, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (personal) has been named the starter for Saturday's meeting with the Chicago Blackhawks. He will make his season debut after missing time for personal reasons. Last term, Woll struggled during the playoffs, but he had a solid 27-14-1 regular-season record. With Anthony Stolarz (upper body) out of commission, Woll could see a lot of action in the upcoming weeks. On Saturday, he faces a dangerous team that has scored at least three goals in four consecutive games and is ranked 11th in the league with a 3.29 goals-for average.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 15, 2025
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) won't play in Saturday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports. He was initially regarded as a game-time decision for the contest. Carlson has recently put together a five-game point streak and remains a highly productive player even during his 17th NHL campaign. In 17 outings, Carlson has produced 14 points (four goals, 10 assists). The veteran blue-liner also ranks third on the Washington team with 26 blocks, so his presence will be missed at both ends on Saturday night. Trevor van Riemsdyk will rejoin the Capitals blue line against New Jersey after sitting out a pair of contests as a healthy scratch.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sammi Silber
November 15, 2025
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (personal) will return from a three-game absence on Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings. The Swedish blue-liner exited the lineup last week for personal reasons. Now that he's back, Dahlin is set to feature heavily at both ends for the Sabres on Saturday. In 14 appearances, Dahlin has registered nine points (one goal, eight assists), 38 shots, 17 blocks, and 12 hits, averaging 24:27 of ice time. Due to Dahlin's return, Bowen Byram will have a smaller role in the Sabres defense, dropping down to the second power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: Buffalo Sabres
November 15, 2025
New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes is expected to miss eight weeks after undergoing successful finger surgery on Saturday. On Thursday, Hughes cut his finger during a team dinner. The team plans to re-evaluate Hughes in six weeks. Losing Hughes is a major setback for the Metropolitan Division-leading Devils. He ranks first on the team with 10 goals and 20 points after 17 games. Dawson Mercer is set to center the second line until Hughes returns. His comeback likely won't happen before mid-January. Additionally, Hughes' absence will put more pressure on Nico Hischier to overcome his slump. Entering Saturday's game against the Washington Capitals, Hischier has finished scoreless five times in his last seven appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 15, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks winger Tyler Bertuzzi (undisclosed) missed Friday's practice and is considered a game-time call for Saturday night's action against the Toronto Maple Leafs. According to Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill, Bertuzzi is "banged up." Bertuzzi's absence would be a major blow for the Blackhawks, as he's been a monster offensively in recent games. Over a four-game stretch, Bertuzzi has contributed six goals and two assists. He fills a top-line role and skates on the first power-play line. Bertuzzi's recent hot spell includes a three-game streak of power-play goals. Frank Nazar (abdomen) and Jason Dickinson (shoulder) practiced on Friday and could make a timely return to action on Saturday night if Bertuzzi has to skip the game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 15, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks winger Andre Burakovsky (illness) is poised to rejoin the fun on Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Blackhawks welcomed him back to practice on Friday after Burakovsky had skipped Wednesday's loss to the New Jersey Devils due to illness. Burakovsky heated up late last month and boasts 10 points (five goals, five assists) from his last seven appearances. Overall, he ranks as Chicago's third-highest scorer with 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 15 games. Burakovsky will head straight back to the top line and the first power-play unit for Saturday's game. He has notched five points (one goal, four assists) with the man advantage.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 15, 2025
San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (personal) has been activated from non-roster Injured Reserve and is available for selection on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. Following a personal leave, Nedeljkovic returned to practice on Friday. He missed two games while being away from the team. The 29-year-old netminder carries a 3-2-2 record, having gone without a regulation defeat for four straight outings. He has allowed 2.96 goals with a .906 save percentage. With Yaroslav Askarov also in fine form, going 4-1-0 this month with only six goals allowed, it's unclear who will be in the Sharks crease for Saturday's favorable matchup against the third-lowest scoring team in the NHL.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
November 15, 2025
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek was removed from Friday's loss to the Carolina Hurricanes by a concussion spotter. Late in the third period, Hronek took an elbow to the head from Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov. Hronek finished a 4-3 overtime loss with four blocks and three hits in 24:33 of ice time. Across the season, the Czech blue-liner has racked up 29 blocks and 39 hits in 19 games. Offensively, he has contributed nine assists. The Canucks were already without Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) on Friday night, which could mean they may be missing their entire first defensive pairing for Sunday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Players like Marcus Pettersson and Tom Willander would then have additional fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
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