December 11, 2025
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett registered two goals and one assist in Wednesday's 4-3 road victory over the Utah Mammoth. He set up Carter Verhaeghe for a goal late in the first period and lit the lamp twice inside the opening 3:24 of action in the second. Bennett now has a whopping eight points (three goals, five assists) over his last four appearances. That is nearly half of his entire tally this season. In 29 outings, Bennett has contributed nine goals and 11 assists. 15 of Bennett's 20 points have come in 11 games since Nov. 17.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 11, 2025
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn had a hugely impressive performance against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, factoring in all of his team's goals in a 3-2 overtime win. Dunn sent out a pair of power-play assists during regulation and finished the game with a power-play goal 1:21 into overtime. Playing in his 303rd contest with the Kraken, Dunn became the fourth-fastest active defenseman to post 200 points with a franchise. He has notched 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in 28 outings this season, putting Dunn on track for his second career 50-point campaign.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 11, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight posted his second shutout of the season on Wednesday night against the New York Rangers, finishing a 3-0 victory with 21 saves. Connor Bedard took care of things on the other end, recording a goal and an assist. After a great start to the campaign, Knight struggled with consistency in November, but he appears to have gotten over the hump in December. The 24-year-old has opened the month with a 2-1-1 run. Knight holds a 10-6-5 record for the season and has a 2.50 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage. Next up, Knight and the Blackhawks face the struggling St. Louis Blues, who are averaging only 2.55 goals this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 11, 2025
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (lower body) didn't complete Wednesday's 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. He suffered a lower-body injury, taking only a couple of shifts in the second period and missing the third. Edvinsson has been an all-around contributor for the Red Wings, totaling nine points (three goals, six assists), 33 shots, 57 blocks, and 37 hits in 28 contests this season. Detroit will return to action on Thursday night against the Edmonton Oilers, and Jacob Bernard-Docker is in line to fill Edvinsson's spot in the lineup if he can't play. Bernard-Docker does not hold any fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
December 11, 2025
Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann (undisclosed) was injured during Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win against the Los Angeles Kings. He exited the action late in the third period following a collision with Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg. McCann opened the scoring in the contest with a power-play goal. The 29-year-old skated in only his 11th game of the season after he missed time earlier in the campaign due to a lower-body injury. McCann has recorded five goals and eight points. Kaapo Kakko could be McCann's replacement in the top six if he has to miss time.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
December 10, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Dakota Mermis (lower body) will miss a month, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports. He was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, retroactive to Dec. 8. Mermis sustained a lower-body injury in Monday's win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Maple Leafs recalled Henry Thrun from the minors on Wednesday, and he is likely to replace Mermis in the lineup on Thursday night against the San Jose Sharks. Philippe Myers is another option for the blue line, which remains without Brandon Carlo (lower body) and Chris Tanev (upper body) on Thursday. Meanwhile, Morgan Rielly (illness) is questionable after missing Wednesday's practice.
--Taavi PailkSource: Lance Hornby
December 10, 2025
Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (personal) won't be in the lineup on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He will miss the game for personal reasons. Montreal expects to have Evans back for Saturday's contest against the New York Rangers. Evans has gone six games without scoring any points. Across the season, he has totaled eight points (four goals, four assists) in 29 outings while amassing a team-worst minus-19 rating. Owen Beck was recalled from the minors on Wednesday and figures to enter the lineup against Pittsburgh. The 21-year-old has not scored any points in two NHL appearances this season and does not provide any fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
December 10, 2025
Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (upper body) is expected to remain out on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres, Paul Chapman of The Province reports. Canucks head coach Adam Foote said following Wednesday's practice that Pettersson is "unlikely" to play against Buffalo. The Swedish forward has already missed two games due to an upper-body injury. He is the team's top scorer, alongside Quinn Hughes, boasting 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists) through 28 appearances. David Kampf has taken on top-line center duties during Pettersson's absence. After 10 appearances, Kampf is still looking for his first points of the season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Paul Chapman
December 10, 2025
St. Louis Blues center Nick Bjugstad (upper body) will be out "at least five days," head coach Jim Montgomery announced on Wednesday. The veteran forward suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday's loss to the Boston Bruins. St. Louis will play three games over the next five days. Jordan Kyrou (lower body), Jimmy Snuggerud (wrist), Alexei Toropchenko (leg), and Nathan Walker (upper body) are also out, leaving the Blues shorthanded up front. To address the situation, the team signed Robby Fabbri to a one-year, two-way contract on Wednesday. Fabbri, who previously played for the Blues from 2015 to 2019, could make his first appearance of the season on Thursday night against the Nashville Predators.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 10, 2025
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (knee) was back at practice on Wednesday. He skated for the first time since having knee surgery on Nov. 22. The reigning MVP was ruled out for 4-6 weeks, so he appears to be recovering well and could be back in the net for Winnipeg soon. Hellebuyck carries an 8-6-0 record for the season and has allowed 2.51 goals with a .913 save percentage. Eric Comrie has had a heavy workload recently, but he has won only two of nine starts since the Jets lost Hellebuyck.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 10, 2025
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice and could rejoin the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes. Washington has been without Carlson for three games after he sustained an upper-body injury. His presence has been missed at both ends of the ice, as Carlson boasts 23 points (six goals, 17 assists) and 38 blocks in 26 appearances this season. During his absence, Declan Chisholm and Dylan McIlrath have played, while Rasmus Sandin has received increased playing time in the Capitals' defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 10, 2025
Los Angeles Kings winger Andrei Kuzmenko will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken. The Russian forward has been ineffective since November and played a season-low 6:58 in Monday's win over the Utah Mammoth. He has posted four goals and eight points in 26 contests. Kuzmenko was also scratched for three games last month. On Wednesday, Jeff Malott will take Kuzmenko's spot in the lineup, joining Alex Turcotte and Corey Perry on the fourth line. Malott averages nearly three hits per game but has been anonymous offensively. In 19 appearances, he has scored two goals and has not registered a single assist.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 10, 2025
St. Louis Blues forward Nick Bjugstad (upper body) was unable to finish Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. He sustained an upper-body injury in the second period. Bjugstad has been a non-factor for most of the season, amassing five points (four goals, one assist) in 25 outings, but his experience and availability are assets for the team. The Blues are struggling badly with injuries and were already without four forwards for Tuesday's game. Hugh McGing looks set to be the next man up to enter the lineup if Bjugstad lands on the shelf for Thursday's clash against the Nashville Predators. The 27-year-old has gone scoreless in his previous six NHL appearances and should not be seen as a fantasy target.
--Taavi PailkSource: St. Louis Blues
December 10, 2025
Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano was limited to 9:17 of ice time on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins after a puck struck him in the face. Vatrano has had a tough year, and this is another unfortunate blow for him. After posting at least 40 points in three consecutive seasons, Vatrano is currently only on four points (three goals, one assist) through 30 outings. The Ducks could use Nikita Nesterenko or Jansen Harkins as Vatrano's replacement in the lineup if needed. The team returns to action on Thursday night against the New York Islanders.
--Taavi PailkSource: Seth Rorabaugh
December 10, 2025
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Colten Ellis entered concussion protocol after getting hurt during Tuesday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Edmonton Oilers. Ellis was pulled from the game late in the first period following a collision with Oilers forward David Tomasek. The 25-year-old stopped all six shots he faced against Connor McDavid's crew. He was replaced by Alex Lyon, who finished with 21 saves on 24 shots. Ellis has posted a 4-3-0 through his first eight NHL appearances this season, posting a 3.25 goals-against average with a .895 save percentage. If Ellis misses additional time, Lyon will share the Sabres crease with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
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