November 19, 2025
Edmonton Oilers center Curtis Lazar (upper body) will exit the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the Washington Capitals and is expected to miss at least three games. The Oilers have three more stops left on a seven-game road trip before returning home. Lazard has recorded one goal and 19 hits in nine appearances this term. Noah Philp (upper body) has also been ruled out for the rest of the road trip, forcing Edmonton to go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen on Wednesday night due to cap restrictions. Ty Emberson will come into the lineup after being a healthy scratch for three games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 19, 2025
Minnesota Wild winger Vladimir Tarasenko (lower body) will be sidelined for a third straight game on Wednesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Russian veteran sustained a lower-body injury at practice last Friday. This season, Tarasenko has impressed with his playmaking, registering eight assists in 18 outings. However, he has been limited to two goals on 30 shots. Liam Ohgren has taken over Tarasenko's spot in the Wild lineup. There was quite a bit of hype surrounding Ohgren leading up to the season, but he has struggled to make an impact, going scoreless in seven appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 19, 2025
Anaheim Ducks forward Mikael Granlund (lower body) will remain out on Wednesday night against the Boston Bruins. He recently returned to the lineup from a lower-body injury but managed to play in only one game before landing back on the shelf. Granlund erupted for five points in this season's first meeting with the Bruins. Overall, he has tallied nine points (three goals, six assists) in nine appearances. Ryan Poehling (upper body) won't be ready to return on Wednesday either. However, even with the two sidelined, Anaheim is having a good campaign, ranking third in the league with a 3.63 goals-for average. Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, and Troy Terry are all averaging over a point per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 19, 2025
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (face) will be out indefinitely after having facial surgery. He took a slap shot to the face in Saturday's win over the Montreal Canadiens. The star blue-liner will be out for a second consecutive game when Boston takes on the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. "He's doing good," Bruins head coach Marco Sturm said on Wednesday morning. "He's recovering right now at home, and we still don't know how long he's going to be out for." Henri Jokiharju took McAvoy's spot in the lineup on Monday against the Carolina Hurricanes and had an assist on the team's only goal in a 3-1 loss. On Wednesday, he has a chance to get on a score sheet in back-to-back games for the first time this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 19, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard led his team to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, netting his second hat trick of the season. Two of his goals came in the third period after Calgary had tied the game at two. Bedard became the first player this season with multiple hat tricks in the NHL before San Jose's Macklin Celebrini joined him later on Tuesday night. The young Blackhawks star is fourth in the league in scoring, with 29 points (13 goals, 16 assists) across 19 games. Over his last 10 outings, Bedard has averaged over two points per game, notching 10 goals and 11 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 19, 2025
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini took the team on his back and carried them to a 3-2 overtime victory on Tuesday night against the Utah Mammoth. Celebrini produced all three Sharks goals, including two inside the first six minutes of play. He became the third teenager in NHL history to record a hat trick with an overtime goal. Celebrini is having a monster sophomore year, already boasting nearly half of the 63 points he had during his rookie campaign. After 20 outings, Celebrini has managed 13 goals and 17 assists. Former MVP Nathan MacKinnon (33) is currently the only player in the league with more points than Celebrini (30).
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 19, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel put three pucks past Jacob Markstrom in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils. He had a goal in each period, logging his eighth career hat trick. Two of Guentzel's markers came with the man advantage. Guentzel has upped his game lately and has been particularly productive on home ice. The 31-year-old has lit the lamp in four consecutive home games. After 18 appearances, Guentzel boasts eight goals and 17 points. His numbers have been a bit disappointing so far, considering he has been a point-per-game player for most of his career. However, Guentzel's form has improved in November, and he still has plenty of time to turn his season around.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 19, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Sammy Blais (undisclosed) made an early exit from Tuesday's contest against the St. Louis Blues and was coughing up blood, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports. Blais jumped into the lineup to replace Matthews Knies (lower body), but he was limited to 6:31 of ice time in a 3-2 overtime win. Blais recorded an assist on Toronto's second goal. He now has two points (one goal, one assist) in six contests this season. Four of Blais' appearances have come in the past five games, so he has become a regular in the lineup recently, and his injury is bound to have an impact on Toronto's plans going forward.
--Taavi PailkSource: Luke Fox
November 19, 2025
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) was injured late in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars. He needed help to get off the ice after crashing face-first into the boards following a hit from Stars forward Mikko Rantanen, who was ejected from the game 28 seconds from the end for boarding. Romanov has already missed five games because of injury this season. He is a big presence in the Islanders defense, registering 31 blocks and 31 hits in 15 outings this season. Romanov's offensive contributions have been limited to one assist. If the Russian blue-liner has to miss time, the Islanders will likely bring Adam Boqvist back into the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
November 19, 2025
Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman (lower body) is out week-to-week, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. He sustained a lower-body injury on Sunday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. On Sunday, Hartman skated as the first-line center due to Marco Rossi's (lower body) absence. Rookie Danila Yurov may now be given the role for the upcoming games. The 21-year-old Russian has picked up two goals and three points from his first 15 career appearances. His numbers could improve quickly once he teams up with his prolific fellow countryman Kirill Kaprizov and veteran playmaker Mats Zuccarello.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael Russo
November 18, 2025
Seattle Kraken goaltender Matt Murray (lower body) has been ruled out for six weeks. He suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's clash against the San Jose Sharks. Murray has recently filled in for Joey Daccord (upper body) in the Kraken crease, holding a 0-2-1 record for the season. While Murray has gone winless, he has played well, registering a 2.21 goals-against average with a .922 save percentage. Fortunately for Seattle, Daccord has recovered from his injury in time for Tuesday's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings and will be back between the sticks. Philipp Grubauer will dress as the backup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's matchup against the New York Islanders. He will exit the lineup due to an undisclosed injury and is considered day-to-day. Lyubushkin has recorded the second-most blocks on the Stars team with 33 and has picked up four assists in 17 appearances. Additionally, he boasts 22 hits for the season. Dallas will use Vladislav Kolyachonok as Lyubushkin's replacement against the Islanders. Kolyachonok's career numbers are unremarkable, and he is not a recommended fantasy option.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn (upper body) will make his season debut in Tuesday's tilt against the New York Islanders. The Stars captain has missed the beginning of the season due to a collapsed lung. Benn will enter the lineup on the fourth line, but he could move up quickly in the lineup, with Matt Duchene (upper body) on the shelf. On Tuesday, Benn is also set to feature on the second power-play unit. Last season, Benn managed 10 power-play points and notched 49 points (16 goals, 33 assists) overall in 80 contests. Although his best days are behind him, the 36-year-old veteran can still make an impact in the offensive zone.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
New Jersey Devils right wing Evgenii Dadonov (hand) looks ready to return to action on Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. While he is officially considered a game-time call, the team has activated Dadonov from long-term Injured Reserve, a strong indication that he will play. The Russian veteran fractured his hand in New Jersey's season opener on Oct. 9. He is expected to join the second line and the second power-play unit. New Jersey also hopes to bring Connor Brown (upper body) back to the lineup on Tuesday, but he will be limited to a fourth-line role.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's meeting with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has sat out four games with a lower-body injury. In 14 appearances, Hamilton has notched four goals and seven points. He has done all of his scoring across four outings, which shows that things haven't really clicked for Hamilton this campaign. In the Devils defense, Brenden Dillon (undisclosed) is also considered a game-time call for Tuesday after he got hurt in Saturday's win over the Washington Capitals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
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