December 3, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup on Thursday versus the Detroit Red Wings, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. Monahan has been banged up this season and left Monday's 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils in the third period. He scored two of Columbus' goals, marking his first multi-point night of the season. Overall, Monahan has posted five goals and 13 points in 26 games. It has been a tough campaign for Monahan, but he has a chance to light the lamp in a third consecutive game on Thursday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: Aaron Portzline
December 2, 2025
St. Louis Blues left wing Nathan Walker (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and is projected to miss eight weeks. The veteran forward has picked up nine points (three goals, six assists) in 25 contests this season while averaging 3.8 hits per game. Injuries continue to pile up for the Blues, who have been without Pius Suter (lower body) recently and just lost Jimmy Snuggerud (wrist) and Alexey Toropchenko (leg). At least Suter is expected to make his return on Thursday night against the Boston Bruins. Due to the injury situation in the attacking department, Suter may see more ice time than usual upon his return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 2, 2025
Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel (lower body) needs surgery and will miss 6-8 weeks. The 21-year-old suffered a lower-body injury during Sunday's victory over the Ottawa Senators. In 26 appearances this season, Bichsel has logged three points (one goal, two assists), nine shots, 24 blocks, 85 hits, and 22 penalty minutes. Vladislav Kolyachonok will replace Bichsel in the Stars defense on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. While Kolyachonok has landed on the score sheet twice in his last three outings, he isn't expected to make a significant impact.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 2, 2025
Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, paving the way for him to rejoin the lineup against the Detroit Red Wings. The Swedish veteran has missed seven games due to a lower-body injury. In 20 outings this season, Arvidsson has registered six goals and four assists with 52 shots on goal. His return will bump Jeffrey Viel out of the lineup. On Tuesday, Arvidsson may see increased usage due to David Pastrnak's (undisclosed) continued absence. He will start the game on the second line and is expected to link up with the first power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 2, 2025
Los Angeles Kings winger Warren Foegele (upper body) will miss a third straight game on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. On Tuesday morning, Foegele returned to the ice for the first time since suffering an upper-body injury late last month. After back-to-back 40-point campaigns, Foegele has had a disappointing year, recording four goals and zero assists in 18 games. During his absence, Joel Armia has seen more ice time and is projected to start Tuesday's contest in the top six. Foegele could be ready to return to action later in the week when the Kings face the Chicago Blackhawks in two consecutive games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 2, 2025
Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) will return from an eight-game absence on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports. He is expected to join the second line and the first power-play unit. Nichushkin had a slow start to the season, but he has done a decent job overall for the Avalanche. In 17 appearances, Nichushkin has posted five goals and 12 points. One of his most recent outings was against the Canucks, and he finished the contest with two assists. Vancouver allows the second-most goals in the league and has the third-worst penalty kill, making this a dream matchup for the Avalanche forwards.
--Taavi PailkSource: Dan Murphy
December 2, 2025
Colorado Avalanche forwards Nathan MacKinnon (illness) and Gabriel Landeskog (illness) will play on Tuesday night against the Vancouver Canucks, Sportsnet's Dan Murphy reports. Both players sat out Monday's practice, along with fellow forward Parker Kelly, as there appears to be an illness spreading in the Avalanche dressing room. However, all three have been confirmed as available for Tuesday's game. MacKinnon is in the midst of another special campaign, leading the league in scoring with 44 points (20 goals, 24 assists) in 25 games. He has lit the lamp in each of his last three games, amassing a total of seven points. Entering Tuesday's matchup, Landeskog is also on a three-game point streak, having produced three goals and one assist.
--Taavi PailkSource: Dan Murphy
December 2, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers winger Tyson Foerster (upper body) will be out 2-3 months after being hurt in Monday's loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Foerster scored a team-leading 10th goal of the season against Pittsburgh and has logged three assists in 21 contests. He has played a big role in all situations for the Flyers, averaging over two minutes of power-play time (2:19) and 1:28 on the penalty kill. Due to Foerster's injury, Matvei Michkov will likely see increased usage moving forward, with Nicolas Deslauriers in line to rejoin the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 2, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (undisclosed) doesn't have a timetable for his return, according to Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley. Point has been out for four games with an unspecified health issue. This season, Point has been one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy hockey, recording only 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 21 contests. With him out, Nicholas Paul has grabbed the second-line center role, while also skating with the top power-play unit. Paul has enjoyed taking on additional responsibilities, putting together a three-game point streak ahead of Tuesday's tilt against the New York Islanders.
--Taavi PailkSource: Gabby Shirley
December 2, 2025
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. He is expected to return later this week, with Edmonton facing Seattle on Thursday and Winnipeg on Saturday night. Walman has had a decent campaign with the Oilers, amassing 10 points (three goals, seven assists) and 31 blocks in 17 appearances. However, he was a non-factor offensively in 10 of his 11 outings in November. Ty Emberson has played regularly during Walman's absence, registering assists in back-to-back games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 2, 2025
Detroit Red Wings forward Mason Appleton (undisclosed) will miss his first game of the season on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. The 29-year-old is considered day-to-day, so there appears to be a strong chance he can rejoin the action later this week. Appleton has occasionally seen time in the top six this season and has been on track for his second 30-point campaign. In 26 outings, he has tallied three goals and six assists. Elmer Soderblom skated on the third line instead of Appleton during Monday's practice. The Swedish winger has been limited to one goal in 13 appearances this season and isn't someone fantasy managers should pay attention to.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ansar Khan
December 2, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (upper body) will play on Tuesday night against the Florida Panthers. He has been cleared for action despite sustaining an upper-body injury in Saturday's win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Ekman-Larsson finished Saturday's 7-2 triumph with a goal and an assist to extend his point streak to nine games. On Tuesday night, he has a chance to match Toronto's franchise record for the longest point streak by a defenseman. In total, Ekman-Larsson has tallied 20 points (four goals, 16 assists) in 24 outings this season, with only three Maple Leafs players being more productive offensively.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
December 2, 2025
Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (upper body) won't play in Tuesday's tilt against the Colorado Avalanche, Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre reports. On Tuesday, Vancouver finishes off its run of four consecutive road games, and Garland has already left the team to return home. The 29-year-old also missed Saturday's loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Jonathan Lekkerimaki will likely make a second consecutive appearance due to Garland's absence. He should not be considered a fantasy option, as Lekkerimaki has posted one goal and zero assists in five appearances this term.
--Taavi PailkSource: Iain MacIntyre
December 2, 2025
Anaheim Ducks goaltender Petr Mrazek (lower body) is considered day-to-day, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports. The veteran netminder was injured in Sunday's loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, but he isn't expected to be out long-term. That's great news for the Ducks, who have lost Lukas Dostal (upper body) for several weeks. Ville Husso started Monday's 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues, while Vyacheslav Buteyets has been brought up from the AHL to add depth in the goalie department. It's possible the team won't need Buteyets' services if Mrazek heals quickly. Anaheim's next game is scheduled for Wednesday against the Utah Mammoth.
--Taavi PailkSource: Zach Cavanagh
December 2, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers winger Tyson Foerster (upper body) was injured in an unusual manner during Monday's 5-1 defeat against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He left the ice holding his right shoulder after an attempted one-timer in the second period. Foerster scored Philadelphia's only goal in the contest, lighting the lamp on the power play. Last month, Foerster missed four games with a foot injury, and unfortunately, he may land back on the shelf after Monday night. The 23-year-old leads his team with 10 goals and has amassed 13 points in 21 outings. Matvei Michkov might take Foerster's spot in the top six, while the Flyers also must tweak their second power-play unit if he can't play.
--Taavi PailkSource: Philadelphia Flyers
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