October 31, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (undisclosed) exited Thursday's 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators before the second period. During the opening frame, Couturier was hit by a shot from Flyers defenseman Noah Juulsen. He was able to finish the period but didn't return for the second, exiting the contest after logging 5:17 of ice time. The Flyers captain has been on a roll early in the season, dishing out seven assists and amassing nine points in 10 games. Philadelphia should provide an update on Couturier before Saturday's contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Christian Dvorak, who has bagged one goal and two assists over the past three games, may see more ice time if Couturier has to exit the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBC Sports Philadelphia
October 31, 2025
Boston Bruins center Elias Lindholm (lower body) was limited to 9:37 of ice time on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres, exiting the action in the second period. Lindholm was unable to continue following a collision with Sabres forward Jordan Greenway. The Swedish forward has posted nine points (four goals, five assists) in 13 outings this season, with seven points (four goals, three assists) coming on the power play. If Lindholm has to miss time, the Bruins would likely promote Fraser Minten into the top six, while John Beecher might fill the open spot in the lineup. Minten could be an interesting name for fantasy managers to follow, as he has just begun to heat up with a three-game point streak.
--Taavi PailkSource: Reuters
October 31, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis sustained an apparent lower-body injury in Thursday's 6-2 win over the New York Islanders. He exited the action late in the third period after blocking a shot from Islanders forward Kyle Palmieri. Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour said postgame that it "doesn't look great" for Jarvis and that the team would have more information on Friday. The Hurricanes have lost several key defensemen to injury and could now also be missing a big piece of their offense. Jarvis leads his team with seven goals in 10 games and is tied with Sebastian Aho for most points with 11. Andrei Svechnikov, who has struggled so far this season, may return to a top-six role if Jarvis has to miss time.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
October 31, 2025
Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (undisclosed) was forced to leave Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the St. Louis Blues after his first shift. He was hit by a hard shot from Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson. This season, Boeser has already missed some games due to personal reasons, making 10 appearances. He has logged four goals and two assists. While it was concerning to see Boeser leave the ice on Thursday, Canucks head coach Adam Foote said after the win that the American forward "should be back next game." Vancouver will return to action on Saturday against the Minnesota Wild.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
October 31, 2025
Boston Bruins defenseman Jordan Harris (ankle) won't be available for approximately two months after undergoing surgery, the team announced. He injured his right ankle in a game against the Florida Panthers on Oct. 21 and had the procedure done earlier this week. Harris is playing his first year in Boston and has done well. In five appearances, the 25-year-old has managed two points (one goal, one assist), three blocks, and four hits. Before the ankle injury, Harris was filling in for Hampus Lindholm in the Bruins defense. With a fully healthy squad, he doesn't have a regular role on the team.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
October 30, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ilya Mikheyev (upper body) is a game-time decision for Thursday's tilt against the Winnipeg Jets. He could be out for a second consecutive contest due to an upper-body injury. So far this season, Mikheyev has been effective for Chicago, picking up five points (three goals, two assists) in nine games, while recording eight hits and a plus-five rating. If Mikheyev is cleared for action, he is expected to skate in a third-line role next to Ryan Donato and Jason Dickinson. Mikheyev is not an appealing fantasy target due to his lack of power-play time and inconsistent offensive production.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
October 30, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday. The Swedish netminder "tweaked" something during Wednesday's practice and is now set to spend at least one week on the sidelines. In four starts this season, Ersson has compiled a 2-1-1 record, while allowing 3.08 goals with a .876 save percentage. Dan Vladar will be in the Flyers net on Thursday against the Nashville Predators, with Aleksei Kolosov serving as his backup after being recalled from the minors. In 2025-26, Vladar has been a strong fantasy option, producing a 1.81 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage, while going 3-2-0.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
October 30, 2025
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. He has missed the past five games due to an upper-body injury. Romanov's return adds a big presence on the Islanders' blue line. In four outings this season, the Russian rearguard has recorded 15 hits and 12 blocks. However, he is still looking for his first points of the campaign. Marshall Warren will exit the lineup to make room for Romanov, who will team up with Tony DeAngelo on the third defensive pairing.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
October 30, 2025
Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (upper body) will sit out a third consecutive game on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Dallas has had some bad luck with injuries early this season, and the team lost Hintz last week. The Finnish forward landed on the shelf after collecting one goal and seven assists in eight games. During Hintz's absence, Tyler Seguin has been elevated to the top-line center position. He scored the only goal in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Washington Capitals. However, Seguin has generally struggled this season. Through 10 games in 2025-26, the former All-Star has recorded five points (three goals and two assists).
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
October 30, 2025
Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene (upper body) will miss a fifth straight game on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The veteran is battling to overcome an upper-body injury, which has limited him to only four appearances this campaign. Dallas is also set to remain without Roope Hintz (undisclosed) on Thursday, leaving the team without two key pieces of the offense. As a result of the injuries, Sam Steel has landed on the first line, while Tyler Seguin and Wyatt Johnston are filling the top-six center positions.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
October 30, 2025
Colorado Avalanche forward Martin Necas has agreed to an eight-year, $92 million contract extension with the team. This marks a significant pay raise for Necas, who is currently finishing up a two-year, $13 million deal. A source told ESPN's Emily Kaplan that Necas will earn $60.4 million in signing bonuses while having a full no-trade clause in the first seven years of his new contract. Necas has just started his first full season in Denver and has shown off hot form, registering 13 points (seven goals, six assists) in 11 contests. He became a point-per-game player last season and looks set to maintain the scoring pace throughout 2025-26.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
October 30, 2025
New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Islanders head coach Patrick Roy announced that he will bench Barzal after he was late to the rink on Thursday morning. Currently, Barzal is tied for second in scoring on the Islanders squad with eight points (two goals, six assists) in nine games. Calum Ritchie will come into the lineup as Barzal's replacement, making his NHL debut. He has tallied one goal and two assists in three AHL outings this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
October 30, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski contributed a goal and assist in a dominant 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. He fired in Columbus' second goal and collected a helper on Cole Sillinger's game-winning goal. This marks Werenski's second consecutive multi-point game, bringing his career total to 82, which ties him with Boone Jenner for the second-most in franchise history. Rick Nash holds the record with 137 multi-point games. It's been a strong start to the season for Werenski, who has registered eight points (three goals, five assists) in 10 games, along with 36 shots, 17 blocks, and a plus-nine rating.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
October 30, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Charlie Coyle had an incredible outing against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, racking up four assists in a 6-3 victory. He set a record as the third player in Blue Jackets history to post four primary assists in a game, and the first to do so in eight years. Coyle's linemates, Mathieu Olivier and Cole Sillinger, fully capitalized on his playmaking skills, combining for three goals and seven points. On Wednesday, Coyle doubled his points total for the season and now has eight points (one goal and seven assists) through 10 games. He will aim to get on the score sheet in consecutive games for only the second time this season when the Blue Jackets face the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
October 30, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares scored his 500th career goal in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. It was a tough night for him, as Tavares went minus-three for the contest, but he reached a landmark goal in the third period. Tavares is the 49th NHLer all-time with 500 career regular-season goals. Previously, Mats Sundin was the only player to reach the milestone as a member of the Maple Leafs. Six of Tavares' goals have come this campaign as he has enjoyed some good early-season form. In 11 outings, the veteran star has also dished out eight assists. Tavares will bring a six-game point streak with him into Saturday's tilt against the Philadelphia Flyers.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
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