December 4, 2025
Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard had the best game of his young career on Wednesday, posting two goals and two assists in a 7-1 road victory over the San Jose Sharks. Leonard became the first Capitals rookie to record a four-point game since legendary playmaker Nicklas Backstrom in 2008. The 20-year-old is riding a four-game point streak and has finished scoreless just once in his past six outings. He has scored power-play points in three consecutive games. Washington has used Leonard on the first power-play unit, which has given him a big lift. In even-strength situations, he has been limited to a third-line role. Leonard boasts 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists) in 28 games for the season.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 4, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York (upper body) was injured during the second period of Wednesday's 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports. He sustained an upper-body injury late in the period during a scrum. York has been a regular in the Flyers lineup after missing the first three games of the season. He has registered 12 points (one goal, 11 assists) and 46 blocks in 23 outings. Noah Juulsen will likely be used as York's replacement in the lineup if he isn't ready to play in Sunday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche.
--Taavi PailkSource: Adam Kimelman
December 3, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (triceps) will be sidelined for at least one more week. On Wednesday, the Finnish blue-liner practiced in a non-contact jersey for the first time since having surgery in late March to repair a ruptured right triceps tendon. Once he is ready to return, Ristolainen will likely slot into a top-four role in the Flyers defense. Last season, he finished the year with 19 points (four goals, 15 assists), 100 shots, 94 blocks, and 97 hits in 62 appearances. Ristolainen may not have much fantasy value, but he will improve the Flyers defense as the team aims to end a five-year postseason drought in 2026.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 3, 2025
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (lower body) could return to action on Thursday night against the Chicago Blackhawks. The veteran star has been working his way back from a lower-body injury and participated fully in Wednesday's practice. Kings head coach Jim Hiller said he is "hopeful" Doughty and forward Warren Foegele (upper body) can play on Thursday. Doughty has missed seven games since suffering a lower-body injury while blocking a shot on Nov. 15 against the Ottawa Senators. 18 years into his NHL career, Doughty continues to provide a little bit of everything to fantasy managers, sitting on eight points (two goals, six assists), 24 shots, 30 blocks, and 11 hits after 19 appearances this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 3, 2025
San Jose Sharks left wing Jeff Skinner (lower body) will remain out on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. The veteran has logged a couple of practice sessions this week, but the team doesn't want to rush him back. Skinner has been out of action since Nov. 13, missing nine games. He has tallied seven points (four goals, three assists) across 17 outings this season. After Wednesday night, San Jose has two more games scheduled for this week, and it appears likely that Skinner will return to the lineup for one of the contests. Ryan Warsofsky's team will face Dallas on Friday and Carolina on Sunday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 3, 2025
Anaheim Ducks goaltender Petr Mrazek (lower body) will miss 2-3 weeks. He was initially labeled as day-to-day after Mrazek suffered a lower-body injury on Sunday night against the Chicago Blackhawks. Lukas Dostal (upper body) will also be on the shelf for at least 1-2 more weeks, meaning Anaheim must lean on Ville Husso in the crease. The Finnish netminder is penciled in for his second consecutive start on Wednesday against the Utah Mammoth. On Monday night, Husso beat his former team, the St. Louis Blues, 4-1 with 21 saves. He owns a 2-1-0 record for the season but has saved only 44 of 50 shots, giving him a save percentage of .880.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 3, 2025
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin has been diagnosed with a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the rest of the 2025-26 season. The 33-year-old veteran was injured in Tuesday's loss to the New York Rangers. Nathan Bastian replaced Seguin in the lineup on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. Seguin has totaled 17 points (seven goals, 10 assists) in 27 games this season. His absence leaves a big hole to fill, but the Stars could at least have Matt Duchene (upper body) available soon. He has been upgraded to day-to-day after missing six weeks of action.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 3, 2025
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (lower body) will return from a four-game absence on Wednesday against the Montreal Canadiens. He will link up with Dylan Samberg on the second defensive pairing. This season, Pionk has not lived up to fantasy expectations. In 21 outings, he has been limited to five points (one goal, four assists). Additionally, Pionk has logged 43 shots, 36 blocks, and 42 hits. On Wednesday night, Pionk could find some offensive success, as Montreal allows the second-most goals in the league (3.60) and has one of the worst save percentages (.875).
--Taavi PailkSource: Winnipeg Jets
December 3, 2025
San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (upper body) has been labeled as a game-time decision for Wednesday's contest against the Washington Capitals, Max Miller of NHL.com reports. Wennberg centers the second line and the first power-play unit for the Sharks, averaging close to 21 minutes of ice time. He has posted 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 27 games. Losing Wennberg would be a tough blow for San Jose, but the team could have Jeff Skinner (lower body) and Michael Misa (lower body) available again. If neither player is cleared for action, Zack Ostapchuk will likely replace Wennberg in the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: Max Miller
December 3, 2025
Boston Bruins defenseman Michael Callahan (lower body) was limited to 2:51 of ice time in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. He wasn't available after the first period due to a lower-body injury. Bruins head coach Sturm said postgame he didn't think Callahan "will be ready for the next few days." Boston will return to action on Thursday night against the St. Louis Blues. On Tuesday, Callahan was playing in his second consecutive game after entering the lineup due to injuries. Unfortunately, it looks like he will have to miss time himself now. Overall, Callahan has featured five times for Boston this season, registering nine blocks but not scoring any points.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 3, 2025
Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen (undisclosed) left Tuesday's 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins midway through the third period. Rasmussen only recently returned from an undisclosed injury, scoring in back-to-back games. Now, he could be set for another spell on the sidelines. In 24 appearances this season, Rasmussen has contributed four goals and four assists. His exit from the lineup would be a second blow in a short space of time for Detroit's bottom-six group, as Mason Appleton (lower body) was ruled out for at least a week before Tuesday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 3, 2025
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (back) exited Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks in the second period. He was pulled from the game due to back tightness. Before his exit, Wedgewood stopped 10 of 11 shots. Mackenzie Blackwood replaced him in the crease and helped Colorado secure another victory. The two Avalanche goaltenders have had an even workload lately, and both have performed admirably. It has been a dream campaign for Wedgewood, who was initially brought in as a backup. He currently holds a league-best 13-1-3 record and has become a candidate for Canada's Olympic team. Wedgewood ranks third in the NHL with a 2.07 goals-against average and is also in the top three with his .920 save percentage. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar described Wedgewood's issue as "nothing serious," so he could see more action this week.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
December 3, 2025
Vancouver Canucks left wing Evander Kane (forearm) missed the end of Tuesday's loss to the Colorado Avalanche but is not expected to be out for an extended period. Kane suffered a skate cut on his forearm late in the contest. Fortunately, Canucks head coach Adam Foote mentioned postgame that the cut wasn't deep, so it's possible Kane might not have to miss any games. A few years ago, Kane was involved in a similar incident and had to sit out several months after sustaining a skate cut on his wrist. The power forward saw a three-game point streak end on Tuesday. He has notched 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in 27 games for the season, delivering 50 hits.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
December 3, 2025
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin (lower body) lasted only 1:12 against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. He exited the action after absorbing a hit from Rangers defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov. His early exit from Tuesday's game leaves Seguin a major doubt for Wednesday's tilt against the New Jersey Devils. So far, Seguin has appeared in all 27 games for the Stars this season, recording seven goals and 17 points. Despite his underwhelming scoring rate, Seguin ranks second among Dallas' forwards with a plus-10 rating. Sam Steel joined the top-six group after Seguin's exit on Tuesday and could play a larger role again in Wednesday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
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
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