November 9, 2025
Edmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (wrist) will remain out on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Oilers' play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports. Hyman is nearing his season debut, but Monday's game will come too soon for him. His next opportunity to return will be on Thursday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. Jack Roslovic and Andrew Mangiapane have enjoyed top-six roles during Hyman's absence. Of the two players, Roslovic has been the better performer, and he skated on the top line with Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche, making him an attractive fantasy option.
--Taavi PailkSource: Jack Michaels
November 9, 2025
Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome (upper body) has come off Injured Reserve and is expected to join the lineup for Sunday's tilt against the Winnipeg Jets. In a corresponding move, the Ducks placed Radko Gudas (lower-body) on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Oct. 23. Strome has yet to play this season due to an upper-body injury. A season ago, he appeared in all 82 regular-season games, posting 41 points (10 goals, 31 assists). Now that he's healthy, Strome is expected to take on a middle-six role in Anaheim and provide an additional option on the power play.
--Taavi PailkSource: Around The Horn Hockey
November 9, 2025
Winnipeg Jets forward Cole Perfetti (ankle) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to make his season debut on Sunday night against the Anaheim Ducks. He has missed Winnipeg's first 14 games due to an ankle injury suffered in the team's preseason finale. Perfetti will grab a second-line spot and roll with the first power-play unit. As a result, Alex Iafallo will be shifted to the third line. In 2024-25, Perfetti had the best campaign of his young career, registering 50 points (18 goals, 32 assists) in 82 games. Cole Koepke will make way for Perfetti in the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 9, 2025
Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois will miss 3-4 months after he had surgery to address injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles, the team announced Sunday. Dubois missed a fourth straight game on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning and was placed on Injured Reserve earlier this week. It's possible he won't return to action before March. Before being sidelined, Dubois made six appearances but didn't record any points. Dubois' absence has increased the fantasy value of Connor McMichael, who has taken over second-line center duties. However, McMichael has produced only one goal and three assists in 15 outings this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 9, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Scott Laughton (upper body) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. He sustained an upper-body injury in Saturday's loss to the Boston Bruins. While Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said after the game that the severity of Laughton's injury is unknown, he won't be available on Sunday. In the matchup against Boston, Laughton was playing in only his second game of the season after recovering from a lower-body injury. The Maple Leafs are likely to replace him in the lineup with Calle Jarnkrok. Jarnkrok is not a good fantasy option; however, he's enjoyed some success in front of the net this season, scoring four goals on just 11 shots in 10 outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 9, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed) left Saturday's tilt against the Washington Capitals after logging only 6:19 of ice time. He had seven shifts in the first period but didn't return for the second. The two-time Stanley Cup champion typically does a little bit of everything for the Lightning, recording three goals, three assists, 15 shots, 25 blocks, and eight hits in 14 contests this season. Tampa Bay played with seven defensemen on Saturday, so a forward might come into the lineup if McDonagh doesn't recover in time for Wednesday's clash against the New York Rangers.
--Taavi PailkSource: Tampa Bay Lightning
November 9, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) has been tagged as day-to-day after getting hurt in Saturday's loss against the Anaheim Ducks. Karlsson registered an even-strength assist in the first period but left the game before the second frame due to a lower-body injury. So far, it has been a mediocre season for Karlsson, who has accumulated seven points (four goals, three assists) in 14 games. If he is unable to play on Monday against the Florida Panthers, the Golden Knights will likely re-insert Alexander Holtz into the lineup. Brett Howden is expected to take over center duties on the third line.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 9, 2025
Los Angeles Kings winger Warren Foegele (upper body) is expected to return from a five-game absence in Sunday's tilt against the Pittsburgh Penguins. After struggling at the start of the season, Foegele suffered an additional setback in the form of an upper-body injury. The Kings will hope that some time off will help Foegele reset and return to form. In the past two seasons, Foegele has been a 40-point guy. However, he's contributed only one goal and no assists in 10 outings in 2025-26. Foegele is projected to re-enter the lineup on the fourth line, linking up with Alex Turcotte and Corey Perry.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 9, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve and will be out indefinitely. In a corresponding move, the Hurricanes recalled Gavin Bayreuther from the minors. Chatfield suffered an upper-body injury on Thursday when he was hit in the head by Minnesota Wild forward Tyler Pitlick. The 29-year-old has totaled three assists, 20 shots, 14 blocks, and 10 hits in 13 appearances this season. In Chatfield's absence, Charles Alexis Legault stepped into the lineup on Saturday and had a strong performance in a 6-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, scoring one goal and providing one assist. Given the current injury situation on Carolina's blue line, Legault may attract some interest in fantasy leagues. However, it's important to note that prior to Saturday, he had not registered any points in his first six career games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 9, 2025
New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) will be out of action for at least one week. He missed his first game of the season on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Unfortunately, Hamilton has constantly battled injuries in recent years, and now he's back on the sidelines with a lower-body issue. Prior to his exit from the lineup, Hamilton had registered seven points (four goals, three assists), 35 shots, 18 blocks, and 15 hits in 14 games. With him out, Luke Hughes saw a major boost in playing time on Saturday. Meanwhile, Colton White entered the lineup on the third defensive pairing.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 8, 2025
Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve, according to Sound of Hockey. In a corresponding move, the team placed Joey Daccord (upper body) on Injured Reserve. Evans has yet to play this season due to an upper-body injury. In 2024-25, Evans registered 25 points (five goals, 20 assists), 59 shots, 106 blocks, and 123 hits across 73 appearances. This season, Evans will find it tough to make an impact in fantasy hockey as long as Vince Dunn and Brandon Montour stay healthy. He will compete for a spot in the lineup with Josh Mahura, who has managed two points (one goal, one assist), 21 blocks, and 13 hits in 13 appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sound of Hockey
November 8, 2025
Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (upper body) did not travel with the team to St. Louis for Saturday's matchup against the Blues and has been placed on Injured Reserve. Daccord will have to sit out at least three games after sustaining an upper-body injury. Despite losing three of his last four starts, the Kraken netminder has had a solid season overall. After 11 appearances, Daccord boasts a 6-2-3 record and has collected one shutout with a 2.83 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage. Philipp Grubauer, who is 0-0-1 for the year, will face the Blues on Saturday night, while Matt Murray should also see playing time during Daccord's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: Seattle Kraken PR
November 8, 2025
St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou will re-enter the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken. Kyrou was scratched for Thursday's meeting with the Buffalo Sabres after he struggled in a heavy 6-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. The 27-year-old went minus-two against Washington and finished without a point for a fourth consecutive game. Overall, Kyrou has amassed eight points (four goals, four assists) in 14 games during a disappointing campaign. He's struggled to make a mark after three consecutive seasons with at least 30 goals and 30 assists. On Saturday, Kyrou will attempt to regain his form in a first-line role, playing alongside Brayden Schenn and Robert Thomas.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 8, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (upper body) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Washington Capitals. Cirelli sustained an upper-body injury in Thursday's victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Initially, there was hope that he would be fine for Saturday's action; however, it has now been confirmed that Cirelli will miss his first game of the season. With 14 games played, Cirelli has recorded seven goals and 11 points. Due to his absence, we will see rookie Dominic James center the second line against Washington. He has just collected his first career points, finishing Thursday's 6-3 victory at Vegas with a goal and two assists. On Saturday, James will also be part of the second power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 8, 2025
Boston Bruins center Casey Mittelstadt (lower body) won't be available for Saturday's matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He will exit the lineup following a knee-on-knee collision during Thursday's victory against the Ottawa Senators. In 15 outings this season, Mittelstadt has contributed four goals and five assists. Jeffrey Viel is set to join the lineup as Mittelstadt's replacement. Viel lacks offensive ability and should remain a free agent in fantasy leagues. Mittelstadt's first chance to return will be a rematch against Toronto on Tuesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
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