November 26, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (upper body) could remain in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The star blue-liner suffered an upper-body injury in Monday's loss to the Washington Capitals. However, the issue appears to be minor, which is great news for fantasy managers and the Blue Jackets. Only recently, Werenski produced a three-assist performance against the Maple Leafs in a 3-2 overtime win. He has tallied 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists) in 23 games overall, ranking behind only Cale Makar (29) and Josh Morrissey (22) among defensemen in scoring.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 26, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (lower body) is close to returning to the lineup and may make his comeback in Wednesday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Matthews Knies (lower body) and Nicolas Roy (upper body) could also return to give Toronto's attack a big boost. All three players practiced for a second straight day on Tuesday. Matthews has missed five games after getting hurt in a contest against the Boston Bruins on Nov. 11. The Maple Leafs captain has not been at his best in 2025-26, recording nine goals and 14 points in 17 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 26, 2025
Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson extended his goal streak to seven games and registered two assists as the team dominated against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night with an 8-3 victory. Robertson notched all of his points on the power play, establishing a new team record by scoring in a seventh consecutive contest. The Stars forward also tied Washington defenseman Jakob Chychrun for the longest active point streak in the league, which stands at eight games. Robertson's recent form has helped him to become the fifth player this season to reach the 30-point plateau. He has tallied 14 goals and 17 assists in 23 contests.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 26, 2025
Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston finished Tuesday's 8-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers with one goal and three assists. Prior to Tuesday night, Johnstone had been held off the score sheet in four consecutive games. He posted two points, including his goal, on the power play. Despite his recent cold stretch, Johnston has had a productive campaign, scoring 12 goals and 25 points in 23 outings. He leads the NHL with nine power-play goals. More success with the man advantage could be on the horizon for Johnston, as Dallas' next three opponents include Seattle and Ottawa, two of the worst penalty-killing teams in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 25, 2025
Minnesota Wild center Vinnie Hinostroza (lower body) will miss 4-6 weeks of action, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. Last week, he was hurt in a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins and was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday. Hinostroza has recorded five points (two goals, three assists) in 22 appearances this season. The injury bug has bitten the Wild's frontline badly lately, resulting in Danila Yurov taking on the top-line center role. The Russian rookie has handled the added responsibility well, notching four points (one goal, three assists) over the past four games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael Russo
November 25, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the New York Rangers. The Russian netminder is dealing with an undisclosed injury. Kochetkov holds a 4-0-0 record for the season after missing the first month of action due to a lower-body injury. He has logged a 1.70 goals-against average with a .926 save percentage, posting one shutout. With Frederik Andersen on a four-game losing skid, allowing three-plus goals in each outing, the Hurricanes may elect to go with Brandon Bussi in the crease on Wednesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: Reuters
November 25, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (lower body) could be back in the lineup on Wednesday night against the Buffalo Sabres. "I think he's progressing very well," Penguins head coach Muse said after Tuesday's practice. "And so, I would expect that he is going to be available here for us tomorrow. Like, he's had some really good days. I think he's looked good." Jarry has been out of action since Nov. 3 due to a lower-body injury. He has been solid for the Penguins this season, putting together a 5-2-0 record in seven starts with one shutout. Jarry has registered a 2.60 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage. Sergei Murashov has been with Pittsburgh during Jarry's absence, going 1-1-1 with one shutout. He will likely be returned to the minors to activate Jarry from Injured Reserve.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 25, 2025
New Jersey Devils right wing Evgenii Dadonov (undisclosed) is doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against the St. Louis Blues, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports. The Russian veteran is undergoing evaluation for an undisclosed injury he suffered during Monday's win over the Detroit Red Wings. Dadonov recently returned from a fractured hand and has been limited to five appearances this season. He has yet to register any points. Juho Lammikko is expected to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday if Dadonov isn't healthy enough to face the Blues. The Finnish forward has gone scoreless in 10 games this campaign.
--Taavi PailkSource: Amanda Stein
November 25, 2025
New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller (upper body) is traveling with the team for a brief two-game road trip, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports. The Rangers captain has missed a pair of games due to an upper-body injury. However, the fact that Miller is with the team for the road team suggests he may be ready to return in the next couple of games. Mike Sullivan's team faces Carolina on Wednesday night before taking on Boston on Friday. Miller has had a disappointing campaign with the Rangers, scoring six goals and 12 points in 22 games while going minus-seven. During Miller's absence, Jonny Brodzinski has had increased fantasy value as a top-six member, collecting an assist in Monday's 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues.
--Taavi PailkSource: Peter Baugh
November 25, 2025
Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (lower body) is poised to return to the lineup from a 17-game absence on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. Kiviranta made only five appearances at the start of the season before landing on the shelf for more than a month. He has no points this season. During his time in Denver, Kiviranta has proven to be a valuable asset on the penalty kill while primarily playing in a bottom-six role. However, due to his limited role, the Finnish forward has no fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 25, 2025
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (undisclosed) will remain out on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars but is expected to rejoin the lineup later this week. On Monday, Nugent-Hopkins practiced for the first time since sustaining an undisclosed injury in a loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Nov. 9. He will miss a ninth consecutive game on Tuesday, but Nugent-Hopkins looks set to return to the lineup for Saturday's tilt against the Seattle Kraken. Nugent-Hopkins has averaged a point per game in 16 outings this season, posting five goals and 11 assists. Once he is cleared to play, Nugent-Hopkins will be in contention for a top-six role and a spot on the first power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 25, 2025
Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart notched three points during Monday's 8-3 road win over the Nashville Predators, finishing with one goal and two assists. He did all of his scoring in even-strength situations, extending his point streak to seven games. During the streak, Reinhart has finished without a goal only two times, and he has lit the lamp in three consecutive games. While Reinhart was a disappointment to many fantasy managers early in the season, he has started to make up for it. Currently, he shares the league's second-longest active point streak with Dallas' Jason Robertson.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 25, 2025
New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox had two assists in Monday's 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues. The 2021 Norris Trophy winner helped the Rangers get only their second home win of the season by setting up Vincent Trocheck and Adam Edstrom for a pair of goals. The Rangers have struggled this season, but you wouldn't know it from Fox's numbers. He has registered five points across the last three games alone and boasts 21 points (three goals, 18 assists) in 24 appearances overall. Colorado's Cale Makar (29) and Winnipeg's Josh Morrissey (22) are the only rearguards in the league with more points than Fox. The two-time All-Star even holds a positive plus/minus rating of plus-one, even though his team ranks third from the bottom in the Eastern Conference
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 25, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel contributed two goals and an assist during Monday's 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. He opened and finished the scoring, sticking an even-strength assist between his two goals. After a few dull performances, Hagel has exploded for seven points (four goals, three assists) across the past two games. He has struck a good partnership with Anthony Cirelli and Nikita Kucherov. The line took care of all Tampa goals on Monday night, scoring a combined eight points. For the season, Hagel has recorded 11 goals and 22 points in 21 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 25, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy pushed his winning streak to four games in Monday's 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, recording his first shutout of the season with 20 saves. It was his sixth career shutout against the Flyers, which is tied for his most against a single franchise. Vasilevskiy has also stopped the Dallas Stars from scoring six times. After some early-season jitters, Vasilevskiy has produced a string of strong performances, going 9-2-0 over his last 11 starts. During that stretch, he has allowed two or fewer goals in eight contests. The big improvement in form has allowed Vasilevskiy to take his record for the season to 9-5-2. On average, he has given up 2.36 goals while registering a .913 save percentage.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
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