November 12, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen was pulled by the concussion spotter in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. He exited the game only a few minutes from the end, finishing with 24 saves on 27 shots. Pyotr Kochetkov wasn't forced into any saves after he took over the crease from Andersen. There have been a few rough outings for Andersen lately, and it would be another setback for the Danish veteran if he has to miss time. Andersen holds a 5-4-0 record and has a 3.00 goals-against average and a .892 save percentage. Kochetkov will share the Hurricanes' net with Brandon Bussi if Andersen needs to take some time off.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 12, 2025
Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) didn't complete Tuesday's 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. He left the contest early in the third period. Prior to his exit, the Russian forward helped Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog score his first regular-season goal in three years. Nichushkin has contributed five goals and seven assists across 17 outings this season. His potential absence from the lineup for the upcoming games could give Landeskog or Viktor Olofsson a larger role in the Avalanche attack. Colorado will return to action on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 12, 2025
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) was limited to only one period of play in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Demko has been banged up lately and missed a couple of games last weekend. On Tuesday, he reportedly suffered a lower-body injury unrelated to his previous issue. Against the Jets, Demko allowed three goals on eight shots before his exit. After he missed most of last season with a knee injury, it's unfortunate to see Demko dealing with health issues again. He has a 5-4-0 record this season with a 2.80 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage. Kevin Lankinen is set to carry a heavy workload if Demko misses further time.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 12, 2025
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (upper body) played only the first period in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss against the Dallas Stars. According to Senators head coach Travis Green, Chabot sustained an upper-body injury while reaching for the puck. Chabot must shake off the injury by Thursday to avoid missing his first game of the season. The former All-Star has kept himself busy in all areas of the game, recording 10 points (two goals, eight assists), 19 shots, 35 blocks, and 11 hits with a plus-six rating in 17 appearances. If Chabot has to sit out some action, Nikolas Matinpalo will likely be re-inserted into the lineup. Meanwhile, Jake Sanderson and Tyler Kleven are expected to see an increase in ice time.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 12, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (upper body) played only one period in Tuesday's 5-3 defeat to the Boston Bruins. He left the contest due to an upper-body injury after allowing three goals on 11 shots in the first frame. Dennis Hildeby has 19 stops on 21 shots as his replacement. After the game, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters that he didn't believe Stolarz's issue was "serious" and said he would be "fine." Joseph Woll (personal) is working his way back into shape and could be a good alternative for Stolarz, but it's unclear when he will be available for the Maple Leafs. The team assigned Woll to a conditioning stint in the AHL last week.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 12, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (lower body) made an early exit against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. He left the action after absorbing a hit from Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov, finishing with 10:51 of ice time. No update was provided on Matthews after the game. "I don't know exactly," Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said. "I can't give you a timeline or how serious it is right now. I'm not sure when he hurt it, to be honest with you." Matthews hasn't missed any games this season yet. However, the Maple Leafs captain has been off form, settling for 14 points (nine goals, five assists) in 17 games. He has finished scoreless in four of his last eight outings. Max Domi could get back into the top six if Matthews has to miss time.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 11, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) missed a second consecutive practice on Tuesday, leaving his status uncertain for Wednesday's matchup against the New York Rangers. On Saturday against the Washington Capitals, Hedman extended his assists streak to four games. However, he was limited to a season-low 17:51 of ice time and may now have to miss his first game of the season. In 15 outings, Hedman has yet to score with 23 shots, but he leads the Lightning with 12 assists. Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed) has already been ruled out for Wednesday's game, so the team must bring in defensive reinforcements from the minors if Max Crozier (undisclosed) isn't ready to go.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 11, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed) will be out for "a few games," head coach Jon Cooper said on Tuesday. McDonagh suffered an undisclosed injury in Saturday's win over the Washington Capitals and was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. So far this season, McDonagh has appeared in all 15 games, recording six points (three goals, three assists) and 26 blocks. The Lightning may have to insert several new faces on the blue line for Wednesday's contest against the New York Rangers, as Victor Hedman (undisclosed) may also be unavailable after missing a couple of practices.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 11, 2025
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (personal) will return from a one-game absence on Tuesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He missed Saturday's meeting with the Maple Leafs due to a family matter. Mason Lohrei had an impressive showing in a 5-3 victory on Saturday with two assists and will remain in the lineup for Tuesday's rematch. McAvoy will take Jonathan Aspirot's place in the backline. After overcoming a shoulder issue, McAvoy has enjoyed a fruitful campaign, recording 12 assists in 16 games. He has yet to score a goal with 21 shots, but has made up for it with his work on the defensive end, blocking 26 shots from the opposition and delivering 24 hits.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 11, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Scott Laughton (upper body) will sit out a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. Laughton has played in only two games this season and is going to miss more action on Tuesday night, although Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube told reporters that the veteran forward is "going in the right direction." Once he's ready to return, Laughton is likely to be limited to a bottom-six role. For Tuesday's game, the top six will have a different look, as Nicholas Robertson will join Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews on the first line. Bobby McMann, John Tavares, and Toronto's top scorer William Nylander will form the second line.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 11, 2025
Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Strome (upper body) will remain out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Anaheim activated Strome from Injured Reserve over the weekend, but he didn't play in Sunday's win over the Winnipeg Jets and won't be used on Tuesday night either. The team has no reason to mess with the lineup right now, as the Ducks have taken over the lead in the Pacific Division and hold the league's longest active winning streak at seven games. Leo Carlsson has blossomed into a star as the No. 1 centerman, posting a 10-game point streak, and the second line, centered by Mason McTavish, has also been productive.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 11, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (abdomen) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The offensive-minded blue-liner has missed nine of the past 10 games. Gostisbehere will replace Charles-Alexis Legault (hand) in the lineup after he underwent surgery and was moved to Injured Reserve. When healthy, Gostisbehere has demonstrated impressive form in 2025-26, producing seven points (one goal, six assists) in six games. He will join Alexander Nikishin on the second defensive pairing, while Gostisbehere's return will bump K'Andre Miller down to the second power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 11, 2025
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (undisclosed) has been named the starter for Tuesday's contest against the Winnipeg Jets. Demko was kept out of Vancouver's back-to-back set over the weekend for "preventative maintenance." The American netminder made his last appearance on Nov. 3, improving his record to 5-4-0 with a 5-4 overtime victory against the Nashville Predators. Despite allowing four goals in back-to-back starts, Demko's goals-against average for the season stands at 2.57, while he has registered a .912 save percentage. On Tuesday, Demko takes on a Jets team that has lost three consecutive road games, scoring just two goals during that stretch.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 11, 2025
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman finished Monday's 5-4 overtime win against the Columbus Blue Jackets with three points. Walman scored Edmonton's first goal of the game, tying things at one late in the first period. Yet, the Oilers once again dug themselves a hole and needed to produce a big effort late in the contest to avoid another defeat. Luckily for them, Walman popped up with a short-handed goal inside the final minute of regulation to send the game into overtime. During the extra frame, Walman completed his three-point effort with an assist on Jack Roslovic's fourth goal of the year. This marked already the fourth multi-point effort of the season for Walman. Sitting on 10 points (three goals and seven assists) through 11 appearances, Walman boasts some impressive numbers. However, his offensive performance has been inconsistent, as Walman has finished most of his games (6) with zero points.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 11, 2025
New York Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere led his team with three points in Monday's 6-3 victory over the Nashville Predators. He produced a goal and two assists as the Rangers finally won their first home game of the season. Incredibly, Mike Sullivan's team had previously scored just six home goals all season at Madison Square Garden. With the team struggling, Lafreniere hasn't had much joy either. However, he has finished on the score sheet in four consecutive road outings, and a haul of 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 17 games has made Lafreniere a top-three scorer on the Rangers squad. The Blueshirts now head back on the road for a couple of games before hosting the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
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