December 2, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (undisclosed) doesn't have a timetable for his return, according to Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley. Point has been out for four games with an unspecified health issue. This season, Point has been one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy hockey, recording only 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 21 contests. With him out, Nicholas Paul has grabbed the second-line center role, while also skating with the top power-play unit. Paul has enjoyed taking on additional responsibilities, putting together a three-game point streak ahead of Tuesday's tilt against the New York Islanders.
--Taavi PailkSource: Gabby Shirley
December 2, 2025
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. He is expected to return later this week, with Edmonton facing Seattle on Thursday and Winnipeg on Saturday night. Walman has had a decent campaign with the Oilers, amassing 10 points (three goals, seven assists) and 31 blocks in 17 appearances. However, he was a non-factor offensively in 10 of his 11 outings in November. Ty Emberson has played regularly during Walman's absence, registering assists in back-to-back games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 2, 2025
Detroit Red Wings forward Mason Appleton (undisclosed) will miss his first game of the season on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. The 29-year-old is considered day-to-day, so there appears to be a strong chance he can rejoin the action later this week. Appleton has occasionally seen time in the top six this season and has been on track for his second 30-point campaign. In 26 outings, he has tallied three goals and six assists. Elmer Soderblom skated on the third line instead of Appleton during Monday's practice. The Swedish winger has been limited to one goal in 13 appearances this season and isn't someone fantasy managers should pay attention to.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ansar Khan
December 2, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (upper body) will play on Tuesday night against the Florida Panthers. He has been cleared for action despite sustaining an upper-body injury in Saturday's win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Ekman-Larsson finished Saturday's 7-2 triumph with a goal and an assist to extend his point streak to nine games. On Tuesday night, he has a chance to match Toronto's franchise record for the longest point streak by a defenseman. In total, Ekman-Larsson has tallied 20 points (four goals, 16 assists) in 24 outings this season, with only three Maple Leafs players being more productive offensively.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
December 2, 2025
Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (upper body) won't play in Tuesday's tilt against the Colorado Avalanche, Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre reports. On Tuesday, Vancouver finishes off its run of four consecutive road games, and Garland has already left the team to return home. The 29-year-old also missed Saturday's loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Jonathan Lekkerimaki will likely make a second consecutive appearance due to Garland's absence. He should not be considered a fantasy option, as Lekkerimaki has posted one goal and zero assists in five appearances this term.
--Taavi PailkSource: Iain MacIntyre
December 2, 2025
Anaheim Ducks goaltender Petr Mrazek (lower body) is considered day-to-day, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports. The veteran netminder was injured in Sunday's loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, but he isn't expected to be out long-term. That's great news for the Ducks, who have lost Lukas Dostal (upper body) for several weeks. Ville Husso started Monday's 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues, while Vyacheslav Buteyets has been brought up from the AHL to add depth in the goalie department. It's possible the team won't need Buteyets' services if Mrazek heals quickly. Anaheim's next game is scheduled for Wednesday against the Utah Mammoth.
--Taavi PailkSource: Zach Cavanagh
December 2, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers winger Tyson Foerster (upper body) was injured in an unusual manner during Monday's 5-1 defeat against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He left the ice holding his right shoulder after an attempted one-timer in the second period. Foerster scored Philadelphia's only goal in the contest, lighting the lamp on the power play. Last month, Foerster missed four games with a foot injury, and unfortunately, he may land back on the shelf after Monday night. The 23-year-old leads his team with 10 goals and has amassed 13 points in 21 outings. Matvei Michkov might take Foerster's spot in the top six, while the Flyers also must tweak their second power-play unit if he can't play.
--Taavi PailkSource: Philadelphia Flyers
December 1, 2025
Minnesota Wild forward Danila Yurov (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Edmonton Oilers and is day-to-day, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. Due to Minnesota's large number of injuries, Yurov has recently skated on the top line. He has tallied seven points (three goals, four assists) in 21 games during his rookie year. Ryan Hartman will move to the first line on Tuesday. His fantasy value gets a big boost from this, although Hartman has been a disappointment this season. Across 22 appearances, he has managed only four goals and eight points. Five of his points came in his first 10 outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael Russo
December 1, 2025
Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (undisclosed) will miss a third straight game on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. He didn't travel with the team and remains day-to-day. In 25 outings, Pastrnak has racked up 11 goals and 18 assists this season. The Bruins have promoted Alex Steeves to the first line during Pastrnak's absence. Steeves has yet to make a significant impact, going scoreless and recording only two shots on goal in the two games Pastrnak has missed. While Pastrnak will remain out on Tuesday, Boston may have Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) back in the lineup, which would give the offense a boost.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 1, 2025
San Jose Sharks forward Adam Gaudette (illness) is considered questionable for Monday's matchup against the Utah Mammoth. He is battling an illness and could join fellow forwards Michael Misa (lower body) and Jeff Skinner (lower body) on the sidelines. Gaudette is tied for fourth on his squad with six goals and has managed eight points in 22 games. He had points in back-to-back games to wrap up November. Collin Graf or Philipp Kurashev could move to the second line if Gaudette is ruled out on Monday. Kurashev has been a more productive player of the two and is a better fantasy option.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 1, 2025
Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's clash against the San Jose Sharks. The talented youngster was hurt during Saturday's loss to the St. Louis Blues, but he luckily escaped a serious injury. It appears likely that Cooley will play against San Jose, as he came through the morning skate without any issues. Cooley leads Utah with 23 points (14 goals, nine assists) in 26 games. If he is cleared to play, the 21-year-old will continue to hold a top-six role and a spot on the first power-play unit. Cooley has finished each of the first two meetings with the Sharks this season with one assist.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 1, 2025
Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (upper body) will make his long-awaited return to the lineup in Monday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. He has been on the shelf for 25 games since suffering an upper-body injury during Buffalo's season opener on Oct. 9. The Sabres are expected to use Norris as the top-line center between Zach Benson and Tage Thompson. He will also join the first power-play unit. Norris makes his return in a juicy spot, as the Jets have struggled without Connor Hellebuyck (knee), allowing 3.6 goals per game across their last five outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 1, 2025
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (lower body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Monday versus the Buffalo Sabres. The Jets lost Pionk to a lower-body injury on Nov. 23 and will be without him for at least one more game. Pionk has registered five points (one goal, four assists), 43 shots, 36 blocks, and 42 hits in 21 outings this season. It's been a down year for Pionk, who has previously been a regular 30-point scorer. Elias Salomonsson and Luke Schenn have received playing opportunities during Pionk's absence. Schenn re-entered the lineup with a two-assist effort on Saturday against the Nashville Predators and is expected to remain on the second defensive pairing on Monday. Meanwhile, Colin Miller will continue to skate with the second power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
December 1, 2025
St. Louis Blues right wing Jimmy Snuggerud is set to have left wrist surgery, which will keep him out of action for six weeks. The 21-year-old rookie has struggled recently and now won't get an opportunity to start turning his season around until at least mid-January. Snuggerud has tallied five goals and 11 points in 26 games with the struggling Blues this season. On Monday, St. Louis also ruled out Alexey Toropchenko after he had suffered scalding burns to his legs in a home accident. With Pius Suter (lower body) already on the shelf, the Blues' top six and first power-play unit will feature Dalibor Dvorsky in Monday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. Oskar Sundqvist will also have additional fantasy value as a member of the top power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
December 1, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (suspension) is set to make his team debut in Tuesday's matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. Sources have told ESPN's Kevin Weekes that Hart is likely to play in the contest. On Saturday, the Golden Knights recalled Hart from a conditioning stint in the AHL. Due to a suspension, Hart was ineligible to play in the NHL before Dec. 1. Hart's last NHL outings came during the 2023-24 season, when he finished with a 12-9-3 record, a 2.80 goals-against average, and a .906 save percentage. His spell in the minors didn't go too well, as the 27-year-old won only one of three appearances, allowing over three goals per game (3.07) with a .839 save percentage.
--Taavi PailkSource: Kevin Weekes
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