November 19, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard led his team to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, netting his second hat trick of the season. Two of his goals came in the third period after Calgary had tied the game at two. Bedard became the first player this season with multiple hat tricks in the NHL before San Jose's Macklin Celebrini joined him later on Tuesday night. The young Blackhawks star is fourth in the league in scoring, with 29 points (13 goals, 16 assists) across 19 games. Over his last 10 outings, Bedard has averaged over two points per game, notching 10 goals and 11 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 19, 2025
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini took the team on his back and carried them to a 3-2 overtime victory on Tuesday night against the Utah Mammoth. Celebrini produced all three Sharks goals, including two inside the first six minutes of play. He became the third teenager in NHL history to record a hat trick with an overtime goal. Celebrini is having a monster sophomore year, already boasting nearly half of the 63 points he had during his rookie campaign. After 20 outings, Celebrini has managed 13 goals and 17 assists. Former MVP Nathan MacKinnon (33) is currently the only player in the league with more points than Celebrini (30).
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 19, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel put three pucks past Jacob Markstrom in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils. He had a goal in each period, logging his eighth career hat trick. Two of Guentzel's markers came with the man advantage. Guentzel has upped his game lately and has been particularly productive on home ice. The 31-year-old has lit the lamp in four consecutive home games. After 18 appearances, Guentzel boasts eight goals and 17 points. His numbers have been a bit disappointing so far, considering he has been a point-per-game player for most of his career. However, Guentzel's form has improved in November, and he still has plenty of time to turn his season around.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 19, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Sammy Blais (undisclosed) made an early exit from Tuesday's contest against the St. Louis Blues and was coughing up blood, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports. Blais jumped into the lineup to replace Matthews Knies (lower body), but he was limited to 6:31 of ice time in a 3-2 overtime win. Blais recorded an assist on Toronto's second goal. He now has two points (one goal, one assist) in six contests this season. Four of Blais' appearances have come in the past five games, so he has become a regular in the lineup recently, and his injury is bound to have an impact on Toronto's plans going forward.
--Taavi PailkSource: Luke Fox
November 19, 2025
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) was injured late in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars. He needed help to get off the ice after crashing face-first into the boards following a hit from Stars forward Mikko Rantanen, who was ejected from the game 28 seconds from the end for boarding. Romanov has already missed five games because of injury this season. He is a big presence in the Islanders defense, registering 31 blocks and 31 hits in 15 outings this season. Romanov's offensive contributions have been limited to one assist. If the Russian blue-liner has to miss time, the Islanders will likely bring Adam Boqvist back into the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
November 19, 2025
Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman (lower body) is out week-to-week, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. He sustained a lower-body injury on Sunday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. On Sunday, Hartman skated as the first-line center due to Marco Rossi's (lower body) absence. Rookie Danila Yurov may now be given the role for the upcoming games. The 21-year-old Russian has picked up two goals and three points from his first 15 career appearances. His numbers could improve quickly once he teams up with his prolific fellow countryman Kirill Kaprizov and veteran playmaker Mats Zuccarello.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael Russo
November 18, 2025
Seattle Kraken goaltender Matt Murray (lower body) has been ruled out for six weeks. He suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's clash against the San Jose Sharks. Murray has recently filled in for Joey Daccord (upper body) in the Kraken crease, holding a 0-2-1 record for the season. While Murray has gone winless, he has played well, registering a 2.21 goals-against average with a .922 save percentage. Fortunately for Seattle, Daccord has recovered from his injury in time for Tuesday's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings and will be back between the sticks. Philipp Grubauer will dress as the backup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's matchup against the New York Islanders. He will exit the lineup due to an undisclosed injury and is considered day-to-day. Lyubushkin has recorded the second-most blocks on the Stars team with 33 and has picked up four assists in 17 appearances. Additionally, he boasts 22 hits for the season. Dallas will use Vladislav Kolyachonok as Lyubushkin's replacement against the Islanders. Kolyachonok's career numbers are unremarkable, and he is not a recommended fantasy option.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn (upper body) will make his season debut in Tuesday's tilt against the New York Islanders. The Stars captain has missed the beginning of the season due to a collapsed lung. Benn will enter the lineup on the fourth line, but he could move up quickly in the lineup, with Matt Duchene (upper body) on the shelf. On Tuesday, Benn is also set to feature on the second power-play unit. Last season, Benn managed 10 power-play points and notched 49 points (16 goals, 33 assists) overall in 80 contests. Although his best days are behind him, the 36-year-old veteran can still make an impact in the offensive zone.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
New Jersey Devils right wing Evgenii Dadonov (hand) looks ready to return to action on Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. While he is officially considered a game-time call, the team has activated Dadonov from long-term Injured Reserve, a strong indication that he will play. The Russian veteran fractured his hand in New Jersey's season opener on Oct. 9. He is expected to join the second line and the second power-play unit. New Jersey also hopes to bring Connor Brown (upper body) back to the lineup on Tuesday, but he will be limited to a fourth-line role.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's meeting with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has sat out four games with a lower-body injury. In 14 appearances, Hamilton has notched four goals and seven points. He has done all of his scoring across four outings, which shows that things haven't really clicked for Hamilton this campaign. In the Devils defense, Brenden Dillon (undisclosed) is also considered a game-time call for Tuesday after he got hurt in Saturday's win over the Washington Capitals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (upper body) is set to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. He has missed four games due to an upper-body injury. Cirelli has averaged nearly a point per game so far this season, posting seven goals and four assists in 14 outings. On Tuesday, he is expected to continue his duties as the second-line center, while Tampa Bay will also use him on the second power-play unit. Tampa's frontline could also have Dominic James (undisclosed) back on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils. The former Norris Trophy winner practiced on Monday but may remain sidelined for a fourth consecutive game. With Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed) also battling an injury, J.J. Moser and Darren Raddysh have taken on extra work on the Tampa blue line. Of the two players, Raddysh has more fantasy appeal, as he receives usage on the top power-play unit. Raddysh has averaged around five minutes of power-play time over the past three games. However, the Lightning's performance with the man advantage has been subpar this season, as the team is converting only 15.3 percent of its opportunities.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (lower body) is expected to miss at least two more games. Tuesday's clash against the St. Louis Blues will mark Matthews' third consecutive absence, and he is also unlikely to play in Thursday's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Nicolas Roy (upper body) also won't be in the lineup on Tuesday, leaving Toronto without two of its top-three centermen. Jacob Quillan has been brought up from the minors to enter the lineup, while John Tavares will continue to center the first line. Tavares already has 10 points this month and can further boost his numbers against the NHL's worst defense on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 17, 2025
Anaheim Ducks forward Mikael Granlund (lower body) will miss Monday's contest against the Utah Mammoth, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports. Unfortunately, Granlund has re-aggravated a lower-body injury, which recently cost him eight games. The Finnish veteran returned to action last Thursday but was again forced to exit the lineup on Saturday. Granlund has tallied three goals and nine points in nine games with the Ducks this term. Ryan Poehling (upper body) also remains out on Monday, leaving Anaheim without a pair of middle-six pieces. Leo Carlsson will keep leading the Ducks attack on Monday night against a Utah team ranked fifth from the bottom in save percentage.
--Taavi PailkSource: Derek Lee
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