NHL Player News

Trineyev scored twice in AHL Hershey's 6-1 win over Texas on Sunday.

Trineyev has three goals over four games to begin the season. The Capitals have a strong NHL group of forwards and a number of prospects in the AHL as well, so he'll need to be at his best to stand out. He earned 45 points in 62 regular-season games last year as well as making two appearances with the big club in a bottom-six role.

Smallman scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Hershey's 6-1 win over Texas on Sunday.

Smallman is up to four points, 10 shots and 10 PIM over four games this season. The 30-year-old forward is likely to fill an organizational depth role this season. He probably won't see a call-up to the Capitals, as he has yet to make his NHL debut.

Hameenaho scored twice and added an assist in AHL Utica's 4-2 win over Belleville on Sunday.

Hameenaho has yet to get his NHL season debut, but he's played well in the AHL. He's at five points, six shots on net and a plus-2 rating over three games for the Comets this season. The Devils have no obvious holes in their forward group yet, but Hameenaho should be on the short list for a call-up if injuries get out of hand later in the season.

McGroarty scored twice and added two assists in AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 6-2 win over Providence on Sunday.

McGroarty has earned two goals, three assists and 21 shots on net over four contests to start the season. The 22-year-old winger made the Penguins' Opening Night roster before a quick demotion to the AHL. If he continues to display his skills as he did Sunday, it won't take him long to get another look in Pittsburgh.

Lettieri had three assists in AHL Toronto's 5-2 win over Hamilton on Sunday.

Lettieri is up to two goals, five assists and a plus-3 rating over four games for the Marlies this season. The 31-year-old forward continues to be a reliable AHL scorer who could fill in for a stint or two as necessary at the NHL level.

Hutson scored two goals in AHL Bakersfield's 5-4 win over Calgary on Sunday.

Hutson has opened his second AHL campaign on a heater with five goals, one assist and 16 shots on net over four contests. The winger had 63 points over 67 regular-season outings as an AHL rookie last year. If he keeps producing, he could work his way into a call-up to the Oilers at some point.

Dagenais scored three goals in QMJHL Quebec's 7-6 win over Chicoutimi on Sunday.

Dagenais has two multi-point efforts on the season over six appearances. He's earned five goals, three assists, 31 shots on net and a plus-1 rating. The Blues prospect could do better from a consistency standpoint in the early going, but his potential is evident.

York (upper body) is not available for Sunday's home divisional matchup against the Hurricanes, per Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

York didn't suit up Saturday in Boston and is considered day-to-day, so his upper-body injury seemingly isn't too serious. Oliver Bonk is set to make his 2026-27 season debut due to York's absence. The 25-year-old York's next chance to get back into the lineup will be at home versus Seattle on Tuesday.

Staal (lower body) will not play in Philadelphia on Sunday.

Staal will miss his first game of the season after managing 14:12 of ice time Saturday in Chicago. The veteran center has been held off the scoresheet through six games this season while doling out 19 hits. Mark Jankowski will presumably slot into the third-line center role Sunday, while Nicolas Deslauriers is set to draw into the lineup after serving as a healthy scratch in the previous four games. Carolina's next game is at home against Washington on Tuesday.

Olofsson (undisclosed) was moved to long-term injured reserve Sunday, PuckPedia reports.

Olofsson sustained an undisclosed injury during Tuesday's game against the Kraken and was labeled as week-to-week shortly after. He was placed on injured reserve earlier Sunday but is now officially facing a multi-week absence. Trevor Connelly will likely continue to see increased work in Olofsson's absence.