NHL Player News

Zhilkin logged three assists in AHL Manitoba's 4-3 overtime win over Toronto on Saturday.

Zhilkin is on a strong pace to start the season, earning six goals and 10 helpers over 14 contests. The forward had just 41 points over his first three AHL regular seasons, so he's set for a major boost in performance. If he continues to play well, he could be a call-up option later in the campaign.

Sikora scored a pair of goals in AHL Hershey's 6-1 win over Springfield on Saturday.

Sikora has five goals and an assist over 13 contests this season, his first in the AHL. The 20-year-old forward is a sixth-round pick from 2024, so it could take a while before he gets an NHL look. He'll also need to elevate his offense to get that chance.

Czata scored three goals and added an assist in OHL Guelph's 10-6 win over North Bay on Saturday.

Czata was one of the Storm's offensive leaders in a high-scoring contest. He's up to nine goals and 10 assists across 16 appearances this year. The Lightning prospect hasn't finished above a point-per-game pace in his junior career yet, so it's unclear if he will sustain his early success over the rest of 2026-27.

Lundell (undisclosed) is considered questionable to play Sunday versus the Bruins, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Lundell missed Saturday's contest, and he'll likely end up as a game-time decision at best for Sunday. The 25-year-old's potential absence, along with Sandis Vilmanis (undisclosed) being out, leaves the Panthers a bit thin at forward, pending any roster moves.

McCarron (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Tampa Bay, per Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News.

McCarron has three goals, eight points, 14 PIM and 53 hits in 18 appearances with Minnesota in 2026-27. His exit from the lineup coincides with the return of Nick Foligno (upper body) and Marcus Foligno (lower body). Tyler Pitlick is also projected to shift out of the lineup Saturday as a healthy scratch.

Turcotte (undisclosed) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Pittsburgh on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

After missing the last 11 games, Turcotte will occupy a bottom-six role and could see time with the second power-play combination against the Penguins on Saturday. He has collected one assist, one shot on net, one blocked shot and four hits in three appearances this season.

Shaw was assigned to AHL Iowa on Saturday.

Shaw has been up and down from the minors in 2026-27, but he hasn't logged any NHL playing time yet. He has notched four goals and six assists in 11 AHL outings this season.

Steel (personal) will suit up for Saturday's home matchup against the Sharks, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.

Steel was absent from Thursday's game due to personal reasons. Now that he's back, the 28-year-old forward is expected to rejoin the Stars' third line Saturday. When active this season, he's posted a goal, three points, 13 shots on net and 10 hits across 13 outings.

Marchessault (lower body) won't play against St. Louis on Saturday, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Marchessault will miss his third straight game and remains day-to-day, but it's unclear when he will be ready to play. He has contributed two goals, five points, 31 shots on net and 15 hits in 14 appearances this season.

McTavish (undisclosed) is expected to play against Nashville on Saturday, according to Lou Korac of NHL.com.

McTavish was a game-time call for the contest, but he won't miss any playing time after skipping Friday's practice. He has earned seven goals, 12 points, 47 shots on net and 24 hits in 16 appearances this season.