NHL Player News

McCann scored a goal in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

McCann was bumped from the top line by Bobby McMann, but this worked out fine for the former, who remains in the power-play mix. Prior to Saturday, McCann had been limited to five assists and 25 shots over his last 10 games. The 29-year-old has 17 goals, 35 points, 98 shots on net, 36 hits and a minus-2 rating over 41 appearances. McCann is still performing fairly well, but a smaller role on the second line could ultimately reduce his scoring output down the stretch.

Beniers scored a goal, dished two assists and went plus-4 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

Beniers showed immediate chemistry with newcomer Bobby McMann, who joined him and Jordan Eberle on the top line. The 23-year-old Beniers is carrying some momentum with four goals and two assists over his last seven contests. The center is up to 18 goals, 43 points, 123 shots on net, 55 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 65 appearances. It took him all 82 games last year to earn 43 points -- Beniers is on pace to top the 50-point mark for the second time in his career.

McMann scored twice on four shots, added an assist and logged four hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

This was McMann's first action since March 2 with the Maple Leafs, as he was scratched twice before the trade deadline and then had to sit out three more games waiting for his visa paperwork to be completed. The 29-year-old slotted onto the top line and also worked on the power play, which could boost his offense moving forward, though he did have an easy first matchup in a Kraken sweater. Through 61 contests this season, McMann has a career-best 21 goals and 35 points while adding 129 shots on net, 139 hits, 30 PIM and a minus-2 rating. The Kraken are in the playoff hunt, but McMann is also angling for a good contract in free agency, so the next few weeks will be important to see if his future could be in Seattle in the long run.

Acciari scored a goal and added three hits in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Mammoth.

Acciari scored for the second time in three games, and this tally was the game-winner. The 34-year-old forward's defensive skills have made him a fixture in the lineup, getting plenty of ice time despite his fourth-line assignment. He's up to eight goals, 17 points, 69 shots on net, 55 hits, 40 blocked shots, 21 PIM and a plus-8 rating over 52 outings this season. Acciari has a chance to reach the 20-point mark for just the third time in his career.

Novak scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Mammoth.

Novak's tally tied the game at 2-2 late in the second period. The 28-year-old has earned four points over the last five games and has looked capable in handling a larger role while the Penguins' forward group is depleted by absences. Novak now has 15 goals, 37 points, 104 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 66 appearances. He's on pace to top the 40-point mark for the third time in his four full NHL campaigns.

Johnston scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Johnston has four multi-point efforts over his last six games, earning four goals and six assists in that span. He was notably quiet on the power play Saturday, but that didn't stop him from putting in another strong performance. For the season, the 22-year-old has career highs in goals (36) and points (73) while adding 170 shots on net, 46 blocked shots, 37 hits, 22 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 66 appearances.

Gourde scored a goal Saturday in a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

It was Gourde's first goal in 13 games. He is performing well as the Bolts' third-line center, but the 34-year-old hasn't been much of a factor offensively. Gourde has 24 points (eight goals, 16 assists) and 93 shots in 65 games this season. He already has two Stanley Cups with Tampa Bay, and he's looking to add a third to his resume.

Goncalves picked up an assist Saturday in a 4-1 loss to Carolina.

Goncalves extended his point streak to three games (three goals, one assist). His offensive output (24 points in 57 games) is ahead of last campaign's total (20 in 60 regular-season games), and he has a plus-24 rating after finishing with a plus-7 in 2024-25. He has taken advantage of his opportunities while occupying a top-six role.

White scored a goal and added two assists in AHL San Jose's 6-4 loss to the Tucson on Saturday.

White has five points over his last three contests. The 29-year-old forward has a career-best 31 points over 33 appearances this season in the AHL. He hasn't gotten a call-up to the Sharks and is likely to close out the year as a veteran contributor for the Barracuda.

Bystedt scored two goals and added an assist in AHL San Jose's 6-4 loss to Tucson on Saturday.

Bystedt has five goals and six assists over his last eight outings. The 23-year-old forward is up to 18 goals and 47 points over 49 contests this season, taking a significant step up from his 31-point regular season in 2024-25. Bystedt is knocking on the door of the NHL at this point, so he may be a player to watch during training camp in the fall.