NHL Player News

Kelly scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

Kelly snapped an eight-game slump with this tally. The 27-year-old remains in a fourth-line role, and that leaves him vulnerable to ups and downs on offense. He's produced two goals, four assists, 15 shots on net, 17 hits, 11 blocked shots, nine PIM and a plus-2 rating over 13 appearances to begin the 2026-27 campaign.

MacKinnon scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

MacKinnon stretched the Avalanche's lead to 4-1 during the third period. He has two goals and four helpers over his last three contests as he continues to play well early in the campaign. Overall, the 31-year-old superstar has eight goals, 14 assists, 52 shots on net, 12 PIM and a plus-4 rating across 13 outings.

Kadri scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

Kadri was shuffled down to the third-line center spot after primarily playing as a top-six winger so far this season. The move worked, as Kadri and Jaden Schwartz each had two-point efforts. For the year, Kadri is up to two goals, eight assists, 33 shots on net, eight hits, five blocked shots and a plus-3 rating across 13 appearances.

Jost scored twice in AHL Milwaukee's 3-0 win over Manitoba on Wednesday.

Jost netted his first two goals of the season in this contest. He has five points over eight outings. Jost signed a two-way deal at the end of the preseason after attending Nashville's camp on a tryout agreement. He'll be a veteran call-up option if injuries arise for the big club.

Joshua (abdomen) was activated from long-term injured reserve Wednesday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Joshua will be a candidate to be in the Maple Leafs' lineup Wednesday versus the Kraken. However, Alter notes there were some delays in getting his equipment to Seattle for the game, which could prevent Joshua from making his return. He should be available for Saturday's game in Vancouver at the latest, and Joshua will be in the mix for bottom-six minutes.

Dickinson (undisclosed) was signed Wednesday versus Calgary.

Dickinson has an assist in three appearances in 2026-27. He hasn't played since Oct. 13, but he might end up being a healthy scratch Wednesday despite being available.

Girgensons (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jets, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports.

Girgensons sustained a lower-body injury during Saturday's game against the Mammoth, and he'll be unavailable for at least one additional matchup. Dominic James will likely enter the lineup against Winnipeg, especially since Brandon Hagel (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Thursday.

Kerfoot scored a goal on three shots and blocked four shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Islanders.

Kerfoot ended a six-game point drought with the tally. The 32-year-old forward has been shuffled around the lineup and between center and wing spots, showcasing his versatility as well as his defensive skills. Kerfoot is up to two goals, three assists, 12 shots on net, 13 blocks, nine hits and a minus-4 rating over 12 outings. If his offense gets hot, he'll be a streaming option in deeper fantasy formats, but it's unlikely he stays as the Predators' second-line center for the long run.

Blackwell logged an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Devils.

Blackwell has played in a bottom-six role this season as the Stars manage a handful of injuries to forwards. The helper was his first point in 10 appearances. The 33-year-old has added 13 shots on net, 18 hits and a minus-3 rating. Blackwell's playing time won't be challenged until the Stars get healthier, but he's not a player to consider in most fantasy formats.

Hryckowian scored a goal and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Devils.

Hryckowian has tallied in consecutive games to get his offense rolling on the year. The 25-year-old continues to fill a bottom-six role and mixes in on the second power-play unit. He has two tallies, 14 shots on net, 22 hits and two PIM across 12 appearances.