NHL Player News
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Simon Edvinsson D | DET
Red Wings' Simon Edvinsson: Pots lone goal in loss
Edvinsson scored a goal in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers.
Edvinsson dealt with a lower-body injury that took him out of Wednesday's game versus the Flames, but he was able to avoid missing a full contest. The 22-year-old had the Red Wings' lone goal Thursday, and it was his first tally since Oct. 25 versus the Blues. For the season, the defenseman is up to four goals, 10 points, 34 shots on net, 37 hits, 58 blocked shots, 44 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 29 appearances. Edvinsson saw 21:38 of ice time Thursday, so it doesn't look like fantasy managers should be concerned about his health for now.
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Mattias Ekholm D | EDM
Oilers' Mattias Ekholm: Deposits goal in win
Ekholm scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
While Zach Hyman had a hat trick for the Oilers, Ekholm's goal was their game-winner. The defenseman has two goals and seven assists over his last eight contests, as he's greatly benefited from the team's improved offense. He's up to three goals, 16 points, 63 shots on net, 25 hits, 53 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 31 outings overall. Ekholm is a mainstay in Edmonton's top four and offers all-around production in fantasy.
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Dmitry Orlov D | SJ
Sharks' Dmitry Orlov: First goal of season
Orlov scored a goal Thursday in a 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.
It was his first goal of the season. Orlov has 17 points, including 16 helpers, in 32 games so far. He's on pace for his first 40-plus point season. Orlov clearly likes the sand between his toes on off days -- San Jose is a fit for the small defender.
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Charlie McAvoy D | BOS
Bruins' Charlie McAvoy: Picks up helper in return
McAvoy (face) logged a power-play assist, four shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-4 rating in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Jets.
McAvoy missed 11 games due to his injury sustained Nov. 15 in Montreal. He returned to his usual top-pairing role, and there was no easing in after Jonathan Aspirot (upper body) left the contest after one period. McAvoy is up to 15 helpers, including six on the power play, while adding 29 shots on net, 27 hits, 28 PIM, 33 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 20 appearances this season.
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Luke Hughes D | NJ
Devils' Luke Hughes: Three points in last three games
Hughes had a goal and an assist in an 8-4 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday.
Hughes took a pass, spun away from a Tampa Bay defender and fired a quick snap shot past Jonas Johansson. He has three points (one goal, two assists) in his last three games after going five games without a point. The goal was Hughes' first in 13 games. He has 17 points (two goals, 15 assists) in 31 games this season. His 2.9 shooting percentage is plenty unlucky -- his career average is 5.8. So, watch for a few more goals off Hughes' stick.
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Hampus Lindholm D | BOS
Bruins' Hampus Lindholm: Goal, assist in win
Lindholm scored a goal on two shots, dished a power-play assist, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Jets.
Lindholm's second-period goal stood as the game-winner. That tally was his first since Nov. 11 versus the Maple Leafs. He has a pair of multi-point efforts through five contests in December while maintaining his usual top-four role. Lindholm is at two goals, 12 points, 35 shots on net, 42 blocked shots, 26 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 24 appearances in total.
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Janis Moser D | TB
Lightning's J.J. Moser: First points in 10 games
Moser put up two assists in an 8-4 win over the Devils on Thursday.
It was the first time Moser put up any points since Nov. 22, a span of 10 contests (13 shots). He doesn't really offer much by way of hits, blocks or shots, and he doesn't get enough ice to build on the promise he showed in 2022-23 (31 points in 82 games in Arizona). However, Moser will be called on to eat some of the ice time left empty with Victor Hedman's (undisclosed) return to injured reserve.
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Darren Raddysh D | TB
Lightning's Darren Raddysh: Four points in last two games
Raddysh scored a goal and added an assist in an 8-4 win over the Devils on Thursday.
His one-timer from the point at 3:48 of the first period put the Bolts up 2-0. Raddysh has four points, including three goals, in his last two games (four shots). Victor Hedman (undisclosed) is back on injured reserve, and Raddysh is continuing to show he can carry the proverbial mail for the Bolts.
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Travis Mitchell D | NYI
Islanders' Travis Mitchell: Tallies first NHL goal
Mitchell scored a goal and placed three shots on net in Thursday's 5-2 win over Anaheim.
Mitchell found the back of the net midway through the opening period to help spark the Islanders' offense early in the team's five-goal night. The twine finder was his first career goal and point through seven NHL games. While Mitchell is buried on the Isles' depth chart and remains off the fantasy radar, his goal Thursday could lead to more playing time moving forward over Adam Boqvist, who also has just one point through less than a dozen games this season.
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson D | TOR
Maple Leafs' Oliver Ekman-Larsson: Needs further evaluation
Ekman-Larsson sustained a lower-body injury versus the Sharks on Thursday and will need further evaluation to determine how long he'll be out, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Ekman-Larsson needed help off the ice after the injury, which doesn't bode well for his availability versus the Oilers on Saturday. The 34-year-old defenseman's status won't be updated until his injury has been fully evaluated. Philippe Myers will likely play if Ekman-Larsson misses time.