NHL Player News

Morrissey scored a goal, added an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

Morrissey got the Jets on the board early in the second period and helped out on Kyle Connor's game-winning tally in overtime. The 31-year-old Morrissey has a goal and five assists during his five-game point streak. The defenseman produced 10 points over 13 outings in March and is up to 13 goals, 39 helpers, 127 shots on net, 107 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating over 69 appearances this season.

Gostisbehere scored a power-play goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Gostisbehere has three points over three games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The 32-year-old continues to be productive on the first power-play unit, which is where he's earned 16 of his 46 points this season. He's added 105 shots on net, 56 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 48 appearances despite numerous absences due to his recurring injury. He has yet to go two straight months without missing time this season, which could make him risky in playoff pools.

Jokiharju had a goal and an assist in a 6-3 win over the Stars on Tuesday.

His first goal with the Bruins stood as the winner. Jokiharju wired a wrist shot from the high slot glove side on Jake Oettinger early in the third period. Jokiharju has played 39 games this season and 18 last year for Boston. His fantasy value is limited. He has just 12 points, 35 shots, 35 blocks and 25 hits in 39 games.

Matheson had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Tampa Bay.

His goal went into an empty net late in the third to push the score to 3-1. Matheson hadn't scored a goal since Feb. 28, a span of 15 games (five assists). He has seven goals, 29 assists, 143 blocks, 106 shots and 55 hits in 71 games this campaign. Matheson's 62-point outburst in the 2023-24 regular season was purely situational. His 36 points this season are the second-best effort of his career.

Jiricek scored twice and added three assists in OHL Brantford's 6-5 overtime win over Sudbury in Game 3 on Tuesday.

Jiricek had been limited to one assist over the first two games of the playoffs before this eruption. The Blues prospect broke out with 59 points in 55 regular-season outings this season. He's poised to continue his strong scoring contributions as the Bulldogs battle during the postseason. They're one win away from advancing to the second round of the OHL playoffs.

Huang notched three assists in QMJHL Chicoutimi's 6-1 win over Halifax in Game 3 on Tuesday.

Huang is up to four helpers over three playoff games. That matches his point total from 11 postseason contests a year ago. Huang erupted for 70 points in 62 regular-season appearances, as well as a plus-58 rating as a leader on the blueline for the Sagueneens this year.

Sebrango (undisclosed) may have gotten nicked up at the end of Tuesday's game versus the Senators, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Sebrango's injury is not confirmed yet, but the Panthers also lost Aaron Ekblad (hand) and Dmitry Kulikov (face) in this contest. The 24-year-old Sebrango will be day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game versus the Bruins.

Kulikov (face) will require a CT scan after taking a puck to the face Tuesday versus the Senators, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Until the test results are in, Kulikov's status will be up in the air. The 35-year-old defenseman was held off the scoresheet in all 15 appearances in March after missing 57 contests after getting hurt in October. The Panthers are likely to need a defenseman or two from AHL Charlotte since Aaron Ekblad (hand) and Donovan Sebrango (undisclosed) are also ailing.

Ekblad's hand injury, sustained Tuesday versus the Senators, "doesn't look good," according to head coach Paul Maurice, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Ekblad blocked a shot off his hand in the third period Tuesday, and it looks like he'll be the next Panther to potentially have his season end early. The defenseman still needs to be evaluated further, but the Panthers have no motivation to push him to return at this stage. The team will need to make a call-up on the blue line if additional tests reveal the expected bad news.

Yakemchuk (upper body) was injured in Tuesday's game versus the Panthers, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.

Noah Gregor delivered an illegal hit on Yakemchuk in the third period, for which the Florida forward received a match penalty. Yakemchuk's injury is terrible for the young blueliner and the Senators as a whole, who are already missing four other defensemen. An update on Yakemchuk's status could be available prior to Thursday's game versus the Sabres.