NHL Player News

Heiskanen notched three assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Bruins,

It was the blueliner's first multi-point performance since Dec. 19 and his first points since Jan. 4. Despite the lull, which came around a two-game absence to attend to a personal matter, Heiskanen has been productive overall this campaign. He has seven goals and 39 points in 48 contests, putting him on pace for his best numbers since he delivered a career-high 73 points in the 2022-23 regular season.

Zadorov notched an assist, two shots on goal, five hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Stars.

Zadorov hasn't scored a goal since Oct. 16, a span of 45 games. Since the start of December, he's contributed eight assists, 71 PIM, 44 hits, 38 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating over 23 outings, mainly in a top-four role. Zadorov's aggressive play is his best trait in fantasy, and he chips in just enough offense to stay on the radar. He has 16 points, 62 shots on net, 129 hits, 119 PIM, 74 blocks and a plus-16 rating through 50 contests this season.

Kleven scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

The goal was Kleven's first of the season, and it was just his second point in 12 outings since he returned from a lower-body injury. The defenseman remains firmly in a third-pairing role, but he's done well to keep Nikolas Matinpalo in the press box. Kleven is at seven points, 51 shots on net, 72 hits, 65 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a minus-6 rating over 44 appearances.

Skjei notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.

Skjei has been limited to two helpers, 16 shots on net, 11 blocked shots, five hits and a plus-3 rating over 10 outings in January. The defenseman looked to be turning a corner in December, but his offense has faded even as the Predators sustain most of their improvements overall from the last month. Skjei has 15 points, 76 shots, 50 blocks, 36 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-8 rating across 49 appearances this season.

Chabot picked up two assists in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

The 28-year-old blueliner had a hand in Tim Stutzle's game-winner midway through the first period, as well as a Ridly Greig tally in the third. Chabot has been running hot and cold since returning from an upper-body injury in mid-December. Over the last 16 games, he's produced three goals, six assists, 31 blocked shots, 12 hits and a minus-4 rating.

Head coach Rod Brind'Amour said Wednesday that he hopes Gostisbehere (lower body) will start skating again soon, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports.

Gostisbehere has missed the last three games due to his lower-body injury, and he'll likely be unavailable for a fourth consecutive matchup Thursday against Chicago since he hasn't yet resumed skating. Over 35 appearances this season, he's recorded six goals, 26 assists, 42 blocked shots and 14 PIM while averaging 20:08 of ice time.

Sweezey was assigned to AHL Providence on Wednesday.

Sweezey hasn't made his Boston debut yet and was a healthy scratch in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to Dallas. He has one goal, 11 points and a plus-22 rating through 34 AHL games this season.

Mikkola (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Thursday's game against Winnipeg, per Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald.

Mikkola suffered the injury during Monday's 4-1 loss to San Jose, but it seems he won't miss a full game due to the injury. He has a goal, eight points, 35 PIM, 49 shots, 79 hits and 52 blocks in 48 appearances in 2025-26.

Ahcan was recalled from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

Ahcan has been in the minors since mid-November, but he'll rejoin the NHL club with two weeks remaining before the Olympic break. The 28-year-old blueliner will likely have an opportunity to play for the Avalanche until Devon Toews (upper body) is ready to return to the lineup.

Toews (upper body) will not be available for the Avalanche's next two games, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Wednesday.

Toews is reportedly getting close to making his return, but he's unlikely to be an option for Wednesday's game against Anaheim and Friday's matchup against Philadelphia. The blueliner has already missed seven games due to his upper-body injury. Prior to his absence, Toews had a 15-game goal drought during which he generated five assists, 33 shots and 25 blocks.