NHL Player News
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K'Andre Miller D | CAR
Hurricanes' K'Andre Miller: Questionable Thursday
Miller is questionable for Thursday's game against Toronto because of an illness, per Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News.
Miller has two goals, 11 points, 22 PIM, 41 shots, 27 hits and 19 blocks in 19 outings this season. If he can't play Thursday, then Mike Reilly is expected to draw into the lineup.
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Pierre-Olivier Joseph D | VAN
Canucks' Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Misses practice Thursday
Joseph (flu) missed practice Thursday, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.
Joseph should be considered questionable ahead of Friday's tilt in Utah. The 26-year-old blueliner has one assist in 11 games this season. The Canucks recalled defenseman Elias Pettersson from AHL Abbotsford on Thursday in case Joseph is unable to play.
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Drew Doughty D | LA
Kings' Drew Doughty: Returns Thursday
Doughty (lower body) will be back in action Thursday versus Chicago, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
Doughty will be taken off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's match. He missed seven games with the injury. Doughty has two goals and eight points in 19 games this season and has seen his power-play time decrease significantly this season from a career-low 2:35 in 2024-25 to only 1:34 this season.
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Elias Pettersson D | VAN
Canucks' Elias Pettersson: Back in bigs
Pettersson was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Thursday,
Pettersson was demoted Wednesday in what was likely a paper move, as the Canucks have only six healthy defensemen with Pettersson in the lineup. He has one goal, four assists and 42 blocked shots over 27 contests this season.
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Cam York D | PHI
Flyers' Cam York: Considered day-to-day
The Flyers announced Thursday that York (upper body) is considered day-to-day.
York suffered an upper-body injury during Wednesday's game against the Sabres and was unable to return to the matchup. While it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Avalanche, it doesn't seem as though the Flyers expect him to miss extended time.
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Artem Zub D | OTT
Senators' Artem Zub: Unavailable Thursday
Zub (lower body) won't be in the lineup against the Rangers on Thursday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Head coach Travis Green said Thursday that Zub is day-to-day. The defenseman has three goals, eight assists, 39 blocked shots and 31 hits across 26 appearances this season. Look for Dennis Gilbert to make his season debut on the blue line, replacing Zub.
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Thomas Chabot D | OTT
Senators' Thomas Chabot: Likely out until mid-December
Head coach Travis Green said Thursday that Chabot (upper body) is expected to miss approximately 10 more days, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Chabot has appeared in just one of the Senators' last nine games, and he was placed on injured reserve Saturday. While he's already eligible to return, he'll require more time on the shelf before he's in the mix to return to game action. Dennis Gilbert is slated to make his season debut Thursday against the Rangers as the Senators continue to adjust their defensive pairings in Chabot's absence.
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Maxwell Crozier D | TB
Lightning's Max Crozier: Ready to rock
Crozier (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Thursday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Crozier missed eight straight games with his latest injury and has sat out 18 of the last 22 contests. He has three assists in eight games this season. He is slated to see third-unit minutes alongside Declan Carlile on Thursday against the Penguins.
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Victor Soderstrom D | BOS
Bruins' Victor Soderstrom: Recalled from AHL
Soderstrom was called up from AHL Providence on Thursday, per Scott McLaughlin of WEEI.
The Bruins were down to five healthy defensemen after Michael Callahan suffered a lower-body injury Tuesday. Soderstrom will likely see third-pairing minutes if Callahan is unable to go, alongside Mason Lohrei. Soderstrom, who was selected 11th overall in 2019 by Arizona, had one goal and nine points in 18 AHL appearances before his recall.