NHL Player News

Parekh scored a goal on four shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flyers.

Parekh has earned a goal and three assists over his last five outings. The 20-year-old defenseman is up to two goals, eight points, 31 shots on net, 20 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a minus-11 rating over 18 appearances. He's been a bit more assertive on defense, but he needs to make sure he's not crossing the line for too many penalties, as that could still cost the young blueliner ice time if it gets out of hand.

Rielly (lower body) won't play against New Jersey on Sunday, per Mark Masters of TSN.

Rielly will miss at least one game after getting injured in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Montreal. However, it's unclear when he will be available to return. He has 12 assists, 21 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and eight hits in 18 appearances this season. With Rielly and Chris Tanev (planned maintenance), Dakota Mermis and Cole McWard will play against the Devils on Sunday.

Del Gaizo was recalled from AHL Hartford on Sunday.

Del Gaizo has notched two goals and nine assists in 15 AHL outings this campaign. With Sean Durzi (lower body) and Alberts Smits (upper body) dealing with injuries, Del Gaizo will provide the NHL club with a depth defenseman for the remainder of the Rangers' road trip.

Pohlkamp notched an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Stars.

The helper was Pohlkamp's first career point in the NHL. The 22-year-old is seeing some sheltered minutes on the third pairing at even strength, but he's also working on the power play, competing with Dmitry Orlov for a spot on the top unit. Pohlkamp had seven helpers in 10 AHL games to start the year and should be capable on offense after a standout collegiate career with the University of Denver.

DeSimone was in the lineup for the third straight game in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Senators.

DeSimone started the year as an extra defenseman for Utah. However, absences for John Marino (upper body) and Maveric Lamoureux (shoulder) have opened the door for DeSimone to log steady third-pairing minutes. Over seven outings, the 31-year-old blueliner has five shots on net, three hits, one blocked shot and a minus-1 rating. His limited production means he won't be a factor in fantasy regardless of how much he plays.

Kleven logged an assist and three blocked shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Mammoth.

Kleven returned to action after missing Wednesday's game in Buffalo due to an illness. The 24-year-old defenseman will likely fill a third-pairing role moving forward. He has produced four points, 22 shots on net, 29 hits and 46 blocked shots over 17 appearances this season.

McWard was recalled from AHL Toronto on Sunday, according to David Alter of The Hockey News.

The Maple Leafs sent forward Vinni Lettieri to the minors in a corresponding move. McWard has four assists in seven AHL appearances this season.

Bahl will undergo surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon and won't play again in the 2026-27 season, the Flames announced Sunday.

Bahl suffered the injury in pregame warmups before Friday's 5-3 loss to Anaheim. He will finish the 2026-27 campaign with one goal, one assist, 12 shots on net, 16 blocked shots and 22 hits in 16 appearances. The Flames placed Bahl on injured reserve before Sunday's matchup against Philadelphia and recalled Brayden Pachal from AHL Calgary.

Schaefer recorded a goal, fired three shots on net, had two blocked shots, served two PIM and dished out two hits in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to New Jersey.

Schaefer's strong sophomore campaign continued Saturday, as he struck the back of the nate late in the first period to give the Islanders a 2-0 lead. The 19-year-old phenom has five goals, 16 points, 57 shots on net, 12 hits and 14 blocked shots over 16 outings this season. After a slow start in the goal-scoring department to begin the season, he has all five of his goals over his last seven outings, making him one of the top blueliners in fantasy for the time being. Expect Schaefer to contend for 60-plus points this season.

Chisholm recorded a goal, put two shots on net and had two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Islanders.

Chisholm found the back of the net early in the second period to level the score at two apiece. Overall, the 26-year-old blueliner is up to two goals, three points, nine shots on net, six hits and 13 blocked shots over 15 appearances this season. His ceiling in fantasy hockey is low, given his placement on the team's third defensive pair. However, it's encouraging to see that Chisholm is just one goal shy of tying his career high of three from the 2023-24 regular season.