NHL Player News

Thompson will draw the road start in Tuesday's clash against the Senators, per Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site.

Thompson got back in the win column Saturday with a 27-save effort in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Panthers. The 29-year-old backstop enters Tuesday's contest with a 6-4-0 record, a 3.20 GAA and an .888 save percentage over 11 appearances this season. Despite his rough start, he remains a decent No. 2 goaltending option in fantasy given his command over the Caps' opportunities in net. He'll look to stay in the win column against the Senators on Tuesday, who rank 16th in the NHL this season with 3.11 goals per game.

Gustafsson (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday' home clash against the Predators, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Gustafsson was deemed day-to-day Monday and is ultimately slated to miss his first game since Oct. 10. Prior to his upcoming absence, the 34-year-old blueliner posted a goal, six points, 11 shots on net and 12 blocked shots over 13 games this season. Brian Dumoulin, Joel Edmundson and Mikey Anderson will all likely be bumped up a line with Gustafsson ruled out.

Hanifin (undisclosed) is week-to-week, according to SinBin.vegas on Tuesday.

Hanifin didn't participate in Tuesday's practice after suffering an undisclosed injury in Sunday's 4-1 win over Buffalo. He has contributed two goals, four assists, 27 shots on net, 35 blocked shots and six hits in 19 appearances this season. If Parker Wotherspoon (upper body) isn't ready to play against Utah on Wednesday, Vegas will likely recall a defenseman from the minors.

Terry (hip) will likely make his 2026-27 debut against Nashville on Wednesday, according to Eric Stephens of The Athletic.

The Ducks will need to activate Terry from long-term injured reserve to make it official, but the 29-year-old forward appears to be on track to play for the first time this campaign. During Tuesday's practice, he skated on the third line and occupied a spot on the second power-play unit. It has been a lengthy recovery process after he had offseason hip surgery. Terry collected 19 goals, 57 points and 161 shots on net in 61 regular-season appearances for Anaheim in 2025-26.

Forsberg will draw Tuesday's home start against the Predators, per Alexander Legget of MayorsManor.com.

Forsberg is still searching for his first win of the 2026-27 season after coming up short in his most recent outing on Oct. 31. Overall, the 33-year-old netminder has an 0-4-1 record, a 2.51 GAA and a .902 save percentage across six appearances this season. Despite his lack of wins, he remains a decent spot start in deep fantasy leagues given his solid stats. He'll draw a decent matchup Tuesday against the Predators, who rank 18th in the NHL with 3.00 goals per game this season.

Wallstedt will defend the road net against Montreal on Tuesday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Wallstedt has stopped 72 of 76 shots during his three-game winning streak. In 16 appearances during the 2026-27 campaign, he has posted an 11-2-3 record, a 1.99 GAA and a .922 save percentage. Montreal (11-3-3) ranks 10th in the league this season with 3.47 goals per game.

Guenther (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Vegas, per Brogan Houston of the Deseret News.

Guenther hasn't participated in Utah's last two practices, including Tuesday's session. Head coach Andre Tourigny told Houston on Monday that Guenther is "pretty banged up." The 23-year-old Guenther has produced six goals, 12 points, 46 shots on net and 15 hits in 18 appearances this season.

Mancini was assigned to AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday.

Mancini hasn't earned a point in eight appearances for Vancouver in 2026-27, but he has posted three shots on net, seven blocked shots and seven hits. The Canucks needed to clear a roster spot after claiming Cameron Crotty off waivers from Minnesota on Tuesday. Mancini might get more opportunities to play in the minors.

O'Hara scored twice and added an assist in AHL Milwaukee's 4-1 win over Iowa on Tuesday.

O'Hara has been effective for the Admirals with seven goals and six assists over 13 games this season. The 24-year-old made his NHL debut in the 2025-26 regular-season finale, earning an assist. He should be in the mix for a call-up if the Predators opt to do some remodeling in their bottom six.

Thomas (undisclosed) was placed on waivers Tuesday for the purpose of being assigned to AHL Abbotsford

Thomas started the 2026-27 campaign on Vancouver's non-roster injured list. If he clears waivers, he will get his first game action of the season in the minors after recovering from an undisclosed injury. Thomas notched nine goals and 22 points in 39 AHL regular-season appearances between Ontario and Springfield in 2025-26.