NHL Player News

Augustine posted a 31-save shutout in AHL Grand Rapids' 3-0 win over Iowa on Friday.

Augustine is 5-1-2 with a 2.26 GAA and a .921 save percentage over nine games this season. Friday's performance was his first AHL shutout. The 21-year-old netminder will likely get to play in the AHL for all of 2026-27, but he could push for an NHL job as soon as next year.

Leonard scored twice in AHL Grand Rapids' 3-0 win over Iowa on Friday.

Leonard is cruising with 10 goals and three assists over eight games. He has six points over two outings since he returned from a stint in the NHL. Leonard is likely near the top of the list for call-ups if the Red Wings need more forward depth.

Poulin scored two goals in AHL Laval's 3-1 win over Rochester on Friday.

Poulin has done fairly well with five goals and three assists over 11 appearances. He had a career-high 49 points over 71 regular-season games between Bakersfield and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2025-26. The Canadiens' forward group is deep, making it unlikely Poulin gets a call-up soon.

Kolosov posted a 15-save shutout in AHL Lehigh Valley's 3-0 win over Hamilton on Friday.

Kolosov has two shutouts and a 3-4-0 record over eight games this season. He's posted a 3.20 GAA and an .883 save percentage, which shows both his potential and his consistency. Kolosov is likely to stay in the AHL since Dan Vladar and Joseph Woll have done well enough for Philadelphia.

Gauthier scored twice in AHL Syracuse's 3-2 overtime loss to Toronto on Friday.

Gauthier has three goals and three helpers over 13 AHL outings this season. He's on a pace similar to last year when he had 27 points in 56 regular-season contests. That won't be enough to get him up to the big club any time soon, so expect the 21-year-old to continue playing with the Crunch.

Lettieri scored a pair of goals in AHL Toronto's 3-2 overtime win over Syracuse on Friday.

Lettieri has five goals and six helpers over six AHL outings. The veteran forward had one goal over nine NHL contests during his recent stint with the Maple Leafs. He's an option for future call-ups, but playing in one more NHL game would require him to pass through waivers for another reassignment to the Marlies.

Spence scored a goal and added two assists in the University of Michigan's 6-3 win over Penn State on Friday.

Spence is now at seven goals and six helpers through 10 appearances. He's made clear progress from last year, when he had 25 points in 40 outings. The Rangers prospect should continue to be productive for a strong Wolverines roster, though it's unclear when he'll choose to sign a professional contract.

Hopkins scored a goal and added two assists in OHL Guelph's 5-2 win over Brantford on Friday.

Hopkins continues to impress as one of the Storm's top players this season. He's up to 11 goals and 15 assists over 18 appearances this season, putting him more than halfway to matching his 50-point performance across 56 regular-season outings last year.

Beckman recorded a 33-save shutout in QMJHL Cape Breton's 4-0 win over Newfoundland on Friday.

Beckman is now 7-6-0 with a 2.39 GAA and a .914 save percentage over 13 outings this season. He's gone 2-2-0 with eight goals allowed over four games in November. Beckman continues to fill a starting role, and the Senators prospect should be a key part of the Eagles' roster throughout the year.

Merilainen will guard the home goal versus the Rangers on Friday, Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor reports.

Merilainen has lost his last five games, allowing 17 goals on 125 shots in that span. The 24-year-old still remains the Canucks' top goalie despite his struggles, as Kevin Lankinen has provided virtually no challenge to that status. The Rangers have scored just 15 goals over their last six games, which could afford Merilainen a chance to get on track.