NHL Player News

Hodgson won't return to Saturday's game against Pittsburgh after exiting the contest because of a lower-body injury.

Hodgson logged 3:49 of ice time Saturday before leaving the match. He has a goal in 10 outings this season, including Saturday's action. Hodgson's injury brings Ottawa down to 11 healthy forwards, so the Senators might need to summon someone from the minors if Hodgson isn't an option for Tuesday's tilt in Winnipeg.

Engvall scored twice in AHL Hamilton's 3-2 overtime win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

Engvall has surged lately with five goals and three assists over his last five outings. For the year, he's up to seven goals, eight helpers and 30 shots on net over 18 appearances. The Swedish forward didn't play in 2025-26 due to an ankle injury, but he's shown little rust with the AHL team in 2026-27.

Quillan was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Saturday.

After three straight healthy scratches, the Canucks decided to let Quillan get playing time in the AHL. The 24-year-old had one assist, two shots on net and four hits over three outings with Vancouver. A corresponding move was not announced Saturday, so it's unclear if the Canucks will add another depth forward to the roster to replace Quillan.

Van Riemsdyk (lower body) was taken off injured reserve, but he's a healthy scratch for Saturday's game against Ottawa, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Van Riemsdyk has no points, four PIM, two hits and 10 blocks in five appearances in 2026-27. When he is part of the Penguins' lineup, it's usually as part of the third pairing.

Bertuzzi (undisclosed) didn't finish Saturday's game versus the Jets, and head coach Jeff Blashill didn't have an update on the winger's status after the contest, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

Bertuzzi had the opening goal in the game, but he was was later hurt during the third period. The 31-year-old winger can be considered day-to-day ahead of the Blackhawks' next game, which is Tuesday versus the Maple Leafs. If he misses time, Jordan Greenway would likely enter the lineup.

Rielly (lower body) is set to miss Saturday's game against Edmonton, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

Rielly has also missed Toronto's previous three games. He has 12 assists in 18 outings in 2026-27. Dakota Mermis has been playing regularly as a result of Rielly's injury.

Levi will protect the road goal versus the Maple Leafs on Saturday, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.

Levi is set to make his third start in the Oilers' last four games. He's won both of his outings since returning from a lower-body injury, allowing just three goals on 54 shots in those contests. The Maple Leafs enter Saturday on a five-game losing streak, having scored just nine goals in that span.

Matheson (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Avalanche, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Matheson recently missed six games due to a lower-body injury, and it will now cost him more time after he played Thursday. Adam Engstrom will draw into the lineup. Matheson is day-to-day ahead of Monday's game versus the Rangers.

Cernak (upper body) won't play against Detroit on Saturday, per Diandra Loux of The Hockey News.

Cernak will miss his second straight game, and he's questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Washington. He has registered seven assists, 20 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and 30 hits in 17 appearances this season.

Cirelli (lower body) is set to miss Saturday's game against Detroit, per Diandra Loux of The Hockey News.

Cirelli also missed Thursday's 3-1 win over Columbus. He has five goals and 14 points in 18 appearances this season. Head coach Jon Cooper is hoping to get Cirelli back for Tuesday's game against Washington.