NHL Player News

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.

Gustafsson (undisclosed) is expected to miss Saturday's game against Calgary, per Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider.

Gustafsson has also missed the Kings' past two games. He has a goal and six points in 13 appearances in 2026-27. Cody Ceci is likely to remain on the third pairing Saturday due to Gustafsson's projected absence.

Vladar is slated to start Sunday's home matchup against Edmonton, per Bill Meltzer of the Flyers' official site.

Vladar will get the second half of Philadelphia's back-to-back after Joseph Woll plays in Saturday's road game against Columbus. The 29-year-old Vladar is coming off a 21-save effort in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Oilers. He has a 3-4-4 record, a 3.24 GAA and an .879 save percentage in 11 appearances this season. Edmonton (14-3-3) ranks third in the league with 4.00 goals per game this campaign.

Wolf is set to start on the road against Los Angeles on Saturday, per Pat Steinberg of QR Calgary 770 AM.

Wolf has a 3-5-1 record, 3.75 GAA and .869 save percentage in 10 appearances with Calgary in 2026-27. He has gone 0-1-1 while allowing six goals on 57 shots (.895 save percentage) across his past two appearances. The Kings have struggled this season with a 5-10-2 record while averaging 2.76 goals per game.