Lafreniere (illness) missed practice on Wednesday.
Daily Faceoff is a news site with no direct affiliation to the NHL, or NHLPA
NHL Hockey Player News
van Riemsdyk will be a healthy scratch vs. Dallas on Wednesday.
Leason will make his season debut vs. Dallas on Wednesday.
Marchment (lower-body) is expected to be placed on IR.
Henrique (undisclosed) left Tuesday's game vs. Nashville and is expected to be out "for a little while".
Goalie Start
Fowler will start vs. Calgary on Wednesday.
Goalie Start
Thompson will start vs. Dallas on Wednesday.
Leason has been recalled from Hershey (AHL).
Protas (undisclosed) has been placed on IR retroactive to January 1st.
McGroarty (concussion) has been placed on IR.
Brunicke has been assigned to Kamloops (WHL).
Marchand (undisclosed) left Tuesday’s game vs. Toronto and did not return.
Marchand exited Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs after only 11:41 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. Panthers' Head Coach Paul Maurice said Marchand had been battling an injury for a while, and they opted to take him out of the game for precautionary reasons, hoping it is a minor injury. The 37-year-old Marchand is having a renaissance season with the Panthers, scoring 46 points (23G / 23A) through 41 games.
Drsydale left Tuesday’s game vs. Anaheim and did not return.
Drysdale exited Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks after only 5:56 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. An update on Drysdale's status has not yet been provided and it is unclear if he will be ready to play when Philadelphia returns to action tomorrow against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 23-year-old defenseman has 18 points (3G / 15A) in 41 games this season.
Monahan (maintenance) is expected to return to the Blue Jackets lineup on Tuesday.
Monahan has not played in over a week, but will return to action on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 31-year-old Monahan had a tremendous 2024-25 season, scoring 57 points (19G / 38A) in 54 games, but has not been able to replicate that production in 2025-26, with only 19 points (5G / 14A) through 37 games.
Fleury was stretchered off the ice during Tuesday's game against the Golden Knights after falling awkwardly into the boards.
The Jets announced shortly after Fleury's departure that he was transported to a hospital via ambulance. Fleury was fully alert and able to move his extremities. An update on his status is expected in the coming days.
Line Change
Kartye will draw into the Kraken lineup on Tuesday.
Jeannot (undisclosed) will return to the Bruins lineup on Tuesday.
Jeannot has been out for nearly two weeks, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 28-year-old forward has 15 points (4G / 11A) and 113 hits in 38 games this season.
Line Change
Eyssimont is a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game in Seattle.
Jokiharju (undisclosed) will play in Seattle on Tuesday.
Jokiharju has been sidelined for more than a month due to an undisclosed injury, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 26-year-old Finnish defenseman has six assists in 25 games this season.
Marchment (upper-body) will not play in San Jose on Tuesday.
Marchment left Tuesday's morning skate early due to an upper-body injury and will be unavailable for the Blue Jackets' meeting with the San Jose Sharks. The 30-year-old Marchment has been terrific since being traded to the Blue Jackets last month, with seven points (5G / 2A) in seven games.
NHL Player News: Your Ultimate Source for Hockey Player News
At Daily Faceoff you can stay in the know regarding all 32 teams and their top players this season. From trades, to injuries, and everything in between, you can find all the latest NHL player news today here. Staying up to date with player news NHL can also give you a competitive edge in your fantasy hockey leagues, as well as your NHL bets.
Check out all the latest NHL updates below and learn more about the hottest updates in the hockey world today.
Who are the top NHL players to watch this season?
There’s never been more talent scattered across the NHL than there is this season. With living legends like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin still setting records left-and-right, alongside today’s current superstars such as Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon, the level of talent in the NHL is at an all-time high. Along with these established stars, there’s plenty of budding stars emerging every season such as Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Matvei Michkov.
What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?
Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.
In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.
How are NHL player performances impacting fantasy hockey?
NHL player performances make a direct impact on the outcome of any fantasy hockey matchup. Staying up to date with the latest news and performances of your team’s players can be the difference between winning and losing.
Some notable fantasy hockey performers that flew under the radar in most drafts this year include Martin Necas (123 ADP) of the Carolina Hurricanes and Kiefer Sherwood of the Vancouver Canucks. While sleeper picks are always a great get, nothing is worse than a bust taken early on. Some of the most disappointing players of the fantasy hockey season includes Zach Hyman (28 ADP) of the Edmonton Oilers and Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars (33 ADP).
Whether you’re checking out how your current rostered players are performing or scouting for hidden gems on the waiver wire, the latest player news can help you make your next winning move this season.
Which NHL players are having breakout or comeback seasons?
Every season there are several players who have breakout years, establishing themselves as some of the best up-and-coming stars in the league. In the 2024-25 season early breakout candidates have emerged such as Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals (on-pace for his first 100-point season) and Ivan Barbashev of the Vegas Golden Knights (on-pace for career-high in points).
Additionally, nothing beats a comeback story, and that can be said about surging veterans such as Anze Koipitar of the Los Angeles Kings, and Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars.
How often is NHL player news updated?
Our player news is updated regularly throughout the season, bringing you fresh player updates every day throughout the calendar year. Providing our users with a one-stop destination for everything you need to know from across the NHL, our player news is the go-to spot for all the biggest stories in the hockey universe.
What types of information does NHL player news cover?
Our NHL news covers every aspect of the hockey season. From injuries to trades to rumours and even suspensions, we’ve got you covered through it all with credible and fast-updates all-season long.
Are there specific sources for reliable NHL player updates?
All of our sources come from credible and reputable areas. When you’re at Daily Faceoff, you can trust that we are never going to spoon-feed you fake news. You can trust you’re only reading legitimate news that matters.
How does NHL player news impact betting lines?
Player news has a massive impact on the latest hockey betting lines. From daily game lines and prop bets, to Stanley Cup futures bets, every trade, roster change, and injury can shake up the odds set by oddsmakers.
By staying informed on the latest NHL updates, you can become a better NHL bettor as you’ll have a winning edge thanks to our in-depth news coverage.
DFO’s Specialized News Categories
Get the most out of your hockey news with our in-depth coverage of the NHL with our comprehensive player news updates. Below we’ve compiled go-to destinations for player injuries, trades, signings, line combinations, and more!
- NHL Player Injury Updates and Recovery Timelines – See all the latest NHL player injury updates, timelines for their return, and impact made on each team.
- NHL Waiver Wire Moves and Implications – Check out all the latest moves made on the NHL waiver wire and their implications on the teams involved.
- NHL Latest Line Combination Changes – Bringing you every line combination from across all 32 NHL teams, check out the latest NHL line combination changes made ahead of their next tilt.
- NHL Player Signings and Contract Details – Your go-to spot during NHL free agency, check out the latest NHL player signings and contract details today.
- NHL Roster Changes and Transactions – Looking to see what the latest moves made by your favourite team were? Then check out the latest NHL roster changes and transactions here on DFO.