NHL Hockey Player News

Pitlick has 111 points (58G / 53A) in 452 career NHL games, but has played almost exclusively in the AHL over the past few seasons. The 34-year-old forward has three points (1G / 2A) through three games this season with the Iowa Wild (AHL).

Foligno only played 3:29 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres before exiting the game with an upper-body injury. The veteran 38-year-old forward has one goal through three games this season.

Harkins is no stranger to the NHL, with 45 points (18G / 17A) in 306 career games, but has spent significant time in the AHL in recent seasons. He signed a one-year contract worth $850,000 with Tampa Bay in the offseason.

Pyyhtia has spent most of his professional career in the AHL and will return there after clearing waivers. The 24-year-old forward scored 49 points (21G / 28A) last season in 59 games with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL).

Dickinson has yet to play this season, but he will make his debut on Wednesday, his first game since signing a five-year, $20 million ($4.0M AAV) extension in the offseason. The 31-year-old Dickinson spent 2025-26 between Chicago and Edmonton, putting up seven goals, 17 points, and 20 PIMs in 64 games.

With Ville Husso as his backup, the Ducks will likely rely heavily on Dostal, who returns to the crease Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 26-year-old Dostal has played both games for the Ducks this season (2-0-0), posting a solid 2.42 GAA and .918 SV%. It will be his first time facing the Oilers since helping eliminate them from last postseason in six games. The Ducks enter Wednesday's contest as +116 home underdogs against the Oilers, who have scored 17 goals in their first three games (2-0-1).

Romanov exited Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers after just 13:20 of ice time. He was absent from practice on Wednesday, and shortly after, the team announced that he would undergo surgery to repair an ACL tear in his right knee and miss six to eight months. The 26-year-old Romanov missed 67 games last season due to a shoulder injury and is likely to miss the remainder of this season as well, for an additional 81 games.

Montembeault did not finish practice on Wednesday due to a lower-body injury, but the team has not yet provided an update on his status. The 29-year-old goalie fell out of favour in Montreal last season and spent time in the AHL, but he has started the 2026-27 season in the NHL as Jakub Dobes' backup. If Montembeault misses any time, expect the Canadiens to recall Jacob Fowler from Laval (AHL).

Kiviranta scored a goal in the Stars' previous game, a 5-0 win over the San Jose Sharks, but he was dinged up after blocking a shot. Head Coach Glen Gulutzan said Kiviranta will miss some time but is hopeful it will be only one week.

Rust suffered an injury late in the preseason and has been sidelined since. The 34-year-old Rust matched a career high with 65 points (29G / 36A) in 72 games last season. He has had success in the past on lines with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, but the team's offence has been rolling through three games this season so they may insert Rust onto the third line alongside Ben Kindel.

To some surprise, Colorado hasn't yet turned to Scott Wedgewood this season and will roll with Blackwood between the pipes for a third straight game. Despite Wedgewood's tremendous 2025-26 season, it's hard to blame Head Coach Jared Bednar for turning to Blackwood again, given his solid 2.50 GAA and .912 SV% through the first two games (2-0-0). Colorado enters Wednesday's contest as sizeable -193 road favourites against a Winnipeg Jets team that is 2-0-1 this season.

Kuzmenko was away from the team to start the season while tending to the death of his father. The 30-year-old Kuzmenko played two games for Pittsburgh, but he will return to the sidelines on their upcoming road trip. He is averaging 12:00 time-on-ice and has zero points through two games this season.

Sorokin had the night off in New York's previous game, but he will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, looking to build on a strong start to the 2026-27 season. The 31-year-old goalie has been outstanding through two games, despite a 1-1-0 record, saving 61 of 63 combined shots (.968 SV%). Sorokin had the worst save percentage of his career in 2025-26 (.906 SV%) and hopes to improve those totals this season under new Head Coach Pete DeBoer.

Sergei Murashov had a decent outing in his season debut last game, but the team will turn to Silovs to start for the third time in four games to start the season. The 25-year-old Silovs was outstanding in his season opener, saving all 19 shots he faced in a 7-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, but was not nearly as dominant in his following outing, allowing five goals on 25 shots (.800 SV%) while managing to salvage a 6-5 overtime victory over the Montreal Canadiens. The Penguins enter Wednesday's contest as +139 road underdogs against a Washington Capitals team that is 1-1-0 this season.

Romanov exited Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers after only 13:20 time-on-ice with an undisclosed injury, and was absent from practice on Wednesday. The 26-year-old Romanov missed 67 games last season due to a shoulder injury, but it is unclear if his most recent ailment is related. Expect an update from the team before they return to action on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Roy exited Saturday's game with a lower-body injury, and his status is day-to-day. The 31-year-old Roy averaged 20:37 time-on-ice, recording 19 points (2G /17A), 116 hits, and 146 blocks in 79 games last season. Dylan McIlrath will draw into the lineup as Roy's replacement on Wednesday.

James is recovering from a broken hand that sidelined him for the entirety of training camp, but he should make his return to the lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. The 24-year-old forward made his NHL debut last season, tallying 15 points (7G / 8A) in 43 games with Tampa Bay.

Sergei Murashov had a decent outing in his season debut last game, but the team will turn to Silovs to start for the third time in four games to start the season. The 25-year-old Silovs was outstanding in his season opener, saving all 19 shots he faced in a 7-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, but was not nearly as dominant in his following outing, allowing five goals on 25 shots (.800 SV%) while managing to salvage a 6-5 overtime victory over the Montreal Canadiens. The Penguins enter Wednesday's contest as +139 road underdogs against a Washington Capitals team that is 1-1-0 this season.