Guhle only played five games this season before suffering a lower-body injury with a 4-6 week recovery timeline. That said, the 23-year-old Guhle has suffered a setback, and will be sidelined a further 8-10 weeks due to a partially torn adductor muscle. The 23-year-old defenseman has 60 points (17G / 43A) in 174 career games with the Canadiens.
Newhook violently crashed feet-first into the board in Thursday's 7-0 loss to the Dallas Stars, exiting the game with a lower-body injury after only 5:54 time-on-ice. Despite being able to eventually skate off the ice with some assistance, the team announced on Friday that he will be sidelined for four months with a fractured ankle. The 24-year-old Newhook was off to a productive start this season, scoring 12 points (6G / 6A) in 17 games.
The 32-year-old Rooney played a career-high 70 games with the Calgary Flames last season, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A). He started the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL, where he recorded four points (3G / 1A) with Tucson. He has yet to play an NHL game this season.
The Oilers faithful had high expectations for Howard entering his first NHL season, but has had trouble adjusting from the collegiate level. The 21-year-old has three points (2G / 1A) in 17 games this season and will hope to rediscover his scoring touch in the AHL with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL).
After spending most of the 2024-25 season in the AHL, Jost has played himself in a regular role with the Predators this season, but will be a healthy scratch on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 27-year-old Jost is averaging 12:38 time-on-ice and has two points (1G / 1A) in 15 games this season.
Wilsby did not play in Nashville's previous game, but he will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging 17:39 time-on-ice and has two points (0G / 2A) in 12 games this season.
Dickinson missed four games earlier this season due to an upper-body injury and has missed the last five while tending to a shoulder injury. The 30-year-old Dickinson is averaging 14:16 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in eight games this season.
Nazar exited last Friday's 4-0 win over the Calgary Flames in the first period after only 3:19 time-on-ice, and has been sidelined since, as he continues his recovery from a mid-body injury. The 21-year-old Nazar has 11 points (5G / 6A) in 15 games this season.
Bertuzzi is battling a nagging upper-body injury that has made him a game-time decision for the past few weeks, a trend that will continue on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 30-year-old Bertuzzi is having a great season, with 15 points (9G / 6A) through 16 games.
Burakovsky was absent from practice on Wednesday, did not play on Thursday, but will return to the lineup, recovered from an illness, on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Burakovsky has been outstanding lately, playing on a line with Connor Bedard, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last seven games.
Saros has had an inconsistent 2025-26 season, showing glimpses of the pedigree that has previously made him a Vezina Trophy finalist, but has largely been overshadowed by poor performances. In his most recent outing, the 30-year-old Saros allowed five goals on 12 shots (.583 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the New York Rangers. He has a 3.11 GAA and .892 SV% in 14 games this season (5-6-3). The Predators enter Friday's matchup in Sweden as +109 underdogs against a Pittsburgh Penguins team off to a strong 9-5-3 start this season.
Dan Vladar has been exceptional tending the twine for the Flyers lately, but Ersson will get the nod on Friday against the St. Louis Blues. Ersson struggled in his most recent outing despite not being overworked, allowing three goals on 13 shots (.769 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators. The 26-year-old ERsson has a 3.03 GAA and .864 SV% in five games this season (2-1-2). The Flyers enter Friday's contest as +120 road underdogs against the Blues.
Vejmelka was serviceable in his most recent game, albeit lightly tested, saving 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. The 29-year-old Czech goalie has had an up-and-down season, posting a 2.84 GAA and .882 SV% in 12 games (8-4-0). Utah enters Friday's contest as sizable -200 home favorites against a New York Islanders team riding a three-game winning streak.
With Alex Nedeljkovic returning from tending to a personal matter, the Sharks have reassigned Skarek back to the Barracuda (AHL). The Czech goaltender made his NHL debut in 2024-25 with the Islanders, but struggled with a 0-1-0 record, .872 SV% and 3.94 GAA. He has a 3.63 GAA and .875 SV% in six games (4-2-0) with the Barracuda this season.
Middleton has not played Minnesota's previous two games due to an illness but could be an option on Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 29-year-old defenseman is averaging 18:07 time-on-ice and has one assist in 16 games this season.
Borgen showed no signs of an injury in New York's most recent game, scoring his first goal of the season in a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, but was absent from practice on Friday, tending to an upper-body injury. It's unclear if he will be able to play on Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Hughes has already missed four games this season due to an injury and will be a game-time decision on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The talented 26-year-old defenseman has be great when in the lineup, scoring 13 points (1G / 12A) in 14, but has had trouble staying healthy recently, missing 14 games last season as well.
