Player Notes

  • Ending career
    Wideman (back) told reporters Tuesday that he will not play again, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

    Advice: Wideman was on injured reserve for all of 2023-24 due to a back injury. He was limited to just 46 games last season, playing in two campaigns after a one-year stint in the KHL. Wideman ends his NHL career with 78 points in 291 appearances. Rotowire.com 6 minutes ago
  • Starting in Winnipeg
    Grubauer will guard the road goal Tuesday versus the Jets, per Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.

    Advice: Grubauer is coming off a 27-save effort in a 3-1 loss to Dallas on Saturday. He has a 14-15-2 record this campaign with a 2.82 GAA and a .901 save percentage in 35 appearances. Winnipeg sits 15th in the league this season with 3.14 goals per contest. Rotowire.com 7 minutes ago
  • Playing Tuesday
    Edmundson (undisclosed) is set to play Tuesday versus the Panthers, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

    Advice: Edmundson has been banged up down the stretch, but he'll draw in for Tuesday's game. The Maple Leafs have nine available defensemen currently, so it's still possible the veteran is rested for Wednesday's game versus the Lightning. Rotowire.com 38 minutes ago
  • Activated from LTIR
    Turcotte (upper body) was recalled from AHL Ontario on Tuesday and activated from long-term injured reserve.

    Advice: Turcotte had two assists in three outings during his LTI conditioning loan. He will be available to return from a 13-game absence in the Kings' regular-season finale against Chicago on Thursday. Turcotte has one goal and four points in 20 NHL appearances this campaign. Rotowire.com 59 minutes ago
  • Heading back to AHL
    Thomas was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Tuesday.

    Advice: Thomas made a strong first impression in the NHL with three goals, one assist, nine shots on goal and eight hits over seven games despite averaging 8:44 of ice time per contest. He'll still lose his roster spot to Alex Turcotte (upper body), who was activated from long-term injured reserve. It's possible Thomas stays in the AHL, as the Reign are set to begin a playoff run, but he should get a chance to compete for a roster spot for 2024-25. Rotowire.com Today, 3:45 pm
  • Expected to play
    Malenstyn (upper body) is expected to play Tuesday versus the Flyers, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

    Advice: Malenstyn is set to play on the fourth line after leaving Monday's game versus the Bruins. The 26-year-old is a key part of the Capitals' depth as a physical presence, and it's all hands on deck for a win-and-in situation for Washington. Rotowire.com Today, 3:38 pm
  • Not playing after all
    Skjei (rest) will be out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

    Advice: Skjei was in line to rejoin the lineup, but he'll instead get another game off heading into the postseason. The 30-year-old defenseman ends the regular season at a career-high 47 points with 185 shots on net, 90 blocked shots, 69 hits and a plus-15 rating over 80 appearances. Skjei should be good for a top-four role in the playoffs. Rotowire.com Today, 3:34 pm
  • Facing Ottawa
    Ullmark will protect the home net Tuesday against the Senators, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

    Advice: Ullmark has stopped 87 of 93 shots during his three-game winning streak. He has a 22-9-7 record this season with a 2.59 GAA and a .915 save percentage across 39 appearances. Ottawa ranks 20th in the league this campaign with 3.05 goals per contest. Rotowire.com Today, 3:34 pm
  • Officially out Tuesday
    Stutzle (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Bruins.

    Advice: Stutzle will end up having missed the last seven games of the campaign. The 22-year-old has not been cleared for contact yet, though he joined the Senators on their last road trip. He concludes a down year with 18 goals, 70 points, 192 shots on net, 100 hits and a minus-17 rating over 75 appearances. If Stutzle heals up in time, he could still join Germany for the IIHF World Championship. Rotowire.com Today, 3:32 pm