• Questionable for Thursday
    Nichushkin is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rangers because of a lower-body injury, per Aarif Deen of Mile High Sports.

    Advice: Nichushkin has 26 goals and 50 points in 48 outings in 2023-24. His injury is not expected to keep him out long term, but if he does miss Thursday's tilt, then Zach Parise might slide into a top-six role. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 12:13 pm
  • Practices in non-contact jersey
    Grundstrom (lower body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, per Eric Stephens of The Athletic.

    Advice: It's an encouraging step forward for Grundstrom, who was last in the lineup Feb. 13. He has eight goals, 12 points and 115 hits in 60 games this season. Grundstrom will likely serve on the fourth line once he has recovered from his lower-body injury. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:39 am
  • Contributes helper
    Zary posted an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks.

    Advice: The helper was Zary's first point in three games since he returned from an upper-body injury. He's been back in his usual spot alongside Nazem Kadri, so there's still potential for Zary to get his game on track late in the campaign. The 22-year-old rookie has 30 points, 71 shots on net and a plus-16 rating through 53 appearances. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:57 am
  • Nabs assist
    Foegele logged an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Jets.

    Advice: Foegele had gone four games without a point prior to Tuesday. The 27-year-old winger set up a Leon Draisaitl tally in the second period. Foegele's best bet for sustained offense is playing on the second line, but the Oilers are still mixing and matching wingers there when Draisaitl centers his own line. Foegele is up to 36 points, 164 shots on net, 77 hits, 45 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 70 appearances. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:48 am
  • Ruled out two more games
    Marner (ankle) will not play either Thursday or Saturday against the Capitals or Sabres, respectively, but he'll practice Friday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

    Advice: Marner's return to practice could open the door for him to get back on the ice versus the Panthers on Monday. Still, with two more matches on the shelf, the 26-year-old winger's missed game total will increase to 10 due to his ankle problem. Prior to getting hurt, Marner was rolling with 19 points in his previous 12 games, including seven power-play points. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:43 am
  • Scores in Tuesday's win
    Brown scored a goal on two shots and added four PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Jets.

    Advice: Brown has three goals and an assist over his last six games, by far his best stretch of the season. His recent improvements have helped him maintain a fourth-line spot in the lineup, while Derek Ryan and Sam Carrick have competed for the last forward spot. Brown is at nine points, 95 shots on net and a minus-8 rating through 60 appearances this season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:38 am
  • Pockets helper in overtime loss
    Marchessault picked up an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Predators.

    Advice: Marchessault has gone seven contests without a multi-point effort, but he has two goals and two assists over his last five outings. He remains a steady presence in a top-line role. The 33-year-old winger is up to 39 goals, 23 helpers, 236 shots on net, 92 hits and a plus-1 rating over 72 contests this season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:30 am
  • Picks up pair of assists
    Mantha notched two assists and two hits in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Predators.

    Advice: Mantha has four helpers over his last three games, suggesting he's settled in after a slow start to his time with the Golden Knights. The 29-year-old played on a line with William Karlsson and Pavel Dorofeyev in Tuesday's contest. Mantha is up to 39 points, 103 shots on net, 44 hits and a plus-7 rating through 66 contests between Vegas and Washington this season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:00 am
  • Out Wednesday
    Rousek (face) is expected to need a couple of days to recover after being injured in Tuesday's practice, coach Don Granato told Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550. The 24-year-old forward will consequently be unavailable Wednesday versus Ottawa.

    Advice: Rousek has two assists in nine contests this season. Jack Quinn's expected return from a lower-body injury coincidentally corresponds with Rousek's exit from the lineup. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:58 am