NHL Player News

Connor McDavid will miss the game against the Seattle Kraken due to a lower-body injury. The Edmonton Oilers have not provided a timeline for his return, so his status remains uncertain.

Without McDavid, the Oilers have struggled, as seen in the six games he missed this season. McDavid has been a key player, contributing 26 goals and 64 assists in 63 games, making his absence significant for the team's performance.

Daniil Tarasov is currently dealing with an illness, putting his availability for the Columbus Blue Jackets' game against the New York Islanders on March 24, 2025, in question. Tarasov has been inactive for 68 games this season, so his absence may not significantly change the team's defensive outlook.

With no games played this season and 446 saves recorded, Tarasov has had limited opportunities to impact the team. If he remains unavailable, the Blue Jackets will likely rely on other goaltenders to maintain their performance against the Islanders.

Matt Rempe is currently listed as questionable due to an illness. His status for the Rangers' game against the Vancouver Canucks is uncertain.

Rempe has played 34 games this season, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists. If he misses the game, the Rangers may need to adjust, as his presence adds depth to the lineup.

Erik Gustafsson is out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury. The Detroit Red Wings have not shared a timeline for his return, leaving fans and analysts in suspense.

This season, Gustafsson has played 60 games, contributing 2 goals and 16 assists. His absence will be felt, as he has been a consistent presence on the ice with 67 shots on goal.

Ryan McDonagh is dealing with a head injury and is questionable for the upcoming game against the Utah Hockey Club. The team has not provided a clear timeline for his return, leaving his status uncertain.

This season, McDonagh has played all 68 games, contributing 2 goals and 20 assists. His presence is vital for the team, and his absence could impact the Lightning's performance.

Rasmus Ristolainen remains out indefinitely due to an upper body injury. The Flyers will miss his presence as he has contributed 19 points in 63 games this season.

Ristolainen's absence might impact the Flyers' performance, as he has been a key player in their defense. The team has played seven games without him this season, showing mixed results during those times.

Zach Benson of the Buffalo Sabres is dealing with an illness, making his availability uncertain for the game against the Minnesota Wild. The team reported this status on March 21, 2025, leaving fans and teammates hoping for his quick recovery.

Benson has played 60 games this season, scoring 10 goals and adding 13 assists for a total of 23 points. Without him, the Sabres have shown resilience, as he has only missed four games so far. His contributions are notable, with at least one goal in 10 games and at least one assist in 11 games this season.

Bryan Rust scored one goal and had one assist in the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He took five shots and was on the ice for 19 minutes.

Rust's season stats now include 22 goals and 27 assists over 60 games. He has recorded multiple goals in three games and multiple assists in three games this season.

Rickard Rakell had a strong performance in the Penguins' game against the Blue Jackets on March 21, 2025. He scored one goal and registered one assist, contributing two points in the 6-3 win.

Rakell played 17 minutes and took one shot on goal during the game. This performance added to his season totals of 33 goals and 28 assists over 70 games.

Sidney Crosby scored one goal and added an assist against the Blue Jackets on March 21, 2025. He took three shots on goal and played 18 minutes in the game.

In his game against the Islanders on March 18, Crosby scored one goal and had five shots on goal. He played 21 minutes and earned one point during that game.