NHL Player News

Lian Bichsel is currently sidelined due to a concussion, which affects the Dallas Stars' defensive lineup. This season, he has played 18 games, recording 2 goals and 3 assists, contributing a total of 5 points.

His absence may impact the team's performance, as he has shown capability in both offensive and defensive plays. Bichsel had a recent game against the New York Islanders where he logged 9 minutes and took 1 shot on goal.

Joel Eriksson Ek is currently sidelined with an undisclosed injury, which has led to his placement on the injured reserve list. This marks a challenging time for the Minnesota Wild as Eriksson Ek has contributed 24 points in 42 games this season, averaging 0.57 points per game.

His absence will impact the team's depth, especially after he recorded one assist in his last game against the Detroit Red Wings. The Wild will need to adjust their lineup to fill the gap left by Eriksson Ek's scoring and playmaking abilities as they prepare for their next matchup.

Trevor Moore played 15 minutes and recorded two goals in the game against the Vegas Golden Knights. He took four shots on goal and finished with two points.

In recent games, Moore did not score against the Utah Hockey Club and the Anaheim Ducks. Overall, he has played 46 games this season, totaling 10 goals and 15 assists for 25 points.

Timothy Liljegren's upper-body injury leaves him uncertain for the upcoming game against the Montreal Canadiens. His absence could impact the Sharks' defensive lineup, as he has played in 44 games this season with 4 goals and 5 assists.

The Sharks recently lost to the Winnipeg Jets, and losing Liljegren may hinder their ability to recover in the next matchup. With his contributions this season, the team will need to adjust their strategy to fill the gap on defense.

In the game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Quinton Byfield played 20 minutes and registered four assists. He had three shots on goal but did not score any goals during the match.

For the season, Byfield has played 55 games, scoring 11 goals and providing 22 assists for a total of 33 points. He has recorded at least one assist in 16 of those games and has three multi-assist games this season.

In the game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Warren Foegele played 15 minutes and took two shots on goal. He finished with one goal and one assist, totaling two points for the match.

During the game against the Utah Hockey Club prior to this, Foegele did not record any points, but he logged 17 minutes on the ice with one shot on goal. He also contributed one assist in the game against the Anaheim Ducks earlier in February, bringing his season total to 30 points so far.

In the game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Adrian Kempe played 20 minutes and took one shot on goal. He recorded two assists, contributing to a total of two points for the match.

This performance adds to Kempe's season totals, bringing his assist count to 23 and his points to 48 over 55 games played. He continues to show consistency, having recorded at least one assist in 19 games this season.

Macklin Celebrini played 20 minutes against the Winnipeg Jets, recording one assist and three shots on goal. This performance added to his season totals of 18 goals and 24 assists across 47 games played.

Kirby Dach is currently dealing with a lower body injury, which makes his availability for the next game uncertain. The Canadiens will monitor his recovery closely to determine if he can return to the lineup soon.

This season, Dach has played 57 games, recording 10 goals and 12 assists for a total of 22 points. His presence has been valuable, as the Canadiens have shown stronger performance when he contributes offensively.

James Reimer is currently dealing with a personal matter, making his status for the upcoming game uncertain. The Buffalo Sabres have not provided further details on his potential return to the ice.

This season, Reimer has played in 0 games for the Sabres, with a total of 2 wins and 255 saves recorded throughout the season. His absence could impact the team's overall performance, as they look to build on their recent offensive success.