NHL Player News
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Gabriel Vilardi C | WPG
Jets' Gabriel Vilardi: Tallies in loss
Vilardi scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and went minus-2 in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Rangers.
Vilardi has two goals over his last three contests. He's been on the second line more often lately as the Jets try to cobble together different line combinations to balance their offense. The 26-year-old has produced 25 goals, 54 points, 121 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 64 appearances, so he should remain a steady scorer in fantasy regardless of his role.
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Vincent Trocheck C | NYR
Rangers' Vincent Trocheck: Deals two helpers in win
Trocheck logged two assists, four hits and three blocked shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Jets.
Trocheck hasn't scored in his last eight games, but he has nine assists in that span. The center helped out on goals by Adam Edstrom and Noah Laba late in the third period to give the Rangers breathing room Thursday. Trocheck is up to 45 points (12 goals, 33 helpers), 88 shots on net, 149 hits, 40 blocked shots, 46 PIM and a minus-15 rating over 50 appearances in a top-six role.
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Adam Edstrom C | NYR
Rangers' Adam Edstrom: Pockets goal in win
Edstrom scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Jets.
Edstrom's goal was his first point in five games since he returned from a lower-body injury that cost him three months. The 25-year-old is in a bottom-six role for now, and it's unclear if he'll play regularly for the rest of the season. He's contributed just five points with 27 shots on net, 55 hits and a plus-4 rating over 29 appearances.
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Noah Laba C | NYR
Rangers' Noah Laba: Buries goal in win
Laba scored a goal and added four hits in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Jets.
Laba has two goals and two assists over his last four contests. He's found extra success since the Rangers put him with Tye Kartye on the third line, as the duo has clicked well to give the Rangers some depth scoring. Laba is up to eight goals, 20 points, 58 shots on net, 93 hits and 39 blocked shots over 62 appearances as a rookie.
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J.T. Miller C | NYR
Rangers' J.T. Miller: Officially labeled game-time call
Miller (upper body) was deemed a game-time call ahead of Saturday's matchup with Minnesota after head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "I would anticipate him playing, but he'll be a game-time decision," Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
Miller was skating with the top power-play unit at Friday's practice, so fantasy managers can anticipate the veteran forward will be cleared to play. Once given the green light, Miller will have a chance to get over the 40-point threshold for the 11th straight season, though he could post his lowest point total since 2020-21.
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Nick Bjugstad C | NJ
Devils' Nick Bjugstad: First point with new team
Bjugstad logged an assist in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Flames.
This was Bjugstad's first point in nine outings with the Devils since he was dealt from the Blues. The 33-year-old has taken over a consistent fourth-line spot, so it's unlikely he maintains much offense over the rest of the season. He's earned eight points, 65 shots on net, 85 hits and 27 PIM across 44 appearances this season.
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Ty Dellandrea C | SJ
Sharks' Ty Dellandrea: Inks two-year contract
Dellandrea (lower body) signed a two-year, $3.25 million contract extension with the Sharks on Friday.
Dellandrea has two goals, 11 points, 18 PIM, 44 shots, 117 hits and 36 blocks in 2025-26. He hasn't played since Jan. 6 because of a lower-body injury. Dellandrea is in the final season of a two-year, $2.6 million contract and was eligible to become a restricted free agent this summer.
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Fraser Minten C | BOS
Bruins' Fraser Minten: Breaks up shutout bid
Minten scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Sharks.
Minten snapped a nine-game slump with the tally, which got the Bruins on the board in the third period. The 21-year-old has had a decent amount of success as the third-line center this season, but there are still some ups and downs with his offense. He's up to 15 goals, 30 points, 88 shots on net, 116 hits, 42 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating across 65 outings.
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Sam Carrick C | BUF
Sabres' Sam Carrick: Scores in Thursday's loss
Carrick scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Capitals.
Carrick is already proving valuable for the Sabres with two goals, six shots, eight hits and four blocked shots over his first four games with the team. His offense probably won't hold up over time, but it's his defensive skills that made him a trade target to begin with. The 34-year-old is at six goals, 12 points, 62 shots on net, 94 hits, 33 blocked shots and 58 PIM across 64 appearances between the Sabres and the Rangers this season.
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Adam Fantilli C | CLB
Blue Jackets' Adam Fantilli: Nets goal in overtime loss
Fantilli scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Panthers.
Fantilli has stepped up since the Olympic break, earning six goals and four assists over his last nine outings. Just one of those points has come on the power play, but he's playing on the top unit and should find success in that situation eventually. He's up to 19 goals, 46 points, 171 shots on net, 105 hits, 41 blocked shots, 25 PIM and a minus-10 rating across 65 appearances this season.