NHL DFS News & Updates

San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Saturday against the Utah Mammoth, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. We saw Wennberg return from a 10-game absence this week, but he's dealing with another health issue and may be sidelined again. After a strong 55-point campaign, Wennberg has managed just three points in 11 games this season and hasn't scored yet. He's been a busy man on the third line and the first power-play unit, leaving San Jose with a significant hole to fill if Wennberg isn't available.

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (upper body) will sit out a fourth straight game on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. Heiskanen suffered an upper-body injury versus Washington on Nov. 3 and was first listed as day-to-day, but he's now been out for over a week with no clear return date. The team has also lost Lian Bichsel (lower body) and Kyle Capobianco (leg) from defense. Thomas Harley has taken over the No. 1 defenseman role, while Nils Lundkvist and Esa Lindell have more duties as well.

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryan Lindgren (upper body) will be a game-time decision for the second contest of the 2026 NHL Global Series in Finland on Saturday against Carolina, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports. The Kraken lost Lindgren to an upper-body injury just four games into the season. His return should boost a defense that's leaking 3.59 goals per game. However, Lindgren has minimal fantasy value. He finished last season with nine points (two goals, seven assists), 48 SOG, 118 blocks, and 47 hits in 76 games.

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (calf) could return to action on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken at the 2026 NHL Global Series in Finland, Shawn P. Roarke of NHL.com reports. The 2026 Conn Smythe Trophy winner has missed 16 games with a calf injury, but he's practiced this week and worked on the power play Friday, a strong signal that Staal is ready to return. Staal hasn't replicated his 2026 playoffs MVP form this season, going scoreless in six outings. With Carolina's frontline back at full strength, Eric Robinson figures to be the odd man out Saturday.