Holmstrom (upper body) is slated to be in the lineup Friday versus the Flyers, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holmstrom was deemed a game-time decision, but he took warmups on the third line with Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Ondrej Palat. The 24-year-old Holmstrom had five goals and an assist over nine contests prior to his one-game absence due to the injury.

Vladar will patrol the road crease in Friday's clash against the Islanders, per Kevin Kurz of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Vladar will draw Friday's important start against the Islanders, who the Flyers would likely have to jump in the Metropolitan Division standings to have a shot at a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Overall, Vladar has a 24-13-7 record, a 2.50 GAA and a .904 save percentage through 46 appearances this season. The 28-year-old netminder alternated wins and losses in March with a 6-4-1 record, a 2.76 GAA and an .894 save percentage across his last 11 outings. He'll look to make a statement against the Islanders, who rank 22nd in the NHL with 2.87 goals per game this season, setting up Friday's matchup to be a battle. Vladar is a high-risk, high-reward play in fantasy for Friday's contest.

Ekman-Larsson (lower body) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Los Angeles, per Luke Fox of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Ekman-Larsson left Thursday's 4-1 loss to San Jose due to the injury. He has eight goals and 38 points in 73 outings in 2025-26. Troy Stecher is slated to play Saturday because of Ekman-Larsson's absence.

Suniev was called up from AHL Calgary on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Suniev has 15 goals and 23 points in 55 outings with AHL Calgary in 2025-26. He hasn't played in the NHL yet this season, but he did get a taste of the top level during the 2024-25 regular season, recording a plus-2 rating and one shot in 14:48 of ice time in the Flames' 5-1 win over the Kings on April 17.

Henrique scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Henrique had gone 50 games without a goal before he scored at 5:32 of the second period. This was his third tally of the campaign to go with 11 assists, 82 shots on net, 70 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 59 appearances. The 36-year-old's offense is well below his prime years, as he's stuck in a bottom-six role with the Oilers. His defensive acumen keeps him in the lineup, but Henrique is not really an option for most fantasy formats anymore.

Middleton's point drought reached 16 games in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Middleton has earned 13 hits and 27 blocked shots in that span. The 30-year-old is filling a third-pairing role currently, as the Wild's defensive depth has seen him shift down the depth chart during 2025-26. Middleton has 14 points, 57 shots on net, 64 PIM, 82 hits, 103 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 68 appearances, and it's likely he'll miss the 20-point mark for the first time in three years.

Hameenaho notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Hameenaho set up Cody Glass on the Devils' opening goal 5:22 into the game. This helper was just his third in 18 games since the Olympic break. The 21-year-old rookie is up to seven points, 38 shots on net and a minus-1 rating over 27 appearances this season. He's filling a third-line role, but he's unlikely to make a significant impact for the rest of the campaign.

Rust posted an assist, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Rust missed one game due to a lower-body injury. He was a late scratch after warmups Tuesday versus the Red Wings. It's unclear if this is an issue Rust will have to manage for the rest of the campaign, but he'll want to be in the lineup to help the Penguins push for a playoff spot. He's earned 16 points over his last 12 outings and is up to 62 points (24 on the power play), 177 shots on net, 69 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 68 appearances.

Girard notched two assists and six blocked shots in Thursdays' 6-3 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Girard has earned five assists over eight games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The defenseman is now at 17 points, 39 shots on net, 53 blocked shots, 21 PIM and a plus-15 rating across 55 appearances between the Penguins and the Avalanche this season. Girard is playing in a top-four role for the Penguins, but he hasn't unseated Erik Karlsson or Kris Letang for power-play minutes.

Letang notched two assists and two hits in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Letang has five helpers over his last three games for one of his better stretches of the season. The 38-year-old defenseman is up to 33 points, 102 shots on net, 95 hits, 89 blocked shots, 36 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 70 appearances. He's bounced back slightly compared to last year, when he was limited to 30 points over 74 contests, but his days of challenging for the 50-point mark are likely over.