Here’s your fantasy hockey injury report for Week 7. This week’s injury headlines include updates on John Tavares, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Linus Ullmark, and more.
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Week 7 Fantasy Hockey Injury Report
John Tavares (C, Toronto Maple Leafs)
After missing three weeks, Tavares returned to the Leafs’ lineup Saturday night. He went pointless, but he fired four shots on net and played 21:09, including 6:01 on the power play.
Nick Paul returned to his traditional role as third-line centre. Tavares is a plug-and-play center who will produce .8 to .9 points per game for the rest of the season.
John Tavares has been activated from injured reserve in anticipation of his return to the lineup. @Ozoon_CA
— David Alter (@davidalter) November 7, 2026
Morgan Rielly (D, Toronto Maple Leafs)
Rielly suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday night’s game and missed last night’s game without any further update. Expect a better update on Monday from the Leafs regarding Rielly’s status.
Expect Oliver Ekman-Larsson to slide into Rielly’s role while he’s out. Darren Raddysh remains the top Leafs offensive option. His injury doesn’t move the needle much in Toronto.
The Leafs have called up Cole McWard and sent Vinni Lettieri back to the Marlies ahead of their game against the Devils. A forward for D swap following the injury to Morgan Rielly last night. @Ozoon_CA
— David Alter (@davidalter) November 8, 2026
Linus Ullmark (G, Ottawa Senators)
He has been moved off of the Senators’ injured reserve and should rejoin the team this week. Ullmark was having an incredible start to the season. Expecting that level of performance to continue will lead to disappointment. It’s no knock on him; it’s just that a .942 SV% is not sustainable.
The Senators are the wildcard team in a tight Atlantic division. I don’t think any team relies on a single player as much as the Senators will rely on Ullmark this season.
Linus Ullmark has been removed from injured reserve and is back on the regular roster #Sens
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) November 8, 2026
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (C/LW, Edmonton Oilers)
After taking a puck to the mug from a teammate Saturday night, it appears Nugent-Hopkins avoided any serious injury. Head Coach Mike Babcock expects him to be in the lineup for their next game.
Good news all around.
Oilers Coach Mike Babcock says Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is ok should be back next game.
— Bleed Oil Blue (@BleedOilBlue) November 8, 2026
Kailer Yamamoto (LW/RW, Utah Mammoth)
After missing his fourth consecutive game, Yamamoto has been moved to injured reserve, retroactive to October 29th. While still considered day-to-day, this move allows the Mammoth to add a player to their 23-man roster.
He hasn’t returned to practice, which he’ll need to do before the Mammoth activate him back to the roster.
Yamamoto finished last season strong and picked up where he left off. He’s found his role and a home in Utah. He’s turning into a really strong depth multi-cat option in deeper leagues. Finding players that can offer 2.3 shots, 2 hits and over .5 points per game to round out your roster is always a nice plus.
ROSTER UPDATE The @utahmammoth have recalled defenseman Gregor Biber from the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) Forward Kailer Yamamoto has been placed on Injured Reserve retroactive to 10/29
— Utah Mammoth PR (@UtahMammoth_PR) November 7, 2026
Josh Morrissey (D, Winnipeg Jets)
While Morrissey missing last night’s game means he has now missed 14 games, he’s closing in on a return to the Jets’ lineup.
Morrissey is a game changer when healthy. As soon as he’s given the ‘all-clear,’ plug him into your lineup.
This will be a big hit to those who have been playing Neal Pionk in his absence. Pionk has filled in admirably during Morrissey’s absence. We can hope this is a sign that Pionk is returning to his 39-point 2024-25 season, rather than his 12-point 2025-26 season.
Josh Morrissey: Injury: Morrissey (upper body) will remain out of the lineup on Sunday. https://t.co/NU0BwXUTKa
— Daily Faceoff – Fantasy (@DFOFantasy) November 8, 2026
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