NHL News
Mikael Granlund Scores Game-Winner Over Anaheim
Dallas Stars right wing Mikael Granlund found the back of the net twice during their overtime victory against the Anaheim Ducks. Granlund would score his first goal of the evening in the second frame during 5-on-5 play. Later in overtime, Granlund would seal the victory with his second goal of the evening, this time on a backhand shot. This was his first two-point outing in eight games. Over his previous nine contests, Granlund has scored three goals and added two helpers. In 68 contests this season, the 33-year-old has found the back of the net 18 times and added 38 helpers. He has logged 2.2 shots on goal per game with 48 hits and 52 blocks. Granlund will look to stay hot on the scoresheet during their next contest on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Jordan Kyrou Strikes Twice On Tuesday
St. Louis Blues right wing Jordan Kyrou scored two goals during their 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday evening. Kyrou scored his first goal in the second frame with a wrist shot. Later in the third, Kyrou would strike a second time with another wrist shot. This was the 26-year-old's third-straight contest tallying at least two points. Over his last 12 games, Kyrou has found the back of the net six times and added eight helpers. During this span, he tallied three of his assists on the power play and logged 32 total shots on goal. Through 69 games this season, Kyrou has scored 29 goals and added 29 helpers. Fantasy managers should continue to view Kyrou as a reliable forward in standard leagues and a solid play in DFS in favorable matchups.
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Logan Thompson Picks Up Win No. 30
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson picked up the 30th victory of the season on Tuesday evening against the Detroit Red Wings. Thompson stopped 23 of the 24 shots he saw. His lone blemish came in the opening frame when Dylan Larkin beat him with a snap shot. Thompson would go on to shut the door for the remaining two periods. This outing extended his winning streak to an impressive five games. During this stretch, Thompson has held a .907 save percentage with a 2.36 GAA. Through 39 games this season, Thompson has held an impressive 30-4-5 record. The 28-year-old has posted a .917 save percentage with a 2.29 GAA and two shutouts. He remains a must-start goaltender in all matchups and a top play in DFS.
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Nazem Kadri Scores Goal, Adds Helper In Victory
Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri tallied two points during their 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday evening. Kadri would do all of his damage in the opening frame. Kadri would find the back of the net on a wrist shot to tie the contest. Later in the frame, Kadri would tally the primary helper on Matt Coronato's eventual game-winning power-play goal. This outing snapped a two-game scoreless streak. Over his previous eight games, the 34-year-old has tallied seven points (four goals), with three of his points coming on the power play. Through 67 total games this season, Kadri has scored 24 goals and added 26 helpers while averaging 3.3 shots on goal per game. He will look to stay hot on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils.
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Christian Dvorak Tallies Four Points On Tuesday
Montreal Canadiens center Christian Dvorak tallied four points during their victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. Dvorak opened the scoring by finding the back of the net in the first period. Then, in the final period, Dvorak would tally three helpers. One of his helpers was a secondary assist, while the other two were primary assists. This outing extended his point streak to two games. Before this two-game stretch, the 29-year-old was riding a five-game scoreless streak. Through 67 total contests this season, Dvorak has found the back of the net just eight times and added 17 helpers. Given his role in the Montreal middle six, he will only have value in deeper formats and is not a viable option in DFS competitions.
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Shea Theodore Returns To Practice Tuesday
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (arm) returned to practice on Tuesday, wearing a non-contact jersey. This marks his first practice since Theodore injured his arm while playing for Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off. With Theodore on the shelf, Vegas has lost four of its last five games. The star defenseman has tallied 48 points (seven goals, 41 assists) in 55 games this season. Noah Hanifin's fantasy stock has significantly increased following Theodore's injury, as he has replaced him on the first power-play unit. Before going scoreless over the past three games, Hanifin bagged nine points (three goals, six assists) in eight contests, including five power-play points.
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William Karlsson Nearing Return
Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) practiced in a full-contact jersey on Tuesday and could be an option for Thursday's tilt against the Boston Bruins. The Swedish veteran has been out for 20 games due to a lower-body injury. Before getting hurt in January, Karlsson posted seven goals and 18 points in 38 appearances. It has been an underwhelming campaign for Karlsson after he went for 30 goals and 60 points in 70 games last season. On Tuesday, Karlsson skated on the third line with Reilly Smith and Nicolas Roy. He will also operate on the second power-play unit when he is ready to return.
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Arthur Kaliyev Done For The Year
New York Rangers right wing Arthur Kaliyev (upper body) has been ruled out for the rest of the season, including the playoffs. He has already been out of action for three games due to an upper-body injury. Health issues plagued Kaliyev throughout the season, resulting in only 14 appearances. The 23-year-old scored three goals and dished out one assist. Kaliyev has only been a fourth-liner, averaging 11:12 of ice time for the season, and his absence will not have an impact on fantasy hockey.
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John Gibson A Game-Time Call Tuesday
Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's clash against the Dallas Stars. He is set to dress as the backup if cleared for action. Gibson last played on March 5 against the Vancouver Canucks, falling out of the lineup due to a lower-body injury. During his absence, Lukas Dostal has shared the netminding duties with Ville Husso. In 25 starts, Gibson has managed a 9-10-2 record this season, registering a 2.82 goals-against average with a .910 save percentage. Four of his wins came in his first five starts of the season, so it has not been a fun ride for the Pittsburgh native in 2024-25.
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Thatcher Demko To Join Team For Upcoming Road Trip
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) will accompany the team on its upcoming six-game road trip. On Tuesday, Demko participated in a full team skate for the first time since he suffered a lower-body injury on Feb. 8. Demko, who has posted a 6-3-3 record this season, seems to be nearing his return to action. "I know it's only a morning skate, but for him to get the full net is a big step for us to see where he'll be at here in two, three days," Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet said on Tuesday. Vancouver begins its trip on Thursday with a visit to St. Louis. Kevin Lankinen will remain between the sticks for Tuesday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, with Arturs Silovs serving as the backup.
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Conor Garland Iffy For Tuesday
Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. Garland is a little banged up at the moment and may have to miss his first game of the season. It has been a decent year for Garland, who is on track to post his second 50-point campaign. Through 67 outings, he has amassed 17 goals and 41 points. Vancouver's attack has just lost Filip Chytil (concussion), and Garland's exit from the lineup would be a bitter pill to swallow. Linus Karlsson is expected to join the lineup on the fourth line if Garland can't play against the Jets, while Kiefer Sherwood could step into a top-six role.
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Dylan Strome Good To Go Tuesday
Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (illness) has been cleared to play on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. Strome was initially iffy for the contest after coming down with an illness and missing Monday's practice. The talented centerman will maintain a proud ironman streak, as Strome has not missed any regular-season action since the start of 2023-24. This season, he has tallied 65 points (21 goals, 44 assists) over 67 games. Strome has shown great chemistry with Alex Ovechkin throughout the campaign, helping the Capitals captain get within eight goals of breaking the NHL's all-time record.
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Mattias Ekholm Cleared For Tuesday's Contest
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday evening to face the Utah Hockey Club. Ekholm has missed the previous six contests due to this injury. Fantasy managers should expect the 34-year-old to return to his role on the top pairing alongside Evan Bouchard. Over his previous nine contests, Ekholm scored one goal and added four helpers. During this stretch, Ekholm logged 17 shots on goal with 14 blocked shots. Through 60 total contests this season, the 34-year-old has found the back of the net eight times and added 19 helpers. Ekholm has logged 39 hits with 86 blocked shots. Ekholm carries more value in formats that reward hits and blocks but is a risky play in DFS, given his low-scoring upside.
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Zach Hyman Returning On Tuesday
Edmonton Oilers right wing Zach Hyman (undisclosed) will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday evening against the Utah Hockey Club. Hyman was unable to play in their previous contest but will make a quick return to the starting lineup. Fantasy managers should expect the 32-year-old to return to his role on the top forward line and power-play unit. Before the injury, Hyman was riding a three-game scoreless stretch. Before this minor skid, Hyman tallied five points (three goals) over his last seven contests. Through 61 total games, Hyman has found the back of the net 22 times and added 15 helpers. Hyman has tallied 11 of his points on the power play. Even though Hyman is falling short of the 54 goals he scored last season, he remains a viable forward in deeper formats and a solid option in DFS in favorable matchups, playing alongside Connor McDavid.
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John Klingberg Not Playing On Tuesday
Edmonton Oilers defenseman John Klingberg (undisclosed) will not be in the starting lineup on Tuesday evening when the Oilers face the Utah Hockey Club. Klingberg has missed the previous six contests due to this injury. As a result, Troy Stretcher will remain in the starting lineup. Before sustaining this injury, Klingberg tallied four points (one goal) across five contests. During this stretch, Klingberg logged 12 shots on goal with three hits and nine blocked shots. Through 10 games this season, the 32-year-old has found the back of the net just one time and added three helpers. During the 2023 season, Klingberg tallied a similar five points over 14 NHL contests. When Klingberg is cleared to return to the starting lineup, he will not carry any fantasy value, given his lack of scoring upside.
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Alexander Romanov Not Facing Pittsburgh On Tuesday
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (illness) will not be in the starting lineup on Tuesday evening against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Romanov is battling an illness. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the Montreal Canadiens. Before this illness, Romanov was riding a seven-game scoreless streak. During this stretch, Romanov logged 19 hits and 21 blocked shots with a -2 rating. Before this skid, Romanov tallied nine points (four goals) over his last 13 games. During this span, Romanov averaged an impressive 3.4 blocked shots per game. While Romanov is sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Adam Pelech to return to the starting lineup.
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Tyler Seguin Progressing In Recovery
Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (hip) has been skating regularly and is "looking good." Head coach Peter DeBoer noted the forward is on track to return by the end of the season. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as he could be nearing a return during the final weeks of the season. Seguin has been sidelined since December after undergoing surgery. Before the operation, Seguin tallied 20 points (nine goals) across his first 19 games of the campaign. During this stretch, the 33-year-old has logged 43 shots on goal with four hits and six blocked shots. While Seguin remains sidelined, fantasy managers should continue to expect Mikael Granlund and Mason Marchment to remain on the second offensive line.
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Miro Heiskanen Could Miss Opening Round Of Playoffs
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) could miss the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Heiskanen underwent knee surgery in early February and is still several weeks away from a potential return. Bruce LeVine of the Dallas Stars noted that Heiskanen is working out in the gym but not on the ice. Before his injury, Heiskanen tallied 25 points (five goals) across 50 contests. During this stretch, the 25-year-old tallied 108 shots on goal, 17 hits, and 85 blocked shots. While Heiskanen has been sidelined, Thomas Harley has moved up the depth chart and played on the top defensive pairing and power-play unit. Harley has filled in quite well, and tallied 15 points (five goals) over his last 15 contests. Fantasy managers should continue to view Harley as a top defenseman in all formats, given his scoring upside.
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Filip Gustavsson Stops 28 Shots In Victory
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson stopped 28 of the 29 shots he saw during their victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday evening. The Kings held the advantage in the shot total, but Gustavsson was able to lead the way. His lone mistake came in the opening frame when Adrian Kempe found the back of the net on the power play. Gustavsson would then shut the door for the remainder of the contest. This was also a nice bounce-back for Gustavsson, as he allowed four goals in his previous start. Over his last seven games, the 26-year-old has posted a 4-2-1 record with a solid .929 save percentage and a 1.98 GAA. Fantasy managers should continue to view Gustavsson as a solid, low-end No. 1 goaltender playing behind one of the best defensive units in the sport. He will look to stay hot against the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday evening.
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William Nylander Busy On Monday
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander tallied three points during their victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday evening. Nylander would tally all of his points in the second frame. He opened the scoring in the period by finding the back of the net on the power play. Later in the frame, Nylander would tally two assists, both on Auston Matthews' power-play goals. This outing extended Nylander's point streak to nine games. During this impressive stretch, Nylander has scored five goals and added 13 helpers. Nylander has tallied seven of his points during this stretch on the power play and logged 30 shots on goal. Through 67 games this season, the 28-year-old has found the back of the net 38 times with 71 total points. He will look to extend this point streak to 10 games on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche.
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