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Connor McDavid • C • Oilers

Connor McDavid Records Three Assists Sunday

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid finished Sunday's 3-1 win against the Nashville Predators with three assists. Early in the game, McDavid helped Leon Draisaitl net a power-play goal, assisted Matt Savoie at even strength in the second period, and completed his hat trick of assists when Zach Hyman iced the game with an empty-net goal. The Oilers captain recorded his 61st career three-assist game, tying Bryan Trottier for the ninth most in NHL history. Seven of those efforts from McDavid have come this season, keeping him on pace for a 137-point campaign. In 66 appearances, McDavid has notched 37 goals and 77 assists. He's finished with multiple points seven times in his last 10 outings.

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Bo Groulx • C • Maple Leafs

Bo Groulx Makes Big Impact Sunday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Bo Groulx bagged two goals, including the game-winning tally, in Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Playing in only his fourth game of the season, the French forward popped up with a pair of goals within a six-minute span early in the second period. Groulx now boasts three goals in four games since making his Maple Leafs debut on March 10. Before getting the call from the big club, Groulx tallied 27 goals and 50 points in 54 AHL appearances. He clearly has some offensive talent, but it's unlikely Groulx will keep up his production level in the NHL for long, especially with his role being limited to the third line.

6 hours ago

Drake Batherson • RW • Senators

Drake Batherson Pots Two Goals in Sunday's Win

Ottawa Senators winger Drake Batherson netted two goals in Sunday's 7-4 victory over the San Jose Sharks, recording his seventh multi-goal outing of the campaign. Over the last 15 years, only Brady Tkachuk has had more multi-goal efforts in a single season with the Senators (nine in 2023-24). On Sunday, Batherson produced a power-play goal in the first period and recorded the game-winning tally during an even-strength situation in the third. He's trying to post his first 30-goal campaign and is now just three goals away. Meanwhile, Batherson only needs one more point to reach his fourth straight 60-point season. The 27-year-old is averaging over a point per game this month, so it shouldn't take long.

6 hours ago

Bobby McMann • C • Kraken

Bobby McMann Continues Dream Start in Seattle

Seattle Kraken left wing Bobby McMann contributed a power-play goal and an even-strength assist during Sunday's 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers, giving him five points in two games since making his team debut. He is the first player in franchise history to record multiple points in each of his first two games. McMann debuted for the Kraken with two goals and one assist on Saturday night against the Vancouver Canucks. His production has gone through the roof, as McMann averaged only around 0.5 points per game during his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old is seeing top-line minutes and skates on the second power-play unit in Seattle.

6 hours ago

Kirby Dach • C • Canadiens

Kirby Dach Injured on High Hit

Montreal Canadiens Kirby Dach (upper body) couldn't finish Sunday's contest against the Anaheim Ducks after being injured on a high hit. Only minutes into the game, Dach was on the receiving end of a high hit from Ducks forward Jeffrey Viel, who wasn't penalized for the incident. Dach has registered 14 points (eight goals, six assists) and 43 hits in 32 appearances this season. He has missed a large part of the campaign due to a foot fracture. Zachary Bolduc, who exited the lineup on Sunday as a healthy scratch, is set to replace Dach if needed. Montreal will return to action on Tuesday in an Original Six matchup against the Boston Bruins.

7 hours ago

Alexander Wennberg • C • Sharks

Alexander Wennberg Without Timeline for Return

San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (upper body) doesn't have a return timeline, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. The Swedish veteran sustained an upper-body injury in Saturday's win over Montreal and didn't play on Sunday night against Ottawa. Wennberg is having the second-best season of his 12-year NHL career, posting 43 points (13 goals, 30 assists) in 64 games. Philipp Kurashev took over as the third-line center on Sunday. Although Kurashev finished scoreless in a high-scoring 7-4 loss, he is quite productive when given the chance to play. The Swiss forward has landed on the score sheet in five of his last nine appearances.

7 hours ago

Leon Draisaitl • C • Oilers

Leon Draisaitl Exits Early with Injury Sunday

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) logged only 3:12 of ice time in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators, exiting the action after the first period. The German superstar was injured early in the game and tried to return, but he couldn't finish the contest. "He didn't feel right. He went off, he got checked out, felt like he could play on it," Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said postgame. "The medical staff looked at him and they were comfortable with him trying it out. He went out and he just didn't feel quite right. The fact that the medical staff said it doesn't seem too bad and there's no immediate red flags, it tells me that it shouldn't be a really long injury." Luckily, Draisaitl appears to have avoided a serious injury, though he could still miss some action. Before exiting on Sunday, Draisaitl extended his point streak to nine games with a power-play goal.

7 hours ago

Troy Terry • RW • Ducks

Troy Terry Adds Three Points in Return to Lineup

Anaheim Ducks right winger Troy Terry had a goal and two assists as the Ducks collected two big points in Montreal on Sunday. In his first game since Feb. 25, Terry made his impact felt with three points in just 14 minutes of ice time. The Ducks' first line had a huge game, with Terry, Leo Carlsson, and Chris Kreider all recording multi-point nights.

17 hours ago

Leo Carlsson • C • Ducks

Leo Carlsson Picks Up Trio of Points on Sunday

Anahiem Ducks center Leo Carlsson scored two goals and had one assist in a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. He was in a mini-slump with zero points in his last four games, but he broke out of it in a big way. The Swedish forward now has 23 goals and 32 assists in 55 games and is a key part of the Ducks' offense as they try to win the Pacific division.

17 hours ago

Brendan Gallagher • RW • Canadiens

Brendan Gallagher Rejoins Canadiens Lineup Sunday

Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher will be back in action on Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks, JF Chaumont of LNH.com reports. The veteran forward was a healthy scratch for Saturday's matchup with the San Jose Sharks. Gallagher will replace Zachary Bolduc in the lineup and skate with Phillip Danault and Josh Anderson. Across his last seven appearances, Gallagher has posted zero goals and one assist. He's scored 20 points (six goals, 14 assists) in 64 games this season, but the 33-year-old has only added 10 points since December.

21 hours ago

Daniil Tarasov • G • Panthers

Daniil Tarasov Starting Against Kraken

Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov will start on Sunday night against the Seattle Kraken, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Sunday's game isn't part of a back-to-back, but Panthers head coach Paul Maurice will give his No. 2 a chance to impress. Tarasov has made 21 starts this season, posting a 9-10-2 record, a 2.82 goals-against average, and a .901 save percentage. He catches the Kraken at a good time, as they have gone just 1-4-0 across the last two games, and there could be a few heavy legs on the squad after Saturday's tilt against Vancouver.

21 hours ago

Ty Emberson • D • Oilers

Ty Emberson Remains Out Sunday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ty Emberson (undisclosed) will miss a third consecutive game on Sunday against the Nashville Predators. The 25-year-old skated on Sunday morning but hasn't fully recovered from an undisclosed injury. Edmonton hopes to see Emberson return within a week. Despite doing a good job for the Oilers in 60 appearances, Emberson doesn't warrant attention from fantasy managers. He has recorded 12 points (two goals, 10 assists), 37 shots, 97 blocks, 88 hits, 21 penalty minutes, and a plus-two rating. Spencer Stastney has entered the lineup in place of Emberson, but he also lacks fantasy value.

21 hours ago

Bobby Brink • RW • Wild

Bobby Brink Questionable Sunday

Minnesota Wild right wing Bobby Brink (upper body) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has missed two games due to an upper-body injury, and it's uncertain whether Brink will be able to return on Sunday night. Since joining the Wild from Philadelphia at the trade deadline, Brink has scored one goal in three games. Robby Fabbri and Nico Strum have taken turns filling in for Brink. Strum logged 8:26 of ice time in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers, recording one shot on goal and two hits. If Brink can't make it back on Sunday, his next opportunity will be Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks.

22 hours ago

Oliver Ekman-Larsson • D • Maple Leafs

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Unavailable Against Wild

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (personal) won't play on Sunday night against the Minnesota Wild. He is away from the team for the birth of his child. The Swedish veteran has had a solid season on a struggling team, recording 35 points (eight goals, 27 assists) in 65 outings. To bolster its defensive depth, Toronto recalled Henry Thrun from the minors on an emergency basis. Ekman-Larsson averages around 21 minutes of ice time, so his absence creates a significant gap at the back. Troy Stecher is expected to take his place in the lineup.

22 hours ago

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins • C • Oilers

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins a Game-Time Call Sunday

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (personal) is a game-time decision for Sunday's meeting with the Nashville Predators. The veteran forward missed Friday's loss to St. Louis for personal reasons and could remain out for a second consecutive game. If Nugent-Hopkins doesn't play, the Oilers are set to start with Matt Savoie on the first line. Savoie ended a four-game scoreless spell with an assist on Friday night. He will be a promising fantasy option as the partner of Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman, who have combined for 155 points this season.

22 hours ago

John Carlson • D • Ducks

John Carlson Set for Ducks Debut

Anaheim Ducks defenseman John Carlson (lower body) is expected to make his team debut on Sunday against the Montreal Canadiens. The two-time All-Star hasn't played since Feb. 5 due to a lower-body injury. Carlson is expected to skate alongside Olen Zellweger on the second defensive pairing and will help improve Anaheim's 17.2 percent power play. In 55 games this season, Carlson has recorded 46 points (10 goals, 36 assists), 115 shots, 84 blocks, and a plus-11 rating. He is on pace to finish a third straight season with at least 50 points.

22 hours ago

Carter Verhaeghe • C • Panthers

Carter Verhaeghe, Anton Lundell Expected to Return Sunday

Florida Panthers forwards Carter Verhaeghe (undisclosed) and Anton Lundell (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup on Sunday against the Seattle Kraken, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Both players were held out of Thursday's 2-1 overtime victory against Columbus. With Sam Bennett (undisclosed) unavailable on Sunday, Lundell and Evan Rodrigues will serve as the top-six centers. Verhaeghe, who netted two goals in his last appearance against Detroit, is expected to link up with Rodrigues and Mackie Samoskevich. Lundell will partner with Eetu Luostarinen and Matthew Tkachuk.

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Sam Bennett • C • Panthers

Sam Bennett Considered Day-to-Day

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (undisclosed) is expected to miss Sunday's clash against the Seattle Kraken and is considered day-to-day, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Bennett has been part of the Panthers' lineup in all 65 games this season, but he's dealing with an undisclosed injury and is set to miss his first action of the campaign. The 29-year-old has scored 24 goals and 50 points, sitting just two points away from setting a new career high. Fortunately for the Panthers, Anton Lundell (undisclosed) is on track to return from a one-game absence on Sunday, and his presence in the lineup will somewhat compensate for Bennett's absence.

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Sam Reinhart • C • Panthers

Sam Reinhart Not Traveling on Four-Game Road Trip

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (undisclosed) will not join the team for an upcoming four-game road trip, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. According to Panthers head coach Paul Maurice, Reinhart is dealing with several health issues. The 30-year-old missed his first game of the season on Tuesday against Detroit. He returned to the lineup on Thursday night against Columbus, recording a goal and an assist, but the Panthers will have to cope without Reinhart again for at least four games. Reinhart leads Florida with 61 points (29 goals, 32 assists) in 64 games, so his absence creates a significant gap in the lineup.

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Michael Rasmussen • C • Red Wings

Michael Rasmussen Ruled Out for One Week

Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen (undisclosed) is expected to miss one week, Ted Kuflan of the Detroit News reports. Due to an undisclosed injury, Rasmussen sat out Saturday's overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. He will likely miss at least three more games. The Red Wings have also recently lost Dylan Larkin (leg), Andrew Copp (lower body), and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (undisclosed). While the latter is considered day-to-day, Larkin and Copp have been ruled out for two weeks. Due to the injury situation, J.T. Compher and Marco Kasper have moved up in the lineup. Meanwhile, David Perron rejoined the action on Saturday as a member of the second line.

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