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Nikita Kucherov • RW • Lightning

Nikita Kucherov Nets 400th Career Goal

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov recorded his 400th career goal in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The former MVP found the back of the net on the power play midway through the first period. Steven Stamkos was previously the only Lightning player to score at least 400 times, and Kucherov became the eighth Russia-born player to reach the 400-goal mark. Following Monday night's action, Kucherov once again shares the NHL's scoring lead with Edmonton's Connor McDavid. He has bagged 126 points (43 goals, 83 assists) in 71 appearances, scoring in three consecutive games.

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Evander Kane • LW • Canucks

Evander Kane Unlikely to Play Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks left wing Evander Kane (undisclosed) didn't practice on Monday and is unlikely to play on Tuesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. He is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. The veteran power forward has been dealing with the issue for a while, but he played through the injury to reach 1,000 career games a week ago. Kane then sat out the last two games of a four-game road trip before returning to the lineup for Saturday's home contest against Utah, where he was honored in a pregame ceremony commemorating his 1,000th regular-season game. With Vancouver firmly planted at the bottom of the standings, there's little reason to push Kane back into action when he's not at 100 percent.

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Kevin Lankinen • G • Canucks

Kevin Lankinen Won't Dress on Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (upper body) won't be available for Tuesday's tilt against the Vegas Golden Knights. After battling an illness over the weekend, Lankinen missed Monday's practice and is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old has had a miserable campaign in Vancouver, going 9-26-5 across 40 starts. He carries a 3.69 goals-against average and a .875 save percentage. Jiri Patera was recalled on an emergency basis from the minors before Saturday's clash against Utah and will presumably stay with the big club until Lankinen returns. Nikita Tolopilo started Saturday's game, allowing six goals with a .739 save percentage in a 7-4 loss.

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Morgan Barron • C • Jets

Morgan Barron Considered Week-to-Week

Winnipeg Jets forward Morgan Barron (lower body) is week-to-week. He missed Monday's win over Seattle and could be out for the remainder of the regular season. The 27-year-old has had the best season of his career, posting 23 points (11 goals, 12 assists) in 65 games. He is fourth on the Jets' roster with 132 hits. Losing Barron is a setback for the playoff-chasing Winnipeg, but the team welcomed back some reinforcements on Monday. Nino Niederreiter and Vladislav Namestnikov both returned to action, with the latter finishing the scoring with an empty-net goal in a 6-2 victory.

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Pontus Holmberg • RW • Lightning

Pontus Holmberg Suffers Upper-Body Injury Monday

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Pontus Holmberg (upper body) was injured during the third period of Monday's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. He took an awkward fall into an unlatched penalty box door following a hit from Sabres forward Peyton Krebs. The NHL has launched an investigation into the incident. After the game, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper questioned whether the penalty box operator should be fired. Cooper added that Holmberg is "not good." The Swedish forward was spotted having his left arm in a sling. Holmberg is in his first year with the Lightning and has notched a career-high 22 points (11 goals, 11 assists) in 70 games. Tampa Bay's offense was already without Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed), Brandon Hagel (lower body), and Dominic James(leg) on Monday night.

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Philipp Grubauer • G • Kraken

Philipp Grubauer Exits With Injury Monday

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (lower body) left Monday's 6-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets in the second period. The German netminder allowed three goals on 18 SOG, finishing with a .833 save percentage. Grubauer's replacement, Joey Daccord, had the same save percentage as Seattle's playoff hopes suffered another blow. The team has now lost five straight and is 1-7-2 over the last 10 games. Grubauer has been the starter in most of the recent defeats. He has performed quite well, but the team hasn't scored enough goals. On Monday, Grubauer's record dropped to 13-12-4. He has a 2.65 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage.

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Mark Scheifele • C • Jets

Mark Scheifele Collects Three Helpers on Monday

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele assisted three times in a 6-3 win over the Seattle Kraken on Monday. The Canadian center has been playing great lately with 14 points in his last seven games as the Jets try to capture a wild-card playoff spot. Scheifele now has 34 goals and 97 points in 77 games this year and is three points away from reaching 100 for the first time in his 15-year career.

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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen • G • Sabres

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Defeats the Lightning

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 23 of the 25 shots he faced in a tough 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday. He got back in the win column after losing his previous start to the Senators and earned his 20th win of the season. Luukkonen now has a 20-9-3 record, 2.52 goals against average, and a .911 save percentage.

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Andrew Mangiapane • LW • Blackhawks

Andrew Mangiapane Available for Monday's Tilt

Chicago Blackhawks winger Andrew Mangiapane (upper body) is available for selection on Monday against the San Jose Sharks, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. He's been sidelined for nine games due to an upper-body injury. The veteran is expected to take Andre Burakovsky's spot in the lineup. Mangiapane had a tough time making an impact with the Edmonton Oilers this season, and his start to life in the Windy City hasn't been much better either. In seven outings with the Blackhawks, Mangiapane has produced one goal and one assist with six SOG. Perhaps a matchup against the second-worst defense in the league can help him get going on Monday night.

19 hours ago

Shane Wright • C • Kraken

Shane Wright Expected to Miss Another Game

Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright (upper body) skated on his own on Monday morning and is expected to miss a fourth consecutive game against the Winnipeg Jets. The 22-year-old is working his way back from an upper-body injury. Since he hasn't practiced with the team, it appears likely that Wright will also sit out Tuesday's clash against Minnesota. Wright has appeared in 72 games this season, posting 11 goals and 15 assists. He's been limited to 13:49 of ice time per game in a bottom-six role, which keeps his fantasy value low.

20 hours ago

Vladislav Namestnikov • C • Jets

Vladislav Namestnikov Available Monday

Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov (lower body) is ready to re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Seattle Kraken. He has been on the shelf for over a month due to a lower-body injury, missing 18 games. This season, Namestnikov has made a limited impact, recording 13 points (seven goals, six assists) in 57 appearances. However, the Russian forward will have a favorable matchup on Monday, heading out against a team that has allowed 4.22 goals per game over its last nine outings. Namestnikov is expected to center the fourth line and will be part of the second power-play unit.

20 hours ago

Anthony Cirelli • C • Lightning

Anthony Cirelli Out Against Sabres

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) won't play on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. Shortly before puck drop, the team announced Cirelli is day-to-day with an unspecified injury. With Brandon Hagel (lower body) also out, the Lightning will be without two key top-six contributors against Buffalo. As a result, Nicholas Paul and Oliver Bjorkstrand will skate on the second line alongside Jake Guentzel. This looks like a promising matchup for Tampa Bay's frontline, as the Sabers' defense has allowed three-plus goals in six of the last seven games.

20 hours ago

Nino Niederreiter • RW • Jets

Nino Niederreiter Rejoins Jets Lineup

Winnipeg Jets winger Nino Niederreiter (lower body) will return to the lineup on Monday night against the Seattle Kraken. The Swiss veteran hasn't seen any action since the Olympic break, missing 20 games due to a lower-body injury. Winnipeg plans to ease Niederreiter back into action on the fourth line. He will also work with the second power-play unit. After collecting at least 30 points in three consecutive seasons, Niederreiter's production has dipped in 2025-26, mostly due to health issues. He has notched eight goals and 19 points in 55 games.

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Brandon Hagel • LW • Lightning

Brandon Hagel Sits Out Third Consecutive Game

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel (lower body) will remain out on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. He will be absent for a third consecutive game. His next chance to return will be on Tuesday against Ottawa. Hagel has had an excellent year in Tampa Bay, registering 35 goals and 73 points in 69 games. His absence has allowed Oliver Bjorkstrand to move into the top six. The Danish veteran has struggled to make an impact since the Olympic break but will carry some momentum into Monday's contest, having contributed an assist during Saturday's 3-1 win over Boston.

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Will Cuylle • LW • Rangers

Will Cuylle Grabs First Career Hat Trick in Blowout Win

New York Rangers winger Will Cuylle produced his first career hat trick as the team ran riot against the Washington Capitals on Sunday, winning 8-1. With the score tied at one, the Rangers' offense suddenly erupted for five second-period goals, with Cuylle scoring two of them. He wrapped up his hat trick late in the game. Cuylle reached the 20-goal mark on Sunday, and he's also had 17 assists in 78 games. The 24-year-old ranks fourth in the league with 278 hits. New York has nothing left to play for late in the campaign, but younger players like Cuylle are looking to impress to earn a bigger role for next season.

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Jacob Markstrom • G • Devils

Jacob Markstrom Records First Shutout of the Season

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom impressed in a tough matchup on Sunday, recording his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 road win against the Montreal Canadiens. Martin St. Louis' team has averaged 3.45 goals per game since the Olympic break, but Markstrom only needed to make 18 saves to neutralize the threat. The Swedish veteran improved to 23-18-1. He has won four of his last six starts, but it's mostly been a struggle for Markstrom in 2025-26. He has a 3.04 goals-against average and a .885 save percentage. Jake Allen has been sharper than Markstrom and may return to the crease for Tuesday's action against the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Brady Tkachuk • LW • Senators

Brady Tkachuk Scores Twice Against Hurricanes

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk potted two goals in Sunday's 6-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. He took care of Ottawa's third and fifth goals, reaching 22 markers for the season. In 57 games, Tkachuk has also contributed 32 assists, while averaging close to three hits per. The Senators captain is close to having his second season as a point-per-game player. With Ottawa in the midst of a fierce battle for a playoff spot, Tkachuk can't let his standards drop, and fantasy managers should benefit from it.

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Sidney Crosby • C • Penguins

Sidney Crosby Registers Three Points in Sunday's Win

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby recorded his fourth three-point game of the season in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers. He scored Pittsburgh's second goal and delivered two assists, including one on the power play. 21 years into his NHL career, Crosby remains a point-per-game player. He has contributed 29 goals and 43 assists in 66 games. Over his last 10 appearances, Crosby has tallied 13 points (two goals, 11 assists), leading the way for the Penguins in their quest to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2022.

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Robert Thomas • C • Blues

Robert Thomas Pots First Career Hat Trick

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas led his team to a crucial 3-2 road victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night, scoring all three goals. He posted his first career hat trick, with goals in each period. Jimmy Snuggerud had assists on all three tallies. Thomas appears desperate to make the postseason, having recorded back-to-back three-point games. He has picked up 10 points (five goals, five assists) during a five-game scoring streak. Since March, the 26-year-old has averaged 1.44 points per game. Thomas has been one of the hottest forwards around recently and will attempt to show his quality again on Tuesday night in a rematch against Colorado.

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Valeri Nichushkin • RW • Avalanche

Valeri Nichushkin Labeled Day-to-Day

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (upper body) is day-to-day, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports. He missed Sunday's loss to St. Louis due to an upper-body injury. However, it looks like Nichushkin could be available to re-enter the lineup for Tuesday's rematch between the teams. Nazem Kadri joined the top six on Sunday and will probably drop back to the third line if Nichushkin returns. Earlier this season, Nichushkin missed time due to a lower-body injury and personal reasons. He has been limited to 66 appearances. The Russian forward has totaled 15 goals and 30 assists.

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