April 8, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point scored twice and added a helper during their 5-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday evening. Point would tally the primary helper on Nikita Kucherov's opening power-play goal in the opening frame. Later in the frame, Point would score his first goal, on the power play as well. In the third period, Point would finish his evening with his second power-play goal. Over his previous nine contests, Point has been very productive on the scoresheet, scoring nine goals and adding four helpers. This is an excellent sign, as prior to this recent surge, Point tallied just one helper over his last six contests. Through 72 games this season, the 29-year-old has found the back of the net 41 times and added 38 helpers. He will look to stay hot on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 8, 2025
Los Angeles Kings center Adrian Kempe (personal) exited Monday's contest against the Seattle Kraken early due to a personal matter. Before departing the contest, he logged just over 13 minutes of ice time and did not get on the scoresheet. He logged four shots on goal and added three hits. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. If Kempe were to miss the next contest, Trevor Moore will likely move up to the top forward unit and play alongside Anze Kopitar and Andrei Kuzmenko. Before Monday's game, Kempe was riding a four-game point streak. Through 77 games this season, Kempe scored 33 goals and added 31 assists. He remains a solid option in all formats when he returns.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 7, 2025
Los Angeles Kings winger Tanner Jeannot (undisclosed) has been deemed week-to-week. After he exited the lineup following a 3-1 win against the New York Rangers on March 25, Jeannot was initially regarded as day-to-day. However, his injury has lingered, and it is now uncertain if he can make a return during the regular season. Monday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken will mark Jeannot's seventh consecutive absence. The 27-year-old power forward has had a limited role offensively, tallying 13 points (seven goals, six assists) in 67 contests, but he leads the team with 211 hits. Jeff Malott has seen regular action during Jeannot's absence but has not made a significant impact on the fourth line, going scoreless with five shots and nine hits while averaging 9:13 of ice time.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Zach Dooley
April 7, 2025
San Jose Sharks defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin (upper body) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. He sustained an upper-body injury last week and will be unavailable for a third consecutive game when the Sharks host the Calgary Flames on Monday night. The 23-year-old Russian concludes his campaign with nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 30 appearances. He also registered 30 shots on goal, 51 blocks, and 25 hits while averaging 18:04 of ice time. Mukhamadullin's exit from the lineup has coincided with Henry Thrun's return.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Sheng Peng
April 7, 2025
San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) will miss Monday's game against the Calgary Flames. The veteran forward is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Nikolai Kovalenko, who has been a healthy scratch for six games, will enter the lineup as Toffoli's replacement. So far this season, Kovalenko has not contributed significantly, tallying six goals and 17 points in 51 appearances. However, he will have increased fantasy value on Monday as he partners with Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith on the first line. The Russian forward is also expected to see time with the first power-play unit.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Sheng Peng
April 7, 2025
Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (lower body) will remain out on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. The oft-injured netminder is currently nursing a lower-body ailment, which will force him to miss a second consecutive game. Overall, Gibson has made only 28 starts this season, posting an 11-11-2 record. He has allowed 2.77 goals per game with a .912 save percentage. While Gibson has performed well, he often struggles to stay healthy for long, which hampers Anaheim's chances of becoming competitive again. Lukas Dostal, with a record of 22-21-6 for the year, is expected to be the starter for Monday's game, with Ville Husso serving as the backup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Derek Lee
April 7, 2025
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba (lower body) missed the morning skate and is not expected to play on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. A lower-body injury will keep him sidelined for a second consecutive contest. Pavel Mintyukov rejoined the lineup on Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks and appears poised to retain his spot on Monday. Mintyukov has demonstrated good fantasy potential but has struggled with consistency throughout the campaign. He has totaled 19 points (five goals, 14 assists), 82 blocks, and 77 hits in 63 games while taking 68 shots on goal.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Derek Lee
April 7, 2025
New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe (upper body) will rejoin the lineup for Monday's clash against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has been unavailable for four games while recovering from an upper-body injury. Rempe will mainly add physicality to a Rangers team that is desperately trying to stay alive in the playoff race. In 36 outings this season, Rempe has delivered 103 hits while amassing 63 penalty minutes. Offensively, he has contributed two goals and three assists with 25 shots on goal. Brett Berard is likely to be removed from the lineup to accommodate Rempe's return.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Mollie Walker
April 7, 2025
New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (illness) is a game-time call for Monday's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He is battling an illness and may have to exit the lineup after heating up offensively. Miller has averaged a point per game over the past four contests. He has tallied 23 points (seven goals, 16 assists) for the season in 70 games, adding 101 blocks and 103 hits to his account. Zac Jones is anticipated to replace Miller in the lineup if he is not well enough to play at puck drop.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Mollie Walker
April 7, 2025
Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers (foot) is a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the St. Louis Blues. He was unavailable on Saturday against the Utah Hockey Club due to a foot injury and may have to skip another contest. However, Ehlers was on the ice for the morning skate, which suggests that he is likely to play. The Danish forward has posted his fourth 60-point campaign in 2024-25, recording 24 goals and 39 assists in 67 games. If Ehlers is ready to return, the Jets will likely scratch David Gustafsson for Monday's contest.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 7, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights left wing Ivan Barbashev found the back of the net during their 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday evening. Barbashev scored his 21st goal of the campaign in the opening frame on a backhand. This is only the second time in his career that he scored more than 20 goals in a campaign. He is just three away from matching his career-best (24). This goal also snapped Barbashev's scoring skid. Entering Sunday, the 29-year-old has only tallied four points (all helpers) over his last eight games. Before this skid, Barbashev was quite productive, scoring five goals and adding five assists over his previous 13 games. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should continue to start Barbashev as he is deployed on the top forward unit alongside Jack Eichel and Mark Stone. He will look to stay hot on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 7, 2025
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes stood tall in Sunday's victory over the Nashville Predators. Dobes stopped 36 of the 37 shots he saw en route to picking up the victory. The Predators had more than double Montreal's shot total, but Dobes was able to keep the door shut. His lone blemish came in the opening frame when Steven Stamkos scored on a wrist shot. Dobes has not been given a start since March 27 (six games), as Sam Montembeault has been deployed as the workhorse. This was also a much-needed bounce-back outing for Dobes, as he posted a 4.24 GAA with a .862 save percentage over his last four appearances. During this stretch, he held a 0-2-1 record. Fantasy managers should only consider streaming Dobes in favorable matchups down the stretch.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 7, 2025
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot led the way in their victory over the Florida Panthers on Sunday evening. In this contest, Talbot stopped 32 of the 33 shots he saw. The Panthers dominated the shot total, but Talbot was able to stand tall. His lone mistake came in the third period when Anton Lundell scored on a deflection. This outing has extended Talbot's recent strong stretch of performances. He has won each of his past two starts and holds a 3-1-1 record over his last five. In his last five outings, Talbot has posted a strong 1.72 GAA with a .945 save percentage. This is an excellent sign as he posted a high 4.11 GAA and an underwhelming .852 save percentage over his previous five games. He will look to stay hot on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 7, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight stopped 28 of the 29 shots he saw en route to defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins. Knight's lone blemish came in the third period when Pittsburgh winger Rickard Rakell beat him on the power play. This was a nice outing for Knight as he carried a four-game losing streak into this contest. Knight held a modest 3.51 GAA during this skid with a .860 save percentage. Since joining Chicago at the trade deadline, the former 13th overall pick has shown flashes at times, but plays behind a weak defensive unit, which does not provide him with the best situation. Through 35 total games this season, Knight has posted a 16-15-2 record with a 2.62 GAA and a .903 save percentage. He will look to defeat Pittsburgh again in a rematch on Tuesday.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 7, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ilya Mikheyev scored two goals during their 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday evening. Mikheyev did all of his offensive work in the final frame. He first scored during 5-on-5 play to extend their lead to two goals, which eventually served as the game-winner. Mikheyev would then score the empty-netter to seal the victory. Mikheyev has enjoyed a recent surge in offensive production, tallying eight points (five goals) over his last eight contests. This was a strong improvement compared to the three points (all goals) he scored over his previous eight games. Through 75 games this season, Mikheyev has found the back of the net 20 times and added 14 helpers. He remains a solid streaming option given his recent production and playing on the top offensive line with Connor Bedard and Ryan Donato.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
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