April 13, 2026
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (lower body) rejoined practice on Monday, Derek Van Diest of NHL.com reports. This was his first practice with his teammates since suffering a lower-body injury on March 15 against the Nashville Predators. The German superstar is nearing a return to action, but it's unclear whether he will be available at the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. "I'm going to see how I feel by the end of the week, and hopefully it feels great and maybe I'm an option (for Game 1) or maybe it's a couple of games later. We'll see," Draisaitl said. Due to his injury, Draisaitl failed to reach 100 points this season for the first time in five years, finishing with 35 goals and 62 assists in 65 appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: Derek Van Diest
April 13, 2026
Anaheim Ducks left wing Chris Kreider reached 50 points for the season with a two-assist effort in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The veteran forward became the sixth Ducks skater to reach at least 50 points in 2025-26, tying a franchise record from Anaheim's Stanley Cup-winning campaign in 2006-07. While Kreider was a feared goal-scorer with the New York Rangers, he has made more of an impact as a playmaker at his new club. He is set to finish a season with more assists than goals for the first time in eight years. Through 74 outings, Kreider has 22 goals and 28 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 13, 2026
Vancouver Canucks center Marco Rossi scored the game-winning goal in Sunday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Anaheim Ducks. He also had one assist in the contest as the Canucks recorded only their 24th victory of the season. Both points came on the power play for Rossi, who made his 31st appearance with his new team. Initially, Rossi struggled to find his feet in Vancouver. But he had a red-hot stretch last month, helping him reach respectable numbers. The 24-year-old has recorded eight goals and 21 points with the Canucks. Only a year ago, Rossi was a 60-point scorer with the Minnesota Wild. It's not unrealistic to expect him to get near that mark as a regular top-six contributor during his first full season in Vancouver.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 13, 2026
New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier made a big contribution in Sunday's matchup with the Ottawa Senators, posting his 30th career three-point game in a 4-3 overtime win. The Devils captain made an impact in all situations. He scored an even-strength goal in the first period, had a short-handed assist in the third, and scored the game-winning goal on the power play. Hischier has had several close calls in recent campaigns in his attempt to record his second career 70-point season, and it looks like he will fall just short again in 2025-26. With 81 games played, Hischier has totaled 66 points (28 goals, 38 assists).
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 13, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli kept his good post-Olympics form going with a goal in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. He tied the game at two early in the third period, but the Blue Jackets couldn't secure a much-needed victory. Since the Olympics ended, Fantilli has averaged 0.92 points per game, amassing 11 goals and 12 assists. He is Columbus' second-highest scoring forward this season, with a career-high 59 points (24 goals, 35 assists) in 81 games. Fantilli has taken another step in his development in 2025-26 and will attempt to record his first 60-point campaign in Tuesday's regular-season finale against the Washington Capitals.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 13, 2026
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson produced another multi-assist performance in Sunday's 4-1 win over the New York Islanders, setting up two goals. As a result, he matched Larry Robinson's franchise record for most assists by a defenseman in a single season, which has stood since the 1976-77 campaign. Hutson has recorded 66 helpers across 81 outings, adding 12 goals. He will aim to establish a new assists record in Montreal's regular-season finale against Philadelphia on Tuesday night. This season, only Edmonton's Evan Bouchard (91) and Columbus' Zach Werenski (81) have more points than Hutson (78) among defensemen.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 13, 2026
Washington Capitals forward Connor McMichael led the offense in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, scoring two goals and delivering one assist. This was his third game of the season with at least three points. McMichael has flashed talent throughout the campaign, but his performance has been inconsistent. Luckily for Washington, the 25-year-old is having one of his strongest stretches late in the regular season as the team tries to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In his last nine outings, McMichael has had four goals and seven assists. He is four points shy of a second consecutive 50-point year, sitting on 14 goals and 32 assists in 77 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 12, 2026
Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki collected two points in a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders on Sunday night, giving him 101 total points this year. It is the first time in his career that the 26-year-old superstar has reached this mark, and he did it with 29 goals and 72 assists. Suzuki is the fifth player to reach 100 points this year after Connor McDavid, Nathan Mackinnon, Nikita Kucherov, and Macklin Celebrini.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
April 12, 2026
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson was perfect in a 3-0 shutout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday. He stopped all 24 shots he faced and helped the Capitals get two big points as they try to catch the Flyers for the last available playoff spot. This year, he has a 31-21-6 record, 2.44 goals against average, and a .912 save percentage, some of the league's best numbers in net.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
April 12, 2026
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (rest) will sit out Sunday's matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mark Scheig of The Hockey News reports. The Bruins have secured a postseason berth and will rest several players, with Pavel Zacha, Hampus Lindholm, Viktor Arvidsson, and Tanner Jeannot joining McAvoy in the press box. With McAvoy and Lindholm unavailable, Mason Lohrei could see time on the first power-play unit. Andrew Peeke and Nikita Zadorov will also be in a position to see significantly more ice time. Henri Jokiharju and Jordan Harris are filling the open spots on defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mark Scheig
April 12, 2026
Ottawa Senators defensemen Jake Sanderson (rest) and Thomas Chabot (rest) won't suit up on Sunday against the New Jersey Devils, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports. The duo will get some rest before the postseason begins. Recently, Jordan Spence carried a heavy workload on the blue line while Sanderson and Chabot were out with injuries. He will likely have a larger role again on Sunday night and appears set for first power-play duty. Meanwhile, Lassi Thomson, who was limited to just 6:57 of ice time in Saturday's win over the Islanders, should see much more action.
--Taavi PailkSource: Julian McKenzie
April 12, 2026
Ottawa Senators forwards Brady Tkachuk (rest) and Tim Stutzle (rest) won't be in action on Sunday against the New Jersey Devils, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports. The Senators have clinched a playoff spot and will rest a few players on Sunday, including their two star forwards. Tkachuk appeared to be injured in Saturday's win over the Islanders, but he's reportedly feeling better. Shane Pinto, Warren Foegele, and Nick Cousins could see more usage on Sunday due to the absence of Tkachuk and Stutzle.
--Taavi PailkSource: Julian McKenzie
April 12, 2026
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) could return from a five-game absence on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. The Ducks captain was back at practice on Saturday. Due to a lower-body injury, Gudas has featured in only three of Anaheim's last 14 games. His experience could be crucial as the team attempts to clinch a playoff spot. The Ducks can end their seven-year playoff drought with a victory over Vancouver. Gudas has notched 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in 55 appearances this season, averaging nearly three hits per game. He typically plays a third-pairing role on defense, which hinders Gudas' chances of making a fantasy impact.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 12, 2026
Anaheim Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier (upper body) is set to rejoin the action on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. The talented goal-scorer has missed five games due to an upper-body injury. Before exiting the lineup in late March, Gauthier scored in back-to-back games. He leads Anaheim with 38 goals and has 65 points in 73 appearances. It has been 12 years since the last time a Ducks player scored as many goals in a season. Gauthier practiced on the third line Saturday, working with Jeffrey Viel and Mason McTavish. In three prior meetings with the Canucks this season, Gauthier has recorded one goal and one assist.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 12, 2026
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson (upper body) won't play on Sunday against the New York Islanders and will miss the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The team announced that Dobson will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The former Islander was injured while blocking a shot in Saturday's loss to Columbus. Dobson will finish the regular season with 47 points (12 goals, 35 assists) and a league-high 188 blocks in 80 games. Montreal recalled David Reinbacher from the minors to bolster its defense. With Alexandre Carrier (upper body) also injured, Reinbacher is set to make his NHL debut on Sunday. He has been productive in the AHL, posting 24 points (five goals, 19 assists) in 57 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
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