1 day agoAnaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the San Jose Sharks. He was unable to finish Sunday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after colliding with linemate Frank Vatrano in the third period. Terry, who leads the Ducks with 51 points (19 goals, 32 assists) in 68 games, will hope to break a scoring slump on Tuesday, as he has gone four consecutive games without registering any points. He has still been getting chances in front of the net, however, taking 17 shots on goal during his dry spell.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
1 day agoNashville Predators right wing Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. On Monday, he was taken out of the lineup against the Philadelphia Flyers due to a lower-body injury. It only appears to be a minor issue, as Marchessault is considered day-to-day. His next opportunity for a comeback will be on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. With Marchessault unavailable, Jakub Vrana entered the lineup on Monday but was anonymous throughout the night, finishing a 2-1 loss with zero shots on goal, one hit, and a minus-one rating in 10:41 of ice time.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Mark Scheig
1 day agoLos Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere (illness) is expected to return from a one-game absence on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. Due to an illness, he was unavailable for Sunday's contest against the San Jose Sharks. However, Laferriere participated in Tuesday's morning skate, which is an encouraging sign regarding his potential return. The young winger has made significant progress in 2024-25, recording 35 points (16 goals, 19 assists) across 68 appearances in his sophomore campaign. Defenseman Jacob Moverare is expected to make way for Laferriere in the lineup, as the Kings are poised to return to a traditional 12-6 setup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
1 day agoWinnipeg Jets defenseman Luke Schenn (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Two top dogs of the Western Conference are set to meet in L.A., but Schenn might have to sit out the action after leaving Tuesday's morning skate early for an undisclosed reason. If he is unavailable, Ville Heinola and Haydn Fleury are the options to replace Schenn in the lineup. Schenn ranks third in the league with 277 hits in 70 games. Offensively, he has notched one goal and five assists.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
1 day agoColumbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. He will be active on Tuesday after sitting out Saturday's loss to the Ottawa Senators due to an undisclosed injury. Fabbro has been fabulous in his past two outings, scoring one goal and delivering three assists. He has tallied 20 points (six goals, 14 assists) in 52 appearances with the Blue Jackets since the Predators waived him in November. Fabbro's work on the defensive end has also been solid, with him registering 118 blocks and 60 hits. Jake Christiansen will step aside to make room for Fabbro, who will be reunited with Zach Werenski on the first defensive pairing.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
1 day agoUtah Hockey Club defenseman Olli Maatta (lower body) is viewed as a game-time decision for their contest on Tuesday evening against the Calgary Flames. Maatta was unable to play in their previous contest due to this injury. If he were to remain out of the starting lineup, fantasy managers should expect Nick DeSimone to remain in the starting lineup and on the bottom defensive pairing alongside Michael Kesselring. Before his injury, Maatta was riding a nine-game scoreless streak. During this offensive skid, the 30-year-old logged six hits and nine blocked shots. Through 70 contests this season, Maatta has found the back of the net twice and added 13 helpers with 29 hits and an impressive 113 blocked shots.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Belle Fraser
1 day agoBuffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (lower body) will remain out of the starting lineup on Tuesday evening when the Sabres travel to Ottawa to face the Senators. Greenway has missed the previous four contests due to this lower-body injury. Before his injury, Greenway was riding a 13-game scoreless streak. During this skid, Greenway logged 40 hits, 32 penalty minutes, and added nine blocked shots. Through 34 contests this season, Greenway has only found the back of the net three times and added five helpers. He has held a -4 rating and logged 100 hits with 45 penalty minutes. When he is cleared to return, fantasy managers should expect Greenway to return to his role in the bottom-six of the Buffalo offense.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
1 day agoCarolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (lower body) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's contest against the Washington Capitals. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour noted that this move is precautionary. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next game on Friday evening against the Detroit Red Wings. He is currently riding a six-game scoreless streak. During this skid, Staal has logged nine hits, two blocks, and held a -2 rating. Through 71 total contests this season, the 36-year-old has found the back of the net has found the back of the net 12 times and added 21 helpers. Staal has added 127 hits with 99 shots on goal. While Staal is out of the lineup, fantasy managers should expect Tyson Jost to remain in the starting lineup.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Chip Alexander
1 day agoWashington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (personal) will not travel with the team when they face the Bruins in Boston on Tuesday evening. Roy is tending to a family matter. Fantasy managers should monitor his status, but he will likely also miss their next contest on Wednesday evening in Carolina. He will likely return to the starting lineup when the Capitals return to D.C. on Friday, even when they host the Chicago Blackhawks. While Roy is out of the starting lineup, fantasy managers should expect Dylan McIlrath to enter the lineup and play on the bottom defensive pairing alongside Martin Fehervary. Over his last five games, Roy has tallied three points (two helpers) with six hits and six blocked shots. Through 63 total games this season, Roy has scored three goals and added 21 helpers.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Bailey Johnson
1 day agoBuffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (undisclosed) did not travel with the team on Tuesday when the Sabres went to Ottawa to face the Senators. Norris has missed each of the last nine contests with this same injury. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status, but Norris may not see many more opportunities during the regular season. The Sabres acquired the 25-year-old at the trade deadline from the Senators. Before his injury, Norris scored two goals and tallied two helpers over his last six contests. Through 56 contests this season, the 25-year-old has scored 21 goals and added 14 helpers. Norris has tallied 11 of his points on the power play and logged 96 shots on goal with 135 hits. While Norris remains out, Ryan McLeod will continue to operate as the No. 2 center in the Buffalo offense.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: TSN Ottawa
1 day agoOttawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (upper body) will not play on Tuesday when the Senators host the Buffalo Sabres. The 25-year-old suffered this injury during their overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to the next contest on Thursday evening against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Over his previous five contests, Tkachuk has tallied just two points (both goals), added 12 hits, and held a +4 rating. Through 71 total contests this season, the former fourth overall selection has found the back of the net 29 times and added 26 helpers. He has logged 227 hits with 293 shots on goal, which increases his value in category formats. While he is sidelined, Fabian Zetterlund will likely play on the top forward line.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Bruce Garrioch
2 days agoDallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith stopped 35 of the 36 shots he saw en route to defeating the Seattle Kraken. The Kraken held the advantage in the shot total, but DeSmith was able to lead the way to the victory. His lone mistake came in the opening frame when Kaapo Kakko scored his 14th goal of the season on a wrist shot. Over his last five contests, DeSmith has posted a 4-0-1 record with a stellar 1.77 GAA and a .948 save percentage. Even though Jake Oettinger sees the vast majority of starts in the Dallas crease, DeSmith is quite effective as the No. 2 option. Through 23 contests this season, DeSmith held a 14-6-1 record and posted a 2.30 GAA and a .922 save percentage. He is worth deploying in deeper formats in his next start.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 days agoDallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment tallied two helpers during their 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Monday evening. Marchment tallied the primary assist on Matt Duchene's 29th of the campaign in the second period. Later in the third, Marchment would add the secondary assist on Mikael Granlund's 20th goal of the season, which was an empty-netter. Since the start of March, Marchment has scored five goals and added eight helpers across 15 games. During this stretch, Marchment has logged 29 shots on goal with 22 hits and six blocked shots. Through 56 total games this season, the 29-year-old has scored 19 goals and added 23 helpers. He should continue to provide a steady offensive output playing in the Dallas top-six. He will look to stay on Thursday against the Nashville Predators.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 days agoCalgary Flames right wing Adam Klapka tallied a goal and an assist during their 3-2 shootout victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday evening. Klapka tallied both of his points in the final frame. He first added the primary helper on Ryan Lomberg's second goal of the season. Klapka would then find the back of the net to force overtime. Since being recalled from the AHL on March 14, Klapka has tallied three points across nine contests. During this stretch, he logged 32 hits with 12 penalty minutes and held a -3 rating. Through 22 total games this season at the NHL level, the 24-year-old has tallied just four points, but added an impressive 76 hits. He is a name to monitor in deeper category leagues given his ability to tally a high number of hits.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 days agoPhiladelphia Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov stopped 28 of the 29 shots he saw en route to defeating the Nashville Predators on Monday evening. The Predators dominated the shot total in this contest, but Fedotov was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the second frame when Zachary L'Heureux found the back of the net for his fifth goal of the season. This was a nice bounce-back outing for Fedotov as he carried a 0-5 record into Monday's game. During this skid, Fedotov posted a 3.54 GAA with an .858 save percentage. In his previous game leading up to Monday, he allowed seven goals. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Samuel Ersson to see most of the remaining starts. Fedotov should only be deployed as a deep-league streaming option in favorable matchups.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
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