March 11, 2026
Detroit Red Wings forward Andrew Copp (lower body) exited Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers in the second period. He suffered a lower-body injury during a faceoff, leaving Detroit without its top two centermen. Dylan Larkin (leg) was out for a second consecutive game. Another injury blow may leave the Red Wings short of quality in the middle against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. Marco Kasper, who scored Detroit's third goal on Tuesday, could get the top-line center job against Tampa, with J.T. Compher also slotting into the top six.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
March 11, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Justin Brazeau (upper body) is considered week-to-week, the team announced on Tuesday. Brazeau was out of the lineup for the second consecutive contest on Tuesday night against the Carolina Hurricanes, joining Sidney Crosby (lower body) and Evgeni Malkin (suspension) on the sidelines. The Penguins' frontline looks incredibly thin right now, but they made Carolina work hard for two points on Tuesday, only losing 5-4 in a shootout. Bryan Rust and Egor Chinakhov, who skated on the first line with Rickard Rakell, combined for five points. Anthony Mantha and Ville Koivunen also performed well. Until Pittsburgh gets some players back, this group will need to maintain its strong play.
--Taavi PailkSource: Pittsburgh Penguins PR
March 10, 2026
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes had a light workload in Tuesday's 3-1 victory against the Maple Leafs on Tuesday, needing to make just 17 saves in the game. Dobes got the start in the first half of the back-to-back set, providing the team with a solid performance to stay in the hunt for the Atlantic division title. Dobes is a decent streaming option in standard leagues, as he has posted a 21-6-4 record with a 2.97 goals against average and a .892 save percentage through 31 appearances.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 10, 2026
New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafreniere scored three goals in a 4-0 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Lafreniere had one goal in each period, and one on the power play to get his first hat trick of the season. He has been on a hot streak lately with five goals and nine points in his last five games played. Lafreniere is having the second-best season of his career with 18 goals and 24 assists through 64 games played.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 10, 2026
Florida Panthers left winger Carter Verhaeghe had two goals late in the third period to help the Panthers defeat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night. His team was trailing 3-2 until Verhaeghe tied it up with 1:30 left in the third period, then just 75 seconds later, he had the game-winning goal for Florida. Verhaeghe is now having another solid season with 19 goals and 27 assists in 63 games this season.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 10, 2026
St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (back) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. Parayko has missed five games due to back spasms. The 32-year-old has appeared in 58 contests this season, recording 14 points (one goal, 13 assists), 71 shots, 141 blocks, and 67 hits. In Tuesday's matchup, Parayko is expected to work with Theo Lindstein on the second defensive pairing. Justin Holl and Matt Kessel will sit out the game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 10, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) will be sidelined for a second straight game on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He suffered a lower-body injury last week, and there haven't been any updates regarding a potential return date for Gostisbehere. Losing Gostisbehere has been a big blow for Carolina, as the veteran has averaged nearly a point per game this season. He has notched 11 goals and 32 assists in 45 appearances. Mike Reilly will keep filling in for him on Tuesday, but he doesn't hold any fantasy value. Alexander Nikishin has benefited the most from Gostisbehere's absence, replacing him on the first power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 10, 2026
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (upper body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth. He is expected to link up with Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy on the second line. Nico Sturm will make room in the lineup for Johansson, who has missed two games due to an upper-body injury. Johansson is one point short of his sixth 40-point campaign. He has contributed 13 goals and 26 assists in 57 contests this season. Utah's defense can be tough to break down, making this a challenging matchup for Johansson and the Wild.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 10, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (personal) won't play on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He is away from the team to attend his father's funeral. Raddysh has been excellent this season, registering 58 points (17 goals, 41 assists), 153 shots, 56 blocks, and 59 hits in 56 appearances. Victor Hedman will work on the first power-play unit until Raddysh returns. Charle-Edouard D'Astous is penciled in for a spot on the second unit against Columbus, giving him additional fantasy value. Tampa's blue line will also be without Erik Cernak (undisclosed) on Tuesday, with Steve Santini set to enter the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 10, 2026
Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (undisclosed) won't play on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. He is dealing with an unspecified health issue and must sit out his first game of the season. Even with the Panthers struggling this season, Reinhart has remained productive on the offensive end, scoring 28 goals and 59 points in 63 games. Florida's frontline is also without Brad Marchand (lower body), allowing Luke Kunin and Vincent Hinostroza to enter the lineup. However, the two will skate in fourth-line roles, making them unlikely to offer fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 10, 2026
Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson (undisclosed) will start Tuesday's matchup with the Florida Panthers. The veteran netminder missed the final period in Sunday's 3-0 win over New Jersey due to an undisclosed injury. Gibson has been top-class for the Red Wings during his first year with the team, posting a 24-13-2 record. He has recorded a 2.52 goals-against average, a .907 save percentage, and four shutouts. Tuesday night presents Gibson with a chance to redeem himself after last Friday's 3-1 loss to the Panthers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 10, 2026
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (leg) will remain out on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. The Red Wings captain injured his right leg last week and will sit out a second consecutive game. Andrew Copp is expected to continue as Detroit's first-line center on Tuesday. Flanked by prolific wingers Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat, Copp will carry additional fantasy value until Larkin returns. As a result of Larkin's absence, Marco Kasper also rejoined the top six on Sunday against the New Jersey Devils and is likely to retain his spot for Tuesday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 10, 2026
Ottawa Senators goaltender James Reimer achieved a rare feat in Monday's 2-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, becoming the third netminder in NHL history to earn a shutout for seven different franchises. He didn't have to do much to join Cam Talbot and Sean Burke in the select group, stopping 16 shots. Reimer was back in action for the first time since Feb. 5 and improved his record to 4-3-1. He has registered a 2.53 goals-against average and a .882 save percentage. While Linus Ullmark is expected to return to the crease for Wednesday's tilt against the Montreal Canadiens, Reimer will likely see more action soon, as Ottawa has a back-to-back over the weekend.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 10, 2026
Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle had a power-play assist in Monday's 2-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, extending his point streak to 13 games. The German star collected his helper early in the third period on a goal from Brady Tkachuk. This is already the second time this season that Stutzle has managed a point streak of at least 13 games. He's had a big year with 68 points (30 goals, 38 assists) in 63 games. During his current scoring run, Stutzle has notched eight goals and nine assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 10, 2026
Washington Capitals forward Justin Sourdif ended a six-game point drought in style on Monday against the Calgary Flames, recording a goal and two assists in a 7-3 victory. He was elevated to the top line for the game and became only the third Capitals rookie in the past 40 years with multiple three-point games in a season. Despite experiencing an offensive slump in recent weeks, Sourdif is averaging close to 0.5 points per game and holds an impressive plus-15 rating through 61 appearances. He has contributed 13 goals and 16 assists, collecting 25 of his 29 points during even-strength play. Sourdif's offensive production could see major improvement if he partners with Alex Ovechkin for an extended period.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
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