March 15, 2026
Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov will start on Sunday night against the Seattle Kraken, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Sunday's game isn't part of a back-to-back, but Panthers head coach Paul Maurice will give his No. 2 a chance to impress. Tarasov has made 21 starts this season, posting a 9-10-2 record, a 2.82 goals-against average, and a .901 save percentage. He catches the Kraken at a good time, as they have gone just 1-4-0 across the last two games, and there could be a few heavy legs on the squad after Saturday's tilt against Vancouver.
--Taavi PailkSource: Jameson Olive
March 15, 2026
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ty Emberson (undisclosed) will miss a third consecutive game on Sunday against the Nashville Predators. The 25-year-old skated on Sunday morning but hasn't fully recovered from an undisclosed injury. Edmonton hopes to see Emberson return within a week. Despite doing a good job for the Oilers in 60 appearances, Emberson doesn't warrant attention from fantasy managers. He has recorded 12 points (two goals, 10 assists), 37 shots, 97 blocks, 88 hits, 21 penalty minutes, and a plus-two rating. Spencer Stastney has entered the lineup in place of Emberson, but he also lacks fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 15, 2026
Minnesota Wild right wing Bobby Brink (upper body) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has missed two games due to an upper-body injury, and it's uncertain whether Brink will be able to return on Sunday night. Since joining the Wild from Philadelphia at the trade deadline, Brink has scored one goal in three games. Robby Fabbri and Nico Strum have taken turns filling in for Brink. Strum logged 8:26 of ice time in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers, recording one shot on goal and two hits. If Brink can't make it back on Sunday, his next opportunity will be Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 15, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (personal) won't play on Sunday night against the Minnesota Wild. He is away from the team for the birth of his child. The Swedish veteran has had a solid season on a struggling team, recording 35 points (eight goals, 27 assists) in 65 outings. To bolster its defensive depth, Toronto recalled Henry Thrun from the minors on an emergency basis. Ekman-Larsson averages around 21 minutes of ice time, so his absence creates a significant gap at the back. Troy Stecher is expected to take his place in the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 15, 2026
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (personal) is a game-time decision for Sunday's meeting with the Nashville Predators. The veteran forward missed Friday's loss to St. Louis for personal reasons and could remain out for a second consecutive game. If Nugent-Hopkins doesn't play, the Oilers are set to start with Matt Savoie on the first line. Savoie ended a four-game scoreless spell with an assist on Friday night. He will be a promising fantasy option as the partner of Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman, who have combined for 155 points this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 15, 2026
Anaheim Ducks defenseman John Carlson (lower body) is expected to make his team debut on Sunday against the Montreal Canadiens. The two-time All-Star hasn't played since Feb. 5 due to a lower-body injury. Carlson is expected to skate alongside Olen Zellweger on the second defensive pairing and will help improve Anaheim's 17.2 percent power play. In 55 games this season, Carlson has recorded 46 points (10 goals, 36 assists), 115 shots, 84 blocks, and a plus-11 rating. He is on pace to finish a third straight season with at least 50 points.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 15, 2026
Florida Panthers forwards Carter Verhaeghe (undisclosed) and Anton Lundell (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup on Sunday against the Seattle Kraken, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Both players were held out of Thursday's 2-1 overtime victory against Columbus. With Sam Bennett (undisclosed) unavailable on Sunday, Lundell and Evan Rodrigues will serve as the top-six centers. Verhaeghe, who netted two goals in his last appearance against Detroit, is expected to link up with Rodrigues and Mackie Samoskevich. Lundell will partner with Eetu Luostarinen and Matthew Tkachuk.
--Taavi PailkSource: Jameson Olive
March 15, 2026
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (undisclosed) is expected to miss Sunday's clash against the Seattle Kraken and is considered day-to-day, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. Bennett has been part of the Panthers' lineup in all 65 games this season, but he's dealing with an undisclosed injury and is set to miss his first action of the campaign. The 29-year-old has scored 24 goals and 50 points, sitting just two points away from setting a new career high. Fortunately for the Panthers, Anton Lundell (undisclosed) is on track to return from a one-game absence on Sunday, and his presence in the lineup will somewhat compensate for Bennett's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: Jameson Olive
March 15, 2026
Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (undisclosed) will not join the team for an upcoming four-game road trip, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. According to Panthers head coach Paul Maurice, Reinhart is dealing with several health issues. The 30-year-old missed his first game of the season on Tuesday against Detroit. He returned to the lineup on Thursday night against Columbus, recording a goal and an assist, but the Panthers will have to cope without Reinhart again for at least four games. Reinhart leads Florida with 61 points (29 goals, 32 assists) in 64 games, so his absence creates a significant gap in the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: Jameson Olive
March 15, 2026
Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen (undisclosed) is expected to miss one week, Ted Kuflan of the Detroit News reports. Due to an undisclosed injury, Rasmussen sat out Saturday's overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. He will likely miss at least three more games. The Red Wings have also recently lost Dylan Larkin (leg), Andrew Copp (lower body), and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (undisclosed). While the latter is considered day-to-day, Larkin and Copp have been ruled out for two weeks. Due to the injury situation, J.T. Compher and Marco Kasper have moved up in the lineup. Meanwhile, David Perron rejoined the action on Saturday as a member of the second line.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ted Kulfan
March 15, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Declan Carlile (lower body) will be sidelined for 4-5 weeks, the team announced. The rookie defenseman suffered a lower-body injury earlier this week and missed Saturday's loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Based on his projected recovery timeline, Carlile might be out for the remainder of the regular season. Through 38 appearances in 2025-26, Carlile has registered three points (one goal, two assists), 29 shots, 30 blocks, 46 hits, and 23 penalty minutes. Erik Cernak returned from injury on Saturday and filled the void in the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: Tampa Bay Lightning
March 15, 2026
San Jose Sharks winger Igor Chernyshov (upper body) was limited to 28 seconds of ice time in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. He was injured after a high hit from Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson. The 20-year-old Russian rookie fell hard and struggled to get up. He needed assistance to leave the ice and was taken to the hospital. Chernyshov has made a positive impression in his first 16 career games, recording three goals and eight assists. He is traveling with the team for Sunday's matchup with the Ottawa Senators, but it seems likely that Chernyshov will sit out the game. Philipp Kurashev and Ryan Reaves are the candidates to replace him in the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
March 14, 2026
New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier scored two goals and assisted twice in a 6-4 win versus the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. He scored one in the first period and added another in the final frame on a power play to give his team a 4-3 lead. Hischier has 23 goals and 27 assists on the season and is second on the Devils in total points, just trailing Jesper Bratt.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 14, 2026
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini scored twice and added an assist in a 4-2 road victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. The 19-year-old continues to show why he is already one of the best players in the world, as he now has 35 goals and 94 points in 64 games in just his second NHL season. Celebrini may be the favorite to win the Hart Memorial trophy this year, as he has the Sharks exceeding expectations and competing for a playoff spot.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 14, 2026
Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar scored two goals in Saturday's 6-4 loss against the New Jersey Devils. Kopitar's multi-goal game helped him pass Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne as the Kings' all-time leading scorer with 1,308 career points. The Kings' captain is in his final NHL season, his 20th overall, and he holds the franchise record for games played and assists, while ranking third in goals scored through 1,505 contests. Kopitar's fantasy value is limited to deeper fantasy formats, as he has totals of 10 goals and 30 points through 51 games in the 2025-26 NHL season.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
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