March 22, 2026
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped all 26 shots he faced in a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in a key metropolitan matchup on Sunday. After Saturday night's tough loss in Montreal, it was a great bounce-back game for Sorokin and his club to earn a big two points as they fight for the playoffs. Ilya remains in the hunt for the Vezina trophy with a 25-17-2 record, a 2.53 goals against average, and a .913 save percentage.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 22, 2026
Washington Capitals center Ethen Frank (lower body) left Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche after logging only 1:22 of ice time. He suffered a lower-body injury in a collision with a goal post. On Sunday, Frank had his sixth consecutive outing without points, but he has chipped in offensively in a bottom-six role this season. The 28-year-old has totaled 12 goals and 12 assists in 60 outings. The Capitals open a three-game road swing on Tuesday in St. Louis, and it remains to be seen whether Frank will be healthy enough to make the trip.
--Taavi PailkSource: Washington Capitals PR
March 22, 2026
New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce (lower body) may have played his final game of the 2025-26 season, Marc Ciampa of the Devils' official site reports. "Pesce is progressing," Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe said Sunday. "I don't have a timeline. He hasn't skated, so it's not imminent. I would call his ability to return questionable for the rest of the season." The 31-year-old has been on the shelf for eight games with a lower-body injury. Pesce is set to finish the season with a career-low seven points (one goal, six assists). He has also logged 45 shots, 80 blocks, and a minus-11 rating in 37 games. In Pesce's absence, Johnathan Kovacevic has played regularly, but he has not been a fantasy factor.
--Taavi PailkSource: Marc Ciampa
March 22, 2026
New Jersey Devils winger Stefan Noesen (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Marc Ciampa of the Devils' official site reports. The veteran forward had knee surgery in January, and there was a possibility he would return before the season ended. However, Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe ruled Noesen out for the rest of the campaign on Sunday, as his recovery required an additional procedure. After a career-high 41 points last season, Noesen managed only seven points (three goals, four assists) in 38 appearances this term. The 33-year-old has one season left on a contract that carries a $2.75 million cap hit.
--Taavi PailkSource: Marc Ciampa
March 22, 2026
Calgary Flames defenseman Yan Kuznetsov (upper body) won't be in action on Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He will sit out a fourth consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. The Russian rookie is reportedly close to returning, so it's possible we will see him in Tuesday's matchup with the Los Angeles Kings. Kuznetsov has recorded 12 points (four goals, eight assists), 58 shots, 89 blocks, and 75 hits across 52 games this season. In three games filling in for Kuznetsov, Hunter Brzustewicz has amassed three shots, three blocks, and one hit, but hasn't registered any points.
--Taavi PailkSource: Calgary Flames
March 22, 2026
Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary (upper body) will miss Sunday's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He suffered an upper-body injury in Friday's win over Florida and wasn't on the ice during the morning skate on Sunday. Zary has picked up 24 points (11 goals, 13 assists) while delivering 44 hits in 67 games. Tyson Gross is projected to be his replacement in the lineup. The Calgary-born forward will make his NHL debut after signing a two-year entry-level contract out of St. Cloud State University earlier this month. Goss captained the St. Cloud State Huskies this season, posting 18 goals and 41 points in 36 games. He will make his first pro appearance as a member of the fourth line, skating with Martin Pospisil and Adam Klapka.
--Taavi PailkSource: Calgary Flames
March 22, 2026
New York Islanders left wing Anthony Duclair (lower body) won't be available on Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He will sit out a meeting with his former team due to a lower-body injury. Duclair has often been a healthy scratch lately, but he has played in four consecutive games. While he has improved his performance compared to last year, Duclair has still struggled to be effective on a consistent basis. In 60 appearances, he has recorded 12 goals and 15 assists. Kyle MacLean is set to take Duclair's place in the lineup, forcing the Islanders to reshuffle both their second line and second power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: New York Islanders
March 22, 2026
New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (lower body) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Islanders will be without Pulock for the fourth time this season. He's made an impact on both ends of the ice, totaling 25 points (three goals, 22 assists), 80 shots, 124 blocks, and 47 hits with a plus-14 rating in 67 games. Adam Boqvist is in line to replace Pulock on Sunday. In 21 outings, Boqvist has recorded zero goals and one assist, making him a non-factor in fantasy hockey. Tony DeAngelo and Scott Mayfield will see increased usage on the right side of the Islanders' defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: New York Islanders
March 22, 2026
Boston Bruins forward Morgan Geekie produced three assists as the team earned a 4-2 road win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. Geekie has become more known as a goal-scorer, but he showed off his playmaking ability in a key Atlantic Division matchup, helping David Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm, and Nikita Zadorov to score. His first assist came on the power play. Geekie has started to recover from an offensive slump, notching four assists in two games after being scoreless for five straight contests. The 27-year-old leads Boston with 34 goals and has tallied a career-high 61 points in 69 appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 22, 2026
Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos had his fifth three-point outing of the campaign on Saturday, tallying two goals and one assist in a 4-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The veteran star earned two points on the power play. Stamkos was very slow out of the gate this season, but only three players have scored more goals than him since December. He has already recorded more points than last season, with 33 goals and 22 assists in 69 games. The Predators are in desperate mode to make the playoffs, which should keep Stamkos performing at a high level for the rest of the way.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 22, 2026
Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield erupted for a career-high five points in Saturday's 7-3 victory over the New York Islanders. He posted his third career hat trick and added two assists. picking up two points on the power play. The entire first line was a nightmare for the Islanders, combining for 14 points. Caufield is currently enjoying one of his best stretches of the season, having amassed eight goals and six assists over his last eight appearances. He leads the NHL with 24 goals in 2026. Overall, Caufield has lit the lamp 43 times, putting him in a race for the Rocket Richard Trophy with Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon and Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov. The 25-year-old has added 31 assists in 68 games during a career year.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 22, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov dominated against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night, producing two goals and two assists in a 5-2 road win. The former MVP made a mark in all situations, surpassing McDavid to take the NHL's scoring lead. Kucherov moved two points ahead of the Oilers captain and boasts 118 points (40 goals, 78 assists) in 64 games. In 2026, no one has come close to Kucherov in scoring, as he's managed 67 points (22 goals, 45 assists) in 29 outings. No other player has even reached 50 points since the turn of the year. This hot run of form makes Kucherov the favorite for the Art Ross Trophy, which he also won in 2019, 2024, and 2025.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 22, 2026
St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker (lower body) is week-to-week. He didn't play in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks due to a lower-body injury and is set to miss multiple games. Tucker has appeared in a career-high 61 games this season, registering 13 points (three goals, 10 assists), 62 shots, 44 blocks, 90 hits, and 81 penalty minutes. Justin Holl rejoined the lineup on Saturday and is expected to have a regular role until Tucker returns. Saturday's game was only Holl's fourth appearance of the season in the NHL. He has recorded one assist, with two shots on goal, three blocks, two hits, and a plus-three rating.
--Taavi PailkSource: St. Louis Blues
March 22, 2026
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (upper body) is expected to miss a third consecutive game on Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks, Vinnie Parise of The Hockey News reports. He landed on the shelf this week with an upper-body injury, prompting the team to recall Matt Murray from the minors. Justus Annunen has started back-to-back games, but Murray might get a look on Sunday since this is the second game in as many days for the Predators. Annunen has done an admirable job filling in for Saros, securing two consecutive wins and allowing just one goal in each game. Murray recorded a shutout win in his only start this season, stopping 23 shots in a 4-0 victory against Minnesota on Jan. 8.
--Taavi PailkSource: Vinnie Parise
March 22, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (throat) has been released from the hospital after taking a puck to the throat area before Saturday's matchup with the Ottawa Senators. Stolarz was set to start in the Battle of Ontario but was hit in the throat by a puck during the pregame warmups. He was taken to the hospital for precautionary imaging. After Saturday's game, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said Stolarz had left the hospital and would travel back to Toronto with the team. It appears the veteran netminder didn't suffer a serious injury and could be an option on Tuesday night against the Boston Bruins. Stolarz has posted an 8-9-3 record in 21 starts this season, allowing 3.34 goals with a .894 save percentage.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
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