March 2, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (illness) is a game-time decision for Monday's tilt against the New York Rangers, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. The star defenseman is dealing with an illness and may exit the lineup for the fifth time this season. Werenski ranks second among defensemen with 65 points (20 goals, 45 assists) in 54 games. Egor Zamula is expected to join the lineup if Werenski can't play. At the same time, Ivan Provorov is likely to see more ice time, while Denton Mateychuk may return to power-play duty.
--Taavi PailkSource: Aaron Portzline
March 2, 2026
Philadelphia Flyers winger Travis Konecny (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Monday's matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs, TSN's Mark Masters reports. The Flyers could be without Konecny for only the second time this season. Konecny is on pace for a second consecutive 70-point campaign. He leads Philadelphia with 57 points (23 goals, 34 assists) in 58 games. If Konecny can't play, Owen Tippett may get a top-six role, with Nicolas Deslauriers likely to fill the void in the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mark Masters
March 2, 2026
Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson (upper body) left Monday's 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators after the first period. He suffered an upper-body injury in the contest, saving 10 of 11 shots before his premature exit. Cam Talbot had 18 saves on 19 shots as Gibson's replacement. Injuries have been a consistent theme throughout Gibson's career, but he has performed well when available this season. The Pittsburgh native boasts a 23-12-2 record, a 2.57 goals-against average, a .905 save percentage, and four shutouts. Only Ilya Sorokin (6) has had more shutouts this season in the NHL.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 2, 2026
The Edmonton Oilers are acquiring defenseman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a second-round draft pick, Sportsnet's Mark Spector reports. The Blackhawks will retain 50 percent of Murphy's $4.4 million cap hit. The Oilers, who have allowed 3.33 goals per game this season, hope Murphy will help improve their defense. From a fantasy perspective, he doesn't have a lot of value. In 60 outings with the Blackhawks this season, Murphy recorded 13 points (four goals, nine assists), 55 shots, 87 blocks, and 62 hits. The 32-year-old moved to Chicago in 2017 after being a first-round pick in 2011 by the Arizona Coyotes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mark Spector
March 2, 2026
Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal saved 32 of 34 shots in Sunday's 3-2 shootout victory over the Calgary Flames, establishing a new career high with his 24th win of the season. Dostal has gone 24-13-2 across 40 starts. He's the first Ducks netminder this decade with as many wins in a season. The Czech netminder has won each of his last five starts and is on an 11-1-0 run. Even with a modest .896 save percentage and a 2.97 goals-against average, Dostal is well-positioned for further success thanks to the Ducks' potent offense, which averages 3.25 goals per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 2, 2026
Anaheim Ducks winger Cutter Gauthier scored twice in Sunday's 3-2 shootout victory against the Calgary Flames. Both goals helped Anaheim tie the game, with Gauthier's second marker coming on the power play. The 22-year-old had several more scoring chances, finishing with a game-high nine shots on goal. Gauthier has been hot in front of the net recently, averaging a goal per game over his last five outings. He leads the Ducks with 28 goals and 52 points in 58 games. Gauthier has produced 222 shots on goal, with only superstars Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon recording more this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 2, 2026
St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas notched a goal and an assist in Sunday's surprising 3-1 road win against the Minnesota Wild. Thomas was back from a 13-game absence after missing time due to a leg injury and a personal matter. He set up Logan Mailloux for the game-tying goal in the second period and finished the scoring with an empty-net goal in the third. Thomas has had a frustrating year on a bad team but has now registered multiple points in each of his last two outings. He will aim for his first three-game multi-point streak of the season on Wednesday night against the Seattle Kraken. Thomas sits second in scoring on the Blues squad, with 35 points (12 goals, 23 assists) in 43 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 2, 2026
Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk tallied three assists in a high-scoring 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders on Sunday. Tkachuk kicked things off with a power-play assist before registering two even-strength helpers, becoming the third player in Panthers history with 10-career three-assist games. After missing the start of the season due to offseason surgery, Tkachuk has posted five goals and eight assists in 13 games. 10 of his points have come in the last eight contests, showing that Tkachuk has hit top gear after dealing with some rust. He also played well in the Olympics, contributing six assists in six games during Team USA's road to glory.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 2, 2026
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer recorded his first career three-point game in Sunday's 5-4 victory over the Florida Panthers. The 18-year-old contributed two goals and an assist, becoming the third-youngest defenseman in league history to record a three-point game. He is now the fourth rookie blue-liner to score 20 goals in a season, while Denis Potvin was previously the only defenseman to reach 20 goals with the Islanders. Schaefer has exceeded expectations in his first year in the league, recording 44 points (20 goals, 24 assists), 146 shots, 84 blocks, and a plus-14 rating in 61 outings. He has a legitimate shot at reaching 60 points, something only 10 rookie defensemen have ever accomplished.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 2, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks winger Teuvo Teravainen netted two goals in Sunday's 4-0 victory over the Utah Mammoth. The Finnish veteran started the scoring with a power-play goal and iced the game with a short-handed tally. After shaking off health issues, Teravainen has been productive for the Blackhawks, averaging a point per game over his last five outings. However, he relies mostly on the power play to increase his point total, as four of Teravainen's last five points have come with the man advantage. As a result, Teravainen has more power-play points (15) than even-strength points (11) this season. He has totaled 12 goals and 15 assists in 53 appearances. With Chicago set to face Winnipeg and Vancouver next, two teams struggling to kill penalties, Teravainen's scoring surge could continue.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 2, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom shut out the Utah Mammoth with 22 saves in Sunday's 4-0 win. The Swedish netminder made his first start in six games, rebounding superbly from a 6-2 defeat he suffered against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Jan. 29. Soderblom improved to 6-9-2, posting his first shutout of the campaign. He has a 3.67 goals-against average and a .879 save percentage. Although Soderblom impressed on Sunday, Spencer Knight has the No. 1 spot in a firm grip in Chi-Town and should continue to get the bulk of the starts.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 1, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins right winger Bryan Rust had a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Sunday afternoon's 5-0 win over the Golden Knights. He continued his strong play this year, as Rust now has 20 goals and 23 assists in 52 games played in the 2025-26 season. Rust has played very well on the power play in particular, with 20 power-play points, which is tied for the Penguins' lead with Sidney Crosby. His next match is on Tuesday night against the Boston Bruins.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 1, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Arturs Silovs made 22 saves against the Golden Knights in a 5-0 victory on Sunday afternoon. He was perfect and improved his record to 13-7-8 with a 2.71 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage. The Latvian has played great recently, as he is currently on a three-game winning streak and has a .934 save percentage in his last nine outings. He will continue to earn plenty of starts with this strong level of play.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 1, 2026
New York Islanders winger Jonathan Drouin (lower body) will exit the lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Florida Panthers, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports. Drouin sustained a lower-body injury late in Saturday's overtime victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Saturday's contest was Drouin's 14th consecutive outing without a point. He has notched 20 points (three goals, 17 assists) in 53 games this season overall. Anthony Duclair will take Drouin's spot in the lineup. Duclair has been slightly more productive in 2025-26, posting 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) in 54 outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: Stefen Rosner
March 1, 2026
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche, according to The Mayor. Kuemper had a rough outing in his last start against the Edmonton Oilers, allowing four goals on 15 shots in Thursday's 8-1 loss. Some time off may help him get back on track. Despite a solid 2.68 goals-against average, Kuemper has gone 14-12-9 across 37 starts this season with a .897 save percentage. Anton Forsberg shut out the Calgary Flames on Saturday night with 29 saves and is likely to start a second consecutive game on Monday.
--Taavi PailkSource: The Mayor
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