March 27, 2026
San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov suffered an upper-body injury in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues. The 23-year-old was making his return from a lower-body injury but had to leave the game midway through the second period. Askarov was involved in a collission in the crease and appeared to have hurt his neck. He stopped all 11 SOG he faced. Askarov's replacement, Alex Nedeljkovic, allowed two goals on 12 SOG. If Askarov is forced to miss time again, the Sharks will likely bring back Laurent Brossoit from the minors to serve as Nedeljkovic's backup.
--Taavi PailkSource: San Jose Sharks PR
March 27, 2026
Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues broke a finger in Thursday's loss to the Minnesota Wild and is likely done for the season. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice noted after the game that Rodrigues is looking at a 4-6-week recovery period. Florida finishes the regular season on April 15 and is unlikely to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Across 69 games, Rodrigues managed 31 points (11 goals, 20 assists) in 2025-26. He adds to the long list of injuries for the Panthers. Players like Jesper Boqvist and Vinnie Hinostroza are expected to take on bigger roles for the rest of the season.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 27, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's shootout win against the Ottawa Senators. He took only one shift in the second period. Penguins head coach Dan Muse didn't have an update on Crosby after the game. Crosby has posted a team-high 64 points (28 goals, 36 assists) in 61 games. this season Pittsburgh was already without Evgeni Malkin (upper body) for a second consecutive game on Thursday. Malkin is considered day-to-day and could be available to replace Crosby in the lineup if needed on Saturday against Dallas. Should both star centers miss the game, the Penguins would likely look to Kevin Hayes to fill the void.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 26, 2026
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes made 25 saves and allowed just one goal in a tough 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. A first-period goal by Damon Severson was the only blemish from Dobes, as he was perfect the rest of the way. The young Czech goalie has been having a solid season with a 24-8-4 record, 2.83 goals against Average, and an .898 save percentage.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 26, 2026
Philadelphia Flyers center Noah Cates scored and assisted one time each in a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday. Both his points came in the last eight minutes of the game and helped add some insurance to their lead. The American has been playing well lately, with four goals and two assists in his last five games played, giving him 40 total points this year.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 26, 2026
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (lower body) will return to action on Thursday night against the Florida Panthers. He has yet to play this month due to a lower-body injury. Foligno is second on his team with 151 hits and has recorded 11 points (six goals, five assists) in 48 games with 55 SOG. On Thursday, Foligno will play alongside his brother Nick for the first time. The two are expected to be joined by Yakov Trenin on the fourth line.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 26, 2026
New York Islanders defenseman Tony DeAngelo (lower body) won't play on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. He will miss at least one game due to a lower-body injury suffered in Tuesday's loss to Chicago. DeAngelo has made a big impact offensively for the Islanders, registering 33 points (five goals, 28 assists) in 72 outings. Isaiah George will play on Thursday night if Ryan Pulock (lower body) isn't ready to return. He is considered a game-time call after missing two contests.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 26, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins winger Anthony Mantha (lower body) will play on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. He skipped Wednesday's practice due to a lower-body injury but won't have to miss his first game of the season. With Evgeni Malkin (upper body) sidelined, Mantha currently plays a more important role for the Penguins. He's had a great year in Pittsburgh, with a career-high 53 points (26 goals, 27 assists) in 71 games. Ottawa's injury-ravaged blue line makes Thursday's game an appealing matchup for Mantha.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 26, 2026
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (forearm) will miss the rest of the 2025-26 regular season. He had surgery on Thursday and has been ruled out for 4-8 weeks. Chabot injured his right forearm in Monday's matchup with the New York Rangers. He will finish the season with 31 points (seven goals, 24 assists) in 55 games. Carter Yakemchuk has taken Chabot's spot in the lineup and will make his second career appearance on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 20-year-old had an impressive debut on Tuesday against Detroit, notching a goal and an assist in a 3-2 win.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
March 26, 2026
St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (upper body) will miss Thursday's clash against the San Jose Sharks. St. Louis' No. 1 center was injured in Tuesday's loss to Washington and will be forced to sit out at least one game. His first chance to return will be on Saturday when the Blues host the Toronto Maple Leafs. Dalibor Dvorsky is expected to take over first-line center duties from Thomas, boosting his fantasy value. Recently, Dvorsky has struggled to make an impact offensively, finishing scoreless in 12 of his last 14 outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 26, 2026
San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) is a game-time decision on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. The veteran has missed two games due to a lower-body injury. Toffoli has played an important role in the top six and on the power play for the Sharks, amassing 44 points (18 goals, 26 assists) in 67 outings this season. On Thursday, San Jose will face a tough matchup against St. Louis's strong defense, which has allowed two or fewer goals in nine of its last 11 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sheng Peng
March 26, 2026
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) will rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports. The Finnish forward has been out for 11 games due to an upper-body injury. He will likely return to a top-six role, potentially bumping Ross Colton down in the lineup. Lehkonen has scored 19 goals and 42 points in 59 games this season. However, he has struggled with form since the Olympics, registering zero points over four appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ken Wiebe
March 25, 2026
New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad scored twice on Wednesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it wasn't enough as his club lost the contest 4-3. Although his team sits in last place in the Eastern Conference, Zibanejad has had a good season with 32 goals and 69 points in 71 games played. He has seven goals and six assists in his last 10 games as he looks to finish the season strong.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 25, 2026
Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha had an assist and then the overtime game-winning goal as the Bruins defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Wednesday night. Zacha continued his hot streak with his third multi-point game in his last five games played. Pavel has already set a career high with 24 goals scored and is just five points away from tying his career high of 59 with still a couple of weeks left to play this season.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 25, 2026
Colorado Avalanche forward Nicolas Roy (upper body) is set to miss time, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports. According to Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar, the team will be without Roy "for a little bit." The 29-year-old has already missed one game, sitting out Tuesday's win over Pittsburgh. Since being acquired from Toronto, Roy has scored three goals on 17 SOG in nine appearances with the Avalanche. Fortunately for Colorado, Roy's absence has been offset by the returns of Ross Colton and Logan O'Connor. Both players were on the score sheet in Tuesday's 6-2 win.
--Taavi PailkSource: Evan Rawal
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