March 9, 2026
Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe scored two goals, including the game-winner, in Monday's 5-4 overtime victory against the Blue Jackets. The Swedish forward found the back of the net twice to extend his point streak to five consecutive games, and he has a total of nine points since coming back from the Olympic break. Kempe has totals of 25 goals and 55 points on the season, making him a high-end forward option across all fantasy leagues.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 9, 2026
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin made 32 saves on 34 shots as the Rangers dominated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-2 on Monday. He got plenty of support from his offense, but Shesterkin also had a very strong performance and won his 20th game of the season. Through 39 appearances, Shesterkin has a 20-12-6 record with a 2.49 goals against average and a .913 save percentage.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 9, 2026
New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad had a strong three-point performance on Monday night as the Rangers defeated the Flyers 6-2. His first goal came on a snap shot with 6:53 remaining in the first period, then he added one on a power play late in the second period. Zibanejad is having a strong season for the rebuilding Rangers, leading his team with 27 goals and 59 points.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 9, 2026
Ottawa Senators goaltender James Reimer will make his first appearance in more than a month on Monday night against the Vancouver Canucks. The 37-year-old had his last outing on Feb. 5, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in overtime. Reimer has done a decent job for Ottawa since joining the team midseason. He holds a 3-3-1 record, a 2.90 goals-against average, and a .870 save percentage. The Canucks have the third-weakest offense in the league, scoring 2.56 goals per game, so Reimer is in a good spot to improve his record.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ottawa Senators
March 9, 2026
Calgary Flames defenseman Joel Hanley (illness) is expected to return to the lineup on Monday against the Washington Capitals. The 34-year-old veteran didn't play on Saturday against Carolina due to illness. Hanley will come into the lineup to replace Zach Whitecloud (upper body), who was injured in Saturday's win. Whitecloud will remain home as the Flames start a five-game road trip on Monday night. Hanley will skate with Zayne Parekh on the third defensive pairing and isn't expected to be a difference-maker. In 58 outings this season, Hanley has registered seven assists, 34 shots, and 76 blocks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 9, 2026
Vancouver Canucks wingers Brock Boeser (undisclosed) and Evander Kane (undisclosed) are both questionable for Monday's tilt against the Ottawa Senators. Kane missed Monday's morning skate with an undisclosed injury, while Boeser only briefly participated before going to the locker room. Liam Ohgren and Nils Hoglander will see more work if Boeser and Kane miss Monday's game. Meanwhile, Curtis Douglas would come into the lineup to make his team debut. Douglas recorded zero goals and two assists in 29 games with Tampa Bay before the Canucks claimed him off waivers. He's not someone who should be on fantasy managers' radar.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
March 9, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight (illness) won't play on Monday night against the Utah Mammoth. The team initially hoped to have Knight available for the contest after he sat out two games last week due to illness. Drew Commesso has replaced Knight on the roster and is expected to start on Monday. The 23-year-old has made two appearances in the NHL this season, going 1-1-0. He struggled in a 5-1 loss to Washington on Jan. 9 but bounced back with a shutout a day later in a 3-0 victory over Nashville. It will be a tough matchup for Commesso, as Utah has lost just seven times in 2026, scoring three or more goals in eight of its last 11 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 9, 2026
Seattle Kraken forward Jaden Schwartz (face) is not expected to rejoin the action for the foreseeable future. The team announced Monday that Schwartz will be sidelined indefinitely after taking a skate blade to the face in Saturday's loss to the Ottawa Senators. Schwartz has averaged 0.5 points per game this season, contributing 10 goals and 11 assists in 42 outings. Recently acquired Bobby McMann could replace Schwartz in the top six on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators if he's eligible to play. McMann missed Saturday's game due to immigration issues.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 9, 2026
Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand (lower body) could be done for the rest of the season. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said Monday that Marchand is expected to miss "weeks." The veteran forward may need surgery to fix a lingering lower-body injury. He has played through the issue for a couple of months. The Panthers are 11 points from a playoff spot, so shutting down Marchand for his long-term health makes sense. Marchand has notched 54 points (27 goals, 27 assists) in 52 games during his first full season in Florida.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 9, 2026
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (upper body) is out week-to-week. He sustained an upper-body injury in Saturday's win over the Seattle Kraken. Sanderson will miss his first game of the season on Monday night versus the Vancouver Canucks. Nikolas Matinpalo (undisclosed) is set to fill the void in the lineup. With Sanderson sidelined, the Senators' blue line will lean more on Thomas Chabot, who will move to the first defensive pairing and the top power-play unit. Chabot collected two assists on Saturday and has tallied 27 points (six goals, 21 assists) in 47 games overall this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
March 9, 2026
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Nick Seeler (lower body) practiced fully on Sunday and is considered a game-time call for Monday's tilt against the New York Rangers. It appears likely that Seeler will return from a two-game absence. After posting a career-high 20 points last season, Seeler has taken a step back in 2025-26. He has recorded eight points (two goals, six assists), along with 74 shots, 112 blocks, and 95 hits. In his last 14 appearances, Seeler has managed no goals and only one assist.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 9, 2026
Philadelphia Flyers winger Travis Konecny (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup with the New York Rangers. He has missed three games with an upper-body injury. Konecny practiced fully on Sunday, which suggests he could be ready to return on Monday night. Despite missing time, Konecny remains Philadelphia's leader in all the main offensive categories. He has amassed 57 points (23 goals, 34 assists) in 58 games. Konecny's recent form has been particularly impressive, as he has finished seven of his last 13 appearances with multiple points.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 9, 2026
New York Rangers right wing Taylor Raddysh (personal) will miss two games, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. The 28-year-old will be away from the team to attend his father's funeral. Raddysh has been on the score sheet in four of the last five games. He has totaled 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) in 59 games for the season. The Rangers moved Raddysh to non-roster status and recalled Brendan Brisson from the minors. Brisson has played in three NHL games this season, recording one assist and two shots while averaging 10:35 of ice time.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mollie Walker
March 9, 2026
Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson (undisclosed) is not expected to be out long-term, Max Smith of Detroit Hockey Now reports. Gibson departed Sunday's 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils after two periods, finishing with 21 saves. "He got hit in a bad spot and didn't feel good after that happened. He should be fine, I would think," Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan said postgame. Cam Talbot replaced Gibson for the third to finish the job and had 10 saves as Detroit recorded its first shared shutout since 2019. Gibson missed one game last week due to an upper-body injury. The Red Wings don't have any back-to-backs on the horizon, so the team could ride Talbot until Gibson feels 100 percent.
--Taavi PailkSource: Max Smith
March 9, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks center Oliver Moore (undisclosed) won't play on Monday against the Utah Mammoth, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. The 21-year-old appeared to have injured his right knee in Sunday's overtime defeat to the Dallas Stars. He was limited to 1:49 of ice time but managed to record an assist in Sunday's game. Serving as the third-line center, Moore has enjoyed one of his best spells of the season recently, getting on the score sheet in three of the last four games. In total, he has notched 19 points (five goals, 14 assists) in 51 games during his rookie year. The Blackhawks are carrying Sam Lafferty as an extra forward, and he could get action with Moore unavailable.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ben Pope
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