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
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
March 1, 2026
Edmonton Oilers winger Andrew Mangiapane was placed on waivers on Sunday. Mangiapane signed a two-year, $7.2 million contract with the Oilers last summer but has had a disappointing time in Edmonton. He has notched only 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) while going minus-19 across 52 appearances. In 2021-22, Mangiapane scored 35 goals and 55 points with the Calgary Flames. The Oilers can assign Mangiapane to the AHL if he clears waivers. On Sunday, the team also waived defenseman Alec Regula, who has recorded three assists and a minus-16 rating in 29 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
March 1, 2026
Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis (undisclosed) won't play on Sunday against the New York Islanders, Julian Gaudio of The Hockey News reports. The Latvian blue-liner was hurt during Friday's tilt against Buffalo, and Panthers head coach Paul Maurice labeled Balinskis day-to-day on Sunday. Balinskis has registered 14 points (five goals, nine assists), 61 shots, 37 blocks, and 63 hits in 50 games this season. Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) was activated from long-term Injured Reserve on Sunday and is set to take Balinskis' spot in the lineup. Kulikov is a stay-at-home defenseman and doesn't offer much fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: Julian Gaudio
March 1, 2026
Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) has been activated from long-term Injured Reserve, Julian Gaudio of The Hockey News reports. In a corresponding move, the Panthers placed forward Cole Schwindt (lower body) on Injured Reserve. Kulikov will be available to return to action on Sunday against the New York Islanders. He has been out for 57 games after sustaining an upper-body injury in Florida's second game of the season. While Kulikov doesn't have significant fantasy value, he will bring experience and physicality to the Panthers' lineup. Last season, Kulikov finished with 13 points (four goals, nine assists), 64 shots, 71 blocks, and 114 hits in 70 appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: Julian Gaudio
March 1, 2026
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (upper body) exited Sunday's 5-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first period. According to Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy, Stone suffered an upper-body injury. The Vegas captain logged only 6:06 of ice time. Stone has had several health issues throughout his career and has already missed 18 games this season. He has scored 21 goals and 60 points in 42 outings. As a result of Stone's injury, Braeden Bowman may get back into the top six, while Brandon Saad is another option.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
March 1, 2026
Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki finished Saturday's 6-2 win over the Washington Capitals with one goal and two assists. He helped his linemates, Cole Caufield and Kirby Dach, get on the scoreboard before lighting the lamp himself late in the game with Washington's net empty. Suzuki finished the contest with a season-high plus-four rating. He has now recorded multiple points in eight of his last 12 appearances. Thanks to this scoring surge, Suzuki is on pace for a career-high 95 points. He leads Montreal with 68 points (19 goals, 49 assists) in 59 games. Only Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have more power-play points than Suzuki's 31.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 1, 2026
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin recorded a goal and two assists in Saturday's 6-2 road win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Dahlin scored the game's first goal and helped Buffalo get a 5-0 lead. His second assist came on the power play in the third period. This was Dahlin's 15th career three-point game, tying him for the 10th most all-time among Swedish defensemen. Three of those performances have come this season as Dahlin has been among the most productive blue-liners in the league. 51 points (12 goals, 39 assists) in 56 games puts Dahlin seventh among defensemen in scoring. He has been held off the score sheet just three times in his last 17 outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
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