March 3, 2026
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes finished with two assists in Tuesday's 5-1 victory against the Panthers. Hughes picked up his first assist of the night on defenseman Dougie Hamilton's ninth goal of the season, while adding another assist on defenseman Simon Nemec's empty-net goal in the final minute of the game. Hughes is at a point-per-game pace with a total of 12 goals and 41 points through 40 games, but fantasy managers would like to see an increase in goal-scoring production down the stretch from the elite forward.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 victory against the Panthers. The veteran defenseman extended his point streak to three games and continues to produce points at a solid rate after beginning the season slowly in that department. Hamilton has totaled nine goals and 16 assists through 56 games, and he remains a solid option in standard fantasy leagues.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom stopped 20 of 21 shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-1 victory against the Panthers. Markstrom started the first half of the back-to-back set for the Devils, and he had a light workload in the win, as the only goal scored against him came early in the game by Panthers forward Anton Lundell. Markstrom has had a difficult season with a 3.06 goals against average and an .888 save percentage across 33 appearances, but he has played better recently, making him a solid streaming option in certain matchups.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
Utah Mammoth right winger Dylan Guenther scored once and assisted one time in Tuesday's win over the Washington Capitals. He opened up the scoring 11:12 into the game on a snap shot that beat Logan Thompson, and then two minutes later, Guenther assisted on Mikhail Sergachev's power-play goal. On the 2025-26 season, Guenther now has 28 goals and 23 assists in 59 games played as a key part of the Mammoth offense.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman made 34 saves in a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. He only allowed an early wrist shot from Erik Karlsson to beat him, but then he was perfect the rest of the way in a tough 2-1 game versus the Penguins. On the season, Swayman has a 22-13-3 record with a 2.82 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage. His next chance to be in between the pipes will be on March 5 against Nashville.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte (lower body) won't play against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night, Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now reports. He is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Lizotte has been part of Pittsburgh's highly effective fourth line, totaling six points (one goal, five assists) in his last seven appearances. He's had 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) in 49 games across the season. Kevin Hayes will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday, while Connor Dewar will take over the fourth-line center duties.
--Taavi PailkSource: Dan Kingerski
March 3, 2026
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (lower body) is week-to-week and will sit out a second consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday. Foligno's physical style often leaves him hurt. This season, the veteran has appeared in only 48 of Minnesota's 61 games, registering 11 points (six goals, five assists), 55 shots, and 151 hits. Robby Fabbri, who was claimed off waivers on Monday, looks poised to have a regular role until Foligno returns. In 15 appearances with the St. Louis Blues this campaign, Fabbri recorded four points (one goal, three assists), 17 shots, and 34 hits.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Swedish rearguard has been sidelined for 14 games due to a lower-body injury. Across 42 appearances this season, Brodin has recorded 15 points (three goals, 12 assists), 43 shots, 91 blocks, and a plus-13 rating. He averages the third-most ice time among Minnesota's defensemen at 21:19 per game. Brodin will join Jared Spurgeon on the second defensive pairing, with Daemon Hunt heading into the press box as a healthy scratch.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (lower body) isn't ready to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth. He will miss a fourth straight game after skating on Tuesday morning with a non-contact jersey. Carlson was hurt before the Olympic break and has been nursing a lower-body injury for a month. With Carlson out, Rasmus Sandin has taken on extra responsibilities, joining the first defensive pairing and the second power-play unit. Since moving up in the lineup, Sandin has notched one goal and two assists in three games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
Anaheim Ducks forwards Troy Terry (upper body) and Mikael Granlund (upper body) will remain sidelined on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The two have combined for 72 points this season, but the Ducks have so far coped well with their absence, winning five games in a row. Terry has missed the last two games, while Granlund has sat out three contests. With Ryan Strome (illness) and Frank Vatrano (shoulder) also sidelined, the Ducks's offense relies on Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, and Beckett Sennecke.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, ESPN's Emily Kaplan reports. The Rangers captain sustained an upper-body injury during Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Miller picked up an assist against Columbus, bringing his season total to 38 points (14 goals, 24 assists) in 51 games. With him on Injured Reserve, Miller must sit out at least three games and won't be eligible to return to the lineup until March 10 against the Calgary Flames.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
March 3, 2026
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (upper body) won't play on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. He remains day-to-day after sustaining an upper-body injury in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. Alexander Holtz is projected to fill the void in the lineup, while Braeden Bowman will join Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev on the first line. Since the Olympic break ended, Bowman has averaged a point per game in three contests, but he faces a difficult matchup on Tuesday. Buffalo has been the best team in the NHL since December, allowing two or fewer goals in three consecutive games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Nick Seeler (lower body) logged only 6:01 of ice time in Monday's 3-2 shootout win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team lost him to a lower-body injury in the second period, and head coach Rick Tocchet didn't have an update on Seeler after the game. Seeler has appeared in all 60 Flyers games this season, registering eight points (two goals, six assists), 74 shots, 112 blocks, and 95 hits. The 32-year-old has struggled to replicate his form from last season, when he had a career-high 20 points. Philadelphia has Noah Juulsen and Adam Ginning on the roster as potential replacements for Seeler. The team will be back in action on Thursday night against the Utah Mammoth.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 3, 2026
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph (upper body) didn't finish Monday's 6-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, Izzy Cheung of The Hockey News reports. Joseph logged 10:36 of ice time in the Canucks' sixth consecutive defeat. Canucks head coach Adam Foote revealed postgame that Joseph would get X-rays on his injury. The 26-year-old blue-liner has made 24 appearances for the Canucks in 2025-26, recording five points (one goal, four assists), 18 shots, and 19 blocks with a minus-12 rating. He has been limited to 13:18 of ice time per game. Joseph may have a larger role after the trade deadline, but he doesn't warrant any fantasy consideration.
--Taavi PailkSource: Izzy Cheung
March 3, 2026
Los Angeles Kings right wing Joel Armia (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. The Finnish veteran missed a second consecutive game on Monday night against the Colorado Avalanche. Armia has notched 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 53 contests this season, sitting tied for the league lead with four short-handed goals. The Kings recalled Jared Wright from the minors ahead of Monday's game, and he made his NHL debut in Armia's place. L.A.'s attack was also without Trevor Moore (illness) and Quinton Byfield (upper body) on Monday, opening a spot in the lineup for another debutant, Kenny Connors.
--Taavi PailkSource: Los Angeles Kings
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