April 12, 2026
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (rest) will sit out Sunday's matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mark Scheig of The Hockey News reports. The Bruins have secured a postseason berth and will rest several players, with Pavel Zacha, Hampus Lindholm, Viktor Arvidsson, and Tanner Jeannot joining McAvoy in the press box. With McAvoy and Lindholm unavailable, Mason Lohrei could see time on the first power-play unit. Andrew Peeke and Nikita Zadorov will also be in a position to see significantly more ice time. Henri Jokiharju and Jordan Harris are filling the open spots on defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mark Scheig
April 12, 2026
Ottawa Senators defensemen Jake Sanderson (rest) and Thomas Chabot (rest) won't suit up on Sunday against the New Jersey Devils, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports. The duo will get some rest before the postseason begins. Recently, Jordan Spence carried a heavy workload on the blue line while Sanderson and Chabot were out with injuries. He will likely have a larger role again on Sunday night and appears set for first power-play duty. Meanwhile, Lassi Thomson, who was limited to just 6:57 of ice time in Saturday's win over the Islanders, should see much more action.
--Taavi PailkSource: Julian McKenzie
April 12, 2026
Ottawa Senators forwards Brady Tkachuk (rest) and Tim Stutzle (rest) won't be in action on Sunday against the New Jersey Devils, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports. The Senators have clinched a playoff spot and will rest a few players on Sunday, including their two star forwards. Tkachuk appeared to be injured in Saturday's win over the Islanders, but he's reportedly feeling better. Shane Pinto, Warren Foegele, and Nick Cousins could see more usage on Sunday due to the absence of Tkachuk and Stutzle.
--Taavi PailkSource: Julian McKenzie
April 12, 2026
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) could return from a five-game absence on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. The Ducks captain was back at practice on Saturday. Due to a lower-body injury, Gudas has featured in only three of Anaheim's last 14 games. His experience could be crucial as the team attempts to clinch a playoff spot. The Ducks can end their seven-year playoff drought with a victory over Vancouver. Gudas has notched 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in 55 appearances this season, averaging nearly three hits per game. He typically plays a third-pairing role on defense, which hinders Gudas' chances of making a fantasy impact.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 12, 2026
Anaheim Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier (upper body) is set to rejoin the action on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. The talented goal-scorer has missed five games due to an upper-body injury. Before exiting the lineup in late March, Gauthier scored in back-to-back games. He leads Anaheim with 38 goals and has 65 points in 73 appearances. It has been 12 years since the last time a Ducks player scored as many goals in a season. Gauthier practiced on the third line Saturday, working with Jeffrey Viel and Mason McTavish. In three prior meetings with the Canucks this season, Gauthier has recorded one goal and one assist.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 12, 2026
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson (upper body) won't play on Sunday against the New York Islanders and will miss the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The team announced that Dobson will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The former Islander was injured while blocking a shot in Saturday's loss to Columbus. Dobson will finish the regular season with 47 points (12 goals, 35 assists) and a league-high 188 blocks in 80 games. Montreal recalled David Reinbacher from the minors to bolster its defense. With Alexandre Carrier (upper body) also injured, Reinbacher is set to make his NHL debut on Sunday. He has been productive in the AHL, posting 24 points (five goals, 19 assists) in 57 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 12, 2026
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) didn't finish Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Vegas, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports. The veteran blue-liner was limited to 11:48 of ice time due to an upper-body injury. Manson has been excellent at both ends of the ice for Colorado this season, recording 31 points (five goals, 26 assists), 99 blocks, and 174 blocks in 79 games. He leads all defensemen in the league with a plus-44 rating. Cale Makar (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup during the final week of the regular season and could take Manson's place.
--Taavi PailkSource: Aarif Deen
April 12, 2026
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson (hand) was forced to make an early exit due to injury on Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the second period, he hurt his left hand while blocking an attempt on goal by Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski. Dobson leads the NHL with 188 blocks this season. Unfortunately, his most recent one could end up costing him time just as the playoffs are about to begin. Up to this point, Dobson has featured in all 80 Canadiens games, contributing 12 goals and 35 assists offensively. He is looking at his first absence of the season on Sunday against the Islanders.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
April 12, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (mouth) missed most of Saturday's matchup with the St. Louis Blues after taking a puck to the face. The incident occurred a few minutes into the second period. "I think Frank's going to be all right," Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill said postgame. "He had to get some dental work done, but I think he'll be all right." Earlier this season, Nazar was forced to miss a month of action due to a broken jaw from a puck hitting him in the face. It appears he wasn't as severely hurt this time around, though it remains to be seen whether the Blackhawks will use him in their final two games of the season. Nazar is Chicago's third-highest scorer, with 41 points (15 goals, 26 assists) in 64 games. He is seen as a key part of the franchise's future, having signed a $46.2 million, seven-year contract extension ahead of this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 12, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks winger Andrew Mangiapane (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day after he was hurt during Saturday's 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The veteran forward left the contest midway through the third period after crashing hard into the net. Chicago faces two more regular-season games against Buffalo and San Jose. Jeff Blashill's team is out of playoff contention, so there's little incentive to rush Mangiapane back for these games. Saturday's matchup was Mangiapane's 10th outing with the Blackhawks. He has posted one goal and one assist since arriving from Edmonton in March. Overall, Mangiapane has notched just 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 52 outings. He has disappointed fantasy managers who expected a bounce-back season from him.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 12, 2026
Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (undisclosed) didn't finish Saturday's crucial 3-0 win over the New York Islanders. He appeared to have been hit by a high stick near his eye in the second period. The Senators captain managed to take a couple of shifts after the incident but missed most of the third period. After the game, Senators head coach Travis Green said Tkachuk "wasn't feeling well." Tkachuk entered Saturday's matchup in red-hot form, with three goals and nine assists over his last nine outings. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Sunday's tilt against New Jersey.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
April 12, 2026
Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin injured his right leg in Saturday's 6-3 win over Pittsburgh, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. It's unclear whether Sandin can play in Sunday's rematch between the teams. The Swedish blue-liner is attempting to post his second straight 30-point campaign. Across 72 appearances, he has managed five goals, 24 assists, 89 SOG, 127 blocks, and 87 hits. While losing Sandin for Sunday's action would be a blow for the Capitals, they have plenty of potential replacements to choose from. Dylan McIlrath, Declan Chisholm, and Timothy Liljegren are all itching to get back into the lineup after being healthy scratches for long spells.
--Taavi PailkSource: Tom Gulitti
April 12, 2026
Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois (upper body) is questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Pittsburgh Penguins after getting hurt on Saturday. The Capitals beat a weakened Penguins squad 6-3 on the road, with Dubois contributing one assist. But he logged just 7:02 of ice time, leaving the contest due to an upper-body injury. Health issues have limited Dubois to only 28 appearances this season. He has logged five goals and 13 assists. David Kampf could be Dubois' replacement in the lineup for Sunday's rematch with the Penguins, but he doesn't hold any fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: Washington Capitals PR
April 12, 2026
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger made 22 saves in a 2-0 shutout victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday. He extended his winning streak to four straight games and now has a 34-12-6 record this year, as well as a 2.59 goals against average and a .900 save percentage. His next appearance will most likely be on Monday versus the Toronto Maple Leafs.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
April 11, 2026
Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos scored his 40th goal of the year in a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. It is the eighth time in his career that Stamkos has reached the 40-goal mark. He has 622 goals in his career, which is 19th all-time and third among active players, only behind Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
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