Thompson Nets Goal in Sabres' Win
Tage Thompson scored a goal as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-1, extending their winning streak to four games.
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Saturday, March 21
Dahlin Scores in Sabres' 4-1 Win Over Kings
Rasmus Dahlin scored a goal to help the Buffalo Sabres defeat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1. The win marked the Sabres' fourth consecutive victory and their 12th in the past 13 games.
Cates Nets Empty-Net Goal in Flyers' Win
Noah Cates scored an empty-net goal in the final two minutes to help the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the San Jose Sharks 4-1, completing a three-game West Coast sweep.
Tippett Scores in Flyers' 4-1 Victory
Owen Tippett scored a goal in the second period to help the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the San Jose Sharks 4-1, contributing to the team's third consecutive win.
Sanheim Scores Empty-Netter in Flyers' Win
Travis Sanheim added an empty-net goal in the final two minutes to help the Philadelphia Flyers secure a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks.
Dvorak Scores Winner in Flyers' 4-1 Win
Christian Dvorak scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist to help the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the San Jose Sharks 4-1, completing a three-game West Coast sweep.
Vladar Leads Flyers to Sweep with 24-Save Performance
Dan Vladar made 24 saves to help the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the San Jose Sharks 4-1, completing a three-game West Coast sweep. The victory extended the Flyers' road winning streak to seven games. Vladar was confirmed as the starter for the contest, successfully anchoring the defense as the team won its third straight game.
Rust Hits 700-Game Milestone
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust reached a career milestone on Saturday, playing in his 700th NHL game.
Kevin Lankinen Slated to Start Saturday Against St. Louis
Kevin Lankinen is expected to be in the crease for the Vancouver Canucks' home matchup against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday. This update comes via Ben Kuzma of Postmedia. Lankinen continues to handle duties for Vancouver as they prepare for the weekend contest.
Karlsson Leads Penguins to Shootout Win
Star defenseman Erik Karlsson delivered an outstanding performance to help the Pittsburgh Penguins earn a 5-4 shootout victory over the Winnipeg Jets, the team's first shootout win since December 21.
Jordan Binnington Expected to Start Saturday in Vancouver
Jordan Binnington is projected to get the start for the St. Louis Blues in their upcoming road game against the Vancouver Canucks this Saturday. Binnington will look to anchor the Blues' defense in this away matchup.
Juuse Saros Ruled Out for Weekend Games with Upper-Body Injury
Juuse Saros has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights due to an upper-body injury. Furthermore, the Nashville Predators netminder is not expected to be available for Sunday's road game against Chicago, according to Nick Kieser of Lower Broad Hockey. The team will be forced to rely on other options in the crease while Saros recovers from the injury.
Morgan Rielly Day-to-Day Following Lower-Body Injury
Morgan Rielly is considered day-to-day after aggravating a lower-body injury during Friday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes. As a result of the setback, the Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman will miss Saturday's contest in Ottawa, per David Alter of The Hockey News. Further updates on his status are expected as he continues to be evaluated.
Joey Daccord Named Starter for Saturday's Road Game Against Columbus
Joey Daccord is confirmed to start in goal for the Seattle Kraken during Saturday's road matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets. This update, reported by Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers, confirms Daccord's role in the crease for the upcoming contest. Fantasy managers and fans should monitor further reports for additional analysis on his performance outlook and the team's defensive strategy heading into the game.
Crosby Scores in Shootout to Lead Penguins
Sidney Crosby scored in the shootout to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. The Penguins have earned points in seven of their last eight games.
Rakell Scores in Shootout Win Over Jets
Rickard Rakell scored in the shootout to help the Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the Winnipeg Jets 5-4. The win helped the Penguins earn an extra point as they jockey for playoff positioning.
Lizotte Unavailable for Penguins
Blake Lizotte was noted as the only unavailable player of note for the Pittsburgh Penguins ahead of their shootout victory against the Winnipeg Jets.
Anton Forsberg Named Starter for Saturday's Game Against Sabres
Anton Forsberg has been confirmed as the starting goaltender for the Los Angeles Kings in their home matchup against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. The announcement was made by Zach Dooley via the team's official website. Forsberg will look to anchor the defense as the Kings take on the Sabres in this scheduled contest.
Jake Oettinger to Guard the Net Against Minnesota on Saturday
Jake Oettinger is set to start in goal for the Dallas Stars during their road game against the Minnesota Wild this Saturday. The assignment was confirmed by Mike Heika through the Stars' official website. Oettinger will be tasked with protecting the crease as Dallas faces their division rivals in this upcoming road appearance.
Yaroslav Askarov Remains Sidelined With Lower-Body Injury
Yaroslav Askarov will not be available for the San Jose Sharks' home game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. The goaltender continues to recover from a lower-body injury, according to reporting by Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. His status remains unchanged as he works toward a return to the lineup.