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Moritz Seider contributed a power-play goal, two shots, two blocks, and two penalty minutes in Monday's 5-2 win over Calgary. The 24-year-old blueliner has been highly productive recently, recording nine points in his last 10 games. He now has 47 points on the season, putting him just three points shy of his career-high 50-point total set during his 2021-22 rookie campaign. Seider continues to provide elite, well-rounded fantasy value.
John Gibson backstopped the Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Flames on Monday, stopping 25 of 27 shots. Head coach Todd McLellan lauded Gibson's leadership and communication, noting his "swagger" and command of the game during timeouts. Gibson, who has been one of the league's top goaltenders since January, made a critical early-game windmill glove save to maintain momentum. He remains a pivotal piece of Detroit's push for the playoffs.
Laferriere tallied a power-play goal and two even-strength assists in Monday's 4-1 victory against the Rangers. The 24-year-old winger produced his first multi-point effort since Jan. 24, contributing to goals just 28 seconds apart in the second period before setting up an empty-netter. With Kevin Fiala sidelined, Laferriere has stepped up, recording four goals and six points over his last nine games, including both of his power-play goals this season.
Cotter delivered a standout performance in Monday's 4-3 win over the Bruins, scoring two goals including the game-winner on a breakaway with seven seconds left in overtime. It marked his first multi-goal game in over a year. The 26-year-old also recorded three hits, bringing his season total to 171 through 64 games. He continues to provide value in a bottom-six role, currently holding 13 points and 54 shots on net for the season.
Pastrnak netted two goals in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to New Jersey, scoring early in both the first and third periods. The star winger extended his point streak to six games, a span during which he has accumulated four goals and nine points. This recent production keeps the 29-year-old on pace for his fourth consecutive 100-point campaign as he continues to lead the Bruins' offensive efforts.
New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov has been sidelined since late November 2024 due to a long-term lower-body injury, which has now been revealed as a double knee replacement. While head coach Patrick Roy confirmed the procedure during a media scrum, the team's official site notes that Varlamov has been skating with the team but is not considered a candidate to return to action this season. The veteran netminder remains out of the lineup as he continues his recovery process.
Rasmus Dahlin was the victim of a slashing incident involving Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin during a game on March 5. The play resulted in Malkin receiving a five-game suspension from the NHL for raising his stick and striking the Buffalo Sabres defenseman on the helmet and shoulder.
Evgeni Malkin made a triumphant return to the Penguins lineup against Colorado after serving a five-game suspension for slashing Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin. Malkin scored two goals in the first period and added an assist, ending a 10-game goal drought. His performance helped the Penguins secure a 7-2 victory while the team continues to play without Sidney Crosby. The 39-year-old has now been suspended three times in his career as he reclaims his top-six role and power-play duties.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed 2024 first-round pick Sacha Boisvert to a three-year entry-level contract carrying a $974,167 cap hit through the 2027-28 season. The 6-foot-3 forward, who turns 20 on Tuesday, could make his NHL debut this week, though he remains sidelined for Tuesday's game against Minnesota pending immigration clearance. Coach Jeff Blashill plans to integrate him slowly, emphasizing the need for Boisvert to provide a consistent physical impact and "hard skill" to the lineup.
Anthony Mantha continues a career-best 2025-26 campaign, setting a new personal high of 26 goals after scoring on a breakaway in Monday's 7-2 win over Colorado. The 31-year-old winger, signed to a one-year deal following an injury-shortened 2024-25 season, has also reached a career-high 52 points. Mantha is currently just one goal shy of tying Sidney Crosby for the team lead in goals, playing a pivotal role in the Penguins' push for a playoff spot.
Bryan Rust continues his impressive 2025-26 campaign, tallying 25 goals and 53 points through 60 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Rust recently played a pivotal role on a makeshift top line alongside Rickard Rakell and Egor Chinakhov, helping the trio combine for six goals and 20 points over a five-game stretch. His consistent offensive production has been vital for Pittsburgh as they navigated a difficult period without stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin in the lineup.
After recovering from hand surgery that sidelined him for 21 games earlier this season, Rickard Rakell has stepped up in a major way for Pittsburgh. With Sidney Crosby injured and Evgeni Malkin suspended, Rakell moved to the first-line center position—a role he hadn't played regularly in nearly a decade. He recorded two goals and six points over five games in that span, driving a productive line with Bryan Rust and Egor Chinakhov to help the Penguins finish 2-1-2 in that stretch.
Erik Karlsson is currently putting together his best overall season in years, establishing himself as the Pittsburgh Penguins' most impactful player of late. After representing Team Sweden at the Milan Olympics, Karlsson has returned to lead a Penguins squad fighting for a postseason berth. While trade rumors swirled a year ago, Karlsson remained in Pittsburgh and has since rewarded the team's patience with elite production that has been central to their recent competitive stretch.
Michael Carcone scored a power-play goal in the third period of the Utah Mammoth's 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Monday. His contribution was part of a four-goal third-period outburst that helped the Mammoth snap the Stars' franchise-record 15-game point streak and maintain their five-point lead for the first wild-card position in the Western Conference.
Defenseman Nate Schmidt scored for the Utah Mammoth in their 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Monday. The goal ended a 15-game scoring drought for Schmidt, who had last found the back of the net on January 17. The win was a major boost for the Mammoth, who currently hold the Western Conference's first wild-card spot by five points.
Kailer Yamamoto scored an insurance goal in the third period of the Utah Mammoth's 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Monday. His goal came shortly after Jack McBain's tie-breaking shorthanded effort, helping the Mammoth secure a win that ended Dallas' 15-game point streak and solidified Utah's position in the Western Conference wild-card race.
Jack McBain scored a tie-breaking shorthanded goal early in the third period to lead the Utah Mammoth to a 6-3 win over Dallas on Monday. The goal, which came after a turnover by Miro Heiskanen, was McBain's seventh of the season and snapped a 20-game goal drought dating back to January 15. The victory ended the Stars' franchise-record 15-game point streak.
Lawson Crouse scored an empty-net goal in the final minutes of Monday's 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars. The win was a significant result for the Utah Mammoth, who currently hold the Western Conference's first wild-card position by five points, as it snapped the Stars' franchise-record 15-game point streak.
Clayton Keller recorded his 20th goal of the season in the Utah Mammoth's 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Monday. This marks Keller's fifth consecutive 20-goal season. The win ended Dallas' franchise-record 15-game point streak and helped the Mammoth maintain their hold on the Western Conference's first wild-card position by five points.
Patrick Kane reached a historic milestone in Monday's 5-2 win over Calgary, scoring twice to move into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time goals list for U.S.-born NHL players with 504 career goals. The 19th-year veteran now trails only Mike Modano, Keith Tkachuk, and Jeremy Roenick. Kane, who has 1,383 career points in 1,355 games, helped the Red Wings snap a three-game losing streak and maintain their position in the Eastern Conference Wild Card race.
