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Defenseman Miro Heiskanen scored 22 seconds into overtime to secure a 4-3 victory for the Dallas Stars over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday. The win continues a strong run for the Stars, who are 11-0-1 in their last 12 games and sit second in the Western Conference. Heiskanen's decisive goal capped a comeback effort after Dallas trailed 2-1 entering the third period.
Husso will start in net for Sunday's home game against the Blues. The netminder is coming off an impressive performance Wednesday against the Islanders, where he stopped 42 of 43 shots in a 5-1 victory. On the season, Husso holds a 7-5-1 record with a 3.08 GAA and an .894 save percentage. He faces a Blues team that has won three consecutive road games.
Newly acquired winger Elmer Soderblom made his debut for the Pittsburgh Penguins in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win against the Boston Bruins, replacing the injured Justin Brazeau. Soderblom recorded five shot attempts, including three on goal, during the contest. He utilized his 6'8" frame to pressure opponents and showed promise in his first appearance with the team.
Ilya Solovyov returned to the Pittsburgh Penguins' lineup for Sunday's game against the Boston Bruins, replacing Connor Clifton. Solovyov took a penalty late in the second period, but the team successfully killed it off with help from goaltender Arturs Silovs, eventually leading to a 4-3 overtime win.
Ryan Shea was back on the blue line paired with Kris Letang for the Pittsburgh Penguins in Sunday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Boston Bruins. Shea saw significant action during the game, including a defensive sequence on the penalty kill where he attempted to clear the puck before Boston's opening power-play goal.
Kris Letang returned to a defensive pairing with Ryan Shea during Sunday's 4-3 overtime win against the Boston Bruins. Letang was involved in a physical altercation with Mikey Eyssimont during the second period, resulting in matching roughing minors. He also nearly set up a goal for Avery Hayes following a turnover by Charlie McAvoy, contributing to the team's offensive efforts in a hard-fought victory.
Connor Clifton was scratched from the Pittsburgh Penguins' lineup for Sunday's game against the Boston Bruins. The team made several roster adjustments for the contest, with Ilya Solovyov drawing into the lineup in his place.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Justin Brazeau is currently day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Boston Bruins and remains under evaluation. Brazeau has enjoyed a breakout campaign this season, recording career-highs of 16 goals and 30 points in 48 games. Elmer Soderblom replaced him in the lineup during Sunday's contest.
Arturs Silovs started in net for the Pittsburgh Penguins during Sunday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Boston Bruins. While he faced challenges, including an own-goal misplay, he helped the team secure two points in a comeback win. Silovs entered the game with a 13-8-8 record, a 2.80 GAA, and an .899 save percentage. He was instrumental in killing off a late penalty in the third period to keep the Penguins within striking distance.
Veteran forward David Perron has returned to the Detroit Red Wings after being re-acquired from the Ottawa Senators at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. Perron, a 2019 Stanley Cup champion, is currently recovering from sports hernia surgery performed in January and is expected to return to the ice in approximately two weeks. He expressed excitement about helping the Red Wings secure their first postseason berth in a decade.
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog is sidelined week-to-week with a lower-body injury sustained after taking a shot to the groin during Friday's shootout win against Dallas. The forward, who recently returned from the 2026 Winter Olympics, has recorded nine goals and 29 points in 47 games this season. He was officially ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Minnesota Wild as the team continues to evaluate his status.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will protect the net for the Sabres in Sunday's home game against Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old enters the contest on a three-game winning streak, having stopped 90 of 94 shots during that span. Luukkonen holds a 14-7-2 record this campaign with a 2.55 GAA and a .910 save percentage across 24 appearances. He takes over the crease for the second half of Buffalo's back-to-back set.
Arvid Soderblom will start in goal for the Blackhawks in Sunday's road game against the Dallas Stars. With Spencer Knight sidelined by illness for a second consecutive game, Soderblom makes his third start in Chicago's last four matchups. In his previous two outings, he has posted a 1-1-0 record with a 2.02 GAA and a .905 save percentage.
Vladimir Tarasenko was denied by goaltender Scott Wedgewood in the shootout during Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. The defeat snapped a strong run for the Wild, who had won eight of their previous 10 games. Minnesota, currently among the top four teams in the league by points, will look to rebound when they host Utah on Tuesday.
Nathan MacKinnon continues to lead the NHL with 43 goals after scoring in regulation and netting the shootout winner in a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild. MacKinnon, who now has 70 points in 55 career games against Minnesota, also assisted on a goal set up by Nazem Kadri. The win marks Colorado's fifth straight victory. MacKinnon will look to extend his production when the Avalanche host the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.
Scott Wedgewood backstopped the Avalanche to a 3-2 shootout victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, recording 32 saves on 34 shots. Wedgewood, who leads the NHL in goals-against average, entered the game on a three-game winning streak following a relief appearance against Dallas. On the season, he boasts a 23-4-5 record with two shutouts, a 2.20 GAA, and a .915 save percentage across 34 appearances for Colorado.
Jacob Markstrom will start in net for the Devils in Sunday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. Despite playing Friday against the Rangers, Markstrom is set for his sixth consecutive start as he chases his fifth straight win. The 36-year-old has been in excellent form since the Olympic break, posting a 4-1-0 record with a .915 save percentage.
Casey DeSmith will start in net for the Stars in Sunday's home game against the Chicago Blackhawks. DeSmith enters the matchup riding a three-game winning streak dating back to late January, during which he has maintained a stellar 1.33 GAA and .926 save percentage. He faces a Blackhawks offense that currently ranks 27th in the NHL, averaging 2.63 goals per game.
Jonas Johansson will start in goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning in Sunday's road game against the Buffalo Sabres. Johansson takes the crease for the second half of a back-to-back following Andrei Vasilevskiy's start on Saturday. The 30-year-old carries a 10-8-1 record, a 2.98 GAA, and an .890 save percentage in 21 appearances this season.
The NHL Department of Player Safety fined Tyler Kleven $4,166.67—the maximum allowable—following a cross-checking major and game misconduct against Jared McCann on Saturday. Despite calls for a suspension, the league determined the incident did not warrant further discipline. With teammate Jake Sanderson potentially sidelined by a right shoulder injury, the Senators may require an increased role from Kleven as they navigate the remainder of the season.
