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Connor Ingram is scheduled to start in goal Tuesday against Ottawa. Ingram is 1-2-0 since the Olympic break, allowing seven goals on 59 shots. His season record stands at 7-6-1 with one shutout, a 2.75 GAA, and an .894 save percentage in 16 games. Ottawa averages 3.29 goals per game.
Sergei Bobrovsky is expected to start Tuesday in New Jersey. After a strong start, Bobrovsky's performance has declined since January 2nd, with a 5-9-0 record, an .841 save percentage, and a 3.75 GAA. The Panthers are eight points out of a playoff spot. He faces a Devils club that struggles offensively.
Jacob Markstrom will start in goal Tuesday at home against the Panthers. Markstrom's save percentage has been at or above .915 in his last four starts, with a combined .931 save percentage. He is nearing his ninth consecutive 20-win season. Jake Allen is expected to start Wednesday.
Karel Vejmelka is slated to start in goal Tuesday against the Capitals. This will be his eighth consecutive start and 18th game since January. His recent results are mixed, with alternating wins and losses and a .897 save percentage over his last four starts. The Capitals are coming off a loss.
Connor Hellebuyck will start in goal Tuesday against the Blackhawks. Despite a strong Olympic performance, Hellebuyck has struggled with the Jets, losing five straight starts (0-2-3) and winning only once in his last 10. He made 31 saves in a 2-1 overtime loss Sunday. He faces a Chicago team with a losing road record.
Daccord was instrumental in Monday's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes, stopping 35 of 36 shots, including 19 in the third period. The Kraken netminder now holds an 18-13-5 record with a 2.74 GAA and .906 save percentage across 36 games this season. Since the Olympic break, Daccord has posted a 2-1-0 record, a 2.00 GAA, and a .938 save percentage in three starts, solidifying his status as a strong fantasy option as Seattle pushes for a playoff spot.
Carlson (lower body) will miss his fourth consecutive game Tuesday against the Mammoth. The veteran defenseman has been out for nearly a month and is still wearing a non-contact jersey, suggesting he is not close to returning to the lineup. While he will have several days to prepare for Saturday's matinee in Boston, his status remains uncertain. Upon his eventual return, the 36-year-old will aim to reach the 50-point mark for the third straight season.
Swayman is set to start in goal for the Bruins at home Tuesday against the Penguins. The 27-year-old netminder recently dropped his first game following the Olympic break, allowing two goals on 16 shots in a 3-1 loss to the Flyers. After a limited workload in February, with only two starts for Boston and one for Team USA, Swayman's playing time is expected to increase during the stretch run. He holds a career record of 2-5-0 with a 2.68 GAA and .908 save percentage in eight regular-season appearances against Pittsburgh.
Thompson will get the starting nod at home against the Mammoth on Tuesday. The 29-year-old netminder enters the game on an impressive three-game winning streak, during which he has posted a 1.68 GAA and a .937 save percentage. Thompson has already reached the 20-win mark for the fourth consecutive year and is now aiming to push for 30 wins this season, continuing his strong performance in goal for the Capitals.
Marchenko was the overtime hero in Monday's 5-4 victory over the Rangers, scoring two goals—including the power-play and game-winning overtime tallies—and adding an even-strength assist. The 25-year-old winger beat Igor Shesterkin in the extra frame, bringing his season total to 50 points (22 goals, 28 assists) in just 53 games. This performance marks a significant surge toward a career-best campaign, with his power-play goal being his first since December 22nd and only his fourth of the 2025-26 season.
Darren Raddysh is on a remarkable offensive tear, ranking third among defensemen in shot attempts and second in shots on target over the past 10 games. He has cleared 2.5 shots on goal in nine of those games and is expected to continue this trend against the Minnesota Wild, who are 30th in suppressing shots from defensemen. Raddysh has also been a consistent point producer, scoring in 16 of his last 20 games.
The Winnipeg Jets aim to start their eight-game homestand strong against the Chicago Blackhawks. Kyle Connor is expected to be busy against the Blackhawks' net, having recorded at least four shots on goal in four of his last eight matchups. The Jets have dominated this head-to-head series, winning eight of the last 10, and are favored to win on home ice.
Matt Coronato has been consistently getting pucks on net for the Calgary Flames, averaging 2.53 shots on goal per game and cashing the Over in shots on net in four of his last five appearances. He recorded four shots on goal in his last two games and is averaging 2.60 shots on goal at home this season. He is also expected to create chances against the Dallas Stars.
Veteran forward Nick Foligno is among five Blackhawks players who could be traded following Connor Murphy's departure. Foligno, a pending unrestricted free agent, recently scored a goal after stating the team needed depth scoring for Connor Bedard. Described as a valuable bottom-six forward and a good hockey captain, he has led in two NHL markets and is expected to join any new team's leadership group. Contenders are looking for players with his on and off-ice qualities as the trade deadline approaches.
Scott Laughton, a pending unrestricted free agent, is reportedly likely to be traded by the Maple Leafs before the NHL deadline, as his contract desires exceed Toronto's offer. The Leafs, who can retain salary, acquired him from the Flyers last season. Since joining, the 31-year-old 4th line center has recorded 10 goals and 16 points in 63 games with a $1.5M cap hit. Despite the trade rumors, Laughton expressed his desire to remain a Leaf, stating, "I'm a Leaf and that's where I want to be." He recently played 11:51 with 2 shots.
Detroit Red Wings rookie Emmitt Finnie ended a 23-game scoring drought, netting his first goal since December 23rd in a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators. Finnie's go-ahead goal opened the scoring and he also contributed an assist. He expressed relief, stating, 'It felt good,' and credited teammates Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton. The win helped the Red Wings leapfrog the Montreal Canadiens in the Atlantic Division. Finnie is one of only two rookies to remain with the Red Wings all season.
Martin Necas had a productive night for the Colorado Avalanche, scoring an empty-net goal and adding two assists in their 4-2 victory against the Los Angeles Kings. His offensive output helped the Avalanche secure their 40th victory of the season, making them the first NHL team to reach this milestone.
Nathan MacKinnon recorded a goal and an assist, contributing significantly to the Colorado Avalanche's 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings. MacKinnon scored on a one-timer early in the game and later set up Devon Toews for the tiebreaking goal late in the third period. The Avalanche's victory marked their 40th of the season, making them the first team in the NHL to achieve this milestone.
Devon Toews scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:55 remaining in the third period, converting a pass from Nathan MacKinnon, to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. This win marked the Avalanche's 40th of the season, making them the first NHL team to reach that milestone. The Avalanche have now won five of their last seven games.
Kaapo Kakko scored for the Seattle Kraken, contributing to their 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. His goal came early in the second period when he put a wrist shot underneath goalie Frederik Andersen’s right shoulder. The win helped the Kraken end Carolina's 12-game point streak and move into third place in the Pacific Division.
