April 16, 2025
New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The talented blue-liner has made a quicker-than-expected recovery from a lower-body injury, as initial reports suggested that he may not even be ready for Round 1 of the playoffs. Hamilton last played on March 4. He has been a two-way force while in the lineup, recording 40 points (nine goals, 31 assists), 81 blocks, and 74 hits in 63 outings. With Luke Hughes (rest), Brett Pesce (rest), and Johnathan Kovacevic (rest) out of the lineup on Wednesday, Hamilton should see plenty of action to get rid of some rust ahead of the postseason.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Mike Morreale
April 16, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (rest) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Montreal Canadiens. The Hurricanes have nothing left to play for and will rest several key players, including Aho, who leads his team in scoring with 74 points (29 goals, 45 assists) in 79 games. He may also receive additional time off on Thursday night against the Ottawa Senators. Jordan Staal (rest), Seth Jarvis (rest), Jordan Martinook (rest), and Jackson Blake (rest) also won't play against the Canadiens, giving players such as Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Taylor Hall, and Jack Roslovic additional fantasy value.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 16, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (undisclosed) practiced on Wednesday but is not expected to play in Thursday's regular-season finale against the New York Islanders. The Latvian netminder has sat out four contests while dealing with an unspecified health issue. Merzlikins' injury has come at a very bad time for the Blue Jackets, as they are still battling for a playoff spot. Luckily for the team, Jet Greaves has put together an impressive four-game stretch between the sticks, posting two shutouts and allowing only three total goals. Merzlikins doubled his wins tally from last year and will finish the campaign with a 26-21-5 record. He posted one shutout with a 3.18 goals-against average and a .892 save percentage.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Aaron Portzline
April 16, 2025
Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (rest) is set to return to the lineup for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Anaheim Ducks. The veteran forward was rested on Sunday against the Edmonton Oilers. Lowry has had another solid campaign with the Jets, scoring 30-plus points for a third consecutive year. He is sitting on a career-high 16 goals and 18 assists and has averaged nearly two hits per game through 72 appearances. On Wednesday, Lowry will work in his usual spot on the third line, where he will be joined by Brandon Tanev and Mason Appleton.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 16, 2025
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (rest) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Winnipeg rested its No. 1 defenseman for Sunday's matchup with the Edmonton Oilers, but he will be back in action for the regular-season finale. Morrissey has registered a third consecutive campaign with 60-plus points, notching 14 goals and 47 assists in 79 appearances. Additionally, he has logged 110 blocks, marking his fourth consecutive season with at least 100 blocked shots. The Jets defense will also have Neal Pionk (rest) back for Wednesday's game. Ville Heinola, Haydn Fleury, and Colin Miller will be healthy scratches after playing against Edmonton.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 16, 2025
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) will remain out for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old is nearing his return and is considered day-to-day, but his comeback won't come before the Jets start their postseason campaign. Vilardi, who has not been in the lineup since March 23, ends the regular season with 61 points (27 goals, 34 assists) in 71 games. He posted career-highs in all the major offensive categories. We will likely see Vilardi back on the top line once he is ready to return, although Alex Iafallo has done an excellent job as his replacement, matching a season high with a four-game point streak ahead of Wednesday's contest.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 16, 2025
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin (hip) is expected to rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Nashville Predators. He has been activated from Long-Term Injured Reserve and is officially considered a game-time decision. Seguin has been out of action since Dec. 1. He underwent hip surgery a few days after his last appearance. The veteran had a productive start to the year, notching 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) in 19 games. He will be a valuable addition for the Stars' playoff run, but the team will also give Seguin a bit of regular-season action to shake off some rust.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 16, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (heart) will not participate in Thursday's season finale against the Washington Capitals following a medical procedure. On Wednesday, the team announced that Letang had undergone surgery to repair a small hole in his heart and will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks. The veteran blue-liner has previously missed time in his career due to strokes related to the hole in his heart. He is expected to make a full recovery from the surgery. It was a disappointing campaign for Letang, who finished with 30 points (nine goals, 21 assists) in 74 appearances, marking his lowest scoring total since 2013-14 when he played in only 37 games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 16, 2025
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (rest) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The three-time MVP was rested on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings but will be brought back into the mix for Edmonton's regular-season finale. McDavid is expected to be joined by Jeff Skinner and Connor Brown on the first line. In two contests against the Sharks this season, McDavid has registered a whopping seven points, all via assists. Since the international break, he has finished scoreless only once in 17 appearances, and McDavid will aim to reach the 100-point plateau on Wednesday night. In 66 games this season, he has logged 26 goals and 73 assists.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Jack Michaels
April 16, 2025
Minnesota Wild right wing Matt Boldy tallied two points to lead Minnesota to a 3-2 overtime victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday evening. Boldy would tally the primary assist on Joel Eriksson Ek's game-tying goal with just 20 seconds left in the third frame to force overtime. Then, in overtime, Boldy would score the game-winner to push Minnesota over the top. This victory clinched their spot as the top wild card in the Western Conference and will set them up for a first-round matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. In 82 games this season, Boldy scored 27 goals and added 46 assists. The 24-year-old logged a career-high 271 shots on goal with 52 hits and 69 blocked shots.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 16, 2025
St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich tallied three points during their 6-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday evening. Buchnevich did all of his damage in the opening frame. He first tallied the secondary assist on Brayden Schenn's goal. Later, he would find the back of the net on a snapshot, which would eventually serve as the game-winner. He would then add his second helper, this time a secondary assist on Jimmy Snuggerud's power-play goal. This was Buchnevich's second three-point outing over his last three contests. Over his last eight contests, Buchnevich has found the back of the net six times and added four helpers. He will look to carry this momentum into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 16, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point tallied three points during their 5-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday evening. In the opening frame, Point would score his 42nd goal of the campaign and tally the primary assist on Connor Geekie's eighth goal of the season. Later in the second period, Point would add the secondary assist on Nikita Kucherov's 37th goal of the regular season. This three-point outing snapped his three-game scoreless streak. Before his minor slump, Point scored nine goals and added four helpers over his last nine contests. Through 76 games this season, the 29-year-old has found the back of the net 42 times and added 40 helpers. This was Point's third-straight campaign scoring at least 40 goals. He will look to stay hot in game No. 82 on Thursday against the Rangers.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 16, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets rookie goaltender Jet Greaves stopped all 29 shots he saw en route to defeating the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday evening. This was a "must-win" game for the Blue Jackets to keep them alive in the playoff race. Greaves was able to lead the way as Columbus was able to win their fifth-straight contest. During Greaves' impressive four-game winning streak, he has posted two shutouts and allowed just three total goals. He has held an incredible .976 save percentage with a near-perfect 0.76 GAA. Before this impressive late-season finish, Greaves held a modest 3.02 GAA with a .894 save percentage over his last five NHL starts. Fantasy managers should expect Greaves to get the nod in their regular-season finale on Thursday against the New York Islanders.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 16, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz stopped all 35 shots he saw on Tuesday evening during his victory against the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres held the slight advantage in the shot total, but Stolarz was able to lead the way. Steven Lorentz's strike in the second frame would serve as the game-winner. This was Stolarz's fourth shutout of the season. This outing also extended Stolarz's winning streak to an impressive eight games. During this stretch, Stolarz has posted a stellar .950 save percentage with a 1.37 GAA. Even though the 31-year-old netminder has missed time, he has been very productive when on the ice. Fantasy managers should expect Joseph Woll to get the nod during their regular-season finale on Thursday against Detroit.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 16, 2025
New Jersey Devils left wing Timo Meier tallied three points during their 5-4 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday evening. Meier opened the scoring in the first period on a slap shot. In the second, he would tally the secondary assist on Stefan Noesen's power-play goal. Then, in overtime, Meier would add his second secondary assist on Brian Dumoulin's game-winner. Over his last five games, Meier has been productive on the scoresheet, tallying six points (four goals). Before this recent surge, the 28-year-old was in a bit of a slump, tallying just two points (all goals) over his last seven contests. Through 80 games this season, Meier has found the back of the net 26 times and added 27 helpers. He is a strong option in DFS on Wednesday evening, facing the Detroit Red Wings.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
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