April 4, 2025
Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (personal) participated in Friday's morning skate and is expected to return to the lineup against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 30-year-old has missed two games due to a personal matter. Dylan McIlrath saw some action earlier in the week and will exit the lineup for Friday's contest. Roy offers steady two-way production for fantasy managers, having recorded 24 points (three goals, 21 assists) in 63 games with 77 shots, 105 blocks, and 106 hits. On Friday, he will return to his usual role on the third defensive pairing, joining Martin Fehervary.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 4, 2025
Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf snapped his three-game losing skid on Thursday evening when he stopped 26 of the 27 shots he saw en route to defeating the Anaheim Ducks. Wolf held a high 2.99 GAA with a modest .878 save percentage during his three-game skid. In Thursday's game, his lone blemish came in the opening frame when Owen Zellweger scored his seventh goal of the season. After enjoying an impressive stretch through December and January, Wolf took a step back in February and March, holding a 2.97 GAA with a .894 save percentage with a 5-7-4 record over this stretch. However, as a rookie, Wolf has been very productive at times and could be turning the corner just in time for the stretch run. Fantasy managers should expect him to remain in the starter's crease for most of the remainder of the regular season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 4, 2025
Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston found the back of the net for the sixth-straight contest on Thursday evening during their victory over the Nashville Predators. Johnston would score in the third period on a wrist shot. During this impressive stretch, Johnston has not tallied a helper but has held a strong +4 rating and has scored one of these goals on the power play. Before his scoring streak kicked off, Johnston tallied 10 points (seven goals) over his last 10 games. Through 75 total games this season, Johnston has continued to show steady development at the NHL level. The former 23rd overall pick has already set a new career-best in points (68) and is just one goal away from matching his previous career-high (32), which he set last season. He will face the Penguins on Saturday afternoon.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 4, 2025
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark stopped 31 of the 32 shots he faced en route to defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday evening. The Lightning dominated the shot total, but Ullmark was able to lead the way. His lone mistake came in the second frame when Brandon Hagel beat him on a wrist shot to score his 34th goal of the campaign. This was a strong bounce-back outing for Ullmark as he allowed four goals on 21 shots in his previous start on April 1 against the Buffalo Sabres. Since March 1, Ullmark has posted a 10-3-1 record with a 2.93 GAA and a .904 save percentage. He has not posted a shutout over this stretch. Fantasy managers should continue to expect Ullmark to see the majority of starts in the crease of the final two weeks of the regular season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 4, 2025
Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki scored a goal and added an assist during their 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday evening. In the second frame, Suzuki would tally the primary helper on Cole Caufield's 35th goal of the campaign. Later in the third, Suzuki would score the empty-netter to put the game out of reach. This was his third-straight multi-point outing. During this recent surge, Suzuki has found the back of the net four times and added three helpers in just three total games. Over his last 19 contests, Suzuki has been very productive, scoring 11 goals and adding 18 helpers, with 11 of his total points coming on the power play. He remains a must-start option in all fantasy formats when the Canadiens face the Flyers on Saturday evening.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 4, 2025
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) was unable to finish Thursday's contest due to an undisclosed injury. Draisaitl logged 10 minutes of ice time before exiting the game against the San Jose Sharks. In his limited role, he was able to log an assist on the power play and added a shot on goal. Draisaitl missed time earlier this month due to an injury, and it is still unclear if he reaggravated it. Since returning from that injury, Draisaitl has tallied five points, including three goals, in just three contests. If Draisaitl were to miss more time, fantasy managers should expect Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to move up to the top offensive line. Through 71 games this season, Draisaitl sits in the lead in total goals with 52. He has also added 54 helpers, with 33 of his total points coming on the power play.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Derek Van Diest
April 4, 2025
Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (lower body) was unable to finish Thursday's contest against the Calgary Flames. He was able to log just over 39 minutes of ice time before being replaced by Lukas Dostal. He stopped 23 of the 26 shots he saw and took the loss. The 31-year-old has dealt with numerous injuries throughout the campaign and could be in danger of missing the remainder of the season if the injury is deemed serious. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks. Through 29 contests this season, Gibson has held an 11-11-2 record with a modest 2.77 GAA and a .911 save percentage.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Anaheim Ducks
April 3, 2025
Colorado Avalanche forwards Martin Necas (undisclosed) and Jonathan Drouin (lower body) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Both players are banged up following Wednesday's victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Jimmy Vesey and Miles Wood will be inserted into the lineup. Ross Colton is projected to move into the top six as a result of the injuries, while Wood could join him and Brock Nelson on the second line. If they land on a scoring line, the two will have increased fantasy value on Thursday night.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Conor McGahey
April 3, 2025
San Jose Sharks goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (upper body) will not be available for Thursday's game against the Edmonton Oilers. He has sustained an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day. Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky doesn't believe that Georgiev's injury is long-term, and he was on the ice after the morning skate in full gear, which suggests that he may be available again soon. Georgiev, who started the season with the Colorado Avalanche, has posted a 7-17-2 record as a Shark, allowing 3.80 goals with a .876 save percentage. In his absence, Georgi Romanov will get the start on Thursday, while Gabriel Carriere has been summoned from the minors to serve as the backup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Felicia Keller
April 3, 2025
San Jose Sharks defenseman Henry Thrun (upper body) will be available for Thursday's tilt against the Edmonton Oilers. The 24-year-old has missed nine straight games and 13 of the last 14 contests due to an upper-body injury. San Jose will use Thrun as a replacement for Shakir Mukhamadullin (upper body), who was injured on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Thrun found some offensive success early on in the season but has been limited to 10 points (one goal, nine assists) in 52 outings. On the defensive end, he has recorded 55 blocks and 37 hits.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Felicia Keller
April 3, 2025
Utah Hockey Club defenseman Olli Maatta (lower body) will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. He has been cleared to play after sitting out a couple of games due to a lower-body injury. Nick DeSimone filled in for Maatta and will exit the lineup against the Kings. Maatta plays a solid game at the back for Utah but lacks fantasy value, as he doesn't boast any outstanding skills. In 63 games since his move from the Detroit Red Wings, Maatta has recorded 15 points (two goals, 13 assists), 61 shots, and 112 blocks with a plus-four rating.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Belle Fraser
April 3, 2025
Utah Hockey Club right wing Dylan Guenther (nose) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. After being struck by a puck, the 21-year-old finished Tuesday's tilt against the Calgary Flames with nine stitches and a broken nose. Guenther has said his breathing is only at "around 70 percent," but he is ready to play. He will use a bubble cage for the first time in his career. Due to his situation, Guenther may not be at his absolute best in Thursday's game. Guenther leads Utah with 26 goals and has registered the same number of assists in 63 games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Belle Fraser
April 3, 2025
New York Islanders left wing Anthony Duclair has decided to take some time away from the team. The decision follows harsh criticism of Duclair from Islanders head coach Patrick Roy after Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. "He was god-awful," Roy said. "He was god-awful. He had a bad game. That's why I didn't play him a lot. And he's lucky to be in the lineup. Sorry if I lose it on him right now, but that's how I feel." Duclair signed a four-year, $14 million contract with the Islanders last offseason but has struggled massively throughout the season. He has recorded only 11 points (seven goals, four assists) in 44 outings. Maxim Tsyplakov, who boasts 31 points (eight goals, 23 assists) through 69 games, took Duclair's spot on the second line in Thursday's practice.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 3, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (lower body) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. He has sat out four games due to a lower-body injury. The veteran blue-liner leads the Golden Knights in average ice time per game (22:29) and has notched 32 points (four goals, 28 assists) in 67 games. "Petro's' going back to being one of the best defensemen in the National Hockey League. It's nice to have him back," Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy said. "He's ready to go. He goes in. He helps us be better, so it's that simple for me." Pietrangelo will slot back into the top-four group in defense, pushing Kaedan Korczak out of the line.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
April 3, 2025
Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (upper body) will not be in action on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Senators captain continues to nurse an upper-body injury, sitting out a second straight game. Ottawa considers Tkachuk day-to-day, so there is a possibility he will be ready to return for the weekend's back-to-back set against the Florida Panthers and Columbus Blue Jackets. On Thursday, Fabian Zetterlund will get another chance on the top line. He did not capitalize on this opportunity in Tuesday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres, finishing the game scoreless with three shots on goal.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
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