{"id":506504,"date":"2026-03-16T18:11:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/506504\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T18:11:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:11:26","slug":"nhl-week-ahead-march-16-22-playoff-push","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/506504\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Week Ahead: March 16-22 Playoff Push"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is the final week of the regular season in head-to-head leagues. Good luck if you are already in the playoffs, and best of luck if you need a victory this week to make the postseason.<\/p>\n<p>All stats are through Saturday night unless otherwise noted.<\/p>\n<p>Visit RotoWire&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/nhl-lineups.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NHL Daily Starting Lineups<\/a>\u00a0to find out starters for every game on the schedule!<\/p>\n<p>WEEK OF MARCH 16-22<\/p>\n<p>4 Games &#8211; Boston, Buffalo, Calgary, Carolina, Chicago, Colorado, Columbus, Dallas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, Utah, Vegas, Winnipeg<\/p>\n<p>3 Games &#8211; Anaheim, Detroit, Edmonton, Florida, Minnesota, Montreal, New Jersey, Ottawa, Philadelphia, San Jose, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington<\/p>\n<p>2 Games \u2013 St. Louis<\/p>\n<p>Buffalo, the New York Islanders and Tampa Bay play all four games on the road.<\/p>\n<p>Calgary, Chicago, Columbus, Detroit, Edmonton, the New York Rangers, Vancouver and Washington play three games at home.<\/p>\n<p>Boston, Carolina, Colorado, Florida and Winnipeg play three games on the road.<\/p>\n<p>ANAHEIM<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>vs. Philadelphia, @ Utah, vs. Buffalo<\/p>\n<p>Tired: None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: @ Utah (Friday), vs. Buffalo (Sunday)<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Ducks will not have the services of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/radko-gudas-4096\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Radko Gudas<\/a> this week. The defenseman picked up a five-game suspension for his knee-on-knee hit on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/auston-matthews-5003\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Auston Matthews<\/a>, a hit that ended Matthews&#8217; season with a torn MCL\u2026 The two sides meet in Anaheim on March 30 and it could be quite a bloodbath, as the Maple Leafs will need to atone for not doing anything to Gudas after the bad hit\u2026<\/p>\n<p>This is the final week of the regular season in head-to-head leagues. Good luck if you are already in the playoffs, and best of luck if you need a victory this week to make the postseason.<\/p>\n<p>All stats are through Saturday night unless otherwise noted.<\/p>\n<p>Visit RotoWire&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/nhl-lineups.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NHL Daily Starting Lineups<\/a>\u00a0to find out starters for every game on the schedule!<\/p>\n<p>WEEK OF MARCH 16-22<\/p>\n<p>4 Games &#8211; Boston, Buffalo, Calgary, Carolina, Chicago, Colorado, Columbus, Dallas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, Utah, Vegas, Winnipeg<\/p>\n<p>3 Games &#8211; Anaheim, Detroit, Edmonton, Florida, Minnesota, Montreal, New Jersey, Ottawa, Philadelphia, San Jose, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington<\/p>\n<p>2 Games \u2013 St. Louis<\/p>\n<p>Buffalo, the New York Islanders and Tampa Bay play all four games on the road.<\/p>\n<p>Calgary, Chicago, Columbus, Detroit, Edmonton, the New York Rangers, Vancouver and Washington play three games at home.<\/p>\n<p>Boston, Carolina, Colorado, Florida and Winnipeg play three games on the road.<\/p>\n<p>ANAHEIM<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>vs. Philadelphia, @ Utah, vs. Buffalo<\/p>\n<p>Tired: None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: @ Utah (Friday), vs. Buffalo (Sunday)<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Ducks will not have the services of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/radko-gudas-4096\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Radko Gudas<\/a> this week. The defenseman picked up a five-game suspension for his knee-on-knee hit on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/auston-matthews-5003\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Auston Matthews<\/a>, a hit that ended Matthews&#8217; season with a torn MCL\u2026 The two sides meet in Anaheim on March 30 and it could be quite a bloodbath, as the Maple Leafs will need to atone for not doing anything to Gudas after the bad hit\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/leo-carlsson-6919\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Leo Carlsson<\/a> had 17 goals and 41 points in his first 33 games, but has fallen upon hard times of late, managing four goals and seven assists in his last 21 contests.<\/p>\n<p>BOSTON<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>@ New Jersey, @ Montreal, vs. Winnipeg, @ Detroit<\/p>\n<p>Tired: @ Montreal (Tuesday)<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Bruins play three games in four nights as part of their four-game week\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/jeremy-swayman-5623\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jeremy Swayman<\/a> should get at least two starts and likely three, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/joonas-korpisalo-4031\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joonas Korpisalo<\/a> starting the remainder\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/charlie-mcavoy-5143\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Charlie McAvoy<\/a> had both regulation goals Saturday in a 3-2 shootout win over Washington. McAvoy has nine goals, including five in nine games since he returned from winning gold at the Olympics\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/david-pastrnak-4405\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Pastrnak<\/a> has a five-game point streak, scoring twice and adding five assists. He has 24 goals and 79 points in 61 appearances.<\/p>\n<p>BUFFALO<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>@ Vegas, @ San Jose, @ Los Angeles, @ Anaheim<\/p>\n<p>Tired: @ Anaheim (Sunday)<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Sabres head out west where they play all four games this week, including three games in four nights\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/ukko-pekka-luukkonen-5516\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/alex-lyon-5087\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Lyon<\/a> should share the net\u2026 The Sabres are atop the Atlantic Division standings, not too shabby considering they haven&#8217;t made the playoffs in 14 years\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/owen-power-6454\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Owen Power<\/a> is starting to produce offensively. The defenseman has three goals and seven points in his last eight games, giving the 23-year-old seven goals and 24 points in 66 appearances.<\/p>\n<p>CALGARY<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>@ Detroit, vs. St. Louis, vs. Florida, vs. Tampa Bay<\/p>\n<p>Tired: None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: vs. Florida (Friday), vs. Tampa Bay (Sunday)<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Flames complete a five-game road trip before returning home for three games this week&#8230; They play three games in four nights, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/dustin-wolf-6054\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dustin Wolf<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/devin-cooley-6360\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Devin Cooley<\/a> are expected to split the contests\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/blake-coleman-3840\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blake Coleman<\/a> notched his 16th goal of the season Saturday\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/mikael-backlund-2804\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mikael Backlund<\/a> has been centering the top line since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/nazem-kadri-3254\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nazem Kadri<\/a> was dealt to Colorado at the trade deadline.<\/p>\n<p>CAROLINA<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>@ Columbus, vs. Pittsburgh, @ Toronto, @ Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>Tired: vs. Pittsburgh (Wednesday)<\/p>\n<p>Rested: @ Pittsburgh (Sunday)<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Hurricanes play four games this week, including three games in four nights\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/brandon-bussi-6635\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brandon Bussi<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/frederik-andersen-4054\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Frederik Andersen<\/a> should share the net\u2026 The Hurricanes play the Penguins twice this week (and three times in 13 days), so tempers could flare. If they do, look for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/nicolas-deslauriers-3344\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nicolas Deslauriers<\/a> to add to his penalty minute total\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/andrei-svechnikov-5607\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Andrei Svechnikov<\/a> had a goal and an assist Saturday in a 4-2 win over slumping Tampa Bay, giving him 24 goals and 58 points in 66 games\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/sebastian-aho-4900\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sebastian Aho<\/a> also had a goal and a helper and he has 24 goals and 68 points this season.<\/p>\n<p>CHICAGO \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>vs. Minnesota, @ Minnesota, vs. Colorado, vs. Nashville<\/p>\n<p>Tired: vs. Colorado (Friday)<\/p>\n<p>Rested: vs. Nashville (Sunday)<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Blackhawks play a home-and-home series with the Wild, so look for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/louis-crevier-6592\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Louis Crevier<\/a> to add to his PIM totals, if there are any fisticuffs\u2026 Chicago plays four games this week, including three games in four nights\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/spencer-knight-6003\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Spencer Knight<\/a> should get three starts with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/arvid-soderblom-6439\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arvid Soderblom<\/a> playing once\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/connor-bedard-6916\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Connor Bedard<\/a> has 62 points, including 27 goals, in 52 games this season\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/frank-nazar-6693\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Frank Nazar<\/a> has been slumping through most of the season in 2025-26, but he has a five-game scoring streak, with three goals and eight points, heading into action Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>COLORADO<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>vs. Pittsburgh, vs. Dallas, @ Chicago, @ Washington \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tired: None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: @ Chicago (Friday)<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Avalanche are 7-3-0 in their last 10 games but have still seen their lead in the Central Division cut into by the red-hot Stars, who are three points back after going 10-0-1\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/nazem-kadri-3254\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nazem Kadri<\/a> has moved to the top line with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/nathan-mackinnon-4075\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nathan MacKinnon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/martin-necas-5412\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Martin Necas<\/a>\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/cale-makar-5417\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cale Makar<\/a> is tied for third in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NHL<\/a> scoring for defensemen with 67 points, one behind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/zach-werenski-4776\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zach Werenski<\/a> and nine in arrears of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/evan-bouchard-5694\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Evan Bouchard<\/a>\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/brock-nelson-3531\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brock Nelson<\/a> has gone nine games without lighting the lamp.<\/p>\n<p>COLUMBUS<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>vs. Carolina, vs. New York Rangers, vs. Seattle, @ New York Islanders \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tired: None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: vs. New York Rangers (Thursday)<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Blue Jackets are on the ice for four games this week, including three in four nights\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/jet-greaves-6602\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jet Greaves<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/elvis-merzlikins-4475\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Elvis Merzlikins<\/a> are expected to share the net\u2026 Columbus is 16-2-4 since Jan. 11 after Saturday&#8217;s 2-1 shootout win over Philadelphia\u2026 Greaves stopped 18 of 19 shots and all three in the shootout, garnering his 21st win of the season, as the Blue Jackets are within one point of the second wild card spot currently held by Detroit\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/adam-fantilli-6917\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adam Fantilli<\/a> has seven goals and 17 points in his last 16 appearances.<\/p>\n<p>DALLAS<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>vs. Utah, @ Colorado, @ Minnesota, vs. Vegas \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tired: None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Stars play four games this week, including three games in four nights\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/jake-oettinger-5514\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jake Oettinger<\/a> should play three times with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/casey-desmith-5398\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Casey DeSmith<\/a> starting once\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/thomas-harley-5971\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thomas Harley<\/a> scored his sixth of the season in Saturday&#8217;s 3-2 overtime win over Detroit\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/mikko-rantanen-4883\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mikko Rantanen<\/a> has started skating again this week, but he is still at least a couple of weeks away from returning from a lower-body injury suffered at the Olympics\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/wyatt-johnston-6542\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wyatt Johnston<\/a> has 36 goals this season, tied for sixth place in NHL scoring with teammate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/jason-robertson-5503\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jason Robertson<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>DETROIT<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>vs. Calgary, vs. Montreal, vs. Boston<\/p>\n<p>Tired: None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Red Wings will not have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/dylan-larkin-4396\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dylan Larkin<\/a> (leg) or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/andrew-copp-4564\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Andrew Copp<\/a> (leg) available this week\u2026 Detroit is 3-5-2 in their last 10 games and are barely hanging on to a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, as they are one point ahead of the Blue Jackets with Columbus holding a game in hand. Ottawa, Philadelphia and Washington all lurk within striking distance as well\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/simon-edvinsson-6455\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Simon Edvinsson<\/a> tallied his ninth of the season Saturday\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/moritz-seider-6029\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Moritz Seider<\/a> picked up an assist on Edvinsson&#8217;s goal, giving Seider eight goals and 46 points, four shy of his career high set in his rookie season of 2021-22.<\/p>\n<p>EDMONTON<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>vs. San Jose, vs. Florida, vs. Tampa Bay<\/p>\n<p>Tired: None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Oilers were 2-1-1 on their road trip this past week, but a 7-2 loss to Dallas on Thursday and a 3-2 overtime loss to the Blues on Friday dampened the mood heading home\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/matt-savoie-6682\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Matt Savoie<\/a> is on the top line alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/connor-mcdavid-4712\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Connor McDavid<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/zach-hyman-4964\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zach Hyman<\/a>, and he drew an assist on McDavid&#8217;s goal Friday\u2026 Savoie has one goal and seven assists in nine games since the Oilers returned to action following the Olympic break.<\/p>\n<p>FLORIDA<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>@ Vancouver, @ Edmonton, @ Calgary<\/p>\n<p>Tired: @ Calgary (Friday)<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Panthers are in Western Canada all week\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/aleksander-barkov-4147\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aleksander Barkov<\/a> (knee) practiced in a non-contact jersey this past week, but he is not going to return until next season\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/matthew-tkachuk-5129\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Matthew Tkachuk<\/a> has five goals and seven helpers since he returned from winning Olympic gold eight games ago\u2026 I keep waiting for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/seth-jones-4074\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Seth Jones<\/a> (upper body) to return to action. He has been out since Jan. 2, and the hope is that he can get back in the lineup this week.<\/p>\n<p>LOS ANGELES<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>@ New York Rangers, vs. Philadelphia, vs. Buffalo, @ Utah<\/p>\n<p>Tired: @ Utah (Sunday)<\/p>\n<p>Rested: vs. Philadelphia (Thursday)<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Kings play four games this week, including three games in four nights\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/darcy-kuemper-3739\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Darcy Kuemper<\/a> will likely play three games with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/anton-forsberg-4051\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Anton Forsberg<\/a> playing once\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/anze-kopitar-2305\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Anze Kopitar<\/a> scored a pair of goals Saturday, becoming the Kings&#8217; all-time points leader with 1,308 points, one better than Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/artemi-panarin-4803\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Artemi Panarin<\/a> had a goal and two assists Saturday, giving him 12 points in his first 10 games as a King.<\/p>\n<p>MINNESOTA<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>@ Chicago, vs. Chicago, vs. Dallas<\/p>\n<p>Tired: None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Wild play a home-and-home series with Chicago and if there are any fisticuffs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/marcus-foligno-3649\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marcus Foligno<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/jake-middleton-4652\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jake Middleton<\/a> could be involved\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/bobby-brink-5987\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bobby Brink<\/a> has missed the last two games with an upper-body injury\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/brock-faber-6317\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brock Faber<\/a> has been outstanding since the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/quinn-hughes-5691\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quinn Hughes<\/a> trade. While Hughes has 44 points in 35 contests as a member of the Wild, Faber has eight goals and 28 points in 35 games after starting the season with six goals and 15 points in 32 games without Hughes.<\/p>\n<p>MONTREAL<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>vs. Boston, @ Detroit, vs. New York Islanders<\/p>\n<p>Tired: None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: vs. Boston (Tuesday)<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Canadiens recalled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/jacob-fowler-6988\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jacob Fowler<\/a> from the AHL this week and he paid immediate benefits with a 32-save effort in a 3-2 win Wednesday over Ottawa\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/cole-caufield-5976\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cole Caufield<\/a> missed one game with an illness and returned to the lineup Saturday, potting his 38th goal of the season\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/arber-xhekaj-6588\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arber Xhekaj<\/a> has been a healthy scratch in seven of the Canadiens&#8217; last 16 games and has gone 26 games without a point.<\/p>\n<p>NASHVILLE<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>@ Winnipeg, vs. Seattle, vs. Vegas, @ Chicago<\/p>\n<p>Tired: @ Chicago (Sunday)<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Predators play four games this week, including three games in four nights\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/juuse-saros-4729\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Juuse Saros<\/a> should get three starts with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/justus-annunen-5794\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Justus Annunen<\/a> playing once\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/tyson-jost-5136\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyson Jost<\/a> has six goals in 52 games this season, with three of them coming in the last two games\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/jonathan-marchessault-4047\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jonathan Marchessault<\/a> has four goals and seven assists in his last 16 games\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/roman-josi-3037\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Roman Josi<\/a> has six goals and 20 assists in his last 21 games.<\/p>\n<p>NEW JERSEY<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>vs. Boston, @ New York Rangers, @ Washington<\/p>\n<p>Tired: None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/luke-hughes-6459\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Luke Hughes<\/a> has been an offensive force since returning from a 10-game absence due to a shoulder injury. Hughes has one goal and six points in seven games and has taken over quarterbacking the first power-play unit. He has six goals and 32 points in 56 games this season\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/nico-hischier-5404\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nico Hischier<\/a> had two goals and two assists in Saturday&#8217;s 6-4 win over Los Angeles, giving the Swiss star 23 goals and 50 points in 66 games.<\/p>\n<p>NEW YORK ISLANDERS<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>@ Toronto, @ Ottawa, @ Montreal, vs. Columbus<\/p>\n<p>Tired: None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: @ Ottawa (Thursday)<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Islanders play three games in four nights as part of their four-game week\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/ilya-sorokin-4478\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ilya Sorokin<\/a> should get three starts with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/david-rittich-5235\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Rittich<\/a> starting once\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/simon-holmstrom-6039\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Simon Holmstrom<\/a> scored twice Saturday including the shorthanded winner, giving him 16 goals this season\u2026 The Islanders are third in the Metropolitan Division, just two points ahead of the charging Blue Jackets\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/emil-heineman-6300\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Emil Heineman<\/a> has been a pleasant surprise since being part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/noah-dobson-5700\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Noah Dobson<\/a> trade in the offseason. Heineman has 18 goals and has moved up to the top line.<\/p>\n<p>NEW YORK RANGERS<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>vs. Los Angeles, vs. New Jersey, @ Columbus, vs. Winnipeg<\/p>\n<p>Tired: @ Columbus (Thursday)<\/p>\n<p>Rested: vs. Winnipeg (Sunday)<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Rangers play three games in four nights as part of their four-game week\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/igor-shesterkin-5050\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Igor Shesterkin<\/a> should get three starts with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/jonathan-quick-2358\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jonathan Quick<\/a> playing once\u2026 The Rangers have won four games in a row and are making a late effort to catch the pack in the Eastern Conference and not finish last\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/jt-miller-3800\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">J.T. Miller<\/a> (upper body) was activated off injured reserve Saturday after missing five games\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/vladislav-gavrikov-4907\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vladislav Gavrikov<\/a> is having a career year. He potted his 13th goal of the season Saturday and added a pair of assists to give him 30 points in 66 contests.<\/p>\n<p>OTTAWA\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>@ Washington, vs. New York Islanders, vs. Toronto \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tired: vs. New York Islanders (Thursday)<\/p>\n<p>Rested: vs. Toronto (Saturday)<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Senators play three games in four nights\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/linus-ullmark-4381\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Linus Ullmark<\/a> is expected to play twice with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/james-reimer-3356\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">James Reimer<\/a> making one start\u2026 Ottawa moved closer to a playoff spot Saturday with a 2-0 shutout win over Anaheim\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/shane-pinto-5993\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shane Pinto<\/a> assisted on both goals, giving him 17 goals and 36 points this season, including seven points in his last five appearances\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/jake-sanderson-6207\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jake Sanderson<\/a> is week-to-week with an upper-body injury and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/thomas-chabot-4784\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thomas Chabot<\/a> has regained his spot quarterbacking the first power play.<\/p>\n<p>PHILADELPHIA<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>@ Anaheim, @ Los Angeles, @ San Jose<\/p>\n<p>Tired: @ Los Angeles (Thursday)<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Flyers play three games in four nights\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/dan-vladar-4817\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dan Vladar<\/a> will get two starts while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/samuel-ersson-5935\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Samuel Ersson<\/a> will play once\u2026 Vladar has been sensational this season. He stopped 27 of 28 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to Columbus on Saturday. The talented netminder is 21-11-7 with a sparkling 2.46 GAA and a .905 save percentage. He has, for now, solved the Flyers&#8217; goaltending problems of recent years\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/owen-tippett-5406\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Owen Tippett<\/a> thought he was going to be dealt at the deadline, but instead has three goals in five games since remaining in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>PITTSBURGH<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>@ Colorado, @ Carolina, vs. Winnipeg, vs. Carolina<\/p>\n<p>Tired: vs. Carolina (Sunday)<\/p>\n<p>Rested: at Carolina (Wednesday)<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Penguins play four games this week, including three games in four nights\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/stuart-skinner-5559\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stuart Skinner<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/arturs-silovs-6177\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arturs Silovs<\/a> should share the net\u2026 The Penguins play the Hurricanes twice this week and for the third time in less than two weeks. Look for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/connor-clifton-5684\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Connor Clifton<\/a>, who leads the Penguins with three majors, to be involved if there are any fisticuffs\u2026 The Penguins will get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/evgeni-malkin-2160\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Evgeni Malkin<\/a> back Monday in Colorado after he served a five-game suspension for his slash on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/rasmus-dahlin-5689\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rasmus Dahlin<\/a>\u2026 They also hope to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/sidney-crosby-2086\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sidney Crosby<\/a> (lower body) back in the lineup at some point this week.<\/p>\n<p>SAN JOSE<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>@ Edmonton, vs. Buffalo, vs. Philadelphia<\/p>\n<p>Tired: None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/macklin-celebrini-7127\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Macklin Celebrini<\/a> continues to impress everyone. He had a pair of goals and an assist Saturday in a 4-2 win in Montreal. The 19-year-old has 35 goals and 94 points in 64 games and is currently in the midst of an eight-game point streak, accumulating seven goals and 13 points\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/igor-chernyshov-7140\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Igor Chernyshov<\/a> was moved to the top line alongside Celebrini and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/will-smith-6920\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Will Smith<\/a> on Saturday, but he suffered an upper-body injury on his first shift and did not return\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/william-eklund-6457\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">William Eklund<\/a> has 12 goals and 41 points in 60 games.<\/p>\n<p>SEATTLE<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>vs. Tampa Bay, @ Nashville, @ Colorado<\/p>\n<p>Tired: None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Kraken finally got <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/bobby-mcmann-6653\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bobby McMann<\/a> in the lineup Saturday as he had been sidelined with visa problems since his trade from Toronto on Mar. 6\u2026 He paid immediate dividends with a pair of goals and an assist in a 5-2 win over Vancouver, giving him 21 goals and 35 points this season\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/philipp-grubauer-3549\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Philipp Grubauer<\/a> snapped a three-game losing streak Saturday, stopping 32 shots\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/matty-beniers-6458\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Matty Beniers<\/a> had a goal and two helpers centering McMann, and was a plus-4 Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>ST. LOUIS<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>@ Calgary, @ Vancouver<\/p>\n<p>Tired: None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Blues only play twice this week\u2026 They are 7-1-1 since returning from the Olympic break\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/robert-thomas-5428\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Robert Thomas<\/a> has a nine-game point streak in which he has six goals and eight assists\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/jimmy-snuggerud-6701\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jimmy Snuggerud<\/a> had a four-game goal-scoring streak end Friday\u2026 He has four goals and nine points in his last five games and is seeing first-line action, alongside Thomas and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/dylan-holloway-6197\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dylan Holloway<\/a>\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/joel-hofer-5945\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joel Hofer<\/a> is 5-0-1 with a 1.64 GAA and a .948 save percentage over his last six games.<\/p>\n<p>TAMPA BAY<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>@ Seattle, @ Vancouver, @ Edmonton, @ Calgary<\/p>\n<p>Tired: @ Calgary (Sunday)<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Lightning play four road games this week, including three games in four nights\u2026 Look for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/andrei-vasilevskiy-3989\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Andrei Vasilevskiy<\/a> play three times with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/jonas-johansson-4463\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jonas Johansson<\/a> playing once\u2026 The Lightning are 3-7-0 in their last 10 games and have dropped to second place in the Atlantic Division, four points behind Buffalo, albeit with two games in hand\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/gage-goncalves-6364\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gage Goncalves<\/a> has been one of the few bright spots of late, as he has three goals and an assist in a three-game scoring streak.<\/p>\n<p>TORONTO<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>vs. New York Islanders, vs. Carolina, @ Ottawa<\/p>\n<p>Tired: vs. Ottawa (Saturday)<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Maple Leafs lost the services of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/auston-matthews-5003\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Auston Matthews<\/a> for the remainder of the season, after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/radko-gudas-4096\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Radko Gudas<\/a> put a knee-on-knee hit on the Leaf captain, tearing his MCL. Matthews should be good to go in time for training camp\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/joseph-woll-5203\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joseph Woll<\/a> has been outstanding of late despite going 1-1-1 in his last three starts. The netminder has allowed eight goals on 105 shots (the Maple Leafs defense has plenty of holes) and has taken over as the No. 1 goaltender for Toronto\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/matias-maccelli-6055\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Matias Maccelli<\/a> has seven goals and 11 points in his last 12 games.<\/p>\n<p>UTAH<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>@ Dallas, @ Vegas, vs. Anaheim, vs. Los Angeles<\/p>\n<p>Tired: vs. Anaheim (Friday)<\/p>\n<p>Rested: vs. Los Angeles (Sunday)<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Mammoth play four games this week, including three games in four nights\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/karel-vejmelka-6428\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Karel Vejmelka<\/a> should get three starts with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/vitek-vanecek-4454\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vitek Vanecek<\/a> playing once\u2026 Vejmelka has allowed at least three goals in four straight games\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/dylan-guenther-6456\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dylan Guenther<\/a> had a pair of goals Saturday, giving him a career high 33 markers\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/nick-schmaltz-4413\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nick Schmaltz<\/a> inked an eight-year, $64 million contract extension this past week\u2026 Utah has been slumping of late, having lost four in a row, and while they are still the first wild card in the Western Conference, their cushion is slipping away.<\/p>\n<p>VANCOUVER<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>vs. Florida, vs. Tampa Bay, vs. St. Louis<\/p>\n<p>Tired: \u00a0None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Canucks continue to dwell at the bottom of the NHL standings with 48 points, 11 in arrears of 31st place Calgary\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/evander-kane-3251\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Evander Kane<\/a> scored his third goal in his last 14 games Saturday\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/filip-hronek-5204\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Filip Hronek<\/a> has two goals and six points in his last six games\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/zeev-buium-7136\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zeev Buium<\/a> had an assist Saturday and has two goals and eight points in 29 games as a Canuck.<\/p>\n<p>VEGAS<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>vs. Buffalo, vs. Utah, @ Nashville, @ Dallas<\/p>\n<p>Tired: None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Golden Knights play three games in four nights as part of their four-game week\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/adin-hill-4810\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adin Hill<\/a> should get at least two starts and probably three, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/akira-schmid-6440\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Akira Schmid<\/a> starting in the remainder of the contests\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/pavel-dorofeyev-6034\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pavel Dorofeyev<\/a> had a pair of goals Saturday, giving him four goals and an assist in his last two games and 34 goals and a career-high 57 points in 67 games this season.<\/p>\n<p>WASHINGTON<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>vs. Ottawa, vs. New Jersey, vs. Colorado<\/p>\n<p>Tired: None<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Capitals are losing sight of the second wild card, as they are 12th in the Eastern Conference standings with 74 points, five in arrears of the Red Wings. More bad news in that the Capitals have played more games than any other team in the league and have only 14 games remaining\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/alex-ovechkin-2101\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Ovechkin<\/a> is in danger of missing the 30-goal mark this season. He has 24 goals and 51 points in 68 games. Save for the 56-game schedule in 2020-21 due to COVID, Ovie has never missed hitting the 30-goal plateau in his 21-year career.<\/p>\n<p>WINNIPEG<\/p>\n<p>Games this week<\/p>\n<p>vs. Nashville, @ Boston, @ Pittsburgh, @ New York Rangers<\/p>\n<p>Tired: @ New York Rangers (Sunday)<\/p>\n<p>Rested: None<\/p>\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<p>The Jets complete an eight-game homestand versus the Predators\u2026 They play four games this week, including three games in four nights\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/connor-hellebuyck-4281\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> is expected to get three starts with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/eric-comrie-4172\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eric Comrie<\/a> playing once\u2026 The Jets upset league-leading Colorado on Saturday 3-1, climbing to within five points of the second wild card\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/alex-iafallo-5384\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Iafallo<\/a> is back on the top line alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/mark-scheifele-3782\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Scheifele<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/kyle-connor-4783\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kyle Connor<\/a>, relegating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotowire.com\/hockey\/player\/gabriel-vilardi-5405\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gabriel Vilardi<\/a> to the second unit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This is the final week of the regular season in head-to-head leagues. 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