Lukas Dostal allowed three goals on 38 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Kraken.
Fantasy Impact: This one was all Kraken from the start, and Dostal did all that he could. He fell to a record of 4-7-2 with a 3.79 GAA and a .901 SV%. Considering he is the backup to John Gibson, he might only have a couple of appearances left this season. Dostal should be left on the waiver wire in all formats to close out the year.
Frederik Andersen allowed three goals on 22 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Red Wings.
Fantasy Impact: Andersen has now dropped his past three starts. The Hurricanes are also winless in four of their last five games, so it is not just Andersen struggling. He should continue to split starts with Pyotr Kochetkov down the stretch as the Canes look to keep Andersen fresh for the playoffs. Andersen fell to 19-9-1 with a 2.47 GAA and a .903 GAA. Keep starting him with confidence to close out the season as he is due to snap out of this slump.
Brock McGinn scored his 12th goal of the season in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Kraken.
Fantasy Impact: The veteran winger has just two goals since joining the Ducks on March 3rd. He does not produce enough offence to warrant a roster spot in any format. Leave him on the waiver wire to close out the season in your league.
Jaccob Slavin scored his 18th goal and added his seventh assist in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Red Wings.
Fantasy Impact: The veteran is up to 25 points on the season in what has been a down year to say the least. He simply does not provide enough in any area to warrant a roster spot in any format. Leave him on the waiver wire to close out the season.
Brent Burns added three shots and scored his 14th goal of the season in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Red Wings.
Fantasy Impact: With 220 shots, 14 goals, and 41 assists in 75 games, Burns has a legitimate shot at reaching 60 points. He has been a top-ten option on defence since the season started, and should be started with confidence to close out the season in all formats.
Thu, Mar 30th 5:04pm EDT
By Chris Schommer
Aleksander Barkov Jr. tallied one assist in the Panthers' 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs Wednesday night.
Fantasy Impact: Barkov Jr. continues a hot stretch in the offensive zone for the Panthers of late, posting points in 11 of his last 12 games (four goals, 13 assists) for the club. The 27-year-old center has been a solid option for much of the season for fantasy owners, carrying a 1.10 point per game average (20 goals, 47 assists) in 61 games so far this season.
Aaron Ekblad notched one assist in the Panthers' 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs Wednesday night.
Fantasy Impact: Ekblad has registered points in three of his last eight games for the Panthers, scoring two goals and picking up two assists in that span. The 27-year-old blueliner is in the midst of a down season for fantasy owners, picking up 32 points (12 goals, 20 assists) in 64 games so far this season.
Thu, Mar 30th 4:58pm EDT
By Chris Schommer
Anton Lundell was able to find the back of the net for the Panthers Wednesday night, scoring one goal in a 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.
Fantasy Impact: Lundell has not been a factor in the offensive zone of late for the Panthers, picking up points in just two of his last 14 games (two goals) for the club. The 21-year-old has offered more of a defensive presence among a late-blooming forward group this season, posting 29 points (10 goals, 19 assists) in 66 games so far this season.
Thu, Mar 30th 4:54pm EDT
By Chris Schommer
Sam Reinhart tallied two points for the Panthers Wednesday night, scoring one goal and adding one assist in a 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.
Fantasy Impact: Reinhart has been strong in the offensive zone of late for the Panthers, notching points in eight of his last 10 games (seven goals, five assists) for the club. The 27-year-old center has been a decent depth option for much of the season for fantasy owners, recording 57 points (28 goals, 29 assists) in 75 games so far this season.
Thu, Mar 30th 4:32pm EDT
By Chris Schommer
Ilya Samsonov allowed three goals on 29 shots faced in Wednesday night's 3-2 overtime loss to the Panthers.
Fantasy Impact: Samsonov has cooled off in the crease of late for the Maple Leafs, allowing three or more goals in four of his last six starts (2-2-2, .891 save percentage) for the club. The 26-year-old netminder has been the stronger option between the pipes for fantasy owners in Toronto, posting a 2.47 GAA and .913 save percentage in 37 starts (24-9-4) so far this season.
Mitch Marner notched one assist Wednesday night in the Maple Leafs' 3-2 overtime loss to the Panthers.
Fantasy Impact: Marner has stayed hot in the offensive zone of late for the Maple Leafs, posting points in 11 consecutive and 14 of his last 15 games (eight goals, 16 assists) for the club. The 25-year-old winger has been explosive in the offensive zone on a nightly basis for fantasy owners, posting 95 points (28 goals, 67 assists) in 74 games so far this season.
Thu, Mar 30th 4:24pm EDT
By Chris Schommer
Auston Matthews was able to find the back of the net for the Maple Leafs Wednesday night, scoring one goal in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Panthers.
Fantasy Impact: Matthews continues a scorching stretch in the offensive zone of late for the Maple Leafs, registering points in 13 of his last 15 games (11 goals, 10 assists) for the club. The 25-year-old center has offered plenty of explosive output for fantasy owners, carrying a 1.16 point per game average (37 goals, 41 assists) in 67 games so far this season.
Thu, Mar 30th 4:20pm EDT
By Chris Schommer
Ilya Sorokin was strong in net for the Islanders Wednesday night, stopping 25 of 26 shots faced in a 2-1 shootout win over the Capitals.
Fantasy Impact: Sorokin has been solid in the crease of late for the Islanders, allowing two goals or less in four of his last five starts (4-0-1, .928 save percentage) for the club. The 27-year-old netminder has offered fantasy owners strong late-season production, posting a 2.36 GAA and .924 save percentage in 56 starts (28-19-7) between the pipes so far this season.
Brock Nelson picked up one assist Wednesday night in the Islanders' 2-1 shootout win over the Capitals.
Fantasy Impact: Nelson has notched points in five of his last 10 games for the Islanders, scoring five goals and adding three assists in that span. The 31-year-old center has been a mostly steady option for fantasy owners to this point, tallying 69 points (32 goals, 37 assists) in 76 games so far this season.
Pyotr Kochetkov allowed three goals on 20 shots in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Lightning.
Fantasy Impact: Kochetkov received no help in this one, but he also did not have his best night in net. He and Frederik Andersen may split starts the rest of the way to keep the latter fresh for the playoffs, which may give Kochetkov a chance to be a productive goalie for Fantasy down the stretch here. He fell to 12-7-5 with a 2.43 GAA and a .909 SV%. He remains a deep-league streaming option or a strong handcuff if you also roster Andersen.
Derek Grant added four shots and his fifth goal of the season in the 5-1 loss to the Avalanche on Monday.
Fantasy Impact: The veteran has been nearly irrelevant in the Fantasy hockey landscape this season. With just 14 points in 38 games this season, it is best to leave him on the waiver wire and chase upside elsewhere.
Jakob Silfverberg added four shots and his 14th assist of the season in the 5-1 loss to the Avalanche on Monday.
Fantasy Impact: Silfverberg is performing well as of late, as he is up to three assists in his last four games with 11 shots over that span. The veteran is not worthy of a roster spot right now as the Fantasy playoffs are reserved for elite talent and the hottest of performers, and right now Silfverberg is neither. Leave him on the waiver wire in your league.
John Gibson allowed five goals on 44 shots in the 5-1 loss to the Avalanche on Monday.
Fantasy Impact: Gibson's hands were tied as it was all Avalanche in this one. The Ducks' defence continues to hang Gibson out to dry on a nightly basis. There is not enough time left in the season to hope for a drastic turnaround. This loss marks five in a row for Gibson and dropped his season numbers to 14-29-8 with a 3.95 GAA and a .900 SV%. Leave him on the waiver wire and chase goaltending help elsewhere.
Jordan Martinook added four shots, two hits, and his 20th assist of the season in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Bruins.
Fantasy Impact: The veteran now has 31 points in 72 games on the season. While it is a career-high for the winger, it is simply not enough to warrant a roster spot in any format. Leave him on the waiver wire in your league.
Brady Skjei added four shots and scored his 16th goal of the season in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Bruins.
Fantasy Impact: Skjei is up to 33 points in 71 games and has a shot to finish the year with just under 40 points. He has been quite solid and a productive contributor in multiple categories. With 16 goals, 17 assists, 163 shots, 66 hits, and 55 blocks, the veteran will not hurt you in any area. If you need help on defence in your league, ensure Skjei is not available.
