NHL Player News
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Brayden Schenn C | NYI
Islanders' Brayden Schenn: One of each in loss
Schenn scored a goal, added a power-play assist and logged three hits in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Sabres.
Schenn's goal came in the final second of the game. He has six points, seven shots on net and eight hits over his last three outings. For the season, the 34-year-old center has earned 17 goals, 38 points, 111 shots on net, 163 hits, 40 blocked shots, 66 PIM and a minus-26 rating over 74 appearances between the Islanders and the Blues. He continues to center the second line, which makes him a quality multi-category option in fantasy.
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Josh Norris C | BUF
Sabres' Josh Norris: Picks up pair of helpers
Norris logged two power-play assists, two hits and six PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.
Norris has gone seven games without a goal, earning three assists and eight shots on net in that span. He is up to 27 points, 55 shots on net, 16 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 37 appearances in another year ravaged by injuries. Norris has primarily played in a third-line role recently.
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Peyton Krebs C | BUF
Sabres' Peyton Krebs: Scores again in win
Krebs scored a goal and added five hits in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.
Krebs put the Sabres ahead 3-2 at 16:59 of the third period, though they still had to battle to keep their lead. He's scored in consecutive contests and posted seven points over his last 11 outings. Krebs is up to a career-best 11 goals as well as 36 points, 82 shots on net, 178 hits, 76 PIM, 37 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 75 appearances.
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Evgeni Malkin C | PIT
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin: Pockets helper in return
Malkin logged an assist and five shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Red Wings.
Malkin missed four games due to an upper-body injury. His March was chopped up by that injury and a five-game suspension, but he still managed seven points, 15 shots on net and 23 PIM over eight contests when he was in action. For the season, the 39-year-old is up to 15 goals, 53 points, 134 shots on net, 57 PIM and a plus-13 rating across 51 appearances.
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Noel Acciari C | PIT
Penguins' Noel Acciari: Pots goal Tuesday
Acciari scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Red Wings.
Acciari has two goals on eight shots, an assist and a plus-4 rating over his last three games. The 34-year-old has found ways to be productive from the fourth line this season, which has been a strength for the Penguins. Acciari is up to 22 points, 88 shots on net, 64 hits, 55 blocked shots, 25 PIM and a plus-12 rating over 61 appearances while also providing steady defense and penalty killing.
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Bo Horvat C | NYI
Islanders' Bo Horvat: Sets up three goals Tuesday
Horvat recorded three assists, including one on the power play, three shots on goal and a hit in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Sabres.
Horvat has gone three games without a goal, but he continues to make a big impact as a playmaker. This three-assist performance was a season-high mark for the 30-year-old center, and it also matched his best point output in a single game. Horvat has 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 18 games since the Olympic break.
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Tage Thompson C | BUF
Sabres' Tage Thompson: Extends point streak
Thompson recorded a power-play goal and an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.
Thompson is ending the regular season on a hot streak and has cracked the scoresheet in six of his last seven appearances, tallying eight points (four goals, four assists) over that stretch. Hr has six points, four PIM, 15 shots and three hits during his four-game point streak. Thompson has been so consistent throughout the season that this is the sixth time that he's recorded points in at least four consecutive games. Thompson is averaging over a point per game with 78 points (38 goals, 40 assists) through 75 contests.
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Rickard Rakell C | PIT
Penguins' Rickard Rakell: Stays hot with another goal
Rakell scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Red Wings.
Rakell has found the back of the net in five of his last seven games, a stretch in which he's posted seven goals on 18 shots. That's not a sustainable shooting percentage, but Rakell should remain a popular fantasy option down the stretch. He has 19 points (10 goals, nine helpers) in 19 games since the Olympic break.
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Denver Barkey C | PHI
Flyers' Denver Barkey: Pots goal in loss
Barkey scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Capitals.
Barkey has two goals and an assist over his last four contests. The 20-year-old is listed in a top-six role, but he hasn't seen more than 15 minutes of ice time since Jan. 29 versus the Bruins. That suggests he's functionally more of a middle-six option, though his recent scoring success could earn him more minutes. For the season, Barkey has five goals, nine assists, 39 shots on net, 37 hits, 19 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-9 rating over 37 appearances in his rookie year.
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Dylan Larkin C | DET
Red Wings' Dylan Larkin: Scores PP goal Tuesday
Larkin scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's loss to the Penguins.
Larkin has scored twice in the Red Wings' last four games. He has produced two goals and one assist in his last four outings. Larkin has 12 power-play goals this season and should remain a key contributor down the stretch despite the team's struggles.